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Oyster Babies East

425 Maplewood Road, Huntington Station, NY 117465.0· 2 reviews
licensed capacity
79
open each week
5 days
a week, county median
$325
year first licensed
2010

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About Oyster Babies East

Oyster Babies East is a licensed child care center in Huntington Station, New York. The state has licensed it since December 31, 2010, for up to 79 children, serving infants, toddlers and preschoolers.

It is open Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM. It describes a Play-based and STEM / STEAM approach, with full-time care, infant care, part-time care and preschool. It says it provides meals.

New York State Office of Children and Family Services made 10 visits in the last 3 years and cited 11 rules across 4 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

InfantsMeals providedSTEM / STEAM

Ages served: infants, toddlers and preschoolers

From the state license. Ages it lists: 6 weeks to 12 years old
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Type
Child care center
Ages
Infants, toddlers and preschoolers
Hours today
7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Licensed capacity
79 children

Hours

Hours

MondayToday7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Tuesday7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Wednesday7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Thursday7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Friday7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayNot listed
Hours it lists: “Oyster Bay 7:00am - 6:00pm”

Programs

Programs and care

AgesInfants, toddlers and preschoolersFrom the state license. It lists: 6 weeks to 12 years old
ProgramsFull-time care, infant care, part-time care, preschool and toddler care
ApproachPlay-based, STEM / STEAM
EnrichmentMusic & Movement, Soccer, & Marine Education
StaffContinual education required of all staff
Daily lifeMeals provided; Snacks provided
Licensed capacity79 childrenFrom the state license
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Cost

Tuition and costs

Oyster Babies East has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in Suffolk County has a median price of $325 a week (U.S. Department of Labor, 2022).

Ask the daycare for its ratesIt has not listed its tuition. The county medians below are a starting point.
Suffolk County medians, full time, per week

Infant

Center$325
Home daycare$300

Toddler

Center$300
Home daycare$290

Preschool

Center$293
Home daycare$275

School age

Center$250
Home daycare$250

County median full-time prices at centers and home daycares, U.S. Department of Labor, National Database of Childcare Prices, 2022 (the latest year). Not this daycare's rates; prices have risen since.

State record

Inspection reports for Oyster Babies East

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Licensed Day Care Center
Capacity
79 children
Ages
Infants, toddlers and preschoolers
First licensed
2010
License number
#477308
See the state's record

Summary

10 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jun 9, 2026: 1 rule cited

Rules cited on 4 of 10 visits · 11 rules in all

  • Staff training and qualifications 5
  • Supervision and ratios 2
  • Health, medication and illness 2
  • Background checks 1
  • Records and paperwork 1

For comparison: 79% of New York daycares had at least one rule cited in the last 3 years; the typical daycare had 4.

A cited rule is what an inspector found on the day of a visit. It is not a rating of the daycare today.

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  1. Jun 9, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

      418-1.13(g)(3)(i) To be qualified as a group teacher for an infant or toddler class, a person must possess either: an Associate's degree in Early Childhood, Child Development or a related field; and one year of experience related to caring for infants and toddlers; or

  2. Mar 24, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  3. Oct 16, 2025Inspection3 rules cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

      418-1.14(b)(1) Any teacher, director, or volunteer who has not completed this training must not be left unsupervised with children in care until such time as the training has been completed.

      Corrected during the visit

    • Staff training and qualifications

      418-1.14(b) Each applicant for, or individual in the position of director, teacher, or volunteer must complete Office-approved training that complies with federal minimum health and safety pre-service or three-month orientation period requirements. This training must be obtained pre-service or within three months of starting such position.

    • Supervision and ratios

      418-1.8(a) Children cannot be left without competent supervision at any time. Competent supervision includes awareness of and responsibility for the ongoing activity of each child. It requires that all children be within a teacher's range of vision and that the teacher be near enough to respond when redirection or intervention strategies are needed. Competent supervision must take into account the child's age emotional, physical, and cognitive development.

  4. Jun 23, 2025VisitNo rules cited
  5. May 16, 2025VisitNo rules cited
  6. Apr 29, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  7. Dec 12, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  8. Oct 24, 2024Inspection3 rules cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

      418-1.14(b) Each applicant for, or individual in the position of director, teacher, or volunteer must complete Office-approved training that complies with federal minimum health and safety pre-service or three-month orientation period requirements. This training must be obtained pre-service or within three months of starting such position.

    • Supervision and ratios

      418-1.8(k)(5)(i) for 4-year-old children: there must be one teacher for every eight children;

    • Background checks

      413.4(d)(2) Every licensee and registrant shall submit fingerprint images for each prospective director, employee, or volunteer, and any person age eighteen (18) or older prospectively living in a group family day care home or family day care home.

  9. Jul 19, 2024Complaint investigation4 rules cited
    • Records and paperwork

      418-1.15(b)(14)(ii) The program must immediately notify the parent and Office upon learning of the following events involving a child which occurred while the child was in care at the program or was being transported by the program: serious incident,

    • Health, medication and illness

      418-1.11(h)(1) The program must immediately call 911 for children who require emergency medical care and also must:

    • Health, medication and illness

      418-1.11(c)(1) The licensee must prepare a health care plan on forms furnished by the Office. Such plan must protect and promote the health of children. The health care plan must be on site, followed by all staff and available upon demand by a parent or the Office. In those instances in which the program will administer medications, the health care plan must also be approved by the program's health care consultant unless the only medications to be administered are:

    • Staff training and qualifications

      418-1.8(e) A group teacher, meeting the qualifications of section 418-1.13, is required for every group of children.

  10. Jun 6, 2024InspectionNo rules cited

Copied from New York State Office of Children and Family Services on October 2, 2026; the state's records start around Oct 2023. Rule wording, severity and dates are the state's.

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Questions about Oyster Babies East

Is Oyster Babies East licensed?

Yes. New York State Office of Children and Family Services lists it as licensed and operating, first licensed December 31, 2010.

When was Oyster Babies East last inspected?

New York State Office of Children and Family Services lists the most recent visit on June 9, 2026, with 1 rule cited. It lists 10 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Oyster Babies East had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 11 rules across 4 of 10 visits in the last 3 years. For comparison: 79% of New York daycares had at least one rule cited in the last 3 years; the typical daycare had 4. A cited rule is what an inspector found on the day of a visit. It is not a rating of the daycare today.

How many children can Oyster Babies East care for?

79, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers and preschoolers.

What are Oyster Babies East's hours?

Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Oyster Babies East cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (631) 425-1023 to ask.

What is Oyster Babies East's phone number?

(631) 425-1023.

Where is Oyster Babies East?

425 Maplewood Road, Huntington Station, NY 11746. The nearest other daycare we list is Brightway Living & Learning, 0.4 miles away.

Sources: New York State Office of Children and Family Services (license and visits) · U.S. Department of Labor, 2022 (county prices).