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Primrose of Melville

1860 Walt Whitman Road, Melville, NY 117474.8· 21 reviews
licensed capacity
146
open each week
5 days
a week, county median
$325
year first licensed
2023

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About Primrose of Melville

Primrose of Melville is a licensed child care center in Melville, New York. The state has licensed it since May 12, 2023, for up to 146 children, serving infants, toddlers and preschoolers.

It is open Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM. It describes its programs: infant care, pre-k, preschool and toddler care.

New York State Office of Children and Family Services made 12 visits in the last 3 years and cited 18 rules across 7 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

InfantsPreschool / pre-K

Ages served: infants, toddlers and preschoolers

From the state license
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Type
Child care center
Ages
Infants, toddlers and preschoolers
Hours today
7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Licensed capacity
146 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: “Mon-Fri 7:00 am-6:00 pm”

Programs

Programs and care

AgesInfants, toddlers and preschoolersFrom the state license
ProgramsInfant care, pre-k, preschool and toddler care
CurriculumPrimrose Schools Balanced Learning®
StaffAll staff background-checked; CPR and first-aid certified
Parent updatesParent app (Procare)
Licensed capacity146 childrenFrom the state license
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Cost

Tuition and costs

Primrose of Melville 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 Primrose of Melville

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Licensed Day Care Center
Capacity
146 children
Ages
Infants, toddlers and preschoolers
First licensed
2023
License number
#898758
See the state's record

Summary

12 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Aug 28, 2026: no rules cited

Rules cited on 7 of 12 visits · 18 rules in all

  • Health, medication and illness 4
  • Safety and hazards 4
  • Records and paperwork 4
  • Building, equipment and play areas 3
  • Staff training and qualifications 2
  • Safe sleep 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. Aug 28, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Jul 22, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

      418-1.14(c)(1) Each staff person and volunteer must complete a minimum of thirty (30) hours of training every two years. The required thirty (30) hours of training every two years is subject to the following conditions: Fifteen (15) of the required thirty (30) hours of training must be obtained during the person's first six months at the program.

      Corrected during the visit

  3. Mar 20, 2026Inspection5 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      418-1.11(c)(2)(i) The health care plan must describe the following: how a daily health check of each child for any indication of illness, injury, abuse or maltreatment will be conducted and documented;

    • Safe sleep

      418-1.7(q) Cribs, bassinets and other sleeping areas for infants through 12 months of age must include an appropriately sized fitted sheet, and must not have bumper pads, toys, stuffed animals, blankets, pillows, wedges or infant positioners. Wedges or infant positioners will be permitted with medical documentation from the child's health care provider.

      Corrected during the visit

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      418-1.5(aa) The following items must be used and stored in such a manner that they are not accessible to children: handbags, backpacks or briefcases belonging to adults; plastic bags; and toys and objects small enough for young children to swallow.

      Corrected during the visit

    • Safety and hazards

      418-1.5(v) All matches, lighters, medicines, drugs, cleaning materials, detergents, aerosol cans and other poisonous or toxic materials must be stored in their original containers. Such materials must be used in such a way that they will not contaminate play surfaces, food or food preparation areas, or constitute a hazard to children. Such materials must be kept in a place inaccessible to children.

      Corrected during the visit

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      418-1.3(h) Peeling or damaged paint or plaster must be repaired.

  4. Dec 17, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  5. Sep 17, 2025Inspection4 rules cited
    • Records and paperwork

      418-1.15(c)(5) The program must maintain on file at the child day care center, available for inspection by the Office or its designees at any time, the following records in a current and accurate manner: daily attendance records, which must be filled out at the time a child arrives and departs, and must include arrival and departure times;

      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.

    • Health, medication and illness

      418-1.11(h)(5)(i) A written Individual Health Care Plan must be developed for the child;

    • Health, medication and illness

      418-1.11(c) The Health Care Plan.

  6. Jun 13, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      418-1.3(h) Peeling or damaged paint or plaster must be repaired.

      Corrected during the visit

  7. Mar 25, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  8. Dec 30, 2024Inspection2 rules cited
    • Records and paperwork

      418-1.15(c)(12) The program must maintain on file at the child day care center, available for inspection by the Office or its designees at any time, the following records in a current and accurate manner: a current daily schedule documenting the arrival and departure times of each staff person and volunteers;

      Corrected during the visit

    • Records and paperwork

      418-1.15(c)(5) The program must maintain on file at the child day care center, available for inspection by the Office or its designees at any time, the following records in a current and accurate manner: daily attendance records, which must be filled out at the time a child arrives and departs, and must include arrival and departure times;

      Corrected during the visit

  9. Sep 30, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  10. Jun 21, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
Show 2 earlier visits
  1. Dec 11, 2023Inspection2 rules cited
    • Safety and hazards

      418-1.5(v) All matches, lighters, medicines, drugs, cleaning materials, detergents, aerosol cans and other poisonous or toxic materials must be stored in their original containers. Such materials must be used in such a way that they will not contaminate play surfaces, food or food preparation areas, or constitute a hazard to children. Such materials must be kept in a place inaccessible to children.

    • Safety and hazards

      418-1.5(a) Suitable precautions must be taken to eliminate all conditions in areas accessible to children which pose a safety or health hazard.

      Corrected during the visit

  2. Nov 27, 2023Complaint investigation3 rules cited
    • Records and paperwork

      418-1.15(c)(5) The program must maintain on file at the child day care center, available for inspection by the Office or its designees at any time, the following records in a current and accurate manner: daily attendance records, which must be filled out at the time a child arrives and departs, and must include arrival and departure times;

    • Health, medication and illness

      418-1.11(c)(2)(i) The health care plan must describe the following: how a daily health check of each child for any indication of illness, injury, abuse or maltreatment will be conducted and documented;

    • Safety and hazards

      418-1.5(x) Firearms, shotguns and rifles are prohibited at the child care program, except that nothing in this section shall be construed to prohibit a police officer or peace officer, as those terms are defined in section 1.20 of the criminal procedure law, or a security guard, as defined in section 89-f of the general business law, from possessing a firearm, shotgun or rifle on the premises for the protection of the child care program. Each child care program shall post signs providing notification of such prohibition that read: "No firearms, shotguns or rifles are permitted on these premises." Such signs, not less than eight and one-half inches by eleven inches, shall be posted in a prominent manner and within reasonable distance of each entrance of the child care program. Such signs shall be distributed by the Office of Children and Family Services.

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 Primrose of Melville

Is Primrose of Melville licensed?

Yes. New York State Office of Children and Family Services lists it as licensed and operating, first licensed May 12, 2023.

When was Primrose of Melville last inspected?

New York State Office of Children and Family Services lists the most recent visit on August 28, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 12 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Primrose of Melville had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 18 rules across 7 of 12 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 Primrose of Melville care for?

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

What are Primrose of Melville's hours?

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

How much does Primrose of Melville cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (631) 393-9393 to ask.

What is Primrose of Melville's phone number?

(631) 393-9393.

Where is Primrose of Melville?

1860 Walt Whitman Road, Melville, NY 11747. The nearest other daycare we list is Tutor Time Learning Centers, 0.5 miles away.

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