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Rainbows and Clouds Group Family Daycare

East Meadow, NY 11554 · home daycare: the provider shares the address with families3.4· 5 reviews
licensed capacity
16
a week, county median
$300
year first licensed
2011

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About Rainbows and Clouds Group Family Daycare

Rainbows and Clouds Group Family Daycare is a licensed group home daycare in East Meadow, New York. The state has licensed it since December 7, 2011, for up to 16 children.

As a home daycare, the provider shares the address with families when you call.

New York State Office of Children and Family Services made 10 visits in the last 3 years and cited 28 rules across 7 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

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Type
Group home daycare
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Hours today
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Licensed capacity
16 children

Hours

Hours

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Programs

Programs and care

SettingGroup child care homeFrom the state license
Licensed capacity16 childrenFrom the state license

Cost

Tuition and costs

Rainbows and Clouds Group Family Daycare has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a home daycare in Nassau County has a median price of $300 a week (U.S. Department of Labor, 2022).

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Nassau 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 Rainbows and Clouds Group Family Daycare

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Licensed Group Family Day Care
Capacity
16 children
First licensed
2011
License number
#360343
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Summary

10 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Aug 27, 2026: 2 rules cited

Rules cited on 7 of 10 visits · 28 rules in all

  • Safety and hazards 8
  • Records and paperwork 6
  • Health, medication and illness 5
  • Building, equipment and play areas 3
  • Staff training and qualifications 2
  • Food and nutrition 2
  • Background checks 1
  • Other rules 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 27, 2026Inspection2 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      416.11(i)(12) When disposable diapers are used, soiled diapers must be disposed of immediately into an outside trash disposal, or placed in a tightly covered plastic-lined trash can inaccessible to children until outdoor disposal is possible.

      Corrected during the visit

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      416.7(e) Each group family day care home must provide a sufficient quantity and variety of materials and play equipment appropriate to the ages of the children and their developmental levels and interests, including children with developmental delays or disabilities, which promote the children's cognitive, educational, social, cultural, physical, emotional, language and recreational development. (not corrected)

  2. Jul 24, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  3. May 15, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  4. Apr 2, 2026Inspection3 rules cited
    • Safety and hazards

      416.5(v) Operating carbon monoxide detectors must be used in all group family day care homes when required, and located in areas of the home in accordance with applicable laws.

    • Safety and hazards

      416.5(k) Cleaning materials must be stored in their original containers unless the product's use or the program's health care plan indicates that the product be mixed with water before use. In this case, the container used for subsequent use of the mixed product must state the name of the cleaning material contained within. Cleaning 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

      416.4(c) There must be an operational smoke detector on each floor of the home.

  5. Dec 4, 2025Inspection7 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      416.15(c)(6) The program must maintain on file at the group family day care home, available for inspection children's individual health care plans; parental consents for emergency medical treatment; child's medical statement, immunizations, and any available results of lead screening for children not yet enrolled in kindergarten or a higher grade only; the name and dosage of any medications used by a child, the frequency of administration of such medications, and a record of their administration by caregivers; daily health check documentation; a record of illnesses and injuries occurring while in care; and any indicators of child abuse or maltreatment;

    • Records and paperwork

      416.15(c)(5) The program must maintain on file at the group family day care home, available for inspection daily attendance records that are filled out at the time a child arrives and departs, and must include arrival and departure times;

      Corrected during the visit

    • Records and paperwork

      416.15(b)(13) The caregivers, employees and volunteers must be familiar with the regulations governing group family day care. Such regulations must be readily accessible to the caregivers for reference purposes and must be made available for review to a parent of a child in care upon request by a parent.

    • Staff training and qualifications

      416.14(c) Each employee and volunteer must complete a minimum of thirty (30) hours of training every two years. The required 30 hours of training every two years is subject to the following conditions:

    • Health, medication and illness

      416.5(l)(3) All required vaccinations must be kept current for all animals present at the program.

    • Safety and hazards

      416.5(l)(2) All animals present at the program that require a license must be licensed.

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      416.5(c) Portable electric heaters or other portable heating devices, regardless of the type of fuel used, may not be used in rooms accessible to the children.

      Corrected during the visit

  6. Aug 26, 2025Inspection6 rules cited
    • Other rules

      416.15(b)(26) Programs must follow safety plans developed by the Office when allegations of risk of harm to child(ren) against the program, caregiver, staff, adult household member, volunteer or visitor are under investigation.

    • Health, medication and illness

      416.11(i)(2) Caregivers and volunteers must ensure that children thoroughly wash their hands or assist children with thoroughly washing their hands with soap and running water when they are dirty, after toileting, before and after food handling or eating, after handling pets or other animals, after contact with any bodily secretion or fluid, and after coming in from outdoors.

    • Food and nutrition

      416.7(w) Children must not watch television or other electronic visual media during meals.

    • Safety and hazards

      416.5(v) Operating carbon monoxide detectors must be used in all group family day care homes when required, and located in areas of the home in accordance with applicable laws.

    • Safety and hazards

      416.5(j) All matches, lighters, medicines, drugs, detergents, aerosol cans and other poisonous or toxic materials must be stored in their original containers, and 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

    • Safety and hazards

      416.4(c) There must be an operational smoke detector on each floor of the home.

  7. Mar 11, 2025Inspection7 rules cited
    • Records and paperwork

      416.15(c)(13) The program must maintain on file at the group family day care home, available for inspection: a daily schedule documenting the arrival and departure times of each caregiver, employees and volunteers;

      Corrected during the visit

    • Health, medication and illness

      416.15(c)(6) The program must maintain on file at the group family day care home, available for inspection children's individual health care plans; parental consents for emergency medical treatment; child's medical statement, immunizations, and any available results of lead screening for children not yet enrolled in kindergarten or a higher grade only; the name and dosage of any medications used by a child, the frequency of administration of such medications, and a record of their administration by caregivers; daily health check documentation; a record of illnesses and injuries occurring while in care; and any indicators of child abuse or maltreatment;

      Corrected during the visit

    • Records and paperwork

      416.15(c)(5) The program must maintain on file at the group family day care home, available for inspection daily attendance records that are filled out at the time a child arrives and departs, and must include arrival and departure times;

      Corrected during the visit

    • Food and nutrition

      416.12(q) If more than one child in the program is receiving breast milk, infant formula or other individualized food items, all containers or bottles must be clearly marked with the child's first and last name.

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      416.5(c) Portable electric heaters or other portable heating devices, regardless of the type of fuel used, may not be used in rooms accessible to the children.

      Corrected during the visit

    • Safety and hazards

      416.4(c) There must be an operational smoke detector on each floor of the home.

    • Records and paperwork

      413.3(g)(3)(i) The Office shall require the child day care program to immediately post upon receipt, in a prominent place at the program that is visible to parents, a copy of the most recent compliance history report issued to the program by the Office.

  8. Sep 26, 2024Inspection2 rules cited
    • Records and paperwork

      416.15(c)(5) The program must maintain on file at the group family day care home, available for inspection daily attendance records that are filled out at the time a child arrives and departs, and must include arrival and departure times;

      Corrected during the visit

    • Background checks

      416.15(b)(19)(iii) Within five days of a household member turning eighteen (18) years of age or a person eighteen (18) years of age or older beginning to live in the residence, the program must: submit the necessary fingerprint image necessary to complete the criminal history review required pursuant to section 413.4 of this Article.

  9. Apr 1, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  10. Dec 12, 2023Inspection1 rule cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

      416.14(c)(2) The required 30 hours of training every two years is subject to the following conditions: A minimum of five (5) hours of Office-approved training must be obtained each year which addresses topics or subject matters set forth in 416.14(f).

Show 1 earlier visit
  1. Oct 12, 2023InspectionNo 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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FAQ

Questions about Rainbows and Clouds Group Family Daycare

Is Rainbows and Clouds Group Family Daycare licensed?

Yes. New York State Office of Children and Family Services lists it as licensed and operating, first licensed December 7, 2011.

When was Rainbows and Clouds Group Family Daycare last inspected?

New York State Office of Children and Family Services lists the most recent visit on August 27, 2026, with 2 rules cited. It lists 10 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Rainbows and Clouds Group Family Daycare had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 28 rules across 7 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 Rainbows and Clouds Group Family Daycare care for?

16, the licensed capacity on the state record.

What are Rainbows and Clouds Group Family Daycare's hours?

Its hours are not listed. Call (516) 280-6199 to confirm.

How much does Rainbows and Clouds Group Family Daycare cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (516) 280-6199 to ask.

What is Rainbows and Clouds Group Family Daycare's phone number?

(516) 280-6199.

Where is Rainbows and Clouds Group Family Daycare?

East Meadow, NY 11554. It is a home daycare, so the provider shares the street address with families directly.

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