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Smart Kiddos Group Family Daycare

Hempstead, NY 11550 · home daycare: the provider shares the address with families5.0· 13 reviews
licensed capacity
16
open each week
5 days
a week, county median
$300
year first licensed
2021

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About Smart Kiddos Group Family Daycare

Smart Kiddos Group Family Daycare is a licensed group home daycare in Hempstead, New York. The state has licensed it since January 5, 2021, for up to 16 children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 6:30 PM. As a home daycare, the provider shares the address with families when you call.

New York State Office of Children and Family Services made 9 visits in the last 3 years and cited 6 rules across 2 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
7:00 AM to 6:30 PM
Licensed capacity
16 children

Hours

Hours

MondayToday7:00 AM to 6:30 PM
Tuesday7:00 AM to 6:30 PM
Wednesday7:00 AM to 6:30 PM
Thursday7:00 AM to 6:30 PM
Friday7:00 AM to 6:30 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayNot listed

Programs

Programs and care

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

Tuition and costs

Smart Kiddos 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).

Ask the daycare for its ratesIt has not listed its tuition. The county medians below are a starting point.
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 Smart Kiddos Group Family Daycare

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Licensed Group Family Day Care
Capacity
16 children
First licensed
2021
License number
#869650
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Summary

9 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jul 21, 2026: 1 rule cited

Rules cited on 2 of 9 visits · 6 rules in all

  • Health, medication and illness 2
  • Staff training and qualifications 2
  • Safety and hazards 1
  • Building, equipment and play areas 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. Jul 21, 2026Inspection1 rule 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;

  2. Mar 31, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  3. Dec 29, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  4. Sep 26, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  5. Jun 24, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  6. Jan 6, 2025Inspection5 rules cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

      416.14(f) Training must address all topics or subject matters required by state and federal law. The required state topics are:

      Corrected during the visit

    • 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).

    • Health, medication and illness

      416.11(a)(3) The program must keep documentation of immunizations the child has received to date, in accordance with New York State Public Health Law.

    • Safety and hazards

      416.5(i) Protective caps, covers or permanently installed obstructive devices must be used on all electrical outlets that are accessible to children.

      Corrected during the visit

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      416.3(h) Peeling or damaged paint or plaster must be repaired.

  7. Nov 13, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  8. Jul 16, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  9. Feb 20, 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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FAQ

Questions about Smart Kiddos Group Family Daycare

Is Smart Kiddos Group Family Daycare licensed?

Yes. New York State Office of Children and Family Services lists it as licensed and operating, first licensed January 5, 2021.

When was Smart Kiddos Group Family Daycare last inspected?

New York State Office of Children and Family Services lists the most recent visit on July 21, 2026, with 1 rule cited. It lists 9 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Smart Kiddos Group Family Daycare had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 6 rules across 2 of 9 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 Smart Kiddos Group Family Daycare care for?

16, the licensed capacity on the state record.

What are Smart Kiddos Group Family Daycare's hours?

Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 6:30 PM. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Smart Kiddos Group Family Daycare cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (516) 538-2871 to ask.

What is Smart Kiddos Group Family Daycare's phone number?

(516) 538-2871.

Where is Smart Kiddos Group Family Daycare?

Hempstead, NY 11550. 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).