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St. Mark's Nursery School

100 Hempstead Ave, Rockville Centre, NY 115704.9· 34 reviews
licensed capacity
89
open each week
5 days
a week, county median
$300
year first licensed
2015

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About St. Mark's Nursery School

St. Mark's Nursery School is a licensed child care center in Rockville Centre, New York. The state has licensed it since September 22, 2015, for up to 89 children, serving toddlers and preschoolers.

It is open Monday to Friday, 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM.

New York State Office of Children and Family Services made 9 visits in the last 3 years and cited 12 rules across 3 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

Ages served: toddlers and preschoolers

From the state license
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Type
Child care center
Ages
Toddlers and preschoolers
Hours today
9:00 AM to 12:00 PM
Licensed capacity
89 children

Hours

Hours

MondayToday9:00 AM to 12:00 PM
Tuesday9:00 AM to 12:00 PM
Wednesday9:00 AM to 12:00 PM
Thursday9:00 AM to 12:00 PM
Friday9:00 AM to 12:00 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayNot listed

Programs

Programs and care

AgesToddlers and preschoolersFrom the state license
Licensed capacity89 childrenFrom the state license
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Cost

Tuition and costs

St. Mark's Nursery School has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time toddler care at a child care center 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 St. Mark's Nursery School

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Licensed Day Care Center
Capacity
89 children
Ages
Toddlers and preschoolers
First licensed
2015
License number
#734650
See the state's record

Summary

9 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Mar 3, 2026: 6 rules cited

Rules cited on 3 of 9 visits · 12 rules in all

  • Building, equipment and play areas 4
  • Safety and hazards 3
  • Staff training and qualifications 3
  • Background checks 1
  • Health, medication and illness 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. Mar 3, 2026Inspection6 rules cited
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      418-1.11(i)(12) Garbage receptacles must be covered, and cleaned as needed after emptying.

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      418-1.8(q)(1)(i) Each day care center shall require any and all visitors to the facility to: sign in upon entry to the premises;

      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

    • Safety and hazards

      418-1.5(n)(1) Materials and play equipment used by the children must be sturdy and free from rough edges and sharp corners.

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      418-1.3(o)(2) Buildings, systems and equipment must be kept in good repair and operate as designed.

    • Building, equipment and play areas

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

  2. Sep 4, 2025Inspection5 rules cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

      418-1.14(c)(2) 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: A minimum of five (5) hours of Office-approved training must be obtained each year which addresses topics or subject matters set forth in 418-1.14(d).

    • 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.

    • 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.

    • Background checks

      418-1.13(b)(2) Child day care centers must review and evaluate the backgrounds of all applicants for staff and volunteer positions. All applicants whose backgrounds must be checked are required to provide the following: the names, addresses and day time telephone numbers of at least two acceptable references, other than relatives, at least one of whom can verify employment history, work record and qualifications, and at least one of whom can attest to the applicant's character, habits and personal qualifications to be a child care center staff member;

    • Health, medication and illness

      418-1.11(b)(1)(ii) Staff and volunteers must each submit a medical statement on forms furnished by the Office or an approved equivalent from a health care provider: before such person has any involvement in child care work.

  3. May 7, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  4. Feb 4, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  5. Oct 9, 2024VisitNo rules cited
  6. Jun 11, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  7. Feb 16, 2024VisitNo rules cited
  8. Feb 12, 2024VisitNo rules cited
  9. Feb 6, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
    • Safety and hazards

      418-1.4(b)(1) Evacuation drills must be conducted at least monthly during various hours of operation of the child day care center.

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 St. Mark's Nursery School

Is St. Mark's Nursery School licensed?

Yes. New York State Office of Children and Family Services lists it as licensed and operating, first licensed September 22, 2015.

When was St. Mark's Nursery School last inspected?

New York State Office of Children and Family Services lists the most recent visit on March 3, 2026, with 6 rules cited. It lists 9 visits in the last 3 years.

Has St. Mark's Nursery School had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 12 rules across 3 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 St. Mark's Nursery School care for?

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

What are St. Mark's Nursery School's hours?

Monday to Friday, 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does St. Mark's Nursery School cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (516) 536-6295 to ask.

What is St. Mark's Nursery School's phone number?

(516) 536-6295.

Where is St. Mark's Nursery School?

100 Hempstead Ave, Rockville Centre, NY 11570. The nearest other daycare we list is Saint Mark's United Methodist Church of Rockville Centre, 0.2 miles away.

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