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Star America M

780 8 Avenue, New York, NY 100364.2· 23 reviews
licensed capacity
33
open each week
5 days
a week, county median
$300

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Permitted by the NYC Health Department

About

About Star America M

Star America M is a child care center in New York, New York. It is permitted by the nyc health department, for up to 33 children, serving infants and toddlers.

It is open Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM. It describes a Bilingual / immersion and Reggio Emilia approach, with after-school care, full-time care, infant care and part-time care. It says it provides meals.

InfantsPreschool / pre-KBefore- and after-schoolSummer campMeals providedSecure entryAccepts child care subsidyBilingual program

Ages served: infants and toddlers

From the state license. Ages it lists: 6 weeks to 5 years
Ask when you call: rates, current openings and staff-to-child ratio.
Type
Child care center
Ages
Infants and toddlers
Hours today
Closed today
Licensed capacity
33 children

Hours

Hours

Monday8:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Tuesday8:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Wednesday8:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Thursday8:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Friday8:00 AM to 6:00 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayTodayNot listed
Hours it lists: “Mon - Fri 8AM-6PM”

Programs

Programs and care

AgesInfants and toddlersFrom the state license. It lists: 6 weeks to 5 years
ProgramsAfter-school care, full-time care, infant care, part-time care, pre-k, preschool, summer camp and toddler care
ApproachBilingual / immersion (trilingual care: English, Spanish & Mandarin), Reggio Emilia
EnrichmentHomework support & quiet reading time, music, dance, arts, STEM activities, Mandarin language and cultural exploration
StaffBackground checks and fingerprinting to New York State requirements, renewed annually
Daily lifeMeals provided; Parents pack food; Snacks provided
SafetyLocked exterior doors; entry by secure keypad or front-desk verification
Assistance it acceptsACS / HRA Child Care Vouchers; Pre-K: ACS, HRA, NYC Promise accepted
Discounts20% off first month (ages 6 weeks–3 years)
Parent updatesParent app (secure parent app (daily logs, photos, videos; app not named))
LanguagesMandarin, Spanish
Licensed capacity33 childrenFrom the state license
A daycare without an item may still offer it; ask.

Cost

Tuition and costs

Star America M has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in New York 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.
New York County medians, full time, per week

Infant

Center$300
Home daycare$250

Toddler

Center$277
Home daycare$220

Preschool

Center$259
Home daycare$200

School age

Center$225
Home daycare$190

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 Star America M

The inspection records we copied from New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene do not include Star America M, so this page has no inspection history for it. Use the link below to check the agency's own site.

License

Status
Permitted by the NYC Health Department and operating
License type
NYC Health Code group child care permit
Capacity
33 children
Ages
Infants and toddlers
License number
#DC12259
See the state's record

Inspections

The inspection records we copied from New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene do not include Star America M, so this page has no inspection history for it. Use the link below to check the agency's own site.

Copied from New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene 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 Star America M

Is Star America M licensed?

Yes. Star America M is permitted by the NYC Health Department and operating. This is how New York authorizes this type of child care.

Does Star America M have inspection violations?

The inspection records we copied from New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene do not include Star America M, so this page has no inspection history for it. Use the link below to check the agency's own site.

How many children can Star America M care for?

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

What are Star America M's hours?

Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Star America M cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (212) 262-4896 to ask.

What is Star America M's phone number?

(212) 262-4896.

Where is Star America M?

780 8 Avenue, New York, NY 10036. The nearest other daycare we list is Star America M, under 0.1 miles away.

Sources: New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (license) · U.S. Department of Labor, 2022 (county prices).