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Tender Nest
- licensed capacity
- 16
- open each week
- 5 days
- a week, county median
- $300
- year first licensed
- 1991
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About
About Tender Nest
Tender Nest is a licensed group home daycare in Syosset, New York. The state has licensed it since March 5, 1991, for up to 16 children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM. It describes its programs: after-school care, full-time care, part-time care and pre-k. As a home daycare, the provider shares the address with families when you call.
New York State Office of Children and Family Services made 12 visits in the last 3 years and cited 2 rules across 2 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
Preschool / pre-KBefore- and after-school
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- Type
- Group home daycare
- Ages
- 6 weeks old through 5 years
- Hours today
- 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM
- Licensed capacity
- 16 children
Hours
Hours
| MondayToday | 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Thursday | 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Friday | 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| Sunday | Not listed |
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | 6 weeks old through 5 years |
|---|---|
| Setting | Group child care homeFrom the state license |
| Programs | After-school care, full-time care, part-time care and pre-k |
| Curriculum | Bucket Fillers (bucket-filling philosophy) |
| Staff | Licensed Group Family Child Care Provider for over 24 years |
| Languages | Spanish (bilingual provider) |
| Licensed capacity | 16 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Tender Nest 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.
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
State record
Inspection reports for Tender Nest
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Licensed Group Family Day Care
- Capacity
- 16 children
- First licensed
- 1991
- License number
- #2291
Summary
12 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Aug 10, 2026: no rules cited
Rules cited on 2 of 12 visits · 2 rules in all
- Staff training and qualifications 2
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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See all 12 visits
- Aug 10, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
- Aug 4, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
- Jun 1, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
Jan 21, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
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).
- Oct 31, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Aug 22, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
May 27, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
416.14(m) All child care programs must have at least one caregiver who holds a valid certification in cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and first aid on the premises of the child care program during the program's operating hours.
- Feb 4, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Sep 24, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
- Jul 23, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
Show 2 earlier visits
- Mar 15, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
- Nov 28, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
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FAQ
Questions about Tender Nest
Is Tender Nest licensed?
Yes. New York State Office of Children and Family Services lists it as licensed and operating, first licensed March 5, 1991.
When was Tender Nest last inspected?
New York State Office of Children and Family Services lists the most recent visit on August 10, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 12 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Tender Nest had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 2 rules across 2 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 Tender Nest care for?
16, the licensed capacity on the state record.
What are Tender Nest's hours?
Monday to Friday, 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does Tender Nest cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (516) 496-3494 to ask.
What is Tender Nest's phone number?
(516) 496-3494.
Where is Tender Nest?
Syosset, NY 11791. It is a home daycare, so the provider shares the street address with families directly.