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The Children's Greenhouse
- licensed capacity
- 82
- open each week
- 5 days
- a week, county median
- $325
- year first licensed
- 1989
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About
About The Children's Greenhouse
The Children's Greenhouse is a licensed child care center in Garden City, New York. The state has licensed it since September 2, 1989, for up to 82 children, serving infants, toddlers and preschoolers.
It is open Monday to Friday, 7:15 AM to 5:30 PM.
New York State Office of Children and Family Services made 7 visits in the last 3 years and cited 2 rules across 1 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
Infants
Ages served: infants, toddlers and preschoolers
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- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers and preschoolers
- Hours today
- Closed today
- Licensed capacity
- 82 children
Hours
Hours
| Monday | 7:15 AM to 5:30 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 7:15 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 7:15 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Thursday | 7:15 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Friday | 7:15 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| SundayToday | Not listed |
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | Infants, toddlers and preschoolersFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| More | Founded 1979 |
| Licensed capacity | 82 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
The Children's Greenhouse has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in Nassau County has a median price of $325 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 The Children's Greenhouse
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Licensed Day Care Center
- Capacity
- 82 children
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers and preschoolers
- First licensed
- 1989
- License number
- #39862
Summary
7 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Sep 3, 2026: no rules cited
Rules cited on 1 of 7 visits · 2 rules in all
- Safe sleep 1
- Safety and hazards 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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See all 7 visits
- Sep 3, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
- Apr 21, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
- Mar 20, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
- Dec 4, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- May 13, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Dec 3, 2024Inspection2 rules cited
418-1.7(o) Other than for school age children, sleeping and napping arrangements must be made in writing between the parent and the program. Such arrangements shall include: the area of the program where the child will nap; whether the child will nap on a cot, mat, bed or a crib; and how the napping child will be supervised, consistent with the requirements of section 418-1.8 of this Subpart.
418-1.4(b)(1) Evacuation drills must be conducted at least monthly during various hours of operation of the child day care center.
- May 28, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
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FAQ
Questions about The Children's Greenhouse
Is The Children's Greenhouse licensed?
Yes. New York State Office of Children and Family Services lists it as licensed and operating, first licensed September 2, 1989.
When was The Children's Greenhouse last inspected?
New York State Office of Children and Family Services lists the most recent visit on September 3, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 7 visits in the last 3 years.
Has The Children's Greenhouse had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 2 rules across 1 of 7 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 The Children's Greenhouse care for?
82, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers and preschoolers.
What are The Children's Greenhouse's hours?
Monday to Friday, 7:15 AM to 5:30 PM. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does The Children's Greenhouse cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (516) 572-7614 to ask.
What is The Children's Greenhouse's phone number?
(516) 572-7614.
Where is The Children's Greenhouse?
10 Hospital Road Nassau Community College, Garden City, NY 11530. The nearest other daycare we list is SCOPE Education Services, 0.9 miles away.