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The CLOUD Early Childhood Center

81 South Long Beach Ave, Freeport, NY 115204.8· 13 reviews
licensed capacity
101
open each week
5 days
a week, county median
$325
year first licensed
2026

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About The CLOUD Early Childhood Center

The CLOUD Early Childhood Center is a licensed child care center in Freeport, New York. The state has licensed it since March 12, 2026, for up to 101 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 7:30 AM to 8:00 PM. It describes a Play-based approach, with after-school care, infant care, preschool and summer camp.

New York State Office of Children and Family Services made 3 visits in the last 3 years and cited 11 rules across 3 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

InfantsBefore- and after-schoolSummer camp

Ages served: infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children

From the state license. Ages it lists: infancy through school age
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Type
Child care center
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Hours today
Closed today
Licensed capacity
101 children

Hours

Hours

Monday7:30 AM to 8:00 PM
Tuesday7:30 AM to 8:00 PM
Wednesday7:30 AM to 8:00 PM
Thursday7:30 AM to 8:00 PM
Friday7:30 AM to 8:00 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayTodayNot listed

Programs

Programs and care

AgesInfants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license. It lists: Infancy through school age
ProgramsAfter-school care, infant care, preschool, summer camp and toddler care
ApproachPlay-based
EnrichmentEntrepreneurship, media creation, technology, leadership, innovation
Licensed capacity101 childrenFrom the state license
A daycare without an item may still offer it; ask.

Cost

Tuition and costs

The CLOUD Early Childhood Center 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.
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 The CLOUD Early Childhood Center

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Licensed Day Care Center
Capacity
101 children
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
First licensed
2026
License number
#948788
See the state's record

Summary

3 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Sep 14, 2026: 5 rules cited

Rules cited on 3 of 3 visits · 11 rules in all

  • Health, medication and illness 2
  • Records and paperwork 2
  • Safety and hazards 2
  • Background checks 2
  • Supervision and ratios 1
  • Staff training and qualifications 1
  • Food and nutrition 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. Sep 14, 2026Inspection5 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      418-1.15(c)(6) The program must maintain on file at the child day care center, available for inspection by the Office or its designees at any time, the following records in a current and accurate manner: 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 child care center staff; daily health check documentation; a record of illnesses and injuries occurring while in care; and any indicators of child abuse or maltreatment;

      Corrected during the visit

    • Records and paperwork

      418-1.15(c)(5) The program must maintain on file at the child day care center, available for inspection by the Office or its designees at any time, the following records in a current and accurate manner: daily attendance records, which must be filled out at the time a child arrives and departs, and must include arrival and departure times;

      Corrected during the visit

    • 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. (not corrected)

    • 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

    • Background checks

      413.4(a) The following criminal history review and background clearances shall be conducted pursuant to and consistent with the Child Care and Development Block Grant Act for any prospective operator, director, employee or volunteer at a child day care center, small day care center, school-age child care program, group family day care home or family day care home, as defined in section (2) of this part, and any person age eighteen (18) or older living in a prospective, or who begins to live, in a group family day care home or family day care home: (not corrected)

  2. Jul 22, 2026Complaint investigation1 rule cited
    • Safety and hazards

      418-1.5(g) The use of pools that have not received a Department of Health permit to operate, spa pools and all fill-and-drain wading pools are prohibited.

      Corrected during the visit

  3. Jun 4, 2026Inspection5 rules cited
    • Records and paperwork

      418-1.15(c) The program must maintain on file at the child day care center, available for inspection by the Office or its designees at any time, the following records in a current and accurate manner:

    • Supervision and ratios

      418-1.15(a)(4) The provisions specified on the license are binding and the child day care center must operate in compliance with the terms of the license. The number and age range of children specified thereon are the maximum number and age range of children who may be in the care of the child day care center at any one time.

    • Staff training and qualifications

      418-1.14(b)(1) Any teacher, director, or volunteer who has not completed this training must not be left unsupervised with children in care until such time as the training has been completed.

    • Food and nutrition

      418-1.12(w) The program must obtain a written statement from the parent of each infant in care setting forth the breast milk, formula and feeding schedule instructions for the infant and must be updated as changes are made.

    • Background checks

      413.4(a) The following criminal history review and background clearances shall be conducted pursuant to and consistent with the Child Care and Development Block Grant Act for any prospective operator, director, employee or volunteer at a child day care center, small day care center, school-age child care program, group family day care home or family day care home, as defined in section (2) of this part, and any person age eighteen (18) or older living in a prospective, or who begins to live, in a group family day care home or family day care home:

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 The CLOUD Early Childhood Center

Is The CLOUD Early Childhood Center licensed?

Yes. New York State Office of Children and Family Services lists it as licensed and operating, first licensed March 12, 2026.

When was The CLOUD Early Childhood Center last inspected?

New York State Office of Children and Family Services lists the most recent visit on September 14, 2026, with 5 rules cited. It lists 3 visits in the last 3 years.

Has The CLOUD Early Childhood Center had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 11 rules across 3 of 3 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 CLOUD Early Childhood Center care for?

101, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

What are The CLOUD Early Childhood Center's hours?

Monday to Friday, 7:30 AM to 8:00 PM. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does The CLOUD Early Childhood Center cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (516) 841-5437 to ask.

What is The CLOUD Early Childhood Center's phone number?

(516) 841-5437.

Where is The CLOUD Early Childhood Center?

81 South Long Beach Ave, Freeport, NY 11520. The nearest other daycare we list is Country Club Day Program, 0.3 miles away.

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