MJ's Budding Brains Daycare
Freeport, NY 11520 · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
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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.
Hours
| Monday | 7:30 AM to 8:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 7:30 AM to 8:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 7:30 AM to 8:00 PM |
| Thursday | 7:30 AM to 8:00 PM |
| Friday | 7:30 AM to 8:00 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| SundayToday | Not listed |
Programs
| Ages | Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license. It lists: Infancy through school age |
|---|---|
| Programs | After-school care, infant care, preschool, summer camp and toddler care |
| Approach | Play-based |
| Enrichment | Entrepreneurship, media creation, technology, leadership, innovation |
| Licensed capacity | 101 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
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).
State record
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
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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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
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
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)
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
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)
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
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:
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.
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.
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.
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:
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Freeport, NY 11520 · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
Freeport, NY 11520 · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
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Freeport, NY 11520 · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
Freeport, NY 11520 · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
Freeport, NY 11520 · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
Freeport, NY 11520 · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
FAQ
Yes. New York State Office of Children and Family Services lists it as licensed and operating, first licensed March 12, 2026.
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.
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.
101, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
Monday to Friday, 7:30 AM to 8:00 PM. Holiday hours can differ.
It has not listed its tuition. Call (516) 841-5437 to ask.
(516) 841-5437.
81 South Long Beach Ave, Freeport, NY 11520. The nearest other daycare we list is Country Club Day Program, 0.3 miles away.