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The Nest Child Care Center

44 Chestnut Street, Cold Spring, NY 105165.0· 5 reviews
licensed capacity
68
a week, county median
$325
year first licensed
1998
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About

About The Nest Child Care Center

The Nest Child Care Center is a licensed child care center in Cold Spring, New York. The state has licensed it since April 24, 1998, for up to 68 children, serving infants, toddlers and preschoolers.

It describes its programs: infant care, pre-k, preschool and toddler care.

New York State Office of Children and Family Services made 9 visits in the last 3 years and cited 1 rule across 1 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

InfantsPreschool / pre-K

Ages served: infants, toddlers and preschoolers

From the state license. Ages it lists: six weeks to five years of age
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Type
Child care center
Ages
Infants, toddlers and preschoolers
Hours today
Not listed
Licensed capacity
68 children

Hours

Hours

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Programs

Programs and care

AgesInfants, toddlers and preschoolersFrom the state license. It lists: Six weeks to five years of age
ProgramsInfant care, pre-k, preschool and toddler care
StaffInfant CPR trained staff
Daily lifePotty training: Older toddlers will be introduced to toilet training
SafetyOutdoor playground
MoreFounded April 1998
Licensed capacity68 childrenFrom the state license
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Cost

Tuition and costs

The Nest Child Care Center has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in Putnam 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.
Putnam 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 Nest Child Care Center

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Licensed Day Care Center
Capacity
68 children
Ages
Infants, toddlers and preschoolers
First licensed
1998
License number
#43578
See the state's record

Summary

9 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Sep 4, 2026: no rules cited

Rules cited on 1 of 9 visits · 1 rule in all

  • 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 4, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Jun 25, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  3. Mar 19, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  4. Dec 29, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  5. Sep 24, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  6. May 12, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  7. Nov 18, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  8. Apr 17, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  9. Jan 9, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
    • Food and nutrition

      418-1.12(z) All containers or bottles of, breast milk, formula or other individualized food items must be clearly marked with the child's complete name.

      Corrected during the visit

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 Nest Child Care Center

Is The Nest Child Care Center licensed?

Yes. New York State Office of Children and Family Services lists it as licensed and operating, first licensed April 24, 1998.

When was The Nest Child Care Center last inspected?

New York State Office of Children and Family Services lists the most recent visit on September 4, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 9 visits in the last 3 years.

Has The Nest Child Care Center had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 1 rule across 1 of 9 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 Nest Child Care Center care for?

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

What are The Nest Child Care Center's hours?

Its hours are not listed. Call (845) 265-5091 to confirm.

How much does The Nest Child Care Center cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (845) 265-5091 to ask.

What is The Nest Child Care Center's phone number?

(845) 265-5091.

Where is The Nest Child Care Center?

44 Chestnut Street, Cold Spring, NY 10516. The nearest other daycare we list is The Foundry Montessori, 0.2 miles away.

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