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The Nursery School

2579 Motor Parkway, Ronkonkoma, NY 117795.0· 8 reviews
licensed capacity
46
open each week
7 days
a week, county median
$300
year first licensed
2015

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About The Nursery School

The Nursery School is a licensed child care center in Ronkonkoma, New York. The state has licensed it since December 21, 2015, for up to 46 children, serving toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

It is open every day, 9:00 AM to 3:45 PM. It describes its programs: after-school care, before-school care and summer camp.

New York State Office of Children and Family Services made 13 visits in the last 3 years and cited 16 rules across 6 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

Before- and after-schoolSummer campOpen every day

Ages served: toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children

From the state license
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Type
Child care center
Ages
Toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Hours today
9:00 AM to 3:45 PM
Licensed capacity
46 children

Hours

Hours

MondayToday9:00 AM to 3:45 PM
Tuesday9:00 AM to 3:45 PM
Wednesday9:00 AM to 3:45 PM
Thursday9:00 AM to 3:45 PM
Friday9:00 AM to 3:45 PM
Saturday9:00 AM to 3:45 PM
Sunday9:00 AM to 3:45 PM

Programs

Programs and care

AgesToddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license
ProgramsAfter-school care, before-school care and summer camp
MoreFounded 1972
Licensed capacity46 childrenFrom the state license
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Cost

Tuition and costs

The Nursery School has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time toddler care at a child care center in Suffolk 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.
Suffolk 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 Nursery School

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Licensed Day Care Center
Capacity
46 children
Ages
Toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
First licensed
2015
License number
#749443
See the state's record

Summary

13 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Aug 18, 2026: no rules cited

Rules cited on 6 of 13 visits · 16 rules in all

  • Health, medication and illness 4
  • Supervision and ratios 4
  • Records and paperwork 3
  • Building, equipment and play areas 2
  • Staff training and qualifications 2
  • Background checks 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. Aug 18, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Jun 2, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  3. Mar 5, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  4. Jan 23, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  5. Nov 24, 2025Inspection4 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      418-1.11(f)(7)(i) Over-the-counter products, including but not limited to over-the-counter topical ointments, lotions, creams, sprays, including sunscreen products and topically applied insect repellant can be administered by the program for one day only, with verbal permission of the parent. If an over-the-counter product is to be administered on a subsequent day or an ongoing basis, written permission from the parent must have been provided to the program.

    • Health, medication and illness

      418-1.11(c)(1) The licensee must prepare a health care plan on forms furnished by the Office. Such plan must protect and promote the health of children. The health care plan must be on site, followed by all staff and available upon demand by a parent or the Office. In those instances in which the program will administer medications, the health care plan must also be approved by the program's health care consultant unless the only medications to be administered are:

    • Supervision and ratios

      418-1.8(a) Children cannot be left without competent supervision at any time. Competent supervision includes awareness of and responsibility for the ongoing activity of each child. It requires that all children be within a teacher's range of vision and that the teacher be near enough to respond when redirection or intervention strategies are needed. Competent supervision must take into account the child's age emotional, physical, and cognitive development.

      Corrected during the visit

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      418-1.3(h) Peeling or damaged paint or plaster must be repaired.

      Corrected during the visit

  6. Jul 17, 2025Inspection3 rules cited
    • 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

    • Supervision and ratios

      418-1.8(j) When a child care center is in operation, an adequate number of qualified teachers must be on duty to ensure the health and safety of the children in care.

      Corrected during the visit

    • Records and paperwork

      418-1.3(a)(1) The diagram must be labeled with the planned occupancy or use of all areas of the building and all outside areas to be used or occupied by the child day care center. The diagram must show: room dimensions; the age group(s) using each room; the size of the group(s) using each room; kitchens and bathrooms

      Corrected during the visit

  7. Apr 10, 2025Inspection3 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      418-1.11(f)(21) In the case of medication that needs to be given on an ongoing, long-term basis, the authorization and consent forms for children under the age of 5 years of age must be reauthorized at least once every six months. Any changes in the medication authorization related to dosage, time or frequency of administration shall require a program to obtain new instructions written by the licensed authorized prescriber. All other changes to the original medication authorization require a change in the prescription.

    • Supervision and ratios

      418-1.8(k)(3)(i) for children between ages 18 months old and 36 months old: there must be one teacher for every five children;

      Corrected during the visit

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      418-1.5(aa) The following items must be used and stored in such a manner that they are not accessible to children: handbags, backpacks or briefcases belonging to adults; plastic bags; and toys and objects small enough for young children to swallow.

      Corrected during the visit

  8. Jan 15, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  9. Oct 22, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  10. Jul 23, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
    • Records and paperwork

      418-1.3(c) Before any change is made, the Office must be notified and must approve the re-designation of a classroom to a different age group of children.

      Corrected during the visit

Show 4 earlier visits
  1. Mar 7, 2024Inspection4 rules cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

      418-1.13(g)(2)(i) To be qualified as a group teacher for a preschool class, a person must possess either: an Associate's degree in Early Childhood, Child Development or related field; or

    • Background checks

      418-1.13(b)(2) Child day care centers must review and evaluate the backgrounds of all applicants for staff and volunteer positions. All applicants whose backgrounds must be checked are required to provide the following: the names, addresses and day time telephone numbers of at least two acceptable references, other than relatives, at least one of whom can verify employment history, work record and qualifications, and at least one of whom can attest to the applicant's character, habits and personal qualifications to be a child care center staff member;

    • 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.

    • Supervision and ratios

      418-1.8(j) When a child care center is in operation, an adequate number of qualified teachers must be on duty to ensure the health and safety of the children in care.

  2. Feb 7, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  3. Jan 25, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

      418-1.14(c)(1) Each staff person and volunteer must complete a minimum of thirty (30) hours of training every two years. The required thirty (30) hours of training every two years is subject to the following conditions: Fifteen (15) of the required thirty (30) hours of training must be obtained during the person's first six months at the program.

      Corrected during the visit

  4. Oct 19, 2023InspectionNo rules cited

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 Nursery School

Is The Nursery School licensed?

Yes. New York State Office of Children and Family Services lists it as licensed and operating, first licensed December 21, 2015.

When was The Nursery School last inspected?

New York State Office of Children and Family Services lists the most recent visit on August 18, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 13 visits in the last 3 years.

Has The Nursery School had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 16 rules across 6 of 13 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 Nursery School care for?

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

What are The Nursery School's hours?

Every day, 9:00 AM to 3:45 PM. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does The Nursery School cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (631) 981-5176 to ask.

What is The Nursery School's phone number?

(631) 981-5176.

Where is The Nursery School?

2579 Motor Parkway, Ronkonkoma, NY 11779. The nearest other daycare we list is Town of Islip/L.E.A.P, 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).