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The Robin's Nest

3 Phelps Lane Phelps Memorial Hospital, Sleepy Hollow, NY 105914.5· 22 reviews
licensed capacity
152
open each week
5 days
a week, county median
$325
year first licensed
1990

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About The Robin's Nest

The Robin's Nest is a licensed child care center in Sleepy Hollow, New York. The state has licensed it since July 18, 1990, for up to 152 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 6:00 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 14 visits in the last 3 years and cited 5 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: 2 months to 5 years old (daily program); school-aged children (after-school/summer program)
Ask when you call: rates, current openings, staff-to-child ratio, teacher qualifications and whether it accepts child care subsidies.
Type
Child care center
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Hours today
7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Licensed capacity
152 children

Hours

Hours

MondayToday7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Tuesday7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Wednesday7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Thursday7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Friday7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayNot listed

Programs

Programs and care

AgesInfants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license. It lists: 2 months to 5 years old (daily program); school-aged children (after-school/summer program)
ProgramsAfter-school care, infant care, preschool, summer camp and toddler care
ApproachPlay-based
Licensed capacity152 childrenFrom the state license
A daycare without an item may still offer it; ask.

Cost

Tuition and costs

The Robin's Nest has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in Westchester 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.
Westchester 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 Robin's Nest

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Licensed Day Care Center
Capacity
152 children
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
First licensed
1990
License number
#40596
See the state's record

Summary

14 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Sep 14, 2026: no rules cited

Rules cited on 3 of 14 visits · 5 rules in all

  • Supervision and ratios 3
  • Records and paperwork 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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  1. Sep 14, 2026VisitNo rules cited
  2. Aug 12, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  3. Jul 24, 2026Complaint investigation2 rules cited
    • Records and paperwork

      418-1.15(b)(14)(iii) The program must immediately notify the parent and Office upon learning of the following events involving a child which occurred while the child was in care at the program or was being transported by the program: serious injury,

    • 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.

  4. Jun 26, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  5. Jun 9, 2026Inspection2 rules cited
    • 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.

    • Safety and hazards

      418-1.5(a) Suitable precautions must be taken to eliminate all conditions in areas accessible to children which pose a safety or health hazard.

  6. Mar 12, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  7. Dec 2, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  8. Sep 2, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  9. Jun 24, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
    • 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.

      Corrected during the visit

  10. Mar 27, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Show 4 earlier visits
  1. Nov 6, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Jul 17, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  3. Apr 3, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  4. Nov 27, 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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Questions about The Robin's Nest

Is The Robin's Nest licensed?

Yes. New York State Office of Children and Family Services lists it as licensed and operating, first licensed July 18, 1990.

When was The Robin's Nest last inspected?

New York State Office of Children and Family Services lists the most recent visit on September 14, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 14 visits in the last 3 years.

Has The Robin's Nest had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 5 rules across 3 of 14 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 Robin's Nest care for?

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

What are The Robin's Nest's hours?

Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does The Robin's Nest cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (914) 366-3232 to ask.

What is The Robin's Nest's phone number?

(914) 366-3232.

Where is The Robin's Nest?

3 Phelps Lane Phelps Memorial Hospital, Sleepy Hollow, NY 10591. The nearest other daycare we list is United Way of Westchester and Putnam, 1.5 miles away.

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