Caring Cottage Child Care Inc.
97 BRENDAN AVENUE, MASSAPEQUA PARK, NY 11762Childery Rating: 4/5
Data last updated ·
Quality Indicators
See Methodology →- Overall QualityCombines daily care quality (interactions, learning, environment) with structural features like staff-to-child ratios and teacher qualifications.4 / 5
- Process QualityThe quality of daily care — caregiver-child interactions, learning activities, and the emotional climate. Drawn from the state QRIS rating, accreditations, and Head Start CLASS observations.Not Available
- Structural QualityMeasurable features like staff-to-child ratios, group sizes, license status, and teacher qualifications. Provider-level data when available; otherwise the state regulatory baseline.4 / 5
Why this rating
This daycare earned 4 out of 5 stars overall. Structural quality reflects a 27% violation rate across 22 visits in the last 3 years (most recently inspected April 2026) and a license in good standing. The structural rating also includes New York's licensing baseline — what every licensed daycare in the state must meet. New York caps infant ratios at 1:4, toddler ratios at 1:5, and preschool ratios at 1:8. Lead teachers must hold a Child Development Associate (CDA). Teachers must complete 15 hours of annual training. No objective process measures (e.g., state quality rating or national accreditation) are available for this daycare. The overall rating reflects structural features only.
Quality Recognitions & Accreditations
- Accreditations
- National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC)Not Accredited
- National Accreditation Commission (NAC)Not Accredited
- National Early Childhood Program Accreditation (NECPA)Not Accredited
- National Association for Family Child Care (NAFCC)Not Accredited
Facility Info
- Facility type
- Group Child Care Home
- Age groups served
- School-Age
- Licensed capacity
- 16
- Teacher-child ratios & group sizesState Minimum Displayed
Age Max ratio Max group Infants 1:4 8 Toddlers 1:5 12 Preschool 1:8 21
Teacher Credentials
- Lead teacher credentialState Minimum Displayed
- Child Development Associate (CDA)
Inspection History
Across 2 inspections since 2025, the issues cited most often were Children's Records & Files (2), Emergency Preparedness & Drills (1), and Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (1). Of 5 total findings, 2 were critical.
See All 2 Inspection Visits
Apr 2, 20262 Findings2 Critical
- All Child Care Programs Must Have at Least One Caregiver Who Holds a Valid Certification in Cardiopulmonary…416.14(m)
All child care programs must have at least one caregiver who holds a valid certification in cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and first aid on the premises of
✓ Corrected at visit
- In Addition to a Smoke Detector on Each Floor416.4(d)
In addition to a smoke detector on each floor, there must be a smoke detector located either within rooms where children nap, or in adjoining rooms. In the case
✓ Corrected at visit
Nov 25, 20253 Findings3 Important
- The Licensee Must Prepare a Health Care Plan on Forms Furnished by the Office416.11(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 m
✓ Corrected at visit
- Toilet Facilities Must Be Kept Clean at All Times, and Must Be Supplied with Toilet Paper, Soap and Towels Accessible to the Children.416.11(i)(14)
✓ Corrected at visit
- If More Than One Child in the Program Is Receiving Breast Milk416.12(q)
If more than one child in the program is receiving breast milk, infant formula or other individualized food items, all containers or bottles must be clearly mar
✓ Corrected at visit
Explore More
Daycares Near This One
- Grace Above & BeyondMassapequa · 4/5 Childery Rating
- Little Lambs LlcMassapequa · 3/5 Childery Rating
- Busy Bee's Corner Daycare Corp.Massapequa · 4/5 Childery Rating
- Happy Campers Day CareMassapequa · 5/5 Childery Rating
- Anitas Daycare IncMassapequa · 4/5 Childery Rating
- The Young Men's Christian Association of Long Island, IncorporatedMassapequa · 4/5 Childery Rating