Children University Inc.
95 JAMES STREET, HICKSVILLE, NY 11801Childery Rating: 5/5
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Quality Indicators
See Methodology →- Overall QualityCombines daily care quality (interactions, learning, environment) with structural features like staff-to-child ratios and teacher qualifications.5 / 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.5 / 5
- 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 5 out of 5 stars overall. Process quality reflects NAEYC accreditation. Structural quality reflects a 33% violation rate across 12 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.
Quality Recognitions & Accreditations
- Accreditations
- National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC)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 4 inspections since 2024, the issues cited most often were Emergency Preparedness & Drills (2), Children's Records & Files (1), and Building & Premises Safety (1). Of 5 total findings, 1 was critical.
See All 4 Inspection Visits
Apr 23, 20261 Finding1 Important
- The Health Care Plan Must Describe the Following; How a Daily Health Check of Each Child for Any Indication of Illness,…416.11(c)(2)(i)
The health care plan must describe the following; how a daily health check of each child for any indication of illness, injury, abuse or maltreatment will be co
✓ Corrected at visit
Jan 6, 20262 Findings2 Important
- Peeling or Damaged Paint or Plaster Must Be Repaired.416.3(h)
✓ Corrected at visit
- Suitable Precautions Must Be Taken to Eliminate All Conditions in Areas Accessible to Children Which Pose a Safety or Health Hazard.416.5(a)
✓ Corrected at visit
Feb 27, 20251 Finding1 Important
- All Paths of Egress on the Interior and Exterior of the Home416.4(h)(4)
All paths of egress on the interior and exterior of the home, including corridors, aisles and approaches must be kept free of obstructions, impediments and debr
✓ Corrected at visit
Sep 12, 20241 Finding1 Critical
- There Must Be an Operational Smoke Detector on Each Floor of the Home.416.4(c)
✓ Corrected at visit
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