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Childery

NSL First Step

1598 WARING CT., HEWLETT, NY 11557Childery Rating: 4/5

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Quality Indicators

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  • Overall Quality
    4 / 5
  • Process Quality
    Not Available
  • Structural Quality
    4 / 5

Why this rating

This daycare earned 4 out of 5 stars overall. Structural quality reflects an 18% 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
AgeMax ratioMax group
Infants1:48
Toddlers1:512
Preschool1:821

Teacher Credentials

Lead teacher credentialState Minimum Displayed
Child Development Associate (CDA)

Inspection History

2 Inspection Visits Since 2025 · 5 Findings · 20% Corrected at Visit
Most recent: Apr 2, 2026⤓ Download Inspection History Report (PDF)
1 Critical4 Important

Across 2 inspections since 2025, the issues cited most often were Children's Records & Files (4) and Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (1). Of 5 total findings, 1 was critical.

See All 2 Inspection Visits
  1. Apr 2, 20263 Findings1 Critical2 Important
    • 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

    • A Program May Admit Any Child Not Yet Immunized Provided the Child's Immunizations Are in Process and the Parent Gives…416.11(a)(4)

      A program may admit any child not yet immunized provided the child's immunizations are in process and the parent gives the program specific appointment dates fo

    • The Caregivers Also Must: Obtain Written Consent at the Time of Admission From the Parent Which Authorizes the Provider…416.11(h)(1)(i)

      The caregivers also must: obtain written consent at the time of admission from the parent which authorizes the provider or other caregivers to obtain emergency

  2. Oct 7, 20252 Findings2 Important
    • The Program Must Keep Documentation of Immunizations the Child Has Received to Date, in Accordance with New York State Public Health Law.416.11(a)(3)
    • A Program May Admit Any Child Not Yet Immunized Provided the Child's Immunizations Are in Process and the Parent Gives…416.11(a)(4)

      A program may admit any child not yet immunized provided the child's immunizations are in process and the parent gives the program specific appointment dates fo

      ✓ Corrected at visit

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