Countryside Montessori School Inc.

354 Lakeville Road, Great Neck, NY 11020License
F

Data Freshness & Provenance

Inspection coverage

18 inspections on record

Active providers

License status: License

Last refreshed

April 3, 2026

Latest inspection

March 9, 2026

Provenance

New York licensing inspections and DaycareCheck scoring

Quick Facts

These facts are normalized from the official record so they can be quoted directly.

Updated April 3, 2026

Provider
Countryside Montessori School Inc.
License number
595381
Location
354 Lakeville Road, Great Neck, NY 11020
Status
License
Safety grade
F (Poor), score 14.3/100
Inspection record
18 inspections, last inspected March 9, 2026
Provenance
Official state licensing inspections and DaycareCheck scoring. Last refreshed April 3, 2026.

Safety Scorecard

F
Poor14.3 / 100
Health0/100
Safety0/100
Staffing0/100
Compliance95/100

61

Total Violations

Mar 9, 2026

Last Inspection

62

Capacity

Violation Timeline

Violations by month over the last 3 years, colored by severity.

All Violations (61)

SERIOUSSAFETY413.4(d)(2)Mar 9, 2026

Every licensee and registrant shall submit fingerprint images for each prospective director, employee, or volunteer, and any person age eighteen (18) or older prospectively living in a group family day care home or family day care home.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY413.4(d)(2)Mar 9, 2026

Every licensee and registrant shall submit fingerprint images for each prospective director, employee, or volunteer, and any person age eighteen (18) or older prospectively living in a group family day care home or family day care home.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY413.4(d)(2)Mar 9, 2026

Every licensee and registrant shall submit fingerprint images for each prospective director, employee, or volunteer, and any person age eighteen (18) or older prospectively living in a group family day care home or family day care home.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY413.4(d)(2)Mar 9, 2026

Every licensee and registrant shall submit fingerprint images for each prospective director, employee, or volunteer, and any person age eighteen (18) or older prospectively living in a group family day care home or family day care home.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY418-1.8(k)(3)(ii)Mar 27, 2025

for children between ages 18 months old and 36 months old: the maximum group size is twelve children.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY418-1.8(k)(3)(ii)Mar 27, 2025

for children between ages 18 months old and 36 months old: the maximum group size is twelve children.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY418-1.8(k)(3)(ii)Mar 27, 2025

for children between ages 18 months old and 36 months old: the maximum group size is twelve children.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY418-1.8(k)(3)(ii)Mar 27, 2025

for children between ages 18 months old and 36 months old: the maximum group size is twelve children.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY418-1.8(k)(3)(ii)Mar 27, 2025

for children between ages 18 months old and 36 months old: the maximum group size is twelve children.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSHEALTH418-1.11(f)(21)Sep 9, 2024

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.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSHEALTH418-1.11(f)(21)Sep 9, 2024

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.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSHEALTH418-1.11(f)(21)Sep 9, 2024

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.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSHEALTH418-1.11(f)(21)Sep 9, 2024

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.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSHEALTH418-1.11(f)(21)Sep 9, 2024

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.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSTAFFING418-1.14(c)(2)Aug 28, 2024

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: A minimum of five (5) hours of Office-approved training must be obtained each year which addresses topics or subject matters set forth in 418-1.14(d).

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSTAFFING418-1.14(c)(1)Aug 28, 2024

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.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSTAFFING418-1.14(c)(1)Aug 28, 2024

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.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSTAFFING418-1.14(c)(2)Aug 28, 2024

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: A minimum of five (5) hours of Office-approved training must be obtained each year which addresses topics or subject matters set forth in 418-1.14(d).

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSTAFFING418-1.14(c)(1)Aug 28, 2024

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.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSTAFFING418-1.14(c)(2)Aug 28, 2024

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: A minimum of five (5) hours of Office-approved training must be obtained each year which addresses topics or subject matters set forth in 418-1.14(d).

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSTAFFING418-1.14(c)(2)Aug 28, 2024

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: A minimum of five (5) hours of Office-approved training must be obtained each year which addresses topics or subject matters set forth in 418-1.14(d).

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSTAFFING418-1.14(c)(1)Aug 28, 2024

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.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSTAFFING418-1.14(c)(2)Aug 28, 2024

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: A minimum of five (5) hours of Office-approved training must be obtained each year which addresses topics or subject matters set forth in 418-1.14(d).

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSTAFFING418-1.14(c)(1)Aug 28, 2024

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.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY418-1.15(a)(4)May 9, 2024

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.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY418-1.8(l)(11)May 9, 2024

Day care centers that have been approved to operate a school-age children component in their day care center may only mix school age children with pre-school children at the very beginning of the day and the very end of the day. School age children may never be mixed with pre-school children for the entire period of time they are in care at the center.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY418-1.15(a)(4)May 9, 2024

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.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY418-1.8(l)(11)May 9, 2024

Day care centers that have been approved to operate a school-age children component in their day care center may only mix school age children with pre-school children at the very beginning of the day and the very end of the day. School age children may never be mixed with pre-school children for the entire period of time they are in care at the center.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY418-1.8(l)(11)May 9, 2024

Day care centers that have been approved to operate a school-age children component in their day care center may only mix school age children with pre-school children at the very beginning of the day and the very end of the day. School age children may never be mixed with pre-school children for the entire period of time they are in care at the center.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY418-1.15(a)(4)May 9, 2024

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.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY418-1.8(l)(11)May 9, 2024

Day care centers that have been approved to operate a school-age children component in their day care center may only mix school age children with pre-school children at the very beginning of the day and the very end of the day. School age children may never be mixed with pre-school children for the entire period of time they are in care at the center.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY418-1.15(a)(4)May 9, 2024

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.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY418-1.8(l)(11)May 9, 2024

Day care centers that have been approved to operate a school-age children component in their day care center may only mix school age children with pre-school children at the very beginning of the day and the very end of the day. School age children may never be mixed with pre-school children for the entire period of time they are in care at the center.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY418-1.15(a)(4)May 9, 2024

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.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSHEALTH418-1.11(a)(2)Dec 7, 2023

The written medical statement from the health care provider must also state whether the child is a child with special health care needs and, if so, what special provisions, if any, will be necessary in order for the child to participate in child day care. When the written statement from the health care provider advises the day care program that the child being enrolled is a child with special health care needs, the day care program must work together with the parent and the child's health care provider to develop a reasonable health care plan for the child while the child is in the child day care program. The health care plan for the child must also address how the day care program will obtain or develop any additional competencies that the staff will need to have in order to carry out the health care plan for the child.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSHEALTH418-1.11(f)(21)Dec 7, 2023

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.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSHEALTH418-1.11(f)(21)Dec 7, 2023

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.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSHEALTH418-1.11(a)(2)Dec 7, 2023

The written medical statement from the health care provider must also state whether the child is a child with special health care needs and, if so, what special provisions, if any, will be necessary in order for the child to participate in child day care. When the written statement from the health care provider advises the day care program that the child being enrolled is a child with special health care needs, the day care program must work together with the parent and the child's health care provider to develop a reasonable health care plan for the child while the child is in the child day care program. The health care plan for the child must also address how the day care program will obtain or develop any additional competencies that the staff will need to have in order to carry out the health care plan for the child.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSHEALTH418-1.11(f)(21)Dec 7, 2023

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.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSHEALTH418-1.11(a)(2)Dec 7, 2023

The written medical statement from the health care provider must also state whether the child is a child with special health care needs and, if so, what special provisions, if any, will be necessary in order for the child to participate in child day care. When the written statement from the health care provider advises the day care program that the child being enrolled is a child with special health care needs, the day care program must work together with the parent and the child's health care provider to develop a reasonable health care plan for the child while the child is in the child day care program. The health care plan for the child must also address how the day care program will obtain or develop any additional competencies that the staff will need to have in order to carry out the health care plan for the child.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSHEALTH418-1.11(f)(21)Dec 7, 2023

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.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSHEALTH418-1.11(f)(21)Dec 7, 2023

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.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSHEALTH418-1.11(a)(2)Dec 7, 2023

The written medical statement from the health care provider must also state whether the child is a child with special health care needs and, if so, what special provisions, if any, will be necessary in order for the child to participate in child day care. When the written statement from the health care provider advises the day care program that the child being enrolled is a child with special health care needs, the day care program must work together with the parent and the child's health care provider to develop a reasonable health care plan for the child while the child is in the child day care program. The health care plan for the child must also address how the day care program will obtain or develop any additional competencies that the staff will need to have in order to carry out the health care plan for the child.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSHEALTH418-1.11(a)(2)Dec 7, 2023

The written medical statement from the health care provider must also state whether the child is a child with special health care needs and, if so, what special provisions, if any, will be necessary in order for the child to participate in child day care. When the written statement from the health care provider advises the day care program that the child being enrolled is a child with special health care needs, the day care program must work together with the parent and the child's health care provider to develop a reasonable health care plan for the child while the child is in the child day care program. The health care plan for the child must also address how the day care program will obtain or develop any additional competencies that the staff will need to have in order to carry out the health care plan for the child.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY418-1.8(n)Jun 29, 2023

The use of any type of personal electronic media device for social or entertainment purposes, including but not limited to, listening to music on headphones, playing screen games, surfing the internet, sending e-mails, or making personal calls while supervising children is prohibited. The use of mobile phones is permitted as necessary to promote the children's safety and ensuring the orderly operation of the program.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSHEALTH418-1.11(f)(21)Jun 29, 2023

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.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSHEALTH418-1.11(f)(21)Jun 29, 2023

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.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY418-1.8(n)Jun 29, 2023

The use of any type of personal electronic media device for social or entertainment purposes, including but not limited to, listening to music on headphones, playing screen games, surfing the internet, sending e-mails, or making personal calls while supervising children is prohibited. The use of mobile phones is permitted as necessary to promote the children's safety and ensuring the orderly operation of the program.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSHEALTH418-1.11(f)(21)Jun 29, 2023

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.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY418-1.8(n)Jun 29, 2023

The use of any type of personal electronic media device for social or entertainment purposes, including but not limited to, listening to music on headphones, playing screen games, surfing the internet, sending e-mails, or making personal calls while supervising children is prohibited. The use of mobile phones is permitted as necessary to promote the children's safety and ensuring the orderly operation of the program.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSHEALTH418-1.11(f)(21)Jun 29, 2023

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.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY418-1.8(n)Jun 29, 2023

The use of any type of personal electronic media device for social or entertainment purposes, including but not limited to, listening to music on headphones, playing screen games, surfing the internet, sending e-mails, or making personal calls while supervising children is prohibited. The use of mobile phones is permitted as necessary to promote the children's safety and ensuring the orderly operation of the program.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSHEALTH418-1.11(f)(21)Jun 29, 2023

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.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY418-1.8(n)Jun 29, 2023

The use of any type of personal electronic media device for social or entertainment purposes, including but not limited to, listening to music on headphones, playing screen games, surfing the internet, sending e-mails, or making personal calls while supervising children is prohibited. The use of mobile phones is permitted as necessary to promote the children's safety and ensuring the orderly operation of the program.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY418-1.15(a)(4)Mar 9, 2023

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.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSHEALTH418-1.11(f)(21)Mar 9, 2023

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.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY418-1.8(k)(3)(ii)Mar 9, 2023

for children between ages 18 months old and 36 months old: the maximum group size is twelve children.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY418-1.8(l)(8)Mar 9, 2023

Except for Office approved continuity of care classrooms, children under three years of age may not participate in mixed age groups except for limited periods of time at the beginning and end of the child day care center's daily operation.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY418-1.4(b)(1)Mar 9, 2023

Evacuation drills must be conducted at least monthly during various hours of operation of the child day care center.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE418-1.3(o)Mar 9, 2023

All buildings used for day care centers must remain in compliance with the applicable provisions of the Fire Code and Building Code of New York State or other applicable fire and building codes when the Fire Code and Building Code of New York State is not applicable.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY418-1.8(k)(4)(i)Mar 9, 2023

for 3-year-old children: there must be one teacher for every seven children;

Resolution: Corrected

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Countryside Montessori School Inc.'s safety grade?

Countryside Montessori School Inc. has a safety grade of F (Poor) based on state inspection data. The composite score is 14.3 out of 100.

How many violations does Countryside Montessori School Inc. have?

Countryside Montessori School Inc. has 61 total violations on record, including 0 critical, 61 serious, and 0 minor.

When was Countryside Montessori School Inc. last inspected?

Countryside Montessori School Inc. was last inspected on March 9, 2026.

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