Daycares in Massapequa, New York
Data Freshness & Provenance
Inspection coverage
22 of 23 tracked providers have inspection history
Active providers
23 providers appear active in this market
Last refreshed
May 18, 2026
Latest inspection
May 12, 2026
Provenance
New York licensing records, inspections, and DaycareCheck scoring
City Snapshot
Massapequa currently has 23 tracked providers. 22 have inspection history, 23 appear active, and 13% of the market holds an A or B grade. The latest inspection in the dataset is May 12, 2026.
Updated May 18, 2026 from New York licensing records, inspections, and DaycareCheck scoring.
Universo Magico Daycare Inc
10 E Grove Street
Happy Campers Day Care
21 Beach Street
Wind 'N Willow
1201 N. Broadway
LIVING WELL DAYCARE SERVICES
15 Camp Rd
Cradles, Cribs & Crayons, LLC
880 Clocks Blvd.
BUSY BEE'S CORNER DAYCARE CORP.
15 East Shore Drive
THE CASTLE DAY CARE FOR CHILDREN, LLC
647 Central Ave
Miss Tara's Little Rascals, LLC
5770 Merrick Road
Shaping The Future Child Care LLC
4224 Merrick Road
My Happy Place Daycare 2, LLC
70 Clark Ave
ANITAS DAYCARE INC
71 Marine Street
Kuddle N Kare
14 Camp Road
Little Stepping Stones Daycare, LLC
265 N Pine Street
Tutor Time Learning Centers
100 Grand Ave
SUSANITA HAPPY DAY CARE INC.
83 Carmans Road
Lightbridge of Massapequa
20 Carmans Road
The Young Men's Christian Association of Long Island, Incorporated
199 Pittsburgh Avenue
The Young Men's Christian Association of Long Island, Incorporated
330 Massepequa Avenue
The Young Men's Christian Association of Long Island, Incorporated
350 UNQUA Road
LITTLE LAMBS LLC
173 Arlyn Drive West
Home Daycares in Massapequa
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What the daycare market looks like in Massapequa
Massapequa currently has 23 daycares in our directory. 13% of the market earns an A or B safety grade. Use this page to compare inspection history, provider mix, and local cost context before you start touring.
13%
A or B safety grades
10
Center-based providers
0
Accredited or Head Start providers
$1,950/mo
Typical state cost in New York
Market Notes
The current top-scoring provider in this city is Wind 'N Willow with a A grade and a 100.0 score.
Common provider types in Massapequa include GFDC, DCC, SACC.
The average provider in this market has 204.4 recorded violations, while 4 providers currently show none in the data we track.
Local cost and care context
County-level childcare cost data is limited here, so use the state benchmark as a directional guide and verify quotes with providers directly.
Infant Center
$1,950/mo
Preschool Center
N/A
Toddler Home Daycare
N/A
New York regulation snapshot
Inspection frequency
Licensed and registered programs are inspected at least once during each licensing period (typically every two years). Unannounced inspections can occur at any time. Complaint investigations are conducted as warranted. New York City programs are regulated by the NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene and may follow a different inspection schedule.
Background checks
All prospective operators, employees, and volunteers must undergo a comprehensive background check that includes fingerprinting for an FBI and New York State criminal history search, a check of the Statewide Central Register of Child Abuse and Maltreatment (SCR), and a Sex Offender Registry check.
Parent rights
Parents and guardians have the right to visit their child's childcare program at any time without advance notice during the program's operating hours. All inspection reports and enforcement actions are public records and can be requested from OCFS or accessed online.
How to use this page
Safety grades are derived from official state inspection records, not reviews or sponsored placement.
Repeated and severe violations weigh more heavily than isolated paperwork issues.
Filters are best used after you understand the full city baseline on the default ranking view.
Frequently asked questions about daycare in Massapequa
How does DaycareCheck rank daycares in Massapequa?
We rank providers in Massapequa using official state inspection records. Health, safety, staffing, and compliance findings are converted into a composite score, and severe or repeated violations hurt more than isolated minor issues.
What should parents compare first when choosing daycare in Massapequa?
3 of the 23 providers in this market currently hold an A or B safety grade, but grade alone is not enough. Start with higher-scoring providers, then compare the full inspection timeline, repeated violations, staffing patterns, and whether the program type actually fits your child and schedule.
Are there home daycare or Head Start options in Massapequa?
Massapequa currently shows 13 home-based providers and 0 Head Start sites in the directory. New York rules still apply: Licensed and registered programs are inspected at least once during each licensing period (typically every two years). Unannounced inspections can occur at any time. Complaint investigations are conducted as warranted. New York City programs are regulated by the NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene and may follow a different inspection schedule.