Merrick Woods Country Day School

1075 Merrick Ave., Merrick, NY 11566License
F

Data Freshness & Provenance

Inspection coverage

36 inspections on record

Active providers

License status: License

Last refreshed

April 3, 2026

Latest inspection

February 12, 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
Merrick Woods Country Day School
License number
414060
Location
1075 Merrick Ave., Merrick, NY 11566
Status
License
Safety grade
F (Poor), score 26.3/100
Inspection record
36 inspections, last inspected February 12, 2026
Provenance
Official state licensing inspections and DaycareCheck scoring. Last refreshed April 3, 2026.

Safety Scorecard

F
Poor26.3 / 100
Health75/100
Safety0/100
Staffing0/100
Compliance25/100

55

Total Violations

Feb 12, 2026

Last Inspection

136

Capacity

Violation Timeline

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

All Violations (55)

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE418-1.3(h)Feb 12, 2026

Peeling or damaged paint or plaster must be repaired.

Resolution: Not Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY418-1.5(d)Feb 12, 2026

Radiators and pipes located in rooms occupied by children must be covered to protect the children from injury when the heating system is in use.

Resolution: Not Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY418-1.5(r)Feb 12, 2026

An operable flashlight or battery powered lantern must be kept in each classroom. Such equipment must be properly maintained for use in the event of a power failure.

Resolution: Not Corrected

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE418-1.3(h)Feb 12, 2026

Peeling or damaged paint or plaster must be repaired.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY418-1.5(d)Feb 12, 2026

Radiators and pipes located in rooms occupied by children must be covered to protect the children from injury when the heating system is in use.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY418-1.5(r)Feb 12, 2026

An operable flashlight or battery powered lantern must be kept in each classroom. Such equipment must be properly maintained for use in the event of a power failure.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY418-1.5(r)Feb 12, 2026

An operable flashlight or battery powered lantern must be kept in each classroom. Such equipment must be properly maintained for use in the event of a power failure.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE418-1.3(h)Feb 12, 2026

Peeling or damaged paint or plaster must be repaired.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY418-1.5(d)Feb 12, 2026

Radiators and pipes located in rooms occupied by children must be covered to protect the children from injury when the heating system is in use.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY418-1.5(d)Feb 12, 2026

Radiators and pipes located in rooms occupied by children must be covered to protect the children from injury when the heating system is in use.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY418-1.5(r)Feb 12, 2026

An operable flashlight or battery powered lantern must be kept in each classroom. Such equipment must be properly maintained for use in the event of a power failure.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE418-1.3(h)Feb 12, 2026

Peeling or damaged paint or plaster must be repaired.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY418-1.5(d)Feb 12, 2026

Radiators and pipes located in rooms occupied by children must be covered to protect the children from injury when the heating system is in use.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY418-1.5(r)Feb 12, 2026

An operable flashlight or battery powered lantern must be kept in each classroom. Such equipment must be properly maintained for use in the event of a power failure.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE418-1.3(h)Feb 12, 2026

Peeling or damaged paint or plaster must be repaired.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSTAFFING418-1.14(b)Dec 19, 2024

Each applicant for, or individual in the position of director, teacher, or volunteer must complete Office-approved training that complies with federal minimum health and safety pre-service or three-month orientation period requirements. This training must be obtained pre-service or within three months of starting such position.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSTAFFING418-1.14(b)Dec 19, 2024

Each applicant for, or individual in the position of director, teacher, or volunteer must complete Office-approved training that complies with federal minimum health and safety pre-service or three-month orientation period requirements. This training must be obtained pre-service or within three months of starting such position.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSTAFFING418-1.14(b)Dec 19, 2024

Each applicant for, or individual in the position of director, teacher, or volunteer must complete Office-approved training that complies with federal minimum health and safety pre-service or three-month orientation period requirements. This training must be obtained pre-service or within three months of starting such position.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSTAFFING418-1.14(b)Dec 19, 2024

Each applicant for, or individual in the position of director, teacher, or volunteer must complete Office-approved training that complies with federal minimum health and safety pre-service or three-month orientation period requirements. This training must be obtained pre-service or within three months of starting such position.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSTAFFING418-1.14(b)Dec 19, 2024

Each applicant for, or individual in the position of director, teacher, or volunteer must complete Office-approved training that complies with federal minimum health and safety pre-service or three-month orientation period requirements. This training must be obtained pre-service or within three months of starting such position.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY418-1.15(b)(14)(ii)Oct 16, 2024

The program must immediately notify the parent and Office upon learning of the following events involving a child which occurred while the child was in care at the program or was being transported by the program: serious incident,

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY418-1.15(b)(14)(ii)Oct 16, 2024

The program must immediately notify the parent and Office upon learning of the following events involving a child which occurred while the child was in care at the program or was being transported by the program: serious incident,

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY418-1.15(b)(14)(ii)Oct 16, 2024

The program must immediately notify the parent and Office upon learning of the following events involving a child which occurred while the child was in care at the program or was being transported by the program: serious incident,

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY418-1.15(b)(14)(ii)Oct 16, 2024

The program must immediately notify the parent and Office upon learning of the following events involving a child which occurred while the child was in care at the program or was being transported by the program: serious incident,

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY418-1.15(b)(14)(ii)Oct 16, 2024

The program must immediately notify the parent and Office upon learning of the following events involving a child which occurred while the child was in care at the program or was being transported by the program: serious incident,

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY413.4(d)(6)Sep 26, 2024

Pending notification of completion of all required background check components in subdivision (a) of this section, a prospective director, employee or volunteer must always be supervised by an individual who received a qualifying result on the background checks described in paragraph (a) of this section within the past five years. A provisional director, employee or volunteer shall not have unsupervised contact with children in care.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSTAFFING418-1.14(b)(1)Sep 26, 2024

Any teacher, director, or volunteer who has not completed this training must not be left unsupervised with children in care until such time as the training has been completed.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY413.4(d)(6)Sep 26, 2024

Pending notification of completion of all required background check components in subdivision (a) of this section, a prospective director, employee or volunteer must always be supervised by an individual who received a qualifying result on the background checks described in paragraph (a) of this section within the past five years. A provisional director, employee or volunteer shall not have unsupervised contact with children in care.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSTAFFING418-1.14(b)(1)Sep 26, 2024

Any teacher, director, or volunteer who has not completed this training must not be left unsupervised with children in care until such time as the training has been completed.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY413.4(d)(6)Sep 26, 2024

Pending notification of completion of all required background check components in subdivision (a) of this section, a prospective director, employee or volunteer must always be supervised by an individual who received a qualifying result on the background checks described in paragraph (a) of this section within the past five years. A provisional director, employee or volunteer shall not have unsupervised contact with children in care.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSTAFFING418-1.14(b)(1)Sep 26, 2024

Any teacher, director, or volunteer who has not completed this training must not be left unsupervised with children in care until such time as the training has been completed.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY413.4(d)(6)Sep 26, 2024

Pending notification of completion of all required background check components in subdivision (a) of this section, a prospective director, employee or volunteer must always be supervised by an individual who received a qualifying result on the background checks described in paragraph (a) of this section within the past five years. A provisional director, employee or volunteer shall not have unsupervised contact with children in care.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY413.4(d)(6)Sep 26, 2024

Pending notification of completion of all required background check components in subdivision (a) of this section, a prospective director, employee or volunteer must always be supervised by an individual who received a qualifying result on the background checks described in paragraph (a) of this section within the past five years. A provisional director, employee or volunteer shall not have unsupervised contact with children in care.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSTAFFING418-1.14(b)(1)Sep 26, 2024

Any teacher, director, or volunteer who has not completed this training must not be left unsupervised with children in care until such time as the training has been completed.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSTAFFING418-1.14(b)(1)Sep 26, 2024

Any teacher, director, or volunteer who has not completed this training must not be left unsupervised with children in care until such time as the training has been completed.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSHEALTH418-1.11(c)(1)Dec 7, 2023

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 must be on site, followed by all staff and available upon demand by a parent or the Office. In those instances in which the program will administer medications, the health care plan must also be approved by the program's health care consultant unless the only medications to be administered are:

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY418-1.15(c)(5)Dec 7, 2023

The program must maintain on file at the child day care center, available for inspection by the Office or its designees at any time, the following records in a current and accurate manner: daily attendance records, which must be filled out at the time a child arrives and departs, and must include arrival and departure times;

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSHEALTH418-1.11(c)(1)Dec 7, 2023

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 must be on site, followed by all staff and available upon demand by a parent or the Office. In those instances in which the program will administer medications, the health care plan must also be approved by the program's health care consultant unless the only medications to be administered are:

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSHEALTH418-1.11(c)(1)Dec 7, 2023

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 must be on site, followed by all staff and available upon demand by a parent or the Office. In those instances in which the program will administer medications, the health care plan must also be approved by the program's health care consultant unless the only medications to be administered are:

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY418-1.15(c)(5)Dec 7, 2023

The program must maintain on file at the child day care center, available for inspection by the Office or its designees at any time, the following records in a current and accurate manner: daily attendance records, which must be filled out at the time a child arrives and departs, and must include arrival and departure times;

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSHEALTH418-1.11(c)(1)Dec 7, 2023

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 must be on site, followed by all staff and available upon demand by a parent or the Office. In those instances in which the program will administer medications, the health care plan must also be approved by the program's health care consultant unless the only medications to be administered are:

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY418-1.15(c)(5)Dec 7, 2023

The program must maintain on file at the child day care center, available for inspection by the Office or its designees at any time, the following records in a current and accurate manner: daily attendance records, which must be filled out at the time a child arrives and departs, and must include arrival and departure times;

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSHEALTH418-1.11(c)(1)Dec 7, 2023

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 must be on site, followed by all staff and available upon demand by a parent or the Office. In those instances in which the program will administer medications, the health care plan must also be approved by the program's health care consultant unless the only medications to be administered are:

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY418-1.15(c)(5)Dec 7, 2023

The program must maintain on file at the child day care center, available for inspection by the Office or its designees at any time, the following records in a current and accurate manner: daily attendance records, which must be filled out at the time a child arrives and departs, and must include arrival and departure times;

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY418-1.15(c)(5)Dec 7, 2023

The program must maintain on file at the child day care center, available for inspection by the Office or its designees at any time, the following records in a current and accurate manner: daily attendance records, which must be filled out at the time a child arrives and departs, and must include arrival and departure times;

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY418-1.8(k)(4)Sep 21, 2023

for 3-year-old children:

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY418-1.8(k)(4)Sep 21, 2023

for 3-year-old children:

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY418-1.8(k)(4)Sep 21, 2023

for 3-year-old children:

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY418-1.8(k)(4)Sep 21, 2023

for 3-year-old children:

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY418-1.8(k)(4)Sep 21, 2023

for 3-year-old children:

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY413.4(d)(5)Apr 20, 2023

A prospective director, employee or volunteer may begin to work or volunteer at a child day care center, small day care center, school-age child care program, group family day care home or family day care home after completing the check described in paragraphs (1) or (2) of subdivision (a) of this section.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY413.4(d)(5)Apr 20, 2023

A prospective director, employee or volunteer may begin to work or volunteer at a child day care center, small day care center, school-age child care program, group family day care home or family day care home after completing the check described in paragraphs (1) or (2) of subdivision (a) of this section.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY413.4(d)(5)Apr 20, 2023

A prospective director, employee or volunteer may begin to work or volunteer at a child day care center, small day care center, school-age child care program, group family day care home or family day care home after completing the check described in paragraphs (1) or (2) of subdivision (a) of this section.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY413.4(d)(5)Apr 20, 2023

A prospective director, employee or volunteer may begin to work or volunteer at a child day care center, small day care center, school-age child care program, group family day care home or family day care home after completing the check described in paragraphs (1) or (2) of subdivision (a) of this section.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY413.4(d)(5)Apr 20, 2023

A prospective director, employee or volunteer may begin to work or volunteer at a child day care center, small day care center, school-age child care program, group family day care home or family day care home after completing the check described in paragraphs (1) or (2) of subdivision (a) of this section.

Resolution: Corrected

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Merrick Woods Country Day School's safety grade?

Merrick Woods Country Day School has a safety grade of F (Poor) based on state inspection data. The composite score is 26.3 out of 100.

How many violations does Merrick Woods Country Day School have?

Merrick Woods Country Day School has 55 total violations on record, including 0 critical, 55 serious, and 0 minor.

When was Merrick Woods Country Day School last inspected?

Merrick Woods Country Day School was last inspected on February 12, 2026.

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