1 / 4Growing Garden Daycare Corp.
LICENSE1641 Fletcher Ave, Merrick, NY 11566
Group Family Day Care (GFDC) in Nassau County, New York
Group Family Day Care (GFDC) — care in a provider's home with an assistant, for a larger group than family day care.
- Hours
- 7 AM–6 PM
- Licensed for
- 16 children
The public record
- License number
- 922169
- License status
- LICENSE
- License type
- Group Family Day Care (GFDC)
- Licensed capacity
- 16 children
- Address
- 1641 Fletcher Ave, Merrick, NY 11566
- County
- Nassau County
- Phone
- +15166232134
- Website
- Not listed
- License issued
- November 25, 2024
Hours
Listed on Google
- Mon
- 7 AM–6 PM
- Tue
- 7 AM–6 PM
- Wed
- 7 AM–6 PM
- Thu
- 7 AM–6 PM
- Fri
- 7 AM–6 PM
- Sat
- Closed
- Sun
- Closed
Hours change without the licence record changing. Call before you plan a drop-off around these times.
What New York licensed
The state describes Growing Garden Daycare Corp.’s capacity as “12 children, ages 6 weeks to 12 years AND 4 additional school-aged children”. Each figure is a ceiling OCFS set, not a count of children enrolled or places free.
- Ages licensed
- 6 weeks to 12 years
- Program opened
- November 25, 2024
- Registration through
- November 24, 2028
- School district
- North Merrick
- OCFS region
- Long Island Regional Office
How the reviews split
The 5.0 average comes from 22 Google reviews. An average hides whether opinion is consistent or divided, so the spread is shown too.
- 5 star22
- 4 star0
- 3 star0
- 2 star0
- 1 star0
From Google
Recent parent reviews
I highly recommend this daycare. The staff is extremely friendly and helpful. My child loves it here and has learned so much. I encourage you to enroll your child here. It’s a great choice. You’ll be doing yourself and your child a great favor.
Gracie AgostoMar 19, 2025I highly recommend!! The staff is incredibly nurturing and creates a warm, welcoming environment. My child has learned so much, including a few words in Spanish, thanks to their engaging curriculum. It's clear they genuinely care about each child's growth and happiness. Enrolling your child here is a great choice! 💕💕
N ReyesMar 19, 2025My 4 year old daughter absolutely loves going here! Jade and her family have provided a safe, nurturing, and loving environment. As a single working mom, I always had peace of mind after dropping my daughter off here that she would be well taken care of by a beautiful family. I’m so grateful for the wonderful care and support they’ve provided us. I would highly recommend them to anyone in need of a daycare program or babysitter.
Amanda DiCristinaMar 11, 2025Love this daycare. Jade is super sweet to my girl. My 6 year old gets dropped off after school for 2.5 hours at growing garden and she absolutely loves it. My daughter mentions going back on the weekends lol. As a mother, it gives me comfort that she's so fond of this place and Jade. I highly recommend this daycare.
Jasmine PenaMar 8, 2025Very spacious and clean environment with a “home-like” feel. The backyard is huge and equipped with a playground! The owner is very organized and communicative. My little one loves it there. Highly recommended
Johanna RussellMar 7, 2025I wanted to make sure I gave this place the review it truly deserves because, as a parent, I know the silent battle that happens in your mind when choosing a daycare. Your rational brain says, Find a safe, loving place so you can work and provide. Your emotional brain whispers, No one will care for your child like you do. And your primal brain screams, Are they truly safe? I’ve been there. The overthinking, the guilt, the fear of making the wrong choice—it nearly consumed me. I couldn’t focus at work because my mind was stuck on what ifs. But then I found Growing Garden in Merrick, and suddenly, my instincts did something unexpected. They relaxed. From the first day, I could feel it—this place is different. The warmth isn’t just surface-level. The staff instinctively knows each child, their needs, their quirks, their comforts. There’s an unspoken sense of security, a rhythm, a presence that tells you, they are always watching, always aware. It’s not just a daycare—it’s an extension of home. My daughter, Serafina, is too young to talk, but I see it in her body language. The way she settles in so easily, how her little face lights up, how she sleeps peacefully at night—she feels safe. And that feeling? It’s everything. If you’re anything like me, you’ve spent hours searching, comparing, second-guessing. But the truth is, as far as I’m concerned, this is the only option on Long Island. You don’t realize how much mental space the worry takes up until it’s gone. I just wanted to leave this because I know that feeling—the need for certainty, for a sign that you’re making the right choice. This is your sign. Trust your instincts. You’ll just know.
Russell BennyMar 7, 2025
Reviews shown verbatim as published on Google Maps.
Questions parents ask about Growing Garden Daycare Corp.
Is Growing Garden Daycare Corp. a licensed child care provider in New York?
- Yes. Growing Garden Daycare Corp. holds New York registration 922169, listed as "LICENSE" by the Office of Children and Family Services, issued on November 25, 2024 and current through November 24, 2028. Confirm current standing with OCFS before enrolling.
What kind of child care is Growing Garden Daycare Corp.?
- New York licenses Growing Garden Daycare Corp. as a Group Family Day Care (GFDC), which is care in a provider's home with an assistant, for a larger group than family day care. The category comes from the state's own register, not from the provider.
What ages does Growing Garden Daycare Corp. care for?
- New York licenses Growing Garden Daycare Corp. for children 6 weeks to 12 years, up to 16 at one time. The age span is the state's, taken from its published capacity record.
Which school district is Growing Garden Daycare Corp. in?
- Growing Garden Daycare Corp. sits in the North Merrick school district, in Nassau County. New York records the district on the licence, which matters for school-age care and transport.
Does this page show inspection results for Growing Garden Daycare Corp.?
- No. New York's public child care roster carries no violation or inspection fields, and no separate statewide dataset of them was found, so nothing here reflects Growing Garden Daycare Corp.'s inspection history either way. Look the provider up in the OCFS child care search to read its violations and whether they were corrected.
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About this record
This page republishes the public license record maintained by the Office of Children and Family Services (New York City center-based programs are permitted by NYC DOHMH and published separately; NYC family, group family and school-age programs are OCFS-overseen and included here). Fields marked "Not listed" are absent from the state's published data, not hidden. Verify current license status with the agency before enrolling.
Where this comes from
- Primary. New York Office of Children and Family Services child care roster cb42-qumz, facility 922169. It carries no violation or inspection fields.
- Context. Our explainer on how New York daycare licensing and inspections work, and on New York child care assistance.
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