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LICENSE18 Locust Street, Westbury, NY 11590
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
- 9 AM–3 PM
- Licensed for
- 16 children
The public record
- License number
- 867018
- License status
- LICENSE
- License type
- Group Family Day Care (GFDC)
- Licensed capacity
- 16 children
- Address
- 18 Locust Street, Westbury, NY 11590
- County
- Nassau County
- Phone
- Not listed
- Website
- Not listed
- License issued
- May 13, 2025
Hours
Listed on Google
- Mon
- 9 AM–3 PM
- Tue
- 9 AM–3 PM
- Wed
- 9 AM–3 PM
- Thu
- 9 AM–3 PM
- Fri
- 9 AM–3 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 NAMU Academy’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
- May 13, 2021
- Registration through
- May 12, 2029
- School district
- Westbury
- OCFS region
- Long Island Regional Office
How the reviews split
The 5.0 average comes from 11 Google reviews. An average hides whether opinion is consistent or divided, so the spread is shown too.
- 5 star11
- 4 star0
- 3 star0
- 2 star0
- 1 star0
From Google
Recent parent reviews
We are very happy with this daycare and highly recommend it to other families. Both teachers are very experienced, caring, and patient with the children. My child is always excited and happy to go to school every day, which gives us great peace of mind as parents. The school also provides both American and Korean lunches, and my child absolutely loves the food. Since attending this daycare, my child has learned many daily life skills and gained a lot of knowledge in a fun and supportive environment. We truly appreciate all the love, care, and attention the teachers have given to our child. Thank you for creating such a warm and positive place for children to grow and learn!
Shun ChenMay 24, 2026As a mom, I feel so lucky to have found this family care for my son. He started here when he was only 14 months old, and although he was so little at the time, he has grown and developed so much under the loving care and guidance of the two teachers. Both teachers are incredibly patient, attentive, and caring. They always take such wonderful care of him and create a warm, nurturing environment where he feels safe and happy every day. My son is always excited to go to school, which says so much about how much he loves being there. He also enjoys playing with the other children, and it truly feels like one big family where the kids grow up together like brothers and sisters. I deeply appreciate the love, dedication, and support the teachers give every day. Thank you for helping my son grow, learn, and thrive.
Joyce ZhouMay 23, 2026We highly recommend NAMU academy to parents looking for a place where the teachers and caregivers provide a space for play, growth, safety, and connection. Our daughter looks forward to Mondays so she can see her friends and teachers. NAMU academy provides meals including Korean food and our daughter loves it and eats well. We are so grateful for NAMU academy and highly recommend to parents. Thank you Mrs. Rim and NAMU Academy!
Arthur RohMay 20, 2026My daughter, who had a more severe form of separation anxiety, reached the age of three and was enrolled in a summer school program at her church. I was deeply saddened by the sight of my daughter, who would cry every morning and evening due to her reluctance to attend summer school. It was a heart-wrenching situation. I have chosen to visit the Namu academy for her 3K, as it was highly recommended by the community. I have searched other daycare multiple times, but I have not felt a strong connection with other daycare. Nonetheless, the Namu academy offers a comparable ambiance to the residence, and the inviting atmosphere was quite gratifying. The director's performance was also commendable, and even more astonishing, my daughter was engaging with toys independently while conversing with the director, I was confident that this is the optimal place for her. Initially, she exhibited typical reactions of distress and separation, similar to summer school. However, unlike summer school, she swiftly ceased crying, took a nap, consumed lunch and snacks, and rapidly adjusted to new environments. Now, she goes to sleep with excitement to see her teachers and friends. I am delighted to receive multiple photographs of my daughter daily, not just a few. If you wish to observe a child who is enthusiastic about attending school, and the genuine affection of educators, I highly suggest the Namu Academy. The academy caters to children aged 12 months to 5 years old. Classes are available from 9am to 3pm. Additionally, extended classes are also available. Highly recommended !!
Lucia SeoJul 3, 2025저희 아가들은 이미 모두 커서 학교 다니고 있는데요, 지금도 아이들과 함께 원장님 종종 뵙고 지내고 있어요. 지금도 뵐때마다 우리 아이들 너무너무 사랑해주시고 보담어 주시는게 정말 많이 느껴집니다. 아가들이 어릴때 엄마아빠 외에 사랑 듬뿍 받을 수 있는 선생님을 만나는건 너무 행운인거 같아요. 뉴욕에 새싹같은 아이들이 나무아카데미 원장님처럼 좋은 분 만나 무럭무럭 예쁘게 자랐으면 좋겠어요!!! 저도 셋째를 낳으면 고민없이 나무아카데미 보낼거에요!!!! ☺️☺️
Wooree ChoMay 17, 2025Miss rim is very nice and caring to students also the korean food is very delicious and it is very fun I think this is the best daycare for kids.
sanghee yookMay 4, 2025
Reviews shown verbatim as published on Google Maps.
Questions parents ask about NAMU Academy
Is NAMU Academy a licensed child care provider in New York?
- Yes. NAMU Academy holds New York registration 867018, listed as "LICENSE" by the Office of Children and Family Services, issued on May 13, 2025 and current through May 12, 2029. Confirm current standing with OCFS before enrolling.
What kind of child care is NAMU Academy?
- New York licenses NAMU Academy 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 NAMU Academy care for?
- New York licenses NAMU Academy 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 NAMU Academy in?
- NAMU Academy sits in the Westbury 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 NAMU Academy?
- 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 NAMU Academy'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 867018. 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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