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Ready Set Grow Daycare
LICENSE1010 Merrick 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
- 7:30 AM–5:30 PM
- Licensed for
- 16 children
The public record
- License number
- 842316
- License status
- LICENSE
- License type
- Group Family Day Care (GFDC)
- Licensed capacity
- 16 children
- Address
- 1010 Merrick Ave., Merrick, NY 11566
- County
- Nassau County
- Phone
- +19175969608
- Website
- Not listed
- License issued
- May 6, 2025
Hours
Listed on Google
- Mon
- 7:30 AM–5:30 PM
- Tue
- 7:30 AM–5:30 PM
- Wed
- 7:30 AM–5:30 PM
- Thu
- 7:30 AM–5:30 PM
- Fri
- 7:30 AM–5:30 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 Ready Set Grow Daycare’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 6, 2019
- Registration through
- May 5, 2029
- School district
- East Meadow
- OCFS region
- Long Island Regional Office
Amenities and accessibility
Accessibility
- Wheelchair accessible parking lot
Reported on the provider's Google business listing, not verified by the state.
How the reviews split
The 5.0 average comes from 21 Google reviews. An average hides whether opinion is consistent or divided, so the spread is shown too.
- 5 star21
- 4 star0
- 3 star0
- 2 star0
- 1 star0
From Google
Recent parent reviews
As a first-time mom, the idea of sending my daughter to daycare was incredibly hard and emotional for me. I was nervous, unsure, and honestly didn’t know what to expect. I felt uneasy with the daycares I was touring. But from the moment I met with Joanne for the initial walk-through, I felt an immediate sense of comfort and knew this was the right place for my daughter. My daughter has been thriving here. The first couple of weeks took some adjustment, but Joanna and her sister were so patient—not just with her, but with me as well. They sent pictures and updates to reassure me and ease my mind, and that meant the world to me during those early days. The daycare is extremely clean, organized, and welcoming. Communication is excellent. They keep the kids busy with so many enriching activities—reading, outdoor play, learning time, music, and plenty of hands-on fun. I’m so grateful to have found this daycare. As a first-time mom, knowing my daughter is safe, happy, and loved here has made this entire transition so much easier. I highly, highly recommend them. Thank you Joanne & Johnna :)
DenizNov 11, 2025Ready, Set, Grow is a beautiful place to send your little ones! It's a friendly and inviting daycare that makes both the parent and child feel safe and supported. The staff is wonderful. They are kind, supportive, and knowledgeable. My son started a year ago and has grown leaps and bounds. His speech, fine motor, gross motor, and social skills have developed tremendously since starting there. He loves going every day and we look forward to seeing his happy face when we pick him up. My husband and I would HIGHLY recommend this daycare. You won't be disappointed.
Christina TewesOct 10, 2024I cannot express how grateful my husband and I feel for the incredible care my son has received at this place. After a year of care, I can confidently say that they have become like family to my son. Ms. Jo and Ms. Johnna are amazing and always go above and beyond to create a safe and fun space for the kids. My son has made significant progress, especially in his speech, thanks to the engaging and nurturing environment. I wholeheartedly recommend Ready, Set, Grow to any parent and I feel so lucky to have found such a wonderful place for my son.
Khine DinOct 10, 2024LOVE, LOVE, LOVE Ready, Set, Grow! Jo, Johnna, and the whole staff are amazing. Our son attended for the last 3.5 years, and we could not have been happier with the love, education, and care he received. Each teacher cares for each child, as if they are their own and it is such a warm and inviting environment. They offer so many great activities and projects and our son has made so many great friends and lasting memories. RSG has prepared him so well for his future and we could not be more grateful! 10/10 amazing daycare.
Sara Casadei McSherrySep 6, 2023We couldn’t be happier with this school/day care for our son who is about to turn 4. He has been at Ready Set Grow since he was 2.5 years old and his growth and development have been tremendous. Ms. Jo and Ms. Johnna are incredibly warm and I instantly felt comfortable with them taking care of my son as this was the hardest part for me (or any new parent!). The premise is very clean, the indoor, as well as outdoor spaces, are full of great active spaces for the kids, and I liked that the class size is small because we started sending our son during the pandemic. I highly recommend this daycare!
Jennilyn KobbeApr 1, 2022My 3 year old son started at Ready Set Grow when he was just over 18 months old and since then it’s become his home away from home. Joanne and Johnna are the sweetest, most caring individuals that make you feel super comfortable right from the start. Like most parents, I was extremely nervous about finding the right place for my little guy to spend his days, but the ladies at RSG did everything they could to help us make the transition and gave this super anxious mom peace of mind. I feel very lucky that we found RSG as I know that I am leaving him in a safe, loving and super clean environment each day. You know when your child is happy and it’s clear that he looks forward to coming here each day. The follow up and attention RSG gives to each child is simply amazing, you truly feel as if you are apart of a little family here, which makes it feel like so much more than a daycare. I highly recommend Ready Set Grow!
Holly MuléJun 17, 2019
Reviews shown verbatim as published on Google Maps.
Questions parents ask about Ready Set Grow Daycare
Is Ready Set Grow Daycare a licensed child care provider in New York?
- Yes. Ready Set Grow Daycare holds New York registration 842316, listed as "LICENSE" by the Office of Children and Family Services, issued on May 6, 2025 and current through May 5, 2029. Confirm current standing with OCFS before enrolling.
What kind of child care is Ready Set Grow Daycare?
- New York licenses Ready Set Grow Daycare 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 Ready Set Grow Daycare care for?
- New York licenses Ready Set Grow Daycare 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 Ready Set Grow Daycare in?
- Ready Set Grow Daycare sits in the East Meadow 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 Ready Set Grow Daycare?
- 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 Ready Set Grow Daycare'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 842316. 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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