Program Name: Barry and Florence Friedberg Jewish Community Center    License/Registration ID: 903469


 Program Overview
Contact Name: Paula N. Wall Contact Title: Director
Program Type: Day Care Center Status: Open
School District: Merrick
Site Address: Map
2655 Clubhouse Road, Merrick, NY 11566
First Licensed/Registration Date: Sep 12, 2023
Current Registration Period: Sep 12, 2023 - Sep 11, 2027
Phone: (516) 379-9386
Fax:
Total Capacity: 122
-Infants: 0
-Toddlers: 24
-Preschool: 98
-School-Age: 0
Open Child Care Slots*:
This information was self reported to OCFS on 3/20/2026 9:16:19 AM
-Infants: 0
-Toddlers: 5
-Preschool: 38
-School-Age: 0

*Important Note: This self reported information on open child care slots can quickly change.


Please contact this program for the most current openings.


Care available during non-traditional hours: No
Removed from referral list: No
This facility is approved to administer medications.
This facility has Non-Patient Specific Auto Injectors.

For additional information on this program and compliance history, contact
Office: Long Island Regional Office
Phone: (631) 240-2560
For additional details and to view the checklist used during an inspection, please click on the Inspection ID links below. Inspection checklists are generated per inspection type and reason. Also note, that any regulatory requirement can be assessed and cited during an inspection and as a result, may not be reflected on the inspection checklist. These items would be reflected in the program's compliance history that is posted.

 Inspection History: (Inspections in the past 24 months)

Date Inspection Type Inspection ID Inspection Result  
Feb 12, 2026 Annual Unannounced 2026-I-LIRO-013024 Violations Found
Dec 19, 2025 Other 2025-I-LIRO-122210 Violations Found
Inspection Conducted Off-Site
Sep 9, 2025 Monitoring 2025-I-LIRO-069261 Violations Found
Aug 28, 2025 Fire Safety - Other 2025-I-LIRO-099037 No violations cited for this Inspection Inspection Conducted Outside of Program Operating Hours
May 20, 2025 Monitoring 2025-I-LIRO-040882 Violations Found
Jan 16, 2025 Annual Unannounced 2025-I-LIRO-014862 Violations Found
Sep 5, 2024 Monitoring 2024-I-LIRO-083771 Violations Found
May 9, 2024 Annual Unannounced 2024-I-LIRO-015637 Violations Found
Additional Inspection History

*Inspections may be conducted outside of program operating hours and/or off-site(where inspector was not on premises where care is provided) for the following reasons:
-Record/File Review
-Interviewing of Staff
-Or Other Investigative Reasons

 Compliance History
Date of Last Inspection: Feb 12, 2026 Currently uncorrected violations: None
Date Regulation Description Compliance Status as of last inspection
Feb 12, 2026 418-1.5(y) Protective caps, covers or permanently installed obstructive devices must be used on all electrical outlets that are accessible to children. Corrected
Dec 19, 2025 418-1.14(b) 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. Corrected
Sep 9, 2025 418-1.15(c)(5) 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; Corrected
May 20, 2025 418-1.12(z) All containers or bottles of, breast milk, formula or other individualized food items must be clearly marked with the child's complete name. Corrected
Jan 16, 2025 418-1.7(u) Sleeping surfaces, including bedding, which is the removable and washable portion of the sleeping environment, must not come in contact with the sleeping surfaces of another child's rest equipment during storage. Mats and cots must be stored so that the sleeping surfaces do not touch when stacked. Corrected
Sep 5, 2024 418-1.3(h) Peeling or damaged paint or plaster must be repaired. Corrected
Sep 5, 2024 418-1.5(v) All matches, lighters, medicines, drugs, cleaning materials, detergents, aerosol cans and other poisonous or toxic materials must be stored in their original containers. Such materials must be used in such a way that they will not contaminate play surfaces, food or food preparation areas, or constitute a hazard to children. Such materials must be kept in a place inaccessible to children. Corrected
Sep 5, 2024 418-1.7(o) Other than for school age children, sleeping and napping arrangements must be made in writing between the parent and the program. Such arrangements shall include: the area of the program where the child will nap; whether the child will nap on a cot, mat, bed or a crib; and how the napping child will be supervised, consistent with the requirements of section 418-1.8 of this Subpart. Corrected
Sep 5, 2024 418-1.11(f)(15) Prescription and over-the-counter medications must be kept in their original bottles or containers. Corrected
Sep 5, 2024 418-1.11(f)(16) Prescription medication labels must include the following information or be available through the licensed authorized prescriber on the form provided by the Office or equivalent form: Corrected
Sep 5, 2024 418-1.11(f)(21) In the case of medication that needs to be given on an ongoing, long-term basis, the authorization and consent forms for children under the age of 5 years of age must be reauthorized at least once every six months. Any changes in the medication authorization related to dosage, time or frequency of administration shall require a program to obtain new instructions written by the licensed authorized prescriber. All other changes to the original medication authorization require a change in the prescription. Corrected
May 9, 2024 418-1.3(h) Peeling or damaged paint or plaster must be repaired. Corrected
May 9, 2024 418-1.5(a) Suitable precautions must be taken to eliminate all conditions in areas accessible to children which pose a safety or health hazard. Corrected
May 9, 2024 418-1.11(c)(1) 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: Corrected
May 9, 2024 418-1.13(b)(1) Child day care centers must review and evaluate the backgrounds of all applicants for staff and volunteer positions. All applicants whose backgrounds must be checked are required to provide the following: a statement or summary of the applicant's employment history including, but not limited to, any relevant child-caring experience; Corrected
May 9, 2024 418-1.15(c)(7) 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: copies of current staff and volunteers health statements; Corrected
*Violations are posted on this web site after the inspection results have been finalized in a report mailed to the provider. Violations are listed here as 'Corrected' after the Office has verified corrections with the provider, and a letter confirming the corrections has been mailed to the provider.
For additional information on this program and compliance history, contact
Office: Long Island Regional Office
Phone: (631) 240-2560

 Enforcement History
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The enforcement actions listed on this website only include denial, revocation or suspension of a child care program's license or registration. Fines are not shown on this website. OCFS stops referring families to the program if a program's license or registration is closed, revoked or suspended.

Other enforcement actions such as Corrective action plans and fines are not shown on this website.
Enforcement Actions since April, 2021: None