Debbie's Creative Childcare
Licensed for 311 children.
81 Jamaica Avenue, Plainview, NY, 11803
Listing details last changed Jul 1, 2026
Debbie's Creative Childcare is a day care center in Plainview, New York.
Capacity
311
Ages
24 Infants, 72 Toddlers, 215 Preschoolers
License & details for Debbie's Creative Childcare
- Facility type
- Day care center (DCC)
- Care provided in a program or facility that is not a residence, for more than six children. Source: 18 NYCRR §413.2, NY Office of Children and Family Services (opens in a new tab)
- License
- DCC
- License status
- licensed
- Expires
- Sep 27, 2027
- Legal entity
- Deborah L. Bedell
- School district
- Plainview
- County
- Nassau
Ages and room sizes at Debbie's Creative Childcare
Licensed seats by age group, from the state record. New York’s staff-to-child ratio is beside each group (1:4 means one staff member for four children).
- Infants24 seats, state ratio 1:4
- Toddlers72 seats, state ratio 1:4 to 1:5
- Preschool215 seats, state ratio 1:7 to 1:8
States draw age groups in different places. Where a group spans more than one of the state’s rows, the ratio reads as a range. These are the state’s limits, not a promise about this center’s own staffing.
License and inspection timeline for Debbie's Creative Childcare
First licensed
September 2007
19 years on the state record
An inspection is a visit by state licensing staff to check that a program follows health and safety rules. Inspection reports are public records. Where the state record has them, we show the most recent date and how many are on record; the state’s reports have the details.
View inspection reports on the state website (opens in a new tab)
How it compares in Plainview
| Measure | This center | Typical in Plainview |
|---|---|---|
| Licensed capacity | 311 children | 131 children |
| Years licensed | 19.0 years | 19.2 years |
Plainview has 11 licensed centers.
Where Debbie's Creative Childcare is
Pin placed from the address on the state record.
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Paying for care in New York
Child Care Assistance Program (CCAP) (opens in a new tab) is New York’s child care subsidy program. Agency: Local social services districts, overseen by NYS OCFS.
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Tour checklist for Debbie's Creative Childcare
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Questions parents ask about Debbie's Creative Childcare
What ages does Debbie's Creative Childcare serve?
The state record lists these age groups: 24 Infants, 72 Toddlers, 215 Preschoolers.
How many children is Debbie's Creative Childcare licensed for?
The state record lists a capacity of 311 children. By age group: 24 infants, 72 toddlers, 215 preschoolers. Capacity is the most the license allows, not how many children are enrolled today.
Is Debbie's Creative Childcare licensed, and when was it last inspected?
The New York record lists Debbie's Creative Childcare's license status as licensed. The state's own reports have the details.
Where this information comes from
Licensing details on this page come from public records kept by New York State Office of Children and Family Services, Division of Child Care Services (opens in a new tab) · View this record on the state website (opens in a new tab)
This information is sourced from public records and may be incomplete or out of date. For the most current and accurate details, please verify directly with New York State Office of Children and Family Services, Division of Child Care Services or contact the center directly. Clear Day does not rate, rank or endorse any center.
Data updated Oct 28, 2026 · Source: New York State Office of Children and Family Services, Division of Child Care Services public records · Check this license on OCFS Regulated Child Care Search (New York) (opens in a new tab) · How we compile this →
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