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BEST Learning Center

525 Veterans Memorial Highway, Smithtown, NY 117874.8· 19 reviews
licensed capacity
212
open each week
5 days
a week, county median
$325
year first licensed
2005

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About BEST Learning Center

BEST Learning Center is a licensed child care center in Smithtown, New York. The state has licensed it since July 8, 2005, for up to 212 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM.

New York State Office of Children and Family Services made 9 visits in the last 3 years and cited 8 rules across 3 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

InfantsSchool-age

Ages served: infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children

From the state license
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Type
Child care center
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Hours today
6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Licensed capacity
212 children

Hours

Hours

MondayToday6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Tuesday6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Wednesday6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Thursday6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Friday6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayNot listed

Programs

Programs and care

AgesInfants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license
Licensed capacity212 childrenFrom the state license
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Cost

Tuition and costs

BEST Learning Center has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in Suffolk County has a median price of $325 a week (U.S. Department of Labor, 2022).

Ask the daycare for its ratesIt has not listed its tuition. The county medians below are a starting point.
Suffolk County medians, full time, per week

Infant

Center$325
Home daycare$300

Toddler

Center$300
Home daycare$290

Preschool

Center$293
Home daycare$275

School age

Center$250
Home daycare$250

County median full-time prices at centers and home daycares, U.S. Department of Labor, National Database of Childcare Prices, 2022 (the latest year). Not this daycare's rates; prices have risen since.

State record

Inspection reports for BEST Learning Center

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Licensed Day Care Center
Capacity
212 children
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
First licensed
2005
License number
#229887
See the state's record

Summary

9 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Aug 12, 2026: no rules cited

Rules cited on 3 of 9 visits · 8 rules in all

  • Records and paperwork 3
  • Health, medication and illness 3
  • Safe sleep 1
  • Building, equipment and play areas 1

For comparison: 79% of New York daycares had at least one rule cited in the last 3 years; the typical daycare had 4.

A cited rule is what an inspector found on the day of a visit. It is not a rating of the daycare today.

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  1. Aug 12, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Aug 3, 2026Inspection3 rules cited
    • Records and paperwork

      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 during the visit

    • Health, medication and illness

      418-1.11(c)(2) The health care plan must describe the following:

      Corrected during the visit

    • Records and paperwork

      418-1.3(a)(1) The diagram must be labeled with the planned occupancy or use of all areas of the building and all outside areas to be used or occupied by the child day care center. The diagram must show: room dimensions; the age group(s) using each room; the size of the group(s) using each room; kitchens and bathrooms

  3. May 4, 2026Inspection2 rules cited
    • Safe sleep

      418-1.12(aj) Children may not be placed in the crib with a bottle, food or drink.

      Corrected during the visit

    • Health, medication and illness

      418-1.11(c)(2) The health care plan must describe the following:

  4. Feb 11, 2026Inspection3 rules cited
    • Records and paperwork

      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;

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      418-1.11(i)(12) Garbage receptacles must be covered, and cleaned as needed after emptying.

    • Health, medication and illness

      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:

  5. Nov 18, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  6. Mar 6, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  7. Oct 30, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  8. May 21, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  9. Jan 10, 2024InspectionNo rules cited

Copied from New York State Office of Children and Family Services on October 2, 2026; the state's records start around Oct 2023. Rule wording, severity and dates are the state's.

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FAQ

Questions about BEST Learning Center

Is BEST Learning Center licensed?

Yes. New York State Office of Children and Family Services lists it as licensed and operating, first licensed July 8, 2005.

When was BEST Learning Center last inspected?

New York State Office of Children and Family Services lists the most recent visit on August 12, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 9 visits in the last 3 years.

Has BEST Learning Center had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 8 rules across 3 of 9 visits in the last 3 years. For comparison: 79% of New York daycares had at least one rule cited in the last 3 years; the typical daycare had 4. A cited rule is what an inspector found on the day of a visit. It is not a rating of the daycare today.

How many children can BEST Learning Center care for?

212, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

What are BEST Learning Center's hours?

Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does BEST Learning Center cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (631) 864-4064 to ask.

What is BEST Learning Center's phone number?

(631) 864-4064.

Where is BEST Learning Center?

525 Veterans Memorial Highway, Smithtown, NY 11787. The nearest other daycare we list is SCOPE Education Services, 0.1 miles away.

Sources: New York State Office of Children and Family Services (license and visits) · U.S. Department of Labor, 2022 (county prices).