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Colonial Youth and Family Services

15 Herkimer, Mastic, NY 119502.5· 2 reviews
licensed capacity
35
open each week
5 days
a week, county median
$250
year first licensed
2026

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About Colonial Youth and Family Services

Colonial Youth and Family Services is a licensed child care center in Mastic, New York. The state has licensed it since January 13, 2026, for up to 35 children, serving school-age children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM. It describes its programs: infant care, pre-k, preschool and summer camp.

New York State Office of Children and Family Services made 3 visits in the last 3 years and cited 6 rules across 2 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

InfantsPreschool / pre-KSchool-ageSummer camp

Ages served: school-age children

From the state license. Ages it lists: 6 weeks – 4 years
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Type
Child care center
Ages
School-age children
Hours today
8:30 AM to 4:30 PM
Licensed capacity
35 children

Hours

Hours

MondayToday8:30 AM to 4:30 PM
Tuesday8:30 AM to 4:30 PM
Wednesday8:30 AM to 4:30 PM
Thursday8:30 AM to 4:30 PM
Friday8:30 AM to 4:30 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayNot listed
Hours it lists: “Hours 6:45am-6pm Monday-Friday”

Programs

Programs and care

AgesSchool-age childrenFrom the state license. It lists: 6 weeks – 4 years
ProgramsInfant care, pre-k, preschool, summer camp and toddler care
CurriculumTeaching Strategies Creative Curriculum
StaffCPR and first aid certified staff; lead teachers certified to teach infancy through preschool
Parent updatesParent app (Brightwheel)
MoreFounded 1973
Licensed capacity35 childrenFrom the state license
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Cost

Tuition and costs

Colonial Youth and Family Services has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time school-age care at a child care center in Suffolk County has a median price of $250 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 Colonial Youth and Family Services

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Licensed Day Care Center
Capacity
35 children
Ages
School-age children
First licensed
2026
License number
#943567
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Summary

3 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jul 14, 2026: 5 rules cited

Rules cited on 2 of 3 visits · 6 rules in all

  • Background checks 2
  • Records and paperwork 1
  • Staff training and qualifications 1
  • Safety and hazards 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. Jul 14, 2026Inspection5 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

    • Staff training and qualifications

      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 during the visit

    • Safety and hazards

      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 during the visit

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      418-1.5(n)(1) Materials and play equipment used by the children must be sturdy and free from rough edges and sharp corners. (not corrected)

    • Background checks

      413.4(d)(2) Every licensee and registrant shall submit fingerprint images for each prospective director, employee, or volunteer, and any person age eighteen (18) or older prospectively living in a group family day care home or family day care home. (not corrected)

  2. Apr 16, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  3. Jan 15, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
    • Background checks

      413.4(d)(2) Every licensee and registrant shall submit fingerprint images for each prospective director, employee, or volunteer, and any person age eighteen (18) or older prospectively living in a group family day care home or family day care home.

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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Questions about Colonial Youth and Family Services

Is Colonial Youth and Family Services licensed?

Yes. New York State Office of Children and Family Services lists it as licensed and operating, first licensed January 13, 2026.

When was Colonial Youth and Family Services last inspected?

New York State Office of Children and Family Services lists the most recent visit on July 14, 2026, with 5 rules cited. It lists 3 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Colonial Youth and Family Services had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 6 rules across 2 of 3 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 Colonial Youth and Family Services care for?

35, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve school-age children.

What are Colonial Youth and Family Services' hours?

Monday to Friday, 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Colonial Youth and Family Services cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (631) 451-5309 to ask.

What is Colonial Youth and Family Services' phone number?

(631) 451-5309.

Where is Colonial Youth and Family Services?

15 Herkimer, Mastic, NY 11950. The nearest other daycare we list is Humble Beginnings Childcare, 0.4 miles away.

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