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1305 E Suffolk Ave, Islandia, NY
4.7· 36 reviews
Community Learning Academy
- licensed capacity
- 94
- weekly, posted tuition
- $70
- year first licensed
- 2014
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About
About Community Learning Academy
Community Learning Academy is a school-age program in Islandia, New York. It is registered with the state (since February 28, 2014), for up to 94 children, serving school-age children.
It describes its programs: after-school care, before-school care and summer camp. It says it provides meals. It lists weekly tuition from $70 to $140.
New York State Office of Children and Family Services made 12 visits in the last 3 years and cited 14 rules across 8 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
Before- and after-schoolSummer campMeals providedAccepts child care subsidyPosts tuition
Ages served: school-age children
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Ask when you call: current openings, staff-to-child ratio, teacher qualifications and hours.
- Type
- School-age program
- Ages
- School-age children
- Hours today
- Not listed
- Licensed capacity
- 94 children
Hours
Hours
Hours not listed. Call (631) 334-7184 to confirm.
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | School-age childrenFrom the state license. It lists: Grades K-8 |
|---|---|
| Programs | After-school care, before-school care and summer camp |
| Enrichment | Robotics, Chess, Coding, arts & crafts, dance instruction, STEM workshops |
| Daily life | Meals provided |
| Assistance it accepts | DSS Assistance, Children's Family Services benefits |
| Licensed capacity | 94 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Community Learning Academy lists weekly tuition from $70 to $140. 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).
| Weekly · program, in its own words | Price |
|---|---|
| After School Registration 3:00pm - 6:00pm | $80 |
| Before and After school Registration 7:00am - 9:40am & 3:00pm to 6:00pm | $140 |
| Before School Registration 7:00am - 9:40am | $70 |
3 posted prices. Rates change, so confirm before you enroll.
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
State record
Inspection reports for Community Learning Academy
License
- Status
- Registered with the state and operating
- License type
- Registered School Age Child Care
- Capacity
- 94 children
- Ages
- School-age children
- First licensed
- 2014
- License number
- #666186
Summary
12 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Sep 11, 2026: no rules cited
Rules cited on 9 of 12 visits · 14 rules in all
- Records and paperwork 5
- Supervision and ratios 4
- Staff training and qualifications 3
- Background checks 1
- Safety and hazards 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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- Sep 11, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
Jun 24, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
414.14(c)(2) Each staff person and volunteer must complete a minimum of thirty (30) hours of training every two years. The required (30) hours of training every two years is subject to the following conditions: A minimum of five (5) hours of Office approved training must be obtained each year which addresses topics or subject matters set forth in 414.14(d).
Apr 23, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
414.14(h) The program must submit verification of completion of the training requirements to their program's designated registration office on forms provided by the Office or an approved equivalent.
- Feb 26, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
- Nov 20, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Apr 7, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
414.15(b)(23) Upon termination or resignation of the director:
Apr 7, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
414.15(b)(23) Upon termination or resignation of the director:
Jan 13, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
414.15(b)(23)(iv) Upon termination or resignation of the director: An approved, permanent director must be on-site, performing the duties of the position, within ninety days.
Sep 23, 2024Inspection2 rules cited
414.15(b)(23)(i) Upon termination or resignation of the director: An acting director must be immediately named by the registrant.
414.15(b)(12)(iii) The school age child care program must report to the Office: immediately or no later than the next day of business of the director's resignation or termination;
Jun 20, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
414.15(b)(22)(iv) The school age child care program must post or display conspicuously in a place to which parents have free and daily access, the following: a copy of the most recent compliance history report immediately after it is issued to the program by the Office.
Corrected during the visit
Show 2 earlier visits
Mar 5, 2024Inspection2 rules cited
414.14(c)(1) Each staff person and volunteer must complete a minimum of thirty (30) hours of training every two years. The required (30) hours of training every two years is subject to the following conditions: Fifteen of the required thirty (30) hours of training must be obtained during the person's first six months at the program.
413.4(a) The following criminal history review and background clearances shall be conducted pursuant to and consistent with the Child Care and Development Block Grant Act for any prospective operator, director, employee or volunteer at a child day care center, small day care center, school-age child care program, group family day care home or family day care home, as defined in section (2) of this part, and any person age eighteen (18) or older living in a prospective, or who begins to live, in a group family day care home or family day care home:
Dec 11, 2023Inspection5 rules cited
414.15(c)(12) The program must maintain on file at the program, available for inspection by the Office or its designees at any time, the following records in a current and accurate manner: a current daily schedule documenting the arrival and departure times of each staff person and volunteers;
414.15(c)(11) The program must maintain on file at the program, available for inspection by the Office or its designees at any time, the following records in a current and accurate manner: personnel information including a list of all staff with job assignments and schedules; each staff and volunteer's final and, if applicable, provisional criminal history review and background check approval letter(s); staff resumes; medical statement; acceptable references and other information required by section 414.13 of this Part;
414.8(l)(4) When a school-age child care program cares for children in groups including children both over and under 10 years of age, the teacher/child ratio used must be that ratio applicable to the youngest child in the group.
414.8(j) When a school-age child care program is in operation, an adequate number of qualified staff must be on duty to protect the health and safety of the children in care.
414.4(b)(2) When conducting evacuation drills the exit route must be varied to ensure that all approved means of egress are practiced.
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FAQ
Questions about Community Learning Academy
Is Community Learning Academy licensed?
Yes. Community Learning Academy is registered with the state and operating, first licensed February 28, 2014. This is how New York authorizes this type of child care.
When was Community Learning Academy last inspected?
New York State Office of Children and Family Services lists the most recent visit on September 11, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 12 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Community Learning Academy had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 14 rules across 9 of 12 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 Community Learning Academy care for?
94, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve school-age children.
What are Community Learning Academy's hours?
Its hours are not listed. Call (631) 334-7184 to confirm.
How much does Community Learning Academy cost?
Weekly tuition from $70 to $140, as it lists it.
What is Community Learning Academy's phone number?
(631) 334-7184.
Where is Community Learning Academy?
299 Sycamore Lane, Islandia, NY 11749. The nearest other daycare we list is Johanna Mercedes, 0.3 miles away.