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Island Sunshines

Uniondale, NY 11553 · home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
licensed capacity
16
a week, county median
$300
year first licensed
2006

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About Island Sunshines

Island Sunshines is a licensed group home daycare in Uniondale, New York. The state has licensed it since June 28, 2006, for up to 16 children.

As a home daycare, the provider shares the address with families when you call.

New York State Office of Children and Family Services made 11 visits in the last 3 years and cited 9 rules across 6 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

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Type
Group home daycare
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Licensed capacity
16 children

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Programs

Programs and care

SettingGroup child care homeFrom the state license
Licensed capacity16 childrenFrom the state license

Cost

Tuition and costs

Island Sunshines has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a home daycare in Nassau County has a median price of $300 a week (U.S. Department of Labor, 2022).

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Nassau 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 Island Sunshines

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Licensed Group Family Day Care
Capacity
16 children
First licensed
2006
License number
#264254
See the state's record

Summary

11 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Aug 25, 2026: 2 rules cited

Rules cited on 7 of 11 visits · 9 rules in all

  • Health, medication and illness 4
  • Safety and hazards 3
  • Records and paperwork 1
  • Staff training and qualifications 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 25, 2026Inspection2 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      416.15(b)(11)(iii) In hiring caregivers subsequent to issuance of a license, a program: must ensure that a medical statement has been submitted before the person has any involvement with children in care, as required in section 416.11 of this Part;

    • Safety and hazards

      416.5(i) Protective caps, covers or permanently installed obstructive devices must be used on all electrical outlets that are accessible to children.

      Corrected during the visit

  2. Jun 18, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
    • Safety and hazards

      416.5(a) Suitable precautions must be taken to eliminate all conditions in areas accessible to children which pose a safety or health hazard.

  3. Jun 18, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
    • Safety and hazards

      416.5(a) Suitable precautions must be taken to eliminate all conditions in areas accessible to children which pose a safety or health hazard.

  4. May 22, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  5. Jan 6, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      416.11(i)(27) Garbage receptacles must be covered, and cleaned as needed after emptying.

      Corrected during the visit

  6. Sep 2, 2025Inspection2 rules cited
    • Records and paperwork

      416.15(c)(5) The program must maintain on file at the group family day care home, available for inspection daily attendance records that are filled out at the time a child arrives and departs, and must include arrival and departure times;

      Corrected during the visit

    • Safety and hazards

      416.5(k) Cleaning materials must be stored in their original containers unless the product's use or the program's health care plan indicates that the product be mixed with water before use. In this case, the container used for subsequent use of the mixed product must state the name of the cleaning material contained within. Cleaning 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

  7. May 30, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  8. Feb 25, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  9. Jul 15, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

      416.14(c) Each employee 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:

  10. May 1, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
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  1. Mar 8, 2024Inspection2 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      416.11(f)(20) In the case of medication that needs to be given on an ongoing, long-term basis, the authorization and consent forms for children 5 years of age or older must be reauthorized at least once every 12 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.

    • Health, medication and illness

      416.11(a)(3) The program must keep documentation of immunizations the child has received to date, in accordance with New York State Public Health Law.

  2. Oct 12, 2023InspectionNo 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 Island Sunshines

Is Island Sunshines licensed?

Yes. New York State Office of Children and Family Services lists it as licensed and operating, first licensed June 28, 2006.

When was Island Sunshines last inspected?

New York State Office of Children and Family Services lists the most recent visit on August 25, 2026, with 2 rules cited. It lists 11 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Island Sunshines had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 9 rules across 7 of 11 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 Island Sunshines care for?

16, the licensed capacity on the state record.

What are Island Sunshines' hours?

Its hours are not listed. Call (516) 640-4471 to confirm.

How much does Island Sunshines cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (516) 640-4471 to ask.

What is Island Sunshines' phone number?

(516) 640-4471.

Where is Island Sunshines?

Uniondale, NY 11553. It is a home daycare, so the provider shares the street address with families directly.

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