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Shirley, NY 11967 · takes infants · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
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K C Castle Day Care is a home daycare in Shirley, New York. It is registered with the state (since September 8, 2008), for up to 8 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 23 rules across 6 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
Hours
Programs
| Setting | Family child care homeFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Licensed capacity | 8 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
K C Castle Day Care has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a home daycare in Suffolk County has a median price of $300 a week (U.S. Department of Labor, 2022).
State record
11 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jul 7, 2026: 2 rules cited
Rules cited on 6 of 11 visits · 23 rules in all
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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417.11(c)(2)(x) guidelines and procedures to be followed for the prevention of anaphylaxis and during a medical emergency resulting from anaphylaxis that comply with the anaphylactic policy for child day care providers jointly issued by the Office and the New York State Department of Health; and
417.11(c)(1) The Registrant 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 caregivers 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:
417.5(n)(5) There must be a cushioned surface under all outside play equipment that present a fall hazard. Surfacing may not include concrete, asphalt, grass or hard compacted dirt.
417.6(c) Parents must be informed of and agree to a transportation plan.
417.6(a) The Registrant must obtain written consent on forms furnished by the Office or approved equivalents from the parent of the child for any transportation of the children in care at the family day care home provided or arranged for by a caregiver.
413.3(g)(3)(i) The Office shall require the child day care program to immediately post upon receipt, in a prominent place at the program that is visible to parents, a copy of the most recent compliance history report issued to the program by the Office.
417.15(c)(13) The program must maintain on file at the family day care home, available for inspection by the Office or its designees at any time, the following records in a current and accurate manner: a daily schedule documenting the arrival and departure times of each caregiver, employees and volunteers;
417.5(s)(2) Every bathroom door lock must be designed to permit opening of the locked door from the outside in an emergency. The opening device must be readily accessible.
413.3(g)(3)(i) The Office shall require the child day care program to immediately post upon receipt, in a prominent place at the program that is visible to parents, a copy of the most recent compliance history report issued to the program by the Office.
417.15(c)(5) The program must maintain on file at the family day care home, available for inspection by the Office or its designees at any time, the following records in a current and accurate manner: daily attendance records that are filled out at the time a child arrives and departs, and must include arrival and departure times;
417.15(c)(4) The program must maintain on file at the family day care home, available for inspection by the Office or its designees at any time, the following records in a current and accurate manner: the names and addresses of persons authorized to take the child(ren) from the family day care home;
417.11(a)(1) No child may be accepted for care in a child care program unless the program has been furnished with a written statement signed by a health care provider verifying that the child is able to participate in child care and currently appears to be free from contagious or communicable diseases. A child's medical statement must have been completed within the 12 months preceding the date of enrollment.
417.8(a) Children cannot be left without competent supervision at any time. Competent supervision includes awareness of and responsibility for the ongoing activity of each child. It requires that all children be within a caregiver's range of vision except as provided in section 417.8(b) of this Part and that the caregiver be near enough to respond when redirection or intervention strategies are needed. Competent supervision must take into account the child's age, emotional, physical and cognitive development.
417.4(b)(1) Evacuation drills must be conducted at least monthly during the hours of operation of the family day care home.
413.3(g)(3)(i) The Office shall require the child day care program to immediately post upon receipt, in a prominent place at the program that is visible to parents, a copy of the most recent compliance history report issued to the program by the Office.
417.11(i)(22) The premises must be kept clean and free from dampness, odors and the accumulation of trash.
417.7(l) Other than for school age children, sleeping and napping arrangements must be made in writing between the parent and the program. Such arrangements shall include: the area of the home where the child will nap; whether the child will nap on a cot, mat, bed or a crib; and how the napping child will be supervised, consistent with the requirements of section 417.8 of this Part.
417.6(l) The Program must openly display daily transportation schedules.
417.6(c) Parents must be informed of and agree to a transportation plan.
417.6(a) The Registrant must obtain written consent on forms furnished by the Office or approved equivalents from the parent of the child for any transportation of the children in care at the family day care home provided or arranged for by a caregiver.
417.5(l)(3) All required vaccinations must be kept current.
417.5(l)(2) All animals present at the program that require a license must be licensed.
413.3(g)(3)(i) The Office shall require the child day care program to immediately post upon receipt, in a prominent place at the program that is visible to parents, a copy of the most recent compliance history report issued to the program by the Office.
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Shirley, NY 11967 · takes infants · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
Shirley, NY 11967 · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
111 Lexington Rd, Shirley, NY
Shirley, NY 11967 · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
Shirley, NY 11967 · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
Shirley, NY 11967 · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
Shirley, NY 11967 · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
Shirley, NY 11967 · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
Shirley, NY 11967 · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
FAQ
Yes. K C Castle Day Care is registered with the state and operating, first licensed September 8, 2008. This is how New York authorizes this type of child care.
New York State Office of Children and Family Services lists the most recent visit on July 7, 2026, with 2 rules cited. It lists 11 visits in the last 3 years.
Yes. Inspectors cited 23 rules across 6 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.
8, the licensed capacity on the state record.
Its hours are not listed. Call (631) 885-5411 to confirm.
It has not listed its tuition. Call (631) 885-5411 to ask.
(631) 885-5411.
Shirley, NY 11967. It is a home daycare, so the provider shares the street address with families directly.