Community Learning Academy
299 Sycamore Lane, Islandia, NY
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Learn and Play Islandia is a licensed child care center in Islandia, New York. The state has licensed it since October 24, 2023, for up to 144 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 7:00 PM. It describes a Play-based approach, with after-school care, full-time care, infant care and part-time care. It says it provides meals. It lists monthly tuition from $1,110 to $1,930.
New York State Office of Children and Family Services made 22 visits in the last 3 years and cited 22 rules across 10 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
Hours
| MondayToday | 6:30 AM to 7:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 6:30 AM to 7:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 6:30 AM to 7:00 PM |
| Thursday | 6:30 AM to 7:00 PM |
| Friday | 6:30 AM to 7:00 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| Sunday | Not listed |
Programs
| Ages | Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license. It lists: Children 6 weeks to 5 years old (plus After School Program and school-age summer camp 5-12) |
|---|---|
| Programs | After-school care, full-time care, infant care, part-time care, preschool, summer camp and toddler care |
| Approach | Play-based |
| Staff | Teachers First Aid and CPR certified; meet state education and experience qualification requirements |
| Daily life | Meals provided; Parents pack food; Snacks provided |
| Safety | Cameras / live video for parents (monitoring cameras in all the classrooms, including playground), Outdoor playground |
| Licensed capacity | 144 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Learn and Play Islandia lists monthly tuition from $1,110 to $1,930. 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).
| Monthly · program, in its own words | Price |
|---|---|
| Infants 6 weeks-18 months, 2 days | $1,310 |
| Infants 6 weeks-18 months, 3 days | $1,520 |
| Infants 6 weeks-18 months, 4 days | $1,725 |
| Infants 6 weeks-18 months, 5 days | $1,930 |
| Preschool 3-5 years old, 2 days | $1,110 |
| Preschool 3-5 years old, 3 days | $1,320 |
| Preschool 3-5 years old, 4 days | $1,525 |
| Preschool 3-5 years old, 5 days | $1,730 |
| Toddlers 18 months-3 years old, 2 days | $1,210 |
| Toddlers 18 months-3 years old, 3 days | $1,420 |
| Toddlers 18 months-3 years old, 4 days | $1,625 |
| Toddlers 18 months-3 years old, 5 days | $1,830 |
| one-time registration fee for all programs | $125 |
State record
22 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Sep 11, 2026: 1 rule cited
Rules cited on 10 of 22 visits · 22 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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418-1.11(i)(12) Garbage receptacles must be covered, and cleaned as needed after emptying.
Corrected during the visit
418-1.13(a)(1) Staff and volunteers must be mature, of good character and possess suitable personal qualifications.
418-1.9(m) Methods of discipline, interaction or toilet training which frighten, demean or humiliate a child are prohibited.
418-1.9(a) The program must establish and follow a written plan for behavior management that is acceptable to the office. This plan must include how the staff will approach challenging behaviors, help children solve problems and encourage acceptable behaviors.
418-1.5(a) Suitable precautions must be taken to eliminate all conditions in areas accessible to children which pose a safety or health hazard.
418-1.9(b) The staff must use acceptable techniques and approaches to help children solve problems.
418-1.9(a) The program must establish and follow a written plan for behavior management that is acceptable to the office. This plan must include how the staff will approach challenging behaviors, help children solve problems and encourage acceptable behaviors.
418-1.15(b)(14)(iii) The program must immediately notify the parent and Office upon learning of the following events involving a child which occurred while the child was in care at the program or was being transported by the program: serious injury,
Corrected during the visit
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
418-1.7(q) Cribs, bassinets and other sleeping areas for infants through 12 months of age must include an appropriately sized fitted sheet, and must not have bumper pads, toys, stuffed animals, blankets, pillows, wedges or infant positioners. Wedges or infant positioners will be permitted with medical documentation from the child's health care provider.
Corrected during the visit
418-1.15(b)(14)(ii) The program must immediately notify the parent and Office upon learning of the following events involving a child which occurred while the child was in care at the program or was being transported by the program: serious incident,
418-1.15(b)(4) The staff and volunteers must be in good health and be of good character and habits.
418-1.10(c)(1) Child care center staff must personally make, or cause to be made, an immediate report to the Statewide Central Register of Child Abuse and Maltreatment by telephone, followed by a written report within 48 hours, in the form and manner prescribed by the Office, to the child protective service of the social services district in the county in which the child resides.
418-1.8(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 teacher's range of vision and that the teacher 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.
418-1.5(a) Suitable precautions must be taken to eliminate all conditions in areas accessible to children which pose a safety or health hazard.
418-1.15(c)(6) 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: children's individual health care plans; parental consents for emergency medical treatment; child's medical statement, immunizations, and any available results of lead screening for children not yet enrolled in kindergarten or a higher grade only; the name and dosage of any medications used by a child, the frequency of administration of such medications, and a record of their administration by child care center staff; daily health check documentation; a record of illnesses and injuries occurring while in care; and any indicators of child abuse or maltreatment;
Corrected during the visit
418-1.15(b)(14)(iii) The program must immediately notify the parent and Office upon learning of the following events involving a child which occurred while the child was in care at the program or was being transported by the program: serious injury,
Corrected during the visit
418-1.15(c)(6) 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: children's individual health care plans; parental consents for emergency medical treatment; child's medical statement, immunizations, and any available results of lead screening for children not yet enrolled in kindergarten or a higher grade only; the name and dosage of any medications used by a child, the frequency of administration of such medications, and a record of their administration by child care center staff; daily health check documentation; a record of illnesses and injuries occurring while in care; and any indicators of child abuse or maltreatment;
Corrected during the visit
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
418-1.11(a)(3) The program must keep documentation of immunizations the child has received to date, in accordance with New York State Public Health Law.
Corrected during the visit
418-1.15(a)(4) The provisions specified on the license are binding and the child day care center must operate in compliance with the terms of the license. The number and age range of children specified thereon are the maximum number and age range of children who may be in the care of the child day care center at any one time.
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.
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FAQ
Yes. New York State Office of Children and Family Services lists it as licensed and operating, first licensed October 24, 2023.
New York State Office of Children and Family Services lists the most recent visit on September 11, 2026, with 1 rule cited. It lists 22 visits in the last 3 years.
Yes. Inspectors cited 22 rules across 10 of 22 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.
144, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 7:00 PM. Holiday hours can differ.
Monthly tuition from $1,110 to $1,930, as it lists it.
(631) 439-9902.
1305 E Suffolk Ave, Islandia, NY 11749. The nearest other daycare we list is Community Learning Academy, 0.6 miles away.