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Leon Early Childhood Center

25 Church Street, Ronkonkoma, NY 117794.6· 18 reviews
licensed capacity
156
open each week
6 days
a week, county median
$300
year first licensed
2022

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About Leon Early Childhood Center

Leon Early Childhood Center is a licensed child care center in Ronkonkoma, New York. The state has licensed it since January 13, 2022, for up to 156 children, serving toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM; Saturday, 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM. It describes its programs: after-school care, before-school care, pre-k and preschool.

New York State Office of Children and Family Services made 10 visits in the last 3 years and cited 6 rules across 4 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

Preschool / pre-KBefore- and after-schoolSummer camp

Ages served: toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children

From the state license. Ages it lists: 2 - 12 years old
Ask when you call: rates, current openings, staff-to-child ratio, teacher qualifications and whether it accepts child care subsidies.
Type
Child care center
Ages
Toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Hours today
6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Licensed capacity
156 children

Hours

Hours

MondayToday6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Tuesday6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Wednesday6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Thursday6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Friday6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Saturday10:00 AM to 12:00 PM
SundayNot listed

Programs

Programs and care

AgesToddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license. It lists: 2 - 12 years old
ProgramsAfter-school care, before-school care, pre-k, preschool and summer camp
EnrichmentArt, STEM, Spanish, French, sign language, physical education
Licensed capacity156 childrenFrom the state license
A daycare without an item may still offer it; ask.

Cost

Tuition and costs

Leon Early Childhood Center has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time toddler care at a child care center in Suffolk County has a median price of $300 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 Leon Early Childhood Center

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Licensed Day Care Center
Capacity
156 children
Ages
Toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
First licensed
2022
License number
#874180
See the state's record

Summary

10 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jul 1, 2026: no rules cited

Rules cited on 4 of 10 visits · 6 rules in all

  • Health, medication and illness 3
  • Staff training and qualifications 1
  • 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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  1. Jul 1, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Mar 27, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  3. Dec 16, 2025Inspection2 rules cited
    • 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

    • Health, medication and illness

      418-1.11(h)(5)(i) A written Individual Health Care Plan must be developed for the child;

  4. Oct 8, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
    • Background checks

      418-1.15(b)(11)(ii)(c) fingerprint images necessary for the Office to conduct a criminal history review,

  5. Jun 25, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  6. Mar 21, 2025Inspection2 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      418-1.11(f)(21) In the case of medication that needs to be given on an ongoing, long-term basis, the authorization and consent forms for children under the age of 5 years of age must be reauthorized at least once every six 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

      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.

  7. Nov 27, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  8. Sep 23, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
    • Safety and hazards

      418-1.4(b)(1) Evacuation drills must be conducted at least monthly during various hours of operation of the child day care center.

  9. Jul 15, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  10. Jul 3, 2024InspectionNo 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 Leon Early Childhood Center

Is Leon Early Childhood Center licensed?

Yes. New York State Office of Children and Family Services lists it as licensed and operating, first licensed January 13, 2022.

When was Leon Early Childhood Center last inspected?

New York State Office of Children and Family Services lists the most recent visit on July 1, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 10 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Leon Early Childhood Center had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 6 rules across 4 of 10 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 Leon Early Childhood Center care for?

156, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

What are Leon Early Childhood Center's hours?

Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM; Saturday, 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Leon Early Childhood Center cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (347) 224-5943 to ask.

What is Leon Early Childhood Center's phone number?

(347) 224-5943.

Where is Leon Early Childhood Center?

25 Church Street, Ronkonkoma, NY 11779. The nearest other daycare we list is TNS Academy, under 0.1 miles away.

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