The Learning Experience
156 Ronkonkoma Ave, Ronkonkoma, NY
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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.
Hours
| MondayToday | 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Thursday | 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Friday | 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Saturday | 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM |
| Sunday | Not listed |
Programs
| Ages | Toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license. It lists: 2 - 12 years old |
|---|---|
| Programs | After-school care, before-school care, pre-k, preschool and summer camp |
| Enrichment | Art, STEM, Spanish, French, sign language, physical education |
| Licensed capacity | 156 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
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).
State record
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
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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418-1.14(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
418-1.11(h)(5)(i) A written Individual Health Care Plan must be developed for the child;
418-1.15(b)(11)(ii)(c) fingerprint images necessary for the Office to conduct a criminal history review,
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.
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.
418-1.4(b)(1) Evacuation drills must be conducted at least monthly during various hours of operation of the child day care center.
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FAQ
Yes. New York State Office of Children and Family Services lists it as licensed and operating, first licensed January 13, 2022.
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.
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.
156, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM; Saturday, 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM. Holiday hours can differ.
It has not listed its tuition. Call (347) 224-5943 to ask.
(347) 224-5943.
25 Church Street, Ronkonkoma, NY 11779. The nearest other daycare we list is TNS Academy, under 0.1 miles away.