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L.I.H.S. Brentwood Head Start

177 Wicks Rd., Brentwood, NY 117174.4· 7 reviews
licensed capacity
86
open each week
5 days
a week, county median
$325
year first licensed
1995

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About

About L.I.H.S. Brentwood Head Start

L.I.H.S. Brentwood Head Start is a licensed child care center in Brentwood, New York. The state has licensed it since January 6, 1995, for up to 86 children, serving infants, toddlers and preschoolers.

It is open Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM.

New York State Office of Children and Family Services made 10 visits in the last 3 years and cited 5 rules across 4 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

Infants

Ages served: infants, toddlers and preschoolers

From the state license
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Type
Child care center
Ages
Infants, toddlers and preschoolers
Hours today
8:00 AM to 4:00 PM
Licensed capacity
86 children

Hours

Hours

MondayToday8:00 AM to 4:00 PM
Tuesday8:00 AM to 4:00 PM
Wednesday8:00 AM to 4:00 PM
Thursday8:00 AM to 4:00 PM
Friday8:00 AM to 4:00 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayNot listed

Programs

Programs and care

AgesInfants, toddlers and preschoolersFrom the state license
Licensed capacity86 childrenFrom the state license
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Cost

Tuition and costs

L.I.H.S. Brentwood Head Start has not listed its tuition. 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).

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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 L.I.H.S. Brentwood Head Start

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Licensed Day Care Center
Capacity
86 children
Ages
Infants, toddlers and preschoolers
First licensed
1995
License number
#42287
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 · 5 rules in all

  • Building, equipment and play areas 2
  • Supervision and ratios 1
  • Staff training and qualifications 1
  • Health, medication and illness 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 16, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  3. Oct 9, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  4. Jun 17, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  5. Feb 25, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
    • Supervision and ratios

      418-1.8(l)(7) Except for Office approved continuity of care classrooms, infants may never be mixed with other age groups.

  6. Nov 14, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      418-1.3(h) Peeling or damaged paint or plaster must be repaired.

      Corrected during the visit

  7. Aug 13, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  8. Jun 18, 2024Inspection2 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.

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      418-1.3(h) Peeling or damaged paint or plaster must be repaired.

  9. Mar 12, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  10. Dec 14, 2023Inspection1 rule cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      418-1.11(f)(16) Prescription medication labels must include the following information or be available through the licensed authorized prescriber on the form provided by the Office or equivalent form:

Show 1 earlier visit
  1. Oct 17, 2023Complaint investigation2 rules cited
    • Records and paperwork

      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,

    • Other rules

      418-1.10(c) In accordance with the provisions of Sections 413 and 415 of the Social Services Law, child care center staff must immediately report any suspected incidents of child abuse or maltreatment concerning a child receiving child care to the Statewide Central Register of Child Abuse and Maltreatment, or cause such a report to be made, when such staff have reasonable cause to suspect that a child coming before them in their capacity as child care center workers is an abused or maltreated child. This must be done in the following manner:

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 L.I.H.S. Brentwood Head Start

Is L.I.H.S. Brentwood Head Start licensed?

Yes. New York State Office of Children and Family Services lists it as licensed and operating, first licensed January 6, 1995.

When was L.I.H.S. Brentwood Head Start 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 L.I.H.S. Brentwood Head Start had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 5 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 L.I.H.S. Brentwood Head Start care for?

86, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers and preschoolers.

What are L.I.H.S. Brentwood Head Start's hours?

Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does L.I.H.S. Brentwood Head Start cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (631) 951-3043 to ask.

What is L.I.H.S. Brentwood Head Start's phone number?

(631) 951-3043.

Where is L.I.H.S. Brentwood Head Start?

177 Wicks Rd., Brentwood, NY 11717. The nearest other daycare we list is Youth Enrichment Services, 0.5 miles away.

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