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Little People's Child Care Center

450 Waverly Ave Building 5, Patchogue, NY 117725.0· 18 reviews
licensed capacity
38
open each week
5 days
a week, county median
$300
year first licensed
2021

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About Little People's Child Care Center

Little People's Child Care Center is a licensed child care center in Patchogue, New York. The state has licensed it since May 14, 2021, for up to 38 children, serving toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM. It describes a Play-based approach, with preschool and toddler care.

New York State Office of Children and Family Services made 9 visits in the last 3 years and cited 13 rules across 6 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

School-age

Ages served: toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children

From the state license. Ages it lists: ages 18 months-5 years
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Type
Child care center
Ages
Toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Hours today
7:00 AM to 5:30 PM
Licensed capacity
38 children

Hours

Hours

MondayToday7:00 AM to 5:30 PM
Tuesday7:00 AM to 5:30 PM
Wednesday7:00 AM to 5:30 PM
Thursday7:00 AM to 5:30 PM
Friday7:00 AM to 5:30 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayNot listed

Programs

Programs and care

AgesToddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license. It lists: Ages 18 months-5 years
ProgramsPreschool and toddler care
ApproachPlay-based
StaffCertified educators and specialists in Early Childhood Education, trained in CPR & First Aid
SafetyOutdoor playground
Parent updatesParent app (Procare)
Licensed capacity38 childrenFrom the state license
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Cost

Tuition and costs

Little People's Child Care 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 Little People's Child Care Center

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Licensed Day Care Center
Capacity
38 children
Ages
Toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
First licensed
2021
License number
#873903
See the state's record

Summary

9 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Aug 18, 2026: 2 rules cited

Rules cited on 6 of 9 visits · 13 rules in all

  • Health, medication and illness 6
  • Staff training and qualifications 3
  • Safety and hazards 2
  • Records and paperwork 1
  • Building, equipment and play areas 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. Aug 18, 2026Inspection2 rules cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

      418-1.14(c)(1) Each staff person and volunteer must complete a minimum of thirty (30) hours of training every two years. The required thirty (30) hours of training every two years is subject to the following conditions: Fifteen (15) of the required thirty (30) hours of training must be obtained during the person's first six months at the program. (not corrected)

    • Safety and hazards

      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.

      Corrected during the visit

  2. Mar 13, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      418-1.11(c)(1) The licensee 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 staff 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:

  3. Nov 20, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
    • Records and paperwork

      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.

  4. Jul 29, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  5. May 8, 2025Inspection3 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      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;

    • 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(i)(2) Staff and volunteers must ensure that children thoroughly wash their hands or assist children with thoroughly washing their hands with soap and running water when they are dirty, after toileting, before and after food handling or eating, after handling pets or other animals, after contact with any bodily secretion or fluid, and after coming in from outdoors.

  6. Feb 5, 2025Inspection2 rules cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

      418-1.8(e) A group teacher, meeting the qualifications of section 418-1.13, is required for every group of children.

    • 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.

  7. Sep 10, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  8. Apr 30, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  9. Jan 18, 2024Inspection4 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      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;

    • 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(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:

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      418-1.3(b) Areas that will be used by the children must be well-lighted and well-ventilated. Heating, ventilation and lighting equipment must be adequate for the protection of the health of the children.

      Corrected during the visit

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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Questions about Little People's Child Care Center

Is Little People's Child Care Center licensed?

Yes. New York State Office of Children and Family Services lists it as licensed and operating, first licensed May 14, 2021.

When was Little People's Child Care Center last inspected?

New York State Office of Children and Family Services lists the most recent visit on August 18, 2026, with 2 rules cited. It lists 9 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Little People's Child Care Center had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 13 rules across 6 of 9 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 Little People's Child Care Center care for?

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

What are Little People's Child Care Center's hours?

Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Little People's Child Care Center cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (631) 289-7493 to ask.

What is Little People's Child Care Center's phone number?

(631) 289-7493.

Where is Little People's Child Care Center?

450 Waverly Ave Building 5, Patchogue, NY 11772. The nearest other daycare we list is Young Men's Christian Association of Long Island, 0.9 miles away.

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