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Little Rascals Child Care Center

187 Miller Place Yaphank Road, Miller Place, NY 117644.8· 123 reviews
licensed capacity
142
open each week
5 days
a week, county median
$325
year first licensed
2005

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About Little Rascals Child Care Center

Little Rascals Child Care Center is a licensed child care center in Miller Place, New York. The state has licensed it since July 8, 2005, for up to 142 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM. It describes its programs: full-time care, infant care, part-time care and pre-k.

New York State Office of Children and Family Services made 12 visits in the last 3 years and cited 14 rules across 8 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

InfantsPreschool / pre-KSchool-ageSummer camp

Ages served: infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children

From the state license
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Type
Child care center
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Hours today
Closed today
Licensed capacity
142 children

Hours

Hours

Monday6:30 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
SaturdayNot listed
SundayTodayNot listed

Programs

Programs and care

AgesInfants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license
ProgramsFull-time care, infant care, part-time care, pre-k, preschool, summer camp and toddler care
EnrichmentIn-house field trips, Music and Movement, Group Story Times, Special Holiday Events
Daily lifeExtended care: Extended Hours Available
SafetyOutdoor playground
Licensed capacity142 childrenFrom the state license
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Cost

Tuition and costs

Little Rascals Child Care Center 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).

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 Rascals Child Care Center

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Licensed Day Care Center
Capacity
142 children
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
First licensed
2005
License number
#228365
See the state's record

Summary

12 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jun 2, 2026: no rules cited

Rules cited on 8 of 12 visits · 14 rules in all

  • Health, medication and illness 3
  • Records and paperwork 3
  • Safety and hazards 2
  • Building, equipment and play areas 2
  • Background checks 1
  • Safe sleep 1
  • Supervision and ratios 1
  • Food and nutrition 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. Jun 2, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Jan 13, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
    • Background checks

      413.4(d)(6) Pending notification of completion of all required background check components in subdivision (a) of this section, a prospective director, employee or volunteer must always be supervised by an individual who received a qualifying result on the background checks described in paragraph (a) of this section within the past five years. A provisional director, employee or volunteer shall not have unsupervised contact with children in care.

      Corrected during the visit

  3. Dec 19, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  4. Sep 22, 2025Inspection3 rules cited
    • Safe sleep

      418-1.7(r)(7) The resting/napping places must: be at least two feet apart from each other.

    • Safety and hazards

      418-1.15(c)(1) 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: a copy of the evacuation plan, evacuation drills, and shelter-in-place drills conducted, on forms furnished by the Office or approved equivalents, as required in sections 418-1.4(b) and 418-1.5(b) of this Subpart;

    • Safety and hazards

      418-1.4(b)(3) When multiple shifts of care are provided, such drills must be conducted monthly during each shift of care.

  5. Sep 22, 2025Complaint investigation3 rules cited
    • Safe sleep

      418-1.7(r)(7) The resting/napping places must: be at least two feet apart from each other.

    • Safety and hazards

      418-1.15(c)(1) 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: a copy of the evacuation plan, evacuation drills, and shelter-in-place drills conducted, on forms furnished by the Office or approved equivalents, as required in sections 418-1.4(b) and 418-1.5(b) of this Subpart;

    • Safety and hazards

      418-1.4(b)(3) When multiple shifts of care are provided, such drills must be conducted monthly during each shift of care.

  6. Jun 24, 2025Inspection3 rules 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:

    • Supervision and ratios

      418-1.8(l)(9) When toddlers are cared for with preschool children in a mixed age group at the very beginning or very end of the day, the teacher/child ratio and maximum group size applicable to children aged 18 months to 36 months must be followed.

      Corrected during the visit

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      418-1.5(n)(5) All programs that substantially modify, or install new, outside play equipment must do so in accordance with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission's Public Playground Safety Handbook.

  7. Mar 27, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  8. Nov 21, 2024Inspection2 rules cited
    • Food and nutrition

      418-1.12(w) The program must obtain a written statement from the parent of each infant in care setting forth the breast milk, formula and feeding schedule instructions for the infant and must be updated as changes are made.

    • Health, medication and illness

      418-1.11(f)(13) Medication must be returned to the parent or guardian when it is no longer required by the child or, with the permission of the parent or guardian, be properly disposed of by the program.

  9. Jun 25, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  10. May 16, 2024Complaint investigation2 rules cited
    • Records and paperwork

      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;

    • Records and paperwork

      418-1.15(b)(8)(iii) The parent of a child receiving care must have: unlimited and on demand access to the director and teachers whenever such child is in care or during the normal hours of operation; and

Show 3 earlier visits
  1. Mar 7, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
    • Records and paperwork

      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

  2. Nov 28, 2023Inspection2 rules cited
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      418-1.11(i)(8) The premises must be kept clean and free from dampness, odors and the accumulation of trash.

    • 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. Oct 20, 2023InspectionNo 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 Little Rascals Child Care Center

Is Little Rascals Child Care Center licensed?

Yes. New York State Office of Children and Family Services lists it as licensed and operating, first licensed July 8, 2005.

When was Little Rascals Child Care Center last inspected?

New York State Office of Children and Family Services lists the most recent visit on June 2, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 12 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Little Rascals Child Care Center had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 14 rules across 8 of 12 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 Rascals Child Care Center care for?

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

What are Little Rascals Child Care Center's hours?

Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Little Rascals Child Care Center cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (631) 474-7080 to ask.

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

(631) 474-7080.

Where is Little Rascals Child Care Center?

187 Miller Place Yaphank Road, Miller Place, NY 11764. The nearest other daycare we list is Little Leaders Learning, 0.8 miles away.

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