Patchogue Early Head Start
10 Church Street, Patchogue, NY
Long Island Head Start (Patchogue)
- licensed capacity
- 83
- open each week
- 5 days
- a week, county median
- $293
- year first licensed
- 2005
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About
About Long Island Head Start (Patchogue)
Long Island Head Start (Patchogue) is a licensed child care center in Patchogue, New York. The state has licensed it since September 2, 2005, for up to 83 children, serving 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.
Ages served: preschoolers
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12 yr
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- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
- Preschoolers
- Hours today
- Closed today
- Licensed capacity
- 83 children
Hours
Hours
| Monday | 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM |
| Thursday | 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM |
| Friday | 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| SundayToday | Not listed |
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | PreschoolersFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Licensed capacity | 83 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Long Island Head Start (Patchogue) has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time preschool care at a child care center in Suffolk County has a median price of $293 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.
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
State record
Inspection reports for Long Island Head Start (Patchogue)
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Licensed Day Care Center
- Capacity
- 83 children
- Ages
- Preschoolers
- First licensed
- 2005
- License number
- #232925
Summary
10 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jun 3, 2026: no rules cited
Rules cited on 4 of 10 visits · 5 rules in all
- Staff training and qualifications 3
- Safety and hazards 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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- Jun 3, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
Mar 16, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
418-1.4(h) The director or a designated qualified staff member must conduct monthly inspections of the premises to observe possible fire or safety hazards. Any such hazard must be corrected immediately.
- Oct 16, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Jun 10, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Mar 25, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Dec 10, 2024Inspection2 rules cited
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.
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.
Corrected during the visit
Sep 24, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
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.
May 29, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
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.
- Feb 29, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
- Dec 12, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
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FAQ
Questions about Long Island Head Start (Patchogue)
Is Long Island Head Start (Patchogue) licensed?
Yes. New York State Office of Children and Family Services lists it as licensed and operating, first licensed September 2, 2005.
When was Long Island Head Start (Patchogue) last inspected?
New York State Office of Children and Family Services lists the most recent visit on June 3, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 10 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Long Island Head Start (Patchogue) 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 Long Island Head Start (Patchogue) care for?
83, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve preschoolers.
What are Long Island Head Start (Patchogue)'s hours?
Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does Long Island Head Start (Patchogue) cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (631) 654-5010 to ask.
What is Long Island Head Start (Patchogue)'s phone number?
(631) 654-5010.
Where is Long Island Head Start (Patchogue)?
20 Church Street, Patchogue, NY 11772. The nearest other daycare we list is Patchogue Early Head Start, under 0.1 miles away.