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Methodist Episcopal Church of Bellport (DBA: Bellport United Methodist Church)

187 South Country Road, Bellport, NY 117135.0· 1 review
licensed capacity
50
open each week
5 days
a week, county median
$300
year first licensed
2021
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About Methodist Episcopal Church of Bellport (DBA: Bellport United Methodist Church)

Methodist Episcopal Church of Bellport (DBA: Bellport United Methodist Church) is a licensed child care center in Bellport, New York. The state has licensed it since July 23, 2021, for up to 50 children, serving toddlers and preschoolers.

It is open Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM to 2:00 PM. It describes a Faith-based approach, with part-time care, pre-k, preschool and summer camp.

New York State Office of Children and Family Services made 8 visits in the last 3 years and cited 1 rule across 1 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

Preschool / pre-KSummer campFaith-based

Ages served: toddlers and preschoolers

From the state license. Ages it lists: 18 months to age 5, or those not yet ready for kindergarten
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Type
Child care center
Ages
Toddlers and preschoolers
Hours today
8:00 AM to 2:00 PM
Licensed capacity
50 children

Hours

Hours

MondayToday8:00 AM to 2:00 PM
Tuesday8:00 AM to 2:00 PM
Wednesday8:00 AM to 2:00 PM
Thursday8:00 AM to 2:00 PM
Friday8:00 AM to 2:00 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayNot listed

Programs

Programs and care

AgesToddlers and preschoolersFrom the state license. It lists: 18 months to age 5, or those not yet ready for kindergarten
ProgramsPart-time care, pre-k, preschool, summer camp and toddler care
ApproachFaith-based (Bellport United Methodist Church)
Daily lifeExtended care: Early drop off during the school year; extended day options
Licensed capacity50 childrenFrom the state license
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Cost

Tuition and costs

Methodist Episcopal Church of Bellport (DBA: Bellport United Methodist Church) 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 Methodist Episcopal Church of Bellport (DBA: Bellport United Methodist Church)

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Licensed Day Care Center
Capacity
50 children
Ages
Toddlers and preschoolers
First licensed
2021
License number
#865469
See the state's record

Summary

8 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jul 23, 2026: no rules cited

Rules cited on 1 of 8 visits · 1 rule in all

  • Staff training and qualifications 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 23, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Jul 14, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  3. May 27, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  4. Dec 11, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  5. Jul 22, 2025Inspection1 rule 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.

      Corrected during the visit

  6. Mar 18, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  7. Sep 12, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  8. Apr 2, 2024InspectionNo 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 Methodist Episcopal Church of Bellport (DBA: Bellport United Methodist Church)

Is Methodist Episcopal Church of Bellport (DBA: Bellport United Methodist Church) licensed?

Yes. New York State Office of Children and Family Services lists it as licensed and operating, first licensed July 23, 2021.

When was Methodist Episcopal Church of Bellport (DBA: Bellport United Methodist Church) last inspected?

New York State Office of Children and Family Services lists the most recent visit on July 23, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 8 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Methodist Episcopal Church of Bellport (DBA: Bellport United Methodist Church) had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 1 rule across 1 of 8 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 Methodist Episcopal Church of Bellport (DBA: Bellport United Methodist Church) care for?

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

What are Methodist Episcopal Church of Bellport (DBA: Bellport United Methodist Church)'s hours?

Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM to 2:00 PM. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Methodist Episcopal Church of Bellport (DBA: Bellport United Methodist Church) cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (631) 286-2498 to ask.

What is Methodist Episcopal Church of Bellport (DBA: Bellport United Methodist Church)'s phone number?

(631) 286-2498.

Where is Methodist Episcopal Church of Bellport (DBA: Bellport United Methodist Church)?

187 South Country Road, Bellport, NY 11713. The nearest other daycare we list is Boys & Girls Club of the Bellport Area, 1.2 miles away.

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