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Middle Island Caring for Kids Day Care Center

629 Middle Country Road, Middle Island, NY 119535.0· 5 reviews
licensed capacity
56
open each week
5 days
a week, county median
$300
year first licensed
2008
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About Middle Island Caring for Kids Day Care Center

Middle Island Caring for Kids Day Care Center is a licensed child care center in Middle Island, New York. The state has licensed it since March 17, 2008, for up to 56 children, serving toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 6:30 PM. It describes its programs: after-school care, before-school care, pre-k and preschool.

New York State Office of Children and Family Services made 9 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-KBefore- and after-schoolSummer camp

Ages served: toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children

From the state license. Ages it lists: 18 months to 5 years
Ask when you call: rates, current openings, staff-to-child ratio, teacher qualifications and whether it accepts child care subsidies.
Type
Child care center
Ages
Toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Hours today
6:30 AM to 6:30 PM
Licensed capacity
56 children

Hours

Hours

MondayToday6:30 AM to 6:30 PM
Tuesday6:30 AM to 6:30 PM
Wednesday6:30 AM to 6:30 PM
Thursday6:30 AM to 6:30 PM
Friday6:30 AM to 6:30 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayNot listed
Hours it lists: “Mon-Fri 6:30am-6:30pm”

Programs

Programs and care

AgesToddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license. It lists: 18 months to 5 years
ProgramsAfter-school care, before-school care, pre-k, preschool, summer camp and toddler care
SafetyOutdoor playground
Licensed capacity56 childrenFrom the state license
A daycare without an item may still offer it; ask.

Cost

Tuition and costs

Middle Island Caring for Kids Day 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 Middle Island Caring for Kids Day Care Center

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Licensed Day Care Center
Capacity
56 children
Ages
Toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
First licensed
2008
License number
#317771
See the state's record

Summary

9 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jul 29, 2026: no rules cited

Rules cited on 1 of 9 visits · 1 rule in all

  • 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 29, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Feb 4, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
    • 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.

  3. Oct 9, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  4. Jun 9, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  5. Feb 10, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  6. Nov 25, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  7. Aug 14, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  8. Apr 17, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  9. Feb 12, 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 Middle Island Caring for Kids Day Care Center

Is Middle Island Caring for Kids Day Care Center licensed?

Yes. New York State Office of Children and Family Services lists it as licensed and operating, first licensed March 17, 2008.

When was Middle Island Caring for Kids Day Care Center last inspected?

New York State Office of Children and Family Services lists the most recent visit on July 29, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 9 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Middle Island Caring for Kids Day Care Center had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 1 rule across 1 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 Middle Island Caring for Kids Day Care Center care for?

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

What are Middle Island Caring for Kids Day Care Center's hours?

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

How much does Middle Island Caring for Kids Day Care Center cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (631) 924-8698 to ask.

What is Middle Island Caring for Kids Day Care Center's phone number?

(631) 924-8698.

Where is Middle Island Caring for Kids Day Care Center?

629 Middle Country Road, Middle Island, NY 11953. The nearest other daycare we list is Tutor Time Learning Centers, 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).