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My Little Sweetheart III

861 Lowell Avenue, Central Islip, NY 117224.6· 18 reviews
licensed capacity
44
open each week
6 days
a week, county median
$325
year first licensed
2022

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About My Little Sweetheart III

My Little Sweetheart III is a licensed child care center in Central Islip, New York. The state has licensed it since May 16, 2022, for up to 44 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM; Saturday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM. It describes a Bilingual / immersion approach.

New York State Office of Children and Family Services made 12 visits in the last 3 years and cited 11 rules across 6 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

InfantsSchool-ageBilingual program

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
6:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Licensed capacity
44 children

Hours

Hours

MondayToday6:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Tuesday6:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Wednesday6:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Thursday6:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Friday6:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Saturday8:00 AM to 5:00 PM
SundayNot listed

Programs

Programs and care

AgesInfants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license
ApproachBilingual / immersion (English & Spanish)
Licensed capacity44 childrenFrom the state license
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Cost

Tuition and costs

My Little Sweetheart III 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).

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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 My Little Sweetheart III

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Licensed Day Care Center
Capacity
44 children
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
First licensed
2022
License number
#883025
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Summary

12 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Aug 13, 2026: 1 rule cited

Rules cited on 6 of 12 visits · 11 rules in all

  • Supervision and ratios 4
  • Records and paperwork 3
  • Health, medication and illness 2
  • Staff training and qualifications 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 13, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
    • Supervision and ratios

      418-1.8(l)(11) Day care centers that have been approved to operate a school-age children component in their day care center may only mix school age children with pre-school children at the very beginning of the day and the very end of the day. School age children may never be mixed with pre-school children for the entire period of time they are in care at the center. (not corrected)

  2. May 13, 2026Inspection2 rules cited
    • Records and paperwork

      418-1.15(c)(11) 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: personnel information including a list of all staff with job assignments and schedules; each staff and volunteer's final and, if applicable, provisional criminal history review and background check approval letter(s); staff resumes; medical statements; acceptable references and other information required by section 418-1.13 of this Subpart; (not corrected)

    • 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. Mar 25, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  4. Jan 16, 2026Inspection2 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;

      Corrected during the visit

    • Supervision and ratios

      418-1.8(m) There must be a director, group teacher or assistant teacher supervising all applicants, volunteers and persons in the process of approval.

      Corrected during the visit

  5. Jul 24, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  6. Apr 29, 2025Complaint investigation5 rules cited
    • Records and paperwork

      418-1.15(b)(14)(ii) The program must immediately notify the parent and Office upon learning of the following events involving a child which occurred while the child was in care at the program or was being transported by the program: serious incident,

    • Staff training and qualifications

      418-1.13(g)(3)(ii) To be qualified as a group teacher for an infant or toddler class, a person must possess either: an Infant and Toddler Child Care and Education Credential, Infant Toddler Child Development Associate Credential or other Office-recognized credential specific to the infant/toddler development period; and two years of experience related to caring for children; or

    • Supervision and ratios

      418-1.8(r)(7) The teacher/child ratio and maximum group size in continuity of care classrooms must be applicable to the youngest child in the group and consistent with section 418-1.8(k) of this Subpart.

    • Supervision and ratios

      418-1.8(j) When a child care center is in operation, an adequate number of qualified teachers must be on duty to ensure the health and safety of the children in care.

    • 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.

  7. Apr 29, 2025Complaint investigation5 rules cited
    • Records and paperwork

      418-1.15(b)(14)(ii) The program must immediately notify the parent and Office upon learning of the following events involving a child which occurred while the child was in care at the program or was being transported by the program: serious incident,

    • Staff training and qualifications

      418-1.13(g)(3)(ii) To be qualified as a group teacher for an infant or toddler class, a person must possess either: an Infant and Toddler Child Care and Education Credential, Infant Toddler Child Development Associate Credential or other Office-recognized credential specific to the infant/toddler development period; and two years of experience related to caring for children; or

    • Supervision and ratios

      418-1.8(r)(7) The teacher/child ratio and maximum group size in continuity of care classrooms must be applicable to the youngest child in the group and consistent with section 418-1.8(k) of this Subpart.

    • Supervision and ratios

      418-1.8(j) When a child care center is in operation, an adequate number of qualified teachers must be on duty to ensure the health and safety of the children in care.

    • 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.

  8. Sep 4, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      418-1.11(h)(1)(i) The program must immediately call 911 for children who require emergency medical care and also must: obtain written consent at the time of admission from the parent which authorizes the program to obtain emergency health care for the child;

  9. May 15, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  10. Feb 9, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
Show 2 earlier visits
  1. Feb 9, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Nov 14, 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 My Little Sweetheart III

Is My Little Sweetheart III licensed?

Yes. New York State Office of Children and Family Services lists it as licensed and operating, first licensed May 16, 2022.

When was My Little Sweetheart III last inspected?

New York State Office of Children and Family Services lists the most recent visit on August 13, 2026, with 1 rule cited. It lists 12 visits in the last 3 years.

Has My Little Sweetheart III had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 11 rules across 6 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 My Little Sweetheart III care for?

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

What are My Little Sweetheart III's hours?

Monday to Friday, 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM; Saturday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does My Little Sweetheart III cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (718) 475-8287 to ask.

What is My Little Sweetheart III's phone number?

(718) 475-8287.

Where is My Little Sweetheart III?

861 Lowell Avenue, Central Islip, NY 11722. The nearest other daycare we list is Town Of Islip/L.E.A.P, 0.3 miles away.

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