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My Spectrum Center

11 Sintsink Dr. E., Port Washington, NY 110505.0· 6 reviews
licensed capacity
127
open each week
5 days
a week, county median
$300
year first licensed
2015

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About My Spectrum Center

My Spectrum Center is a licensed child care center in Port Washington, New York. The state has licensed it since September 24, 2015, for up to 127 children, serving toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM. It describes a STEM / STEAM approach, with after-school care, before-school care, pre-k and preschool.

New York State Office of Children and Family Services made 12 visits in the last 3 years and cited 5 rules across 3 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

Preschool / pre-KBefore- and after-schoolSummer campSTEM / STEAM

Ages served: toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children

From the state license
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Type
Child care center
Ages
Toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Hours today
8:30 AM to 5:00 PM
Licensed capacity
127 children

Hours

Hours

MondayToday8:30 AM to 5:00 PM
Tuesday8:30 AM to 5:00 PM
Wednesday8:30 AM to 5:00 PM
Thursday8:30 AM to 5:00 PM
Friday8:30 AM to 5:00 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayNot listed
Hours it lists: “Open 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM”

Programs

Programs and care

AgesToddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license
ProgramsAfter-school care, before-school care, pre-k, preschool, summer camp and toddler care
ApproachSTEM / STEAM
CurriculumThe Creative Curriculum
Daily lifePotty training: Encourages potty training and assists with maintaining a potty schedule
SafetyOutdoor playground
TransportationTransportation (free Port Washington school district bus transportation)
Licensed capacity127 childrenFrom the state license
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Cost

Tuition and costs

My Spectrum Center has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time toddler care at a child care center in Nassau 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.
Nassau 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 Spectrum Center

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Licensed Day Care Center
Capacity
127 children
Ages
Toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
First licensed
2015
License number
#741621
See the state's record

Summary

12 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Aug 14, 2026: no rules cited

Rules cited on 3 of 12 visits · 5 rules in all

  • Staff training and qualifications 2
  • Health, medication and illness 1
  • Records and paperwork 1
  • Supervision and ratios 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 14, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  2. May 29, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  3. Apr 22, 2026Inspection2 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      418-1.15(c)(6) 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: children's individual health care plans; parental consents for emergency medical treatment; child's medical statement, immunizations, and any available results of lead screening for children not yet enrolled in kindergarten or a higher grade only; the name and dosage of any medications used by a child, the frequency of administration of such medications, and a record of their administration by child care center staff; daily health check documentation; a record of illnesses and injuries occurring while in care; and any indicators of child abuse or maltreatment;

      Corrected during the visit

    • 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

  4. Jan 9, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
    • 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.

      Corrected during the visit

  5. Sep 25, 2025Inspection2 rules cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

      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.

    • Staff training and qualifications

      418-1.2(e)(5) Renewal. Applicants for renewal of a license must submit to the Office at least 60 days in advance of the expiration date of the license the following: documentation showing compliance with the training requirements of section 418-1.14 of this Subpart;

  6. Sep 19, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  7. Feb 28, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  8. May 16, 2024VisitNo rules cited
  9. May 13, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  10. May 13, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
Show 2 earlier visits
  1. Feb 16, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Nov 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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Questions about My Spectrum Center

Is My Spectrum Center licensed?

Yes. New York State Office of Children and Family Services lists it as licensed and operating, first licensed September 24, 2015.

When was My Spectrum Center last inspected?

New York State Office of Children and Family Services lists the most recent visit on August 14, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 12 visits in the last 3 years.

Has My Spectrum Center had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 5 rules across 3 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 Spectrum Center care for?

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

What are My Spectrum Center's hours?

Monday to Friday, 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does My Spectrum Center cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (516) 883-8035 to ask.

What is My Spectrum Center's phone number?

(516) 883-8035.

Where is My Spectrum Center?

11 Sintsink Dr. E., Port Washington, NY 11050. The nearest other daycare we list is Florence Brownstein Preschool, 0.2 miles away.

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