Eleanor Whitmore Early Childhood Center
1 Gingerbread Lane, East Hampton, NY
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Playful Learning Ecademy Co is a licensed child care center in East Hampton, New York. The state has licensed it since March 18, 2024, for up to 26 children, serving toddlers and preschoolers.
It is open Monday to Friday, 9:00 AM to 4:30 PM.
New York State Office of Children and Family Services made 8 visits in the last 3 years and cited 5 rules across 2 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
Hours
| Monday | 9:00 AM to 4:30 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 9:00 AM to 4:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 9:00 AM to 4:30 PM |
| Thursday | 9:00 AM to 4:30 PM |
| Friday | 9:00 AM to 4:30 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| SundayToday | Not listed |
Programs
| Ages | Toddlers and preschoolersFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Licensed capacity | 26 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Playful Learning Ecademy Co 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).
State record
8 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Aug 5, 2026: no rules cited
Rules cited on 2 of 8 visits · 5 rules in all
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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418-1.14(c) 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:
418-1.4(j) Steam or hot water boilers must be inspected and approved in accordance with the requirements of the New York State Department of Labor by an inspector from the New York State Department of Labor, or by an insurance company which is licensed to write boiler insurance in the State. All other fuel burning heating systems and equipment and boilers not subject to the New York State Department of Labor requirements must be serviced by a heating contractor once every 24 months.
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(a)(1) No child may be accepted for care in a child care program unless the program has been furnished with a written statement signed by a health care provider verifying that the child is able to participate in child care and currently appears to be free from contagious or communicable diseases. A child's medical statement must have been completed within the 12 months preceding the date of enrollment.
418-1.5(b)(4) Each program must hold two shelter-in-place drills annually during which procedures and supplies are reviewed. Parents must be made aware of this drill in advance.
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FAQ
Yes. New York State Office of Children and Family Services lists it as licensed and operating, first licensed March 18, 2024.
New York State Office of Children and Family Services lists the most recent visit on August 5, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 8 visits in the last 3 years.
Yes. Inspectors cited 5 rules across 2 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.
26, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve toddlers and preschoolers.
Monday to Friday, 9:00 AM to 4:30 PM. Holiday hours can differ.
It has not listed its tuition. Call (631) 899-4574 to ask.
(631) 899-4574.
43 Pantigo Road, East Hampton, NY 11937. The nearest other daycare we list is Project Most, 0.7 miles away.