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Port Washington Children's Center

9 Carlton Ave., Port Washington, NY 11050
licensed capacity
181
a week, county median
$250
year first licensed
1996

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About Port Washington Children's Center

Port Washington Children's Center is a school-age program in Port Washington, New York. It is registered with the state (since November 6, 1996), for up to 181 children, serving school-age children.

New York State Office of Children and Family Services made 19 visits in the last 3 years and cited 12 rules across 6 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

School-age

Ages served: school-age children

From the state license
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Type
School-age program
Ages
School-age children
Hours today
Not listed
Licensed capacity
181 children

Hours

Hours

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Programs

Programs and care

AgesSchool-age childrenFrom the state license
Licensed capacity181 childrenFrom the state license

Cost

Tuition and costs

Port Washington Children's Center has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time school-age care at a child care center in Nassau County has a median price of $250 a week (U.S. Department of Labor, 2022).

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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 Port Washington Children's Center

License

Status
Registered with the state and operating
License type
Registered School Age Child Care
Capacity
181 children
Ages
School-age children
First licensed
1996
License number
#42838
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Summary

19 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Sep 21, 2026: no rules cited

Rules cited on 6 of 19 visits · 12 rules in all

  • Staff training and qualifications 4
  • Safety and hazards 2
  • Background checks 1
  • Health, medication and illness 1
  • Discipline and child guidance 1
  • Building, equipment and play areas 1
  • Supervision and ratios 1
  • Records and paperwork 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. Sep 21, 2026VisitNo rules cited
  2. Sep 9, 2026VisitNo rules cited
  3. Aug 14, 2026Visit2 rules cited
    • Background checks

      414.13(b) School-age child care programs must review and evaluate the backgrounds of all applicants for staff and volunteer positions. All applicants whose backgrounds must be reviewed must be required to provide the following:

      Corrected during the visit

    • Safety and hazards

      414.5(a) Suitable precautions must be taken to eliminate all conditions in areas accessible to children which pose a safety or health hazard. (not corrected)

  4. Jun 16, 2026VisitNo rules cited
  5. May 8, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      414.11(f)(20) In the case of medication that needs to be given on an ongoing, long-term basis, the authorization and consent forms for children must be reauthorized at least once every 12 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.

  6. Dec 11, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  7. Dec 9, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  8. Aug 28, 2025VisitNo rules cited
  9. Aug 13, 2025Complaint investigation3 rules cited
    • Discipline and child guidance

      414.9(j) Corporal punishment is prohibited. For the purposes of this part, the term corporal punishment means punishment inflicted directly on the body including, but not limited to, physical restraint, spanking, biting, shaking, slapping, twisting or squeezing; demanding excessive physical exercise, prolonged lack of movement or motion, or strenuous or bizarre postures; and compelling a child to eat or have in the child's mouth soap, foods, hot spices, irritants or the like.

    • Safety and hazards

      414.5(w) Cleaning materials must be stored in their original containers unless the product's use or the program's health care plan indicates that the product be mixed with water before use. In this case, the container used for subsequent use of the mixed product must state the name of the cleaning material contained within. Cleaning materials must be used in such a way that they will not contaminate play surfaces, food or food preparation areas, or constitute a hazard to children. Such materials must be kept in a place inaccessible to children.

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      414.3(g) Peeling or damaged paint or plaster must be repaired.

      Corrected during the visit

  10. Aug 8, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
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  1. Jul 8, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
    • Supervision and ratios

      414.15(a)(4) The provisions specified on the registration are binding and the school-age child care program must operate in compliance with the terms of the registration. The number and age range of children specified thereon are the maximum number and age range of children who may be in the care of the school-age child care program at any one time.

  2. Apr 10, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
    • Records and paperwork

      413.3(g)(3)(i) The Office shall require the child day care program to immediately post upon receipt, in a prominent place at the program that is visible to parents, a copy of the most recent compliance history report issued to the program by the Office.

      Corrected during the visit

  3. Oct 8, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  4. Sep 24, 2024VisitNo rules cited
  5. Aug 9, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  6. Aug 6, 2024Inspection4 rules cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

      414.14(d) Training must address all topics or subject matters required by state and federal law. The required state topics are;

    • Staff training and qualifications

      414.14(c)(1) Each staff person and volunteer must complete a minimum of thirty (30) hours of training every two years. The required (30) hours of training every two years is subject to the following conditions: Fifteen of the required thirty (30) hours of training must be obtained during the person's first six months at the program.

    • Staff training and qualifications

      414.14(c) Each staff person and volunteer must complete a minimum of thirty (30) hours of training every two years. The required (30) hours of training every two years is subject to the following conditions:

    • Staff training and qualifications

      414.14(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.

  7. May 2, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  8. Apr 8, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  9. Jan 26, 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 Port Washington Children's Center

Is Port Washington Children's Center licensed?

Yes. Port Washington Children's Center is registered with the state and operating, first licensed November 6, 1996. This is how New York authorizes this type of child care.

When was Port Washington Children's Center last inspected?

New York State Office of Children and Family Services lists the most recent visit on September 21, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 19 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Port Washington Children's Center had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 12 rules across 6 of 19 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 Port Washington Children's Center care for?

181, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve school-age children.

What are Port Washington Children's Center's hours?

Its hours are not listed. Call (516) 883-4864 to confirm.

How much does Port Washington Children's Center cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (516) 883-4864 to ask.

What is Port Washington Children's Center's phone number?

(516) 883-4864.

Where is Port Washington Children's Center?

9 Carlton Ave., Port Washington, NY 11050. The nearest other daycare we list is Port Washington Children's Center, 0.1 miles away.

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