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Saint Luke Evangelical Lutheran Church

20 Candlewood Path, Dix Hills, NY 117465.0· 2 reviews
licensed capacity
120
open each week
5 days
a week, county median
$300
year first licensed
2009

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About Saint Luke Evangelical Lutheran Church

Saint Luke Evangelical Lutheran Church is a licensed child care center in Dix Hills, New York. The state has licensed it since September 10, 2009, for up to 120 children, serving toddlers and preschoolers.

It is open Monday to Friday, 7:30 AM to 4:30 PM. It describes a Faith-based approach, with after-school care, before-school care, full-time care and infant care.

New York State Office of Children and Family Services made 12 visits in the last 3 years and cited 4 rules across 4 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

InfantsPreschool / pre-KBefore- and after-schoolSummer campFaith-based

Ages served: toddlers and preschoolers

From the state license. Ages it lists: ages 1-1/2 through Pre-K
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Type
Child care center
Ages
Toddlers and preschoolers
Hours today
7:30 AM to 4:30 PM
Licensed capacity
120 children

Hours

Hours

MondayToday7:30 AM to 4:30 PM
Tuesday7:30 AM to 4:30 PM
Wednesday7:30 AM to 4:30 PM
Thursday7:30 AM to 4:30 PM
Friday7:30 AM to 4:30 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayNot listed

Programs

Programs and care

AgesToddlers and preschoolersFrom the state license. It lists: Ages 1-1/2 through Pre-K
ProgramsAfter-school care, before-school care, full-time care, infant care, part-time care, pre-k, preschool, summer camp and toddler care
ApproachFaith-based (Lutheran (St. Luke Lutheran Church))
MoreFounded 1966
Licensed capacity120 childrenFrom the state license
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Cost

Tuition and costs

Saint Luke Evangelical Lutheran Church 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 Saint Luke Evangelical Lutheran Church

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Licensed Day Care Center
Capacity
120 children
Ages
Toddlers and preschoolers
First licensed
2009
License number
#414911
See the state's record

Summary

12 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Sep 18, 2026: no rules cited

Rules cited on 4 of 12 visits · 4 rules in all

  • Discipline and child guidance 1
  • Health, medication and illness 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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See all 15 visits
  1. Sep 18, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  2. May 6, 2026Complaint investigation1 rule cited
    • Discipline and child guidance

      418-1.9(a) The program must establish and follow a written plan for behavior management that is acceptable to the office. This plan must include how the staff will approach challenging behaviors, help children solve problems and encourage acceptable behaviors.

  3. May 4, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  4. Dec 16, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      418-1.11(b)(1)(ii) Staff and volunteers must each submit a medical statement on forms furnished by the Office or an approved equivalent from a health care provider: before such person has any involvement in child care work.

  5. Jul 17, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
    • Supervision and ratios

      418-1.15(a)(4) The provisions specified on the license are binding and the child day care center must operate in compliance with the terms of the license. 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 child day care center at any one time.

  6. May 20, 2025VisitNo rules cited
  7. Mar 13, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  8. Dec 12, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  9. Sep 19, 2024Inspection1 rule 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;

  10. Sep 17, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
Show 5 earlier visits
  1. May 23, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Nov 29, 2023VisitNo rules cited
  3. Oct 31, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
  4. Oct 25, 2023VisitNo rules cited
  5. Oct 25, 2023VisitNo 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 Saint Luke Evangelical Lutheran Church

Is Saint Luke Evangelical Lutheran Church licensed?

Yes. New York State Office of Children and Family Services lists it as licensed and operating, first licensed September 10, 2009.

When was Saint Luke Evangelical Lutheran Church last inspected?

New York State Office of Children and Family Services lists the most recent visit on September 18, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 12 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Saint Luke Evangelical Lutheran Church had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 4 rules across 4 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 Saint Luke Evangelical Lutheran Church care for?

120, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve toddlers and preschoolers.

What are Saint Luke Evangelical Lutheran Church's hours?

Monday to Friday, 7:30 AM to 4:30 PM. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Saint Luke Evangelical Lutheran Church cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (631) 462-5216 to ask.

What is Saint Luke Evangelical Lutheran Church's phone number?

(631) 462-5216.

Where is Saint Luke Evangelical Lutheran Church?

20 Candlewood Path, Dix Hills, NY 11746. The nearest other daycare we list is The Chai Center, 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).