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Sand Castle Day Care

542 Central Ave., Bethpage, NY 117145.0· 3 reviews
licensed capacity
44
a week, county median
$300
year first licensed
1998
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About Sand Castle Day Care

Sand Castle Day Care is a licensed child care center in Bethpage, New York. The state has licensed it since January 16, 1998, for up to 44 children, serving toddlers and preschoolers.

New York State Office of Children and Family Services made 11 visits in the last 3 years and cited 7 rules across 4 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

Ages served: toddlers and preschoolers

From the state license
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Type
Child care center
Ages
Toddlers and preschoolers
Hours today
Not listed
Licensed capacity
44 children

Hours

Hours

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Programs

Programs and care

AgesToddlers and preschoolersFrom the state license
Licensed capacity44 childrenFrom the state license
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Cost

Tuition and costs

Sand Castle Day Care 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).

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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 Sand Castle Day Care

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Licensed Day Care Center
Capacity
44 children
Ages
Toddlers and preschoolers
First licensed
1998
License number
#43094
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Summary

11 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Sep 30, 2026: no rules cited

Rules cited on 4 of 11 visits · 7 rules in all

  • Health, medication and illness 3
  • Staff training and qualifications 2
  • Building, equipment and play areas 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. Sep 30, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Apr 2, 2026Inspection2 rules cited
    • 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:

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      418-1.3(h) Peeling or damaged paint or plaster must be repaired.

  3. Nov 14, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  4. Oct 6, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  5. Jun 2, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  6. Feb 12, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
    • Supervision and ratios

      418-1.13(f) In child day care centers where the licensed capacity is 45 or more children, the administrative/fiscal management functions and supervision functions may not be performed by a group teacher or assistant teacher.

  7. Oct 30, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
    • 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:

  8. Jul 10, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  9. Apr 23, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  10. Mar 18, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
Show 1 earlier visit
  1. Dec 18, 2023Inspection3 rules cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

      418-1.14(c)(1) 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: Fifteen (15) 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

      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.

      Corrected during the visit

    • Health, medication and illness

      418-1.11(b)(1) Staff and volunteers must each submit a medical statement on forms furnished by the Office or an approved equivalent from a health care provider:

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 Sand Castle Day Care

Is Sand Castle Day Care licensed?

Yes. New York State Office of Children and Family Services lists it as licensed and operating, first licensed January 16, 1998.

When was Sand Castle Day Care last inspected?

New York State Office of Children and Family Services lists the most recent visit on September 30, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 11 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Sand Castle Day Care had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 7 rules across 4 of 11 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 Sand Castle Day Care care for?

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

What are Sand Castle Day Care's hours?

Its hours are not listed. Call (516) 933-7405 to confirm.

How much does Sand Castle Day Care cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (516) 933-7405 to ask.

What is Sand Castle Day Care's phone number?

(516) 933-7405.

Where is Sand Castle Day Care?

542 Central Ave., Bethpage, NY 11714. The nearest other daycare we list is SCOPE Education Services, 0.4 miles away.

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