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Shepherd's Gate

1725 Brentwood Rd, Brentwood, NY 117173.9· 30 reviews
licensed capacity
461
open each week
5 days
a week, county median
$293
year first licensed
2010

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About Shepherd's Gate

Shepherd's Gate is a licensed child care center in Brentwood, New York. The state has licensed it since June 8, 2010, for up to 461 children, serving preschoolers and school-age children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 5:30 PM.

New York State Office of Children and Family Services made 9 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: preschoolers and school-age children

From the state license
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Type
Child care center
Ages
Preschoolers and school-age children
Hours today
6:30 AM to 5:30 PM
Licensed capacity
461 children

Hours

Hours

MondayToday6:30 AM to 5:30 PM
Tuesday6:30 AM to 5:30 PM
Wednesday6:30 AM to 5:30 PM
Thursday6:30 AM to 5:30 PM
Friday6:30 AM to 5:30 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayNot listed

Programs

Programs and care

AgesPreschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license
Licensed capacity461 childrenFrom the state license
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Cost

Tuition and costs

Shepherd's Gate has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time preschool care at a child care center in Suffolk County has a median price of $293 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 Shepherd's Gate

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Licensed Day Care Center
Capacity
461 children
Ages
Preschoolers and school-age children
First licensed
2010
License number
#422385
See the state's record

Summary

9 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Sep 14, 2026: 1 rule cited

Rules cited on 6 of 9 visits · 12 rules in all

  • Safety and hazards 6
  • Building, equipment and play areas 3
  • Background checks 1
  • Supervision and ratios 1
  • Health, medication and illness 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 9 visits
  1. Sep 14, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
    • Background checks

      413.4(a) The following criminal history review and background clearances shall be conducted pursuant to and consistent with the Child Care and Development Block Grant Act for any prospective operator, director, employee or volunteer at a child day care center, small day care center, school-age child care program, group family day care home or family day care home, as defined in section (2) of this part, and any person age eighteen (18) or older living in a prospective, or who begins to live, in a group family day care home or family day care home:

  2. Jan 30, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  3. Jul 8, 2025Inspection2 rules 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.

    • Safety and hazards

      418-1.5(y) Protective caps, covers or permanently installed obstructive devices must be used on all electrical outlets that are accessible to children.

      Corrected during the visit

  4. Feb 11, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
    • Safety and hazards

      418-1.5(y) Protective caps, covers or permanently installed obstructive devices must be used on all electrical outlets that are accessible to children.

      Corrected during the visit

  5. Sep 27, 2024Inspection2 rules cited
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      418-1.5(aa) The following items must be used and stored in such a manner that they are not accessible to children: handbags, backpacks or briefcases belonging to adults; plastic bags; and toys and objects small enough for young children to swallow.

      Corrected during the visit

    • Safety and hazards

      418-1.5(z) All window and door blind cords, ropes, wires and other strangulation hazards must be secured and inaccessible to children.

      Corrected during the visit

  6. Jun 27, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  7. May 21, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  8. Apr 16, 2024Inspection2 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:

      Corrected during the visit

    • Safety and hazards

      418-1.5(a) Suitable precautions must be taken to eliminate all conditions in areas accessible to children which pose a safety or health hazard.

      Corrected during the visit

  9. Jan 12, 2024Inspection4 rules cited
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      418-1.11(i)(12) Garbage receptacles must be covered, and cleaned as needed after emptying.

      Corrected during the visit

    • Safety and hazards

      418-1.5(z) All window and door blind cords, ropes, wires and other strangulation hazards must be secured and inaccessible to children.

      Corrected during the visit

    • Safety and hazards

      418-1.5(y) Protective caps, covers or permanently installed obstructive devices must be used on all electrical outlets that are accessible to children.

      Corrected during the visit

    • Building, equipment and play areas

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

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 Shepherd's Gate

Is Shepherd's Gate licensed?

Yes. New York State Office of Children and Family Services lists it as licensed and operating, first licensed June 8, 2010.

When was Shepherd's Gate last inspected?

New York State Office of Children and Family Services lists the most recent visit on September 14, 2026, with 1 rule cited. It lists 9 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Shepherd's Gate had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 12 rules across 6 of 9 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 Shepherd's Gate care for?

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

What are Shepherd's Gate's hours?

Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 5:30 PM. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Shepherd's Gate cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (631) 435-3215 to ask.

What is Shepherd's Gate's phone number?

(631) 435-3215.

Where is Shepherd's Gate?

1725 Brentwood Rd, Brentwood, NY 11717. The nearest other daycare we list is Town Of Islip/L.E.A.P, 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).