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Small Wonders Child Care Center
- licensed capacity
- 59
- a week, county median
- $325
- year first licensed
- 1992
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About
About Small Wonders Child Care Center
Small Wonders Child Care Center is a licensed child care center in Hauppauge, New York. The state has licensed it since February 22, 1992, for up to 59 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
New York State Office of Children and Family Services made 16 visits in the last 3 years and cited 14 rules across 8 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
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Ages served: infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
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- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- Hours today
- Not listed
- Licensed capacity
- 59 children
Hours
Hours
Hours not listed. Call (631) 360-0472 to confirm.
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Licensed capacity | 59 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Small Wonders Child Care Center has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in Suffolk County has a median price of $325 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.
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
State record
Inspection reports for Small Wonders Child Care Center
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Licensed Day Care Center
- Capacity
- 59 children
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- First licensed
- 1992
- License number
- #40726
Summary
16 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Sep 24, 2026: 1 rule cited
Rules cited on 8 of 16 visits · 14 rules in all
- Supervision and ratios 5
- Staff training and qualifications 2
- Safety and hazards 1
- Records and paperwork 1
- Food and nutrition 1
- Health, medication and illness 1
- Safe sleep 1
- Building, equipment and play areas 1
- Other rules 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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Sep 24, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
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.
Corrected during the visit
- Aug 18, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
- Jul 15, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
Jul 3, 2026Visit1 rule cited
418-1.8(a) Children cannot be left without competent supervision at any time. Competent supervision includes awareness of and responsibility for the ongoing activity of each child. It requires that all children be within a teacher's range of vision and that the teacher be near enough to respond when redirection or intervention strategies are needed. Competent supervision must take into account the child's age emotional, physical, and cognitive development.
Jun 11, 2026Complaint investigation2 rules cited
418-1.8(a) Children cannot be left without competent supervision at any time. Competent supervision includes awareness of and responsibility for the ongoing activity of each child. It requires that all children be within a teacher's range of vision and that the teacher be near enough to respond when redirection or intervention strategies are needed. Competent supervision must take into account the child's age emotional, physical, and cognitive development.
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.
- Apr 24, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
Feb 6, 2026Visit1 rule cited
418-1.15(b)(14) The program must immediately notify the parent and Office upon learning of the following events involving a child which occurred while the child was in care at the program or was being transported by the program:
- Jan 12, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
- Dec 30, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Jul 29, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
418-1.8(l)(8) Except for Office approved continuity of care classrooms, children under three years of age may not participate in mixed age groups except for limited periods of time at the beginning and end of the child day care center's daily operation.
Show 6 earlier visits
Apr 21, 2025Inspection3 rules cited
418-1.13(g)(3)(i) To be qualified as a group teacher for an infant or toddler class, a person must possess either: an Associate's degree in Early Childhood, Child Development or a related field; and one year of experience related to caring for infants and toddlers; or
418-1.8(l)(7) Except for Office approved continuity of care classrooms, infants may never be mixed with other age groups.
418-1.8(k)(3)(i) for children between ages 18 months old and 36 months old: there must be one teacher for every five children;
Corrected during the visit
Nov 25, 2024Inspection4 rules cited
418-1.12(w) The program must obtain a written statement from the parent of each infant in care setting forth the breast milk, formula and feeding schedule instructions for the infant and must be updated as changes are made.
418-1.11(a)(7) With the exception of children meeting the criteria of sections 418-1.11(a) (6) children enrolled in child day care must remain current with their immunizations in accordance with the current schedule for required immunizations established in the New York Public Health Law.
418-1.7(o) Other than for school age children, sleeping and napping arrangements must be made in writing between the parent and the program. Such arrangements shall include: the area of the program where the child will nap; whether the child will nap on a cot, mat, bed or a crib; and how the napping child will be supervised, consistent with the requirements of section 418-1.8 of this Subpart.
418-1.5(n)(5) All programs that substantially modify, or install new, outside play equipment must do so in accordance with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission's Public Playground Safety Handbook.
- Jul 30, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
Apr 3, 2024Complaint investigation1 rule cited
418-1.15(b)(8)(i) The parent of a child receiving care must have: unlimited and on demand access to such child;
- Mar 14, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
- Feb 28, 2024VisitNo rules cited
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FAQ
Questions about Small Wonders Child Care Center
Is Small Wonders Child Care Center licensed?
Yes. New York State Office of Children and Family Services lists it as licensed and operating, first licensed February 22, 1992.
When was Small Wonders Child Care Center last inspected?
New York State Office of Children and Family Services lists the most recent visit on September 24, 2026, with 1 rule cited. It lists 16 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Small Wonders Child Care Center had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 14 rules across 8 of 16 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 Small Wonders Child Care Center care for?
59, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
What are Small Wonders Child Care Center's hours?
Its hours are not listed. Call (631) 360-0472 to confirm.
How much does Small Wonders Child Care Center cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (631) 360-0472 to ask.
What is Small Wonders Child Care Center's phone number?
(631) 360-0472.
Where is Small Wonders Child Care Center?
250 Veteran'S Highway, Hauppauge, NY 11788. The nearest other daycare we list is The Rinx First Steps Daycare, 0.3 miles away.