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South Shore Children's Center

1 Craig B. Gariepy Ave., Islip Terrace, NY 117524.0· 12 reviews
licensed capacity
347
open each week
5 days
a week, county median
$325
year first licensed
2014

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About South Shore Children's Center

South Shore Children's Center is a licensed child care center in Islip Terrace, New York. The state has licensed it since July 14, 2014, for up to 347 children, serving infants, toddlers and preschoolers.

It is open Monday to Friday, 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM.

New York State Office of Children and Family Services made 18 visits in the last 3 years and cited 11 rules across 6 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

Infants

Ages served: infants, toddlers and preschoolers

From the state license
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Type
Child care center
Ages
Infants, toddlers and preschoolers
Hours today
Closed today
Licensed capacity
347 children

Hours

Hours

Monday6:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Tuesday6:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Wednesday6:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Thursday6:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Friday6:00 AM to 6:00 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayTodayNot listed

Programs

Programs and care

AgesInfants, toddlers and preschoolersFrom the state license
Licensed capacity347 childrenFrom the state license
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Cost

Tuition and costs

South Shore Children's 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).

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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 South Shore Children's Center

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Licensed Day Care Center
Capacity
347 children
Ages
Infants, toddlers and preschoolers
First licensed
2014
License number
#693615
See the state's record

Summary

18 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jul 10, 2026: 3 rules cited

Rules cited on 7 of 18 visits · 11 rules in all

  • Safety and hazards 4
  • Staff training and qualifications 2
  • Records and paperwork 2
  • 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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  1. Jul 10, 2026Inspection3 rules cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

      418-1.14(c) 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:

    • 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.

    • Background checks

      413.4(d)(2) Every licensee and registrant shall submit fingerprint images for each prospective director, employee, or volunteer, and any person age eighteen (18) or older prospectively living in a group family day care home or family day care home.

      Corrected during the visit

  2. Jun 1, 2026Complaint investigation1 rule cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

      418-1.13(g)(2)(iii) To be qualified as a group teacher for a preschool class, a person must possess either: 9 college credits in Early Childhood, Child Development or a related field, with a plan of study leading to a Child Development Associate Credential, other Office-recognized credential specific to the preschool developmental period, or an Associate's degree in Early Childhood, Child Development or a related field; and two years of experience related to caring for children.

  3. Mar 6, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  4. Oct 24, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  5. Oct 9, 2025Inspection2 rules cited
    • Safety and hazards

      418-1.15(c)(1) 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: a copy of the evacuation plan, evacuation drills, and shelter-in-place drills conducted, on forms furnished by the Office or approved equivalents, as required in sections 418-1.4(b) and 418-1.5(b) of this Subpart;

    • Safety and hazards

      418-1.5(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.

  6. Apr 30, 2025VisitNo rules cited
  7. Apr 22, 2025Inspection2 rules cited
    • Supervision and ratios

      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;

    • Safety and hazards

      418-1.5(ab)(2) A safety strap must be fastened around children who are seated in high chairs.

  8. Jan 7, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  9. Jan 7, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  10. Oct 4, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
Show 8 earlier visits
  1. Sep 30, 2024Inspection2 rules 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;

    • Health, medication and illness

      418-1.11(f)(21) In the case of medication that needs to be given on an ongoing, long-term basis, the authorization and consent forms for children under the age of 5 years of age must be reauthorized at least once every six 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.

  2. Sep 26, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  3. Jun 24, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  4. May 10, 2024VisitNo rules cited
  5. May 1, 2024VisitNo rules cited
  6. Apr 10, 2024VisitNo rules cited
  7. Feb 1, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
    • Records and paperwork

      418-1.15(b)(14)(iii) 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: serious injury,

  8. Feb 1, 2024Visit1 rule cited
    • Records and paperwork

      418-1.15(b)(14)(iii) 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: serious injury,

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 South Shore Children's Center

Is South Shore Children's Center licensed?

Yes. New York State Office of Children and Family Services lists it as licensed and operating, first licensed July 14, 2014.

When was South Shore Children's Center last inspected?

New York State Office of Children and Family Services lists the most recent visit on July 10, 2026, with 3 rules cited. It lists 18 visits in the last 3 years.

Has South Shore Children's Center had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 11 rules across 7 of 18 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 South Shore Children's Center care for?

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

What are South Shore Children's Center's hours?

Monday to Friday, 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does South Shore Children's Center cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (631) 581-1234 to ask.

What is South Shore Children's Center's phone number?

(631) 581-1234.

Where is South Shore Children's Center?

1 Craig B. Gariepy Ave., Islip Terrace, NY 11752. The nearest other daycare we list is KA Islip, 0.6 miles away.

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