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South Shore Children's Center of West Islip

350 Higbie Ln, West Islip, NY 117954.5· 37 reviews
licensed capacity
521
open each week
5 days
a week, county median
$325
year first licensed
2013

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About South Shore Children's Center of West Islip

South Shore Children's Center of West Islip is a licensed child care center in West Islip, New York. The state has licensed it since September 6, 2013, for up to 521 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM. It describes a Play-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 23 visits in the last 3 years and cited 7 rules across 4 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

InfantsPreschool / pre-KBefore- and after-school

Ages served: infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children

From the state license. Ages it lists: infants through grade 5
Ask when you call: rates, current openings, staff-to-child ratio and whether it accepts child care subsidies.
Type
Child care center
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Hours today
Closed today
Licensed capacity
521 children

Hours

Hours

Monday6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Tuesday6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Wednesday6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Thursday6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Friday6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayTodayNot listed
Hours it lists: “Infant care program: 8:30 AM – 6:00 PM”

Programs

Programs and care

AgesInfants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license. It lists: Infants through grade 5
ProgramsAfter-school care, before-school care, full-time care, infant care, part-time care, pre-k, preschool and toddler care
ApproachPlay-based
StaffTeam brings passion, certification, and years of early childhood expertise
TransportationTransportation (Transportation provided for WIUFSD students)
MoreFounded 1999
Licensed capacity521 childrenFrom the state license
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Cost

Tuition and costs

South Shore Children's Center of West Islip 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.
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 of West Islip

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Licensed Day Care Center
Capacity
521 children
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
First licensed
2013
License number
#648434
See the state's record

Summary

23 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Sep 23, 2026: no rules cited

Rules cited on 4 of 23 visits · 7 rules in all

  • Staff training and qualifications 2
  • Safe sleep 2
  • Records and paperwork 2
  • 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 23, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Sep 11, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  3. Sep 8, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  4. Jul 17, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  5. May 28, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  6. Apr 23, 2026Complaint investigation1 rule cited
    • Supervision and ratios

      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.

  7. Feb 11, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  8. Jan 28, 2026Inspection3 rules cited
    • 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.

    • Safe sleep

      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.

    • Records and paperwork

      418-1.5(ad) Pursuant to New York Public Health Law Section 2500-h, the program must comply with the anaphylaxis policy jointly issued by the Office and the New York State Department of Health and any amendments thereto. The program must notify the parent of any child in care of the anaphylaxis policy when the child is enrolled and annually thereafter. Notification shall include contact information for parents to engage further with the program to learn more about individualized aspects of the anaphylaxis policy.

  9. Jan 13, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  10. Dec 12, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Show 13 earlier visits
  1. Oct 6, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Aug 25, 2025VisitNo rules cited
  3. Aug 20, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  4. Aug 13, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  5. May 30, 2025VisitNo rules cited
  6. Apr 18, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  7. Feb 13, 2025Inspection2 rules cited
    • 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

    • Safe sleep

      418-1.7(q) Cribs, bassinets and other sleeping areas for infants through 12 months of age must include an appropriately sized fitted sheet, and must not have bumper pads, toys, stuffed animals, blankets, pillows, wedges or infant positioners. Wedges or infant positioners will be permitted with medical documentation from the child's health care provider.

      Corrected during the visit

  8. Jan 31, 2025VisitNo rules cited
  9. Jan 22, 2025Visit1 rule cited
    • Records and paperwork

      418-1.15(b)(14)(ii) 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 incident,

  10. Aug 26, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  11. Aug 8, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  12. Mar 4, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  13. Dec 14, 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 South Shore Children's Center of West Islip

Is South Shore Children's Center of West Islip licensed?

Yes. New York State Office of Children and Family Services lists it as licensed and operating, first licensed September 6, 2013.

When was South Shore Children's Center of West Islip last inspected?

New York State Office of Children and Family Services lists the most recent visit on September 23, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 23 visits in the last 3 years.

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

Yes. Inspectors cited 7 rules across 4 of 23 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 of West Islip care for?

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

What are South Shore Children's Center of West Islip's hours?

Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does South Shore Children's Center of West Islip cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (631) 376-1234 to ask.

What is South Shore Children's Center of West Islip's phone number?

(631) 376-1234.

Where is South Shore Children's Center of West Islip?

350 Higbie Ln, West Islip, NY 11795. The nearest other daycare we list is The Elite Daycare, 0.5 miles away.

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