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Southampton DCC - Fountain of Youth

100 David Whites Lane, Southampton, NY 119683.4· 5 reviews
licensed capacity
30
open each week
5 days
weekly, posted tuition
$340
year first licensed
2001

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About Southampton DCC - Fountain of Youth

Southampton DCC - Fountain of Youth is a licensed child care center in Southampton, New York. The state has licensed it since April 26, 2001, for up to 30 children, serving toddlers and preschoolers.

It is open Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM. It describes its programs: pre-k, preschool and toddler care. It lists weekly tuition from $340 to $360.

New York State Office of Children and Family Services made 10 visits in the last 3 years and cited 8 rules across 4 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

Preschool / pre-KPosts tuition

Ages served: toddlers and preschoolers

From the state license. Ages it lists: 18 months to five years
Ask when you call: current openings, staff-to-child ratio and whether it accepts child care subsidies.
Type
Child care center
Ages
Toddlers and preschoolers
Hours today
7:00 AM to 5:30 PM
Licensed capacity
30 children

Hours

Hours

MondayToday7:00 AM to 5:30 PM
Tuesday7:00 AM to 5:30 PM
Wednesday7:00 AM to 5:30 PM
Thursday7:00 AM to 5:30 PM
Friday7:00 AM to 5:30 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayNot listed
Hours it lists: “7 am to 6 pm - five days per week, open all year”

Programs

Programs and care

AgesToddlers and preschoolersFrom the state license. It lists: 18 months to five years
ProgramsPre-K, preschool and toddler care
Class sizeLicense permits up to 30 children
StaffTwo certified teachers, two assistant teachers and a full time director
SafetyOutdoor playground
MoreFounded 1986
Licensed capacity30 childrenFrom the state license
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Cost

Tuition and costs

Southampton DCC - Fountain of Youth lists weekly tuition from $340 to $360. For comparison, full-time toddler care at a child care center in Suffolk County has a median price of $300 a week (U.S. Department of Labor, 2022).

Weekly · program, in its own wordsPrice
Pre-K Room 3-5 years old$340
Toddler Room 18 months - 2 years old$360
2 posted prices. Rates change, so confirm before you enroll.
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 Southampton DCC - Fountain of Youth

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Licensed Day Care Center
Capacity
30 children
Ages
Toddlers and preschoolers
First licensed
2001
License number
#44700
See the state's record

Summary

10 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jul 6, 2026: 2 rules cited

Rules cited on 4 of 10 visits · 8 rules in all

  • Supervision and ratios 2
  • Health, medication and illness 2
  • Staff training and qualifications 2
  • Safety and hazards 1
  • Building, equipment and play areas 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 6, 2026Inspection2 rules cited
    • Supervision and ratios

      418-1.8(m) There must be a director, group teacher or assistant teacher supervising all applicants, volunteers and persons in the process of approval.

      Corrected during the visit

    • Health, medication and illness

      418-1.11(i)(2) Staff and volunteers must ensure that children thoroughly wash their hands or assist children with thoroughly washing their hands with soap and running water when they are dirty, after toileting, before and after food handling or eating, after handling pets or other animals, after contact with any bodily secretion or fluid, and after coming in from outdoors.

  2. Feb 11, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
    • Safety and hazards

      418-1.4(f)(2) All corridors, aisles, and approaches to exits must be kept unobstructed at all times.

  3. Oct 20, 2025Inspection2 rules cited
    • Supervision and ratios

      418-1.8(k)(4)(i) for 3-year-old children: there must be one teacher for every seven children;

      Corrected during the visit

    • 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

  4. Jul 21, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  5. Mar 10, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  6. Nov 13, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  7. Aug 12, 2024Inspection3 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.

    • Health, medication and illness

      418-1.11(f)(20) In the case of medication that needs to be given on an ongoing, long-term basis, the authorization and consent forms for children 5 years of age or older must be reauthorized at least once every 12 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.

  8. Apr 1, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  9. Dec 7, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
  10. Nov 7, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
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  1. Nov 1, 2023Inspection1 rule 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.

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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Questions about Southampton DCC - Fountain of Youth

Is Southampton DCC - Fountain of Youth licensed?

Yes. New York State Office of Children and Family Services lists it as licensed and operating, first licensed April 26, 2001.

When was Southampton DCC - Fountain of Youth last inspected?

New York State Office of Children and Family Services lists the most recent visit on July 6, 2026, with 2 rules cited. It lists 10 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Southampton DCC - Fountain of Youth had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 8 rules across 4 of 10 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 Southampton DCC - Fountain of Youth care for?

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

What are Southampton DCC - Fountain of Youth's hours?

Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Southampton DCC - Fountain of Youth cost?

Weekly tuition from $340 to $360, as it lists it.

What is Southampton DCC - Fountain of Youth's phone number?

(631) 287-8734.

Where is Southampton DCC - Fountain of Youth?

100 David Whites Lane, Southampton, NY 11968. The nearest other daycare we list is Takes a Village, 0.9 miles away.

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