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St. Mary's Playtime Programme

315 Lake Shore Road, Lake Ronkonkoma, NY 117795.0· 3 reviews
licensed capacity
19
open each week
5 days
a week, county median
$293
year first licensed
1989
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About St. Mary's Playtime Programme

St. Mary's Playtime Programme is a licensed child care center in Lake Ronkonkoma, New York. The state has licensed it since June 3, 1989, for up to 19 children, serving preschoolers.

It is open Monday to Friday, 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM. It describes its programs: part-time care and preschool.

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

Ages served: preschoolers

From the state license. Ages it lists: 2 years and 9 months to 5 years
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Type
Child care center
Ages
Preschoolers
Hours today
Closed today
Licensed capacity
19 children

Hours

Hours

Monday9:00 AM to 1:00 PM
Tuesday9:00 AM to 1:00 PM
Wednesday9:00 AM to 1:00 PM
Thursday9:00 AM to 1:00 PM
Friday9:00 AM to 1:00 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayTodayNot listed
Hours it lists: “9:00AM to 1:00PM Monday through Friday”

Programs

Programs and care

AgesPreschoolersFrom the state license. It lists: 2 years and 9 months to 5 years
ProgramsPart-time care and preschool
StaffCPR and First Aid Trained
Licensed capacity19 childrenFrom the state license
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Cost

Tuition and costs

St. Mary's Playtime Programme 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 St. Mary's Playtime Programme

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Licensed Day Care Center
Capacity
19 children
Ages
Preschoolers
First licensed
1989
License number
#40366
See the state's record

Summary

8 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jul 7, 2026: 1 rule cited

Rules cited on 3 of 8 visits · 3 rules in all

  • Safety and hazards 1
  • Staff training and qualifications 1
  • 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. Jul 7, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
    • 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.

  2. Feb 26, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  3. Oct 21, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  4. Jun 23, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

      418-1.14(c)(2) 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: A minimum of five (5) hours of Office-approved training must be obtained each year which addresses topics or subject matters set forth in 418-1.14(d).

  5. May 27, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  6. Dec 19, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  7. Jul 30, 2024Inspection1 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.

  8. Apr 4, 2024InspectionNo 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 St. Mary's Playtime Programme

Is St. Mary's Playtime Programme licensed?

Yes. New York State Office of Children and Family Services lists it as licensed and operating, first licensed June 3, 1989.

When was St. Mary's Playtime Programme last inspected?

New York State Office of Children and Family Services lists the most recent visit on July 7, 2026, with 1 rule cited. It lists 8 visits in the last 3 years.

Has St. Mary's Playtime Programme had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 3 rules across 3 of 8 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 St. Mary's Playtime Programme care for?

19, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve preschoolers.

What are St. Mary's Playtime Programme's hours?

Monday to Friday, 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does St. Mary's Playtime Programme cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (631) 737-5183 to ask.

What is St. Mary's Playtime Programme's phone number?

(631) 737-5183.

Where is St. Mary's Playtime Programme?

315 Lake Shore Road, Lake Ronkonkoma, NY 11779. The nearest other daycare we list is The Learning Experience, 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).