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The Chai Center

501 Vanderbilt Parkway, Dix Hills, NY 117464.7· 41 reviews
licensed capacity
63
a week, county median
$300
year first licensed
2014
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About The Chai Center

The Chai Center is a licensed child care center in Dix Hills, New York. The state has licensed it since June 24, 2014, for up to 63 children, serving toddlers and preschoolers.

New York State Office of Children and Family Services made 8 visits in the last 3 years and cited 1 rule across 1 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

Ages served: toddlers and preschoolers

From the state license
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Type
Child care center
Ages
Toddlers and preschoolers
Hours today
Not listed
Licensed capacity
63 children

Hours

Hours

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Programs

Programs and care

AgesToddlers and preschoolersFrom the state license
Licensed capacity63 childrenFrom the state license
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Cost

Tuition and costs

The Chai Center has not listed its tuition. 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).

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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 The Chai Center

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Licensed Day Care Center
Capacity
63 children
Ages
Toddlers and preschoolers
First licensed
2014
License number
#665569
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Summary

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

Rules cited on 1 of 8 visits · 1 rule in all

  • 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 7, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      418-1.11(f)(16) Prescription medication labels must include the following information or be available through the licensed authorized prescriber on the form provided by the Office or equivalent form:

  2. Jan 14, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  3. Aug 5, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  4. Jul 15, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  5. Feb 25, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  6. Nov 14, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  7. May 30, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  8. Mar 21, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  9. Oct 10, 2023InspectionNo 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 The Chai Center

Is The Chai Center licensed?

Yes. New York State Office of Children and Family Services lists it as licensed and operating, first licensed June 24, 2014.

When was The Chai Center 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 The Chai Center had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 1 rule across 1 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 The Chai Center care for?

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

What are The Chai Center's hours?

Its hours are not listed. Call (631) 351-8672 to confirm.

How much does The Chai Center cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (631) 351-8672 to ask.

What is The Chai Center's phone number?

(631) 351-8672.

Where is The Chai Center?

501 Vanderbilt Parkway, Dix Hills, NY 11746. The nearest other daycare we list is REACH Community and Youth Agency, 0.2 miles away.

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