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The Children's Center at Farmingdale State University

2350 Broadhollow Road, Farmingdale, NY 117355.0· 5 reviews
licensed capacity
121
open each week
5 days
a week, county median
$325
year first licensed
2014
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About The Children's Center at Farmingdale State University

The Children's Center at Farmingdale State University is a licensed child care center in Farmingdale, New York. The state has licensed it since January 6, 2014, for up to 121 children, serving infants, toddlers and preschoolers.

It is open Monday to Friday, 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM.

New York State Office of Children and Family Services made 12 visits in the last 3 years and cited 5 rules across 4 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
7:30 AM to 5:30 PM
Licensed capacity
121 children

Hours

Hours

MondayToday7:30 AM to 5:30 PM
Tuesday7:30 AM to 5:30 PM
Wednesday7:30 AM to 5:30 PM
Thursday7:30 AM to 5:30 PM
Friday7:30 AM to 5:30 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayNot listed

Programs

Programs and care

AgesInfants, toddlers and preschoolersFrom the state license
Licensed capacity121 childrenFrom the state license

Cost

Tuition and costs

The Children's Center at Farmingdale State University 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 The Children's Center at Farmingdale State University

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Licensed Day Care Center
Capacity
121 children
Ages
Infants, toddlers and preschoolers
First licensed
2014
License number
#650203
See the state's record

Summary

12 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Aug 25, 2026: no rules cited

Rules cited on 5 of 12 visits · 5 rules in all

  • Safe sleep 1
  • Safety and hazards 1
  • Building, equipment and play areas 1
  • Records and paperwork 1
  • Food and nutrition 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. Aug 25, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Jun 9, 2026Visit2 rules cited
    • 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.

    • 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.

  3. Apr 7, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  4. Jan 27, 2026VisitNo rules cited
  5. Sep 18, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  6. Mar 11, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  7. Dec 3, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      418-1.11(i)(8) The premises must be kept clean and free from dampness, odors and the accumulation of trash.

  8. Dec 3, 2024Visit1 rule cited
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      418-1.11(i)(8) The premises must be kept clean and free from dampness, odors and the accumulation of trash.

  9. Sep 5, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  10. Jul 31, 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,

Show 2 earlier visits
  1. Apr 4, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
    • Food and nutrition

      418-1.12(ai) Each infant and toddler must be removed from the crib, playpen or cot and held or placed in an appropriate chair for feeding.

      Corrected during the visit

  2. Dec 1, 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 Children's Center at Farmingdale State University

Is The Children's Center at Farmingdale State University licensed?

Yes. New York State Office of Children and Family Services lists it as licensed and operating, first licensed January 6, 2014.

When was The Children's Center at Farmingdale State University last inspected?

New York State Office of Children and Family Services lists the most recent visit on August 25, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 12 visits in the last 3 years.

Has The Children's Center at Farmingdale State University had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 5 rules across 5 of 12 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 Children's Center at Farmingdale State University care for?

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

What are The Children's Center at Farmingdale State University's hours?

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

How much does The Children's Center at Farmingdale State University cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (934) 420-2125 to ask.

What is The Children's Center at Farmingdale State University's phone number?

(934) 420-2125.

Where is The Children's Center at Farmingdale State University?

2350 Broadhollow Road, Farmingdale, NY 11735. The nearest other daycare we list is Tutor Time Learning Centers, 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).