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The Day Care Center at Ivy League

197 Brooksite Drive, Smithtown, NY 117873.0· 8 reviews
licensed capacity
62
open each week
7 days
a week, county median
$325
year first licensed
2011

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About The Day Care Center at Ivy League

The Day Care Center at Ivy League is a licensed child care center in Smithtown, New York. The state has licensed it since March 7, 2011, for up to 62 children, serving infants and toddlers.

It is open every day, Open 24 hours. It describes a Play-based approach, with infant care, preschool and toddler care.

New York State Office of Children and Family Services made 10 visits in the last 3 years and cited no rules in those visits. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

InfantsOpen every day

Ages served: infants and toddlers

From the state license. Ages it lists: 6 weeks to 36 months
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Type
Child care center
Ages
Infants and toddlers
Hours today
Open 24 hours
Licensed capacity
62 children

Hours

Hours

MondayTodayOpen 24 hours
TuesdayOpen 24 hours
WednesdayOpen 24 hours
ThursdayOpen 24 hours
FridayOpen 24 hours
SaturdayOpen 24 hours
SundayOpen 24 hours

Programs

Programs and care

AgesInfants and toddlersFrom the state license. It lists: 6 weeks to 36 months
ProgramsInfant care, preschool and toddler care
ApproachPlay-based
EnrichmentYoga/Movement program
Class sizeMaximum of only 8 infants in each room
StaffCertified teachers and teacher assistants
SafetyOutdoor playground
AccreditationOther accreditation (Middle States Association)
MoreFounded 1961
Licensed capacity62 childrenFrom the state license
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Cost

Tuition and costs

The Day Care Center at Ivy League 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 The Day Care Center at Ivy League

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Licensed Day Care Center
Capacity
62 children
Ages
Infants and toddlers
First licensed
2011
License number
#500682
See the state's record

Summary

10 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Sep 15, 2026: no rules cited

No rules cited on any of 10 visits

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 15, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  2. May 28, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  3. Feb 3, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  4. Aug 15, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  5. Aug 12, 2025VisitNo rules cited
  6. Jul 24, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  7. Feb 27, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  8. Dec 19, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  9. Jul 9, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  10. Apr 3, 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 The Day Care Center at Ivy League

Is The Day Care Center at Ivy League licensed?

Yes. New York State Office of Children and Family Services lists it as licensed and operating, first licensed March 7, 2011.

When was The Day Care Center at Ivy League last inspected?

New York State Office of Children and Family Services lists the most recent visit on September 15, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 10 visits in the last 3 years.

Has The Day Care Center at Ivy League had rules cited by the state?

No. New York State Office of Children and Family Services lists no cited rules in its 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 The Day Care Center at Ivy League care for?

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

What are The Day Care Center at Ivy League's hours?

Every day, Open 24 hours. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does The Day Care Center at Ivy League cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (631) 656-9702 to ask.

What is The Day Care Center at Ivy League's phone number?

(631) 656-9702.

Where is The Day Care Center at Ivy League?

197 Brooksite Drive, Smithtown, NY 11787. The nearest other daycare we list is SCOPE Educational Services, 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).