New Beginnings of Hauppauge
495 Hoffman Lane First Floor, Hauppauge, NY
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TNS Prep is a licensed child care center in Hauppague, New York. The state has licensed it since August 28, 2025, for up to 59 children, serving preschoolers.
It describes its programs: after-school care, before-school care and summer camp.
New York State Office of Children and Family Services made 4 visits in the last 3 years and cited 9 rules across 3 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
Hours
Programs
| Ages | PreschoolersFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Programs | After-school care, before-school care and summer camp |
| Daily life | Extended care: Before Care starting at 7:00 AM; After Care until 6:00 PM |
| More | Founded 1972 |
| Licensed capacity | 59 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
TNS Prep 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).
State record
4 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Sep 15, 2026: 3 rules cited
Rules cited on 3 of 4 visits · 9 rules in all
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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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
418-1.5(v) All matches, lighters, medicines, drugs, cleaning materials, detergents, aerosol cans and other poisonous or toxic materials must be stored in their original containers. Such materials must be used in such a way that they will not contaminate play surfaces, food or food preparation areas, or constitute a hazard to children. Such materials must be kept in a place inaccessible to children.
Corrected during the visit
413.4(d)(2) Every licensee and registrant shall submit fingerprint images for each prospective director, employee, or volunteer, and any person age eighteen (18) or older prospectively living in a group family day care home or family day care home. (not corrected)
418-1.15(c)(12) The program must maintain on file at the child day care center, available for inspection by the Office or its designees at any time, the following records in a current and accurate manner: a current daily schedule documenting the arrival and departure times of each staff person and volunteers;
Corrected during the visit
418-1.8(q)(1)(i) Each day care center shall require any and all visitors to the facility to: sign in upon entry to the premises;
Corrected during the visit
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
418-1.5(y) Protective caps, covers or permanently installed obstructive devices must be used on all electrical outlets that are accessible to children.
Corrected during the visit
418-1.15(c)(5) The program must maintain on file at the child day care center, available for inspection by the Office or its designees at any time, the following records in a current and accurate manner: daily attendance records, which must be filled out at the time a child arrives and departs, and must include arrival and departure times;
Corrected during the visit
418-1.11(c)(1) The licensee must prepare a health care plan on forms furnished by the Office. Such plan must protect and promote the health of children. The health care plan must be on site, followed by all staff and available upon demand by a parent or the Office. In those instances in which the program will administer medications, the health care plan must also be approved by the program's health care consultant unless the only medications to be administered are:
Corrected during the visit
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FAQ
Yes. New York State Office of Children and Family Services lists it as licensed and operating, first licensed August 28, 2025.
New York State Office of Children and Family Services lists the most recent visit on September 15, 2026, with 3 rules cited. It lists 4 visits in the last 3 years.
Yes. Inspectors cited 9 rules across 3 of 4 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.
59, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve preschoolers.
Its hours are not listed. Call (631) 866-7055 to confirm.
It has not listed its tuition. Call (631) 866-7055 to ask.
(631) 866-7055.
358 Hoffman Ln., Hauppague, NY 11788. The nearest other daycare we list is The Opportunity Pre-School, 0.5 miles away.