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TNS Prep

358 Hoffman Ln., Hauppague, NY 11788
licensed capacity
59
a week, county median
$293
year first licensed
2025

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About TNS Prep

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.

Before- and after-schoolSummer camp

Ages served: preschoolers

From the state license
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Type
Child care center
Ages
Preschoolers
Hours today
Not listed
Licensed capacity
59 children

Hours

Hours

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Programs

Programs and care

AgesPreschoolersFrom the state license
ProgramsAfter-school care, before-school care and summer camp
Daily lifeExtended care: Before Care starting at 7:00 AM; After Care until 6:00 PM
MoreFounded 1972
Licensed capacity59 childrenFrom the state license
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Cost

Tuition and costs

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).

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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 TNS Prep

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Licensed Day Care Center
Capacity
59 children
Ages
Preschoolers
First licensed
2025
License number
#941149
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Summary

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

  • Building, equipment and play areas 3
  • Safety and hazards 2
  • Records and paperwork 2
  • Background checks 1
  • 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. Sep 15, 2026Inspection3 rules cited
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      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

    • Safety and hazards

      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

    • Background checks

      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)

  2. May 28, 2026Inspection4 rules cited
    • Records and paperwork

      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

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      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

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      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

    • Safety and hazards

      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

  3. Mar 2, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  4. Nov 24, 2025Inspection2 rules cited
    • Records and paperwork

      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

    • Health, medication and illness

      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

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 TNS Prep

Is TNS Prep licensed?

Yes. New York State Office of Children and Family Services lists it as licensed and operating, first licensed August 28, 2025.

When was TNS Prep last inspected?

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.

Has TNS Prep had rules cited by the state?

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.

How many children can TNS Prep care for?

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

What are TNS Prep's hours?

Its hours are not listed. Call (631) 866-7055 to confirm.

How much does TNS Prep cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (631) 866-7055 to ask.

What is TNS Prep's phone number?

(631) 866-7055.

Where is TNS Prep?

358 Hoffman Ln., Hauppague, NY 11788. The nearest other daycare we list is The Opportunity Pre-School, 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).