Alternatives For Children

Quick Facts

Capacity

457 children

Age Range

-Infants: 0 -Toddlers: 0 -Preschool: 457 -School-Age: 0

Rate Range

$180-$1120

Type of Care

After School, Before School, Before and After School, Daytime, Full-Time, Part-Time

Subsidized Program

Does not participate

Food Program

Does not participate

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Contact Information

📞 (631) 271-0777

600 South Service Road

Dix Hills, NY 11746

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✓ Licensed Day Care Center

Active License

License Number

707153

License Issued

Sep 2, 2024

Active Through

Sep 1, 2028

Issued By

New York State Office of Children and Family Services

District Office

Long Island Regional Office

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About the Provider

Licensed by the NYS Office of Children and Family Services and follows the best practices as set forth by the National Association for Education of Young Children. Child Day Care Teachers, all with professional training and experience in early childhood education, utilize the Creative Curriculum, which is designed to foster children’s social, emotional, physical, cognitive, and language development, as well as enhance learning in literacy, math, science, social studies, the arts, and technology. The curriculum is aligned with the Common Core Learning Standards so that children are ready to learn when they transition into kindergarten. Alternatives for Children, also offers services for children ages newborn to 6 years with special needs including early intervention; preschool special education; physical, occupational, speech-language, and music therapies; and inclusive preschool classes.

Additional Information: Established in 1988, Alternatives For Children is a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit organization that provides quality early intervention, day care and therapeutic preschool programs for developmentally delayed and typically developing children ages six weeks to six years across Long Island. Our Early Intervention program was established to meet the individual needs of infants and toddlers with special needs from birth to age three as well as their families . Our trained, experienced professionals can assess a child's current functioning levels and may recommend educational and/or therapeutic services to stimulate growth and development. Programs are family-centered and designed to help parents understand and meet the needs of their child. Services can be provided in the natural environment of the home or any other environment appropriate to meet the family's needs. A variety of parent/child / community based groups are offered.This facility is authorized to administer medications;

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Hours of Operation

Days of Operation Mon - Fri
Open Hours6:30 am - 6:30 pm

Inspection/Report History

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Date	Type	Regulations	Status

2026-04-29	Annual Unannounced	Annual Unannounced	2026-I-LIRO-006718
Brief Description: No violations cited for this Inspection

2026-01-23	Fire Safety - Other	Fire Safety - Other	2026-I-LIRO-019448
Brief Description: No violations cited for this Inspection

2025-12-03	Monitoring - Enforcement	Monitoring - Enforcement	2025-I-LIRO-118500
Brief Description: No violations cited for this Inspection

2025-10-31	Self-Report	Self-Report	2025-I-LIRO-111760
Brief Description: Violations Found

2025-09-15	Monitoring	Monitoring	2025-I-LIRO-100902
Brief Description: Violations Found

2025-08-07	Self Reported Serious Incident	Self Reported Serious Incident	2025-I-LIRO-057476
Brief Description: No violations cited for this Inspection

2025-04-09	Annual Unannounced	Annual Unannounced	2025-I-LIRO-007948
Brief Description: No violations cited for this Inspection

2025-01-03	Self Reported Serious Incident	Self Reported Serious Incident	2025-I-LIRO-018866
Brief Description: Violations Found

2024-12-04	Monitoring	Monitoring	2024-I-LIRO-112081
Brief Description: Violations Found

2024-10-24	Self Reported Serious Incident	Self Reported Serious Incident	2024-I-LIRO-103414
Brief Description: No violations cited for this Inspection

2024-08-08	Application - Renewal	Application - Renewal	2024-I-LIRO-042960
Brief Description: No violations cited for this Inspection

2024-06-24	Complaint (Unsubstantiated)	Complaint (Unsubstantiated)	2024-I-LIRO-052934
Brief Description: Violations Found

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