Day Care Center
✓ Licensed
Alternatives for Children
Dix Hills, NY
· Suffolk County
600 South Service Road,
Dix Hills, NY 11746
Quick Facts
Capacity
457 children
Age Range
457 Preschoolers
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
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Contact Information
📞 (631) 271-0777
Licensed Day Care Center
Active License
License Number
707153
License Holder
Margaret M. Bua-Lanza
Licensed Since
2014
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
- Monday07:00 AM - 06:00 PM
- Tuesday07:00 AM - 06:00 PM
- Wednesday07:00 AM - 06:00 PM
- Thursday07:00 AM - 06:00 PM
- Friday07:00 AM - 06:00 PM
- Saturday Closed
- Sunday Closed
Inspection/Report History
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| Date | Type | Regulations | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-09-21 | Mid-Point | Mid-Point | 2026-I-LIRO-098042 |
| Brief Description: Violations found | |||
| 2026-09-21 | Violation | 418-1.4(f) | P/V |
| Brief Description: Adequate means of egress must be provided, and children are only cared for on floors with accessible alternate means of egress | |||
| 2026-09-21 | Violation | 418-1.5(a) | P/V |
| Brief Description: Suitable precautions are taken to eliminate all safety and health hazards | |||
| 2026-09-21 | Violation | 418-1.8(a) | P/V |
| Brief Description: Competent supervision is maintained at all times | |||
| 2026-09-21 | Violation | 418-1.14(c)(1) | N |
| Brief Description: Director and any new staff complete 15 hours of training within the first 6 months | |||
| 2026-09-21 | Violation | 418-1.14(c) | N |
| Brief Description: Director, Staff and Volunteers with substantial contact with children complete minimum of 30 hours of training every 2 years | |||
| 2026-09-21 | Violation | 418-1.14(d) | N |
| Brief Description: Director, Staff and Volunteers with substantial contact with children complete training in required topics | |||
| 2026-09-21 | Violation | 418-1.14(b) | N |
| Brief Description: Each identified staff and volunteer completed Federal Health and Safety training within required timeframes | |||
| 2026-07-22 | Other | Other | 2026-I-LIRO-065902 |
| Brief Description: No violations cited | |||
| 2026-07-16 | Monitoring | Monitoring | 2026-I-LIRO-063379 |
| Brief Description: No violations cited | |||
| 2026-04-29 | Annual Unannounced | Annual Unannounced | 2026-I-LIRO-006718 |
| Brief Description: No violations cited | |||
| 2026-01-23 | Fire Safety - Other | Fire Safety - Other | 2026-I-LIRO-019448 |
| Brief Description: No violations cited | |||
| 2025-12-03 | Monitoring - Enforcement | Monitoring - Enforcement | 2025-I-LIRO-118500 |
| Brief Description: No violations cited | |||
| 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 | |||
| 2025-09-15 | Violation | 418-1.5(r) | N |
| Brief Description: Operable flashlight or battery powered lantern kept in each classroom and maintained for use in power failure | |||
| 2025-08-07 | Self Reported Serious Incident | Self Reported Serious Incident | 2025-I-LIRO-057476 |
| Brief Description: No violations cited | |||
| 2025-04-09 | Annual Unannounced | Annual Unannounced | 2025-I-LIRO-007948 |
| Brief Description: No violations cited | |||
| 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 | |||
| 2024-08-08 | Application - Renewal | Application - Renewal | 2024-I-LIRO-042960 |
| Brief Description: No violations cited | |||
| 2024-06-24 | Complaint (Unsubstantiated) | Complaint (Unsubstantiated) | |
| Brief Description: Violations found | |||
| 2024-06-24 | Complaint (Unsubstantiated) | Complaint (Unsubstantiated) | 2024-I-LIRO-052934 |
| Brief Description: Violations Found | |||
| 2024-03-14 | Serious Injury | Serious Injury | 2024-I-LIRO-038884 |
| Brief Description: No violations cited | |||
| 2024-03-07 | Fire Safety - Other | Fire Safety - Other | 2024-I-LIRO-037566 |
| Brief Description: No violations cited | |||
| 2024-02-26 | Annual Unannounced | Annual Unannounced | 2024-I-LIRO-007958 |
| Brief Description: Violations found | |||
| 2023-10-13 | Complaint (Substantiated) | Complaint (Substantiated) | |
| Brief Description: Violations found | |||
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