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Alternatives for Children

Southampton, NY · Suffolk County
168 Hill St., Southampton, NY 11968
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Quick Facts

Capacity
126 children
Age Range
90 Preschoolers and 36 School-Aged Children
Subsidized Program
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Active License
License Number
42480
License Holder
Meghan C. Penkower
Licensed Since
1996
License Issued
Apr 20, 2024
Active Through
Apr 19, 2028
Issued By
New York State Office of Children and Family Services
District Office
Long Island Regional Office
Schools Served: Southampton School District District Office: (631) 240-2560 Last verified September 26, 2026

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About the Provider

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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.
Additional Information: This facility is authorized to administer medications;Initial License Date: 4/20/1996;

Hours of Operation

  • Monday09:00 AM - 03:00 PM
  • Tuesday09:00 AM - 03:00 PM
  • Wednesday09:00 AM - 03:00 PM
  • Thursday09:00 AM - 03:00 PM
  • Friday09:00 AM - 03:00 PM
  • Saturday Closed
  • Sunday Closed

Inspection/Report History

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Date Type Regulations Status
2026-09-10 Monitoring Monitoring 2026-I-LIRO-100774
Brief Description: Violations found
2026-07-13 Monitoring Monitoring 2026-I-LIRO-061490
Brief Description: No violations cited
2026-04-17 Documentation Review Documentation Review 2026-I-LIRO-032762
Brief Description: Violations found
2026-04-17 Violation 418-1.14(c)(1) N
Brief Description: Director and any new staff complete 15 hours of training within the first 6 months
2026-03-30 Annual Unannounced Annual Unannounced 2026-I-LIRO-001232
Brief Description: No violations cited
2025-12-22 Monitoring Monitoring 2025-I-LIRO-122407
Brief Description: Violations found
2025-08-15 Self Reported Serious Incident Self Reported Serious Incident 2025-I-LIRO-059402
Brief Description: No violations cited
2025-08-06 Monitoring Monitoring 2025-I-LIRO-057112
Brief Description: No violations cited
2025-06-18 Self Reported Serious Incident Self Reported Serious Incident 2025-I-LIRO-047749
Brief Description: No violations cited
2025-03-12 Complaint (Unsubstantiated) Complaint (Unsubstantiated)
Brief Description: Violations found
2025-03-12 Complaint (Unsubstantiated) Complaint (Unsubstantiated) 2025-I-LIRO-029284
Brief Description: Violations Found
2025-02-10 Annual Unannounced Annual Unannounced 2025-I-LIRO-002052
Brief Description: No violations cited
2024-11-22 Complaint (Substantiated) Complaint (Substantiated)
Brief Description: Violations found
2024-11-22 Complaint (Substantiated) Complaint (Substantiated) 2024-I-LIRO-109306
Brief Description: Violations Found
2024-08-19 Monitoring Monitoring 2024-I-LIRO-079949
Brief Description: No violations cited

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