Day Care Center
✓ Licensed
Alternatives for Children
Southampton, NY
· Suffolk County
168 Hill St.,
Southampton, NY 11968
Quick Facts
Capacity
126 children
Age range (listing information)
90 Preschoolers and 36 School-Aged Children
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Subsidized Program
Does not participate
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Contact Information
📞 (631) 283-3272
Licensed Day Care Center
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
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About the Provider
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 | |||
| 2024-08-08 | Self Reported Serious Incident | Self Reported Serious Incident | 2024-I-LIRO-079388 |
| Brief Description: No violations cited | |||
| 2024-06-06 | Self Reported Serious Incident | Self Reported Serious Incident | 2024-I-LIRO-051042 |
| Brief Description: No violations cited | |||
| 2024-04-17 | Annual Unannounced | Annual Unannounced | 2024-I-LIRO-001663 |
| Brief Description: No violations cited | |||
| 2024-03-20 | Complaint (Substantiated) | Complaint (Substantiated) | |
| Brief Description: Violations found | |||
| 2024-02-21 | Application - Renewal | Application - Renewal | 2023-I-LIRO-053830 |
| Brief Description: Violations found | |||
| 2024-02-21 | Violation | 418-1.14(c)(1) | N |
| Brief Description: Director and any new staff complete 15 hours of training within the first 6 months | |||
| 2024-01-25 | Self Reported Serious Incident | Self Reported Serious Incident | 2024-I-LIRO-020442 |
| Brief Description: No violations cited | |||
| 2023-11-27 | Serious Injury | Serious Injury | 2023-I-LIRO-053156 |
| Brief Description: No violations cited | |||
| 2023-11-16 | Complaint (Substantiated) | Complaint (Substantiated) | |
| Brief Description: Violations found | |||
| 2023-11-16 | Violation | 418-1.5(a) | N |
| Brief Description: Suitable precautions are taken to eliminate all safety and health hazards | |||
| 2023-11-13 | Serious Injury | Serious Injury | 2023-I-LIRO-051319 |
| Brief Description: No violations cited | |||
| 2023-10-24 | Self Reported Serious Incident | Self Reported Serious Incident | 2023-I-LIRO-049537 |
| Brief Description: No violations cited | |||
| 2022-06-06 | Violation | 418-1.11(b)(1) | Corrected |
| Brief Description: Staff and volunteers must each submit a medical statement on forms furnished by the Office or an approved equivalent from a health care provider: | |||
| 2022-06-06 | Violation | 418-1.11(f)(20) | Corrected |
| Brief Description: In the case of medication that needs to be given on an ongoing, long-term basis, the authorization and consent forms for children 5 years of age or older must be reauthorized at least once every 12 months. Any changes in the medication authorization related to dosage, time or frequency of administration shall require a program to obtain new instructions written by the licensed authorized prescriber. All other changes to the original medication authorization require a change in the prescription. | |||
| 2022-05-05 | Violation | 418-1.14(c)(1) | Corrected |
| Brief Description: Each staff person and volunteer must complete a minimum of thirty (30) hours of training every two years. The required thirty (30) hours of training every two years is subject to the following conditions: Fifteen (15) of the required thirty (30) hours of training must be obtained during the person's first six months at the program. | |||
| 2022-05-05 | Violation | 418-1.14(d) | Corrected |
| Brief Description: Training must address all topics or subject matters required by state and federal law. The required state topics are: | |||
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