Family Day Care
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K C Castle Day Care
Shirley, NY
· Suffolk County
Puritan Drive,
Shirley, NY 11967
Quick Facts
Capacity
8 children
Age Range
6 children, ages 6 weeks to 12 years AND 2 additional school-aged children
Subsidized Program
Does not participate
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Licensed Family Day Care
Active License
License Number
352743
Licensed Since
2008
License Issued
Sep 8, 2026
Active Through
Sep 7, 2030
Issued By
New York State Office of Children and Family Services
District Office
Child Care Council of Suffolk, Inc.
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About the Provider
K C Castle Day Care is a Family Day Care in Shirley NY, with a maximum capacity of 8 children. The home-based daycare service helps with children in the age range of 6 children, ages 6 weeks to 12 years AND 2 additional school-aged children. It is open Monday - Saturday, 06:00 AM - 07:00 PM; Sunday, 08:00 AM - 06:00 PM. The provider does not participate in a subsidized child care program.
Additional Information:
This facility is authorized to administer over-the-counter topical ointments only; Initial License Date: 9/8/2008; Care is available during non-traditional hours;
Hours of Operation
- Monday06:00 AM - 07:00 PM
- Tuesday06:00 AM - 07:00 PM
- Wednesday06:00 AM - 07:00 PM
- Thursday06:00 AM - 07:00 PM
- Friday06:00 AM - 07:00 PM
- Saturday 06:00 AM - 07:00 PM
- Sunday 08:00 AM - 06:00 PM
Inspection/Report History
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| Date | Type | Regulations | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-07-07 | Application - Renewal | Application - Renewal | 2026-I-LIRO-045710 |
| Brief Description: Violations found | |||
| 2026-07-07 | Violation | 417.11(c)(1) | N |
| Brief Description: Health care plan on-site and followed by caregiver(s) and staff | |||
| 2026-05-22 | Monitoring | Monitoring | 2026-I-LIRO-052331 |
| Brief Description: No violations cited | |||
| 2026-05-08 | Fire Safety - Monitor | Fire Safety - Monitor | 2026-I-LIRO-049277 |
| Brief Description: Violations found | |||
| 2026-05-08 | Violation | 417.5(n)(5) | N |
| Brief Description: There must be a cushioned surface under outside play equipment that poses a fall hazard, regardless of height | |||
| 2026-01-09 | Annual Unannounced | Annual Unannounced | 2026-I-LIRO-003802 |
| Brief Description: Violations found | |||
| 2026-01-09 | Violation | 413.3(g)(3)(i) | N |
| Brief Description: Posting of Compliance History Document | |||
| 2026-01-09 | Violation | 417.6(a) | Corrected |
| Brief Description: The Registrant must obtain written consent on forms furnished by the Office or approved equivalents from the parent of the child for any transportation of the children in care at the family day care home provided or arranged for by a caregiver. | |||
| 2026-01-09 | Violation | 417.6(c) | Corrected |
| Brief Description: Parents must be informed of and agree to a transportation plan. | |||
| 2025-10-07 | Monitoring | Monitoring | 2025-I-LIRO-106120 |
| Brief Description: Violations found | |||
| 2025-10-07 | Violation | 413.3(g)(3)(i) | N |
| Brief Description: Posting of Compliance History Document | |||
| 2025-10-07 | Violation | 417.5(s)(2) | N |
| Brief Description: Key or tool needed to unlock bathroom door readily accessible | |||
| 2025-10-07 | Violation | 417.15(c)(13) | Corrected |
| Brief Description: The program must maintain on file at the family day care home, available for inspection by the Office or its designees at any time, the following records in a current and accurate manner: a daily schedule documenting the arrival and departure times of each caregiver, employees and volunteers; | |||
| 2025-07-09 | Monitoring | Monitoring | 2025-I-LIRO-050395 |
| Brief Description: Violations found | |||
| 2025-07-09 | Violation | 413.3(g)(3)(i) | N |
| Brief Description: Posting of Compliance History Document | |||
| 2025-07-09 | Violation | 417.4(b)(1) | Corrected |
| Brief Description: Evacuation drills must be conducted at least monthly during the hours of operation of the family day care home. | |||
| 2025-07-09 | Violation | 417.8(a) | N |
| Brief Description: Competent supervision is maintained at all times with exceptions only as specified in regulation | |||
| 2025-07-09 | Violation | 417.11(a)(1) | Corrected |
| Brief Description: No child may be accepted for care in a child care program unless the program has been furnished with a written statement signed by a health care provider verifying that the child is able to participate in child care and currently appears to be free from contagious or communicable diseases. A child's medical statement must have been completed within the 12 months preceding the date of enrollment. | |||
| 2025-07-09 | Violation | 417.15(c)(4) | Corrected |
| Brief Description: The program must maintain on file at the family day care home, available for inspection by the Office or its designees at any time, the following records in a current and accurate manner: the names and addresses of persons authorized to take the child(ren) from the family day care home; | |||
| 2025-07-09 | Violation | 417.15(c)(5) | Corrected |
| Brief Description: The program must maintain on file at the family day care home, available for inspection by the Office or its designees at any time, the following records in a current and accurate manner: daily attendance records that are filled out at the time a child arrives and departs, and must include arrival and departure times; | |||
| 2025-05-20 | Monitoring | Monitoring | 2025-I-LIRO-040490 |
| Brief Description: Violations found | |||
| 2025-05-20 | Violation | 413.3(g)(3)(i) | N |
| Brief Description: Posting of Compliance History Document | |||
| 2025-05-20 | Violation | 417.5(l)(2) | Corrected |
| Brief Description: All animals present at the program that require a license must be licensed. | |||
| 2025-05-20 | Violation | 417.5(l)(3) | Corrected |
| Brief Description: All required vaccinations must be kept current. | |||
| 2025-05-20 | Violation | 417.6(a) | Corrected |
| Brief Description: The Registrant must obtain written consent on forms furnished by the Office or approved equivalents from the parent of the child for any transportation of the children in care at the family day care home provided or arranged for by a caregiver. | |||
| 2025-05-20 | Violation | 417.6(c) | Corrected |
| Brief Description: Parents must be informed of and agree to a transportation plan. | |||
| 2025-05-20 | Violation | 417.6(l) | Corrected |
| Brief Description: The Program must openly display daily transportation schedules. | |||
| 2025-05-20 | Violation | 417.7(l) | Corrected |
| Brief Description: Other than for school age children, sleeping and napping arrangements must be made in writing between the parent and the program. Such arrangements shall include: the area of the home where the child will nap; whether the child will nap on a cot, mat, bed or a crib; and how the napping child will be supervised, consistent with the requirements of section 417.8 of this Part. | |||
| 2025-05-20 | Violation | 417.11(i)(22) | Corrected |
| Brief Description: The premises must be kept clean and free from dampness, odors and the accumulation of trash. | |||
| 2025-03-06 | Annual Unannounced | Annual Unannounced | 2025-I-LIRO-004807 |
| Brief Description: No violations cited | |||
| 2024-12-16 | Monitoring | Monitoring | 2024-I-LIRO-058463 |
| Brief Description: No violations cited | |||
| 2024-04-30 | Monitoring | Monitoring | 2024-I-LIRO-044399 |
| Brief Description: No violations cited | |||
| 2024-02-09 | Annual Unannounced | Annual Unannounced | 2024-I-LIRO-004620 |
| Brief Description: No violations cited | |||
| 2022-05-27 | Violation | 417.4(b)(1) | Corrected |
| Brief Description: Evacuation drills must be conducted at least monthly during the hours of operation of the family day care home. | |||
| 2022-05-27 | Violation | 417.6(a) | Corrected |
| Brief Description: The Registrant must obtain written consent on forms furnished by the Office or approved equivalents from the parent of the child for any transportation of the children in care at the family day care home provided or arranged for by a caregiver. | |||
| 2022-05-27 | Violation | 417.7(l) | Corrected |
| Brief Description: Other than for school age children, sleeping and napping arrangements must be made in writing between the parent and the program. Such arrangements shall include: the area of the home where the child will nap; whether the child will nap on a cot, mat, bed or a crib; and how the napping child will be supervised, consistent with the requirements of section 417.8 of this Part. | |||
| 2022-05-27 | Violation | 417.11(a)(1) | Corrected |
| Brief Description: No child may be accepted for care in a child care program unless the program has been furnished with a written statement signed by a health care provider verifying that the child is able to participate in child care and currently appears to be free from contagious or communicable diseases. A child's medical statement must have been completed within the 12 months preceding the date of enrollment. | |||
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