Day Care Center
✓ Licensed
Children of America
Smithtown, NY
· Suffolk County
100 Landing Avenue Suite 1,
Smithtown, NY 11787
Quick Facts
Capacity
154 children
Age range (listing information)
24 Infants, 36 Toddlers, 52 Preschoolers and 42 School-Aged Children
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Type of Care
Full-Time, Part-Time, Before School, After School
Subsidized Program
Does not participate
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Contact Information
📞 (631) 237-2546
Licensed Day Care Center
Active License
License Number
620570
License Holder
Marjorie L. Lewis
Licensed Since
2012
License Issued
Oct 19, 2022
Expired
Oct 18, 2026
Issued By
New York State Office of Children and Family Services
District Office
Long Island Regional Office
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About the Provider
Children of America provides educational daycare in Smithtown, NY. As leaders in child care we provide educational and enrichment programming for infants, toddler, preschool, kindergarten and school-age children. Our community-based schools offer children the opportunity to grow in a rich environment that promotes a love of learning.
Additional Information:
Initial License Date: 10/19/2012; This facility is authorized to administer medications;
There has been enforcement actions since 2003;Hours of Operation
- Monday06:00 AM - 06:30 PM
- Tuesday06:00 AM - 06:30 PM
- Wednesday06:00 AM - 06:30 PM
- Thursday06:00 AM - 06:30 PM
- Friday06:00 AM - 06:30 PM
- Saturday Closed
- Sunday Closed
Inspection/Report History
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| Date | Type | Regulations | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-08-11 | Monitoring | Monitoring | 2026-I-LIRO-052097 |
| Brief Description: No violations cited | |||
| 2026-07-30 | Complaint (Investigation Pending) | Complaint (Investigation Pending) | |
| Brief Description: Violations found | |||
| 2026-06-10 | Monitoring | Monitoring | 2026-I-LIRO-056884 |
| Brief Description: No violations cited | |||
| 2026-05-20 | Self-Report | Self-Report | 2026-I-LIRO-052099 |
| Brief Description: No violations cited | |||
| 2026-01-27 | Annual Unannounced | Annual Unannounced | 2026-I-LIRO-005737 |
| Brief Description: No violations cited | |||
| 2025-11-05 | Self-Report | Self-Report | 2025-I-LIRO-112618 |
| Brief Description: No violations cited | |||
| 2025-09-12 | Monitoring | Monitoring | 2025-I-LIRO-100935 |
| Brief Description: No violations cited | |||
| 2025-05-22 | Annual Unannounced | Annual Unannounced | 2025-I-LIRO-006905 |
| Brief Description: No violations cited | |||
| 2025-02-10 | Monitoring | Monitoring | 2025-I-LIRO-019322 |
| Brief Description: No violations cited | |||
| 2024-08-28 | Complaint (Substantiated) | Complaint (Substantiated) | 2024-I-LIRO-083244 |
| Brief Description: Violations Found | |||
| 2024-08-28 | Complaint (Substantiated) | Complaint (Substantiated) | |
| Brief Description: Violations found | |||
| 2024-07-16 | Monitoring | Monitoring | 2024-I-LIRO-074852 |
| Brief Description: Violations found | |||
| 2024-04-15 | Other | Other | 2024-I-LIRO-043364 |
| Brief Description: No violations cited | |||
| 2024-04-15 | Other | Other | 2024-I-LIRO-043359 |
| Brief Description: No violations cited | |||
| 2024-03-28 | Annual Unannounced | Annual Unannounced | 2024-I-LIRO-006844 |
| Brief Description: No violations cited | |||
| 2024-01-04 | Self Reported Serious Incident | Self Reported Serious Incident | 2024-I-LIRO-016448 |
| Brief Description: No violations cited | |||
| 2023-11-17 | Other | Other | 2023-I-LIRO-051787 |
| Brief Description: No violations cited | |||
| 2022-08-11 | Violation | 418-1.4(b)(4) | Not Corrected |
| Brief Description: The program must maintain on file a record of each evacuation drill conducted, using forms furnished by the Office or approved equivalents. | |||
| 2022-08-11 | Violation | 418-1.4(f) | Corrected |
| Brief Description: Adequate means of egress must be provided. Children may be cared for only on such floors as are provided with readily accessible alternate means of egress to other floors, in the case of fire-resistant buildings, and to the outside in the case of non-fire-resistant buildings. | |||
| 2022-08-11 | Violation | 418-1.4(h) | Not Corrected |
| Brief Description: The director or a designated qualified staff member must conduct monthly inspections of the premises to observe possible fire or safety hazards. Any such hazard must be corrected immediately. | |||
| 2022-08-11 | Violation | 418-1.5(o) | Not Corrected |
| Brief Description: Clear interior or exterior glass doorways must be marked clearly to avoid accidental impact. | |||
| 2022-08-11 | Violation | 418-1.5(v) | Corrected |
| Brief Description: All matches, lighters, medicines, drugs, cleaning materials, detergents, aerosol cans and other poisonous or toxic materials must be stored in their original containers. Such materials must be used in such a way that they will not contaminate play surfaces, food or food preparation areas, or constitute a hazard to children. Such materials must be kept in a place inaccessible to children. | |||
| 2022-08-11 | Violation | 418-1.5(ad) | Not Corrected |
| Brief Description: Pursuant to New York Public Health Law Section 2500-h, the program must comply with the anaphylaxis policy jointly issued by the Office and the New York State Department of Health and any amendments thereto. The program must notify the parent of any child in care of the anaphylaxis policy when the child is enrolled and annually thereafter. Notification shall include contact information for parents to engage further with the program to learn more about individualized aspects of the anaphylaxis policy. | |||
| 2022-08-11 | Violation | 418-1.6(a) | Not Corrected |
| Brief Description: The program 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 center, provided or arranged for by the program. | |||
| 2022-08-11 | Violation | 418-1.6(l) | Not Corrected |
| Brief Description: The program must openly display its daily transportation schedules. | |||
| 2022-08-11 | Violation | 418-1.7(o) | Not 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 program 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 418-1.8 of this Subpart. | |||
| 2022-08-11 | Violation | 418-1.11(a)(1) | Not 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. | |||
| 2022-08-11 | Violation | 418-1.11(c) | Not Corrected |
| Brief Description: The Health Care Plan. | |||
| 2022-08-11 | Violation | 418-1.15(b)(14) | Not Corrected |
| Brief Description: The program must immediately notify the parent and Office upon learning of the following events involving a child which occurred while the child was in care at the program or was being transported by the program: | |||
| 2022-08-11 | Violation | 418-1.15(b)(23) | Not Corrected |
| Brief Description: Upon termination or resignation of the director: | |||
| 2022-08-11 | Violation | 418-1.15(c)(6) | Not Corrected |
| Brief Description: The program must maintain on file at the child day care center, available for inspection by the Office or its designees at any time, the following records in a current and accurate manner: children's individual health care plans; parental consents for emergency medical treatment; child's medical statement, immunizations, and any available results of lead screening for children not yet enrolled in kindergarten or a higher grade only; the name and dosage of any medications used by a child, the frequency of administration of such medications, and a record of their administration by child care center staff; daily health check documentation; a record of illnesses and injuries occurring while in care; and any indicators of child abuse or maltreatment; | |||
| 2022-07-08 | Violation | 418-1.15(b)(23) | Not Corrected |
| Brief Description: Upon termination or resignation of the director: | |||
| 2022-06-03 | Violation | 418-1.15(b)(23) | Not Corrected |
| Brief Description: Upon termination or resignation of the director: | |||
| 2022-01-27 | Violation | 418-1.3(h) | Corrected |
| Brief Description: Peeling or damaged paint or plaster must be repaired. | |||
| 2022-01-27 | Violation | 418-1.3(o)(2) | Corrected |
| Brief Description: Buildings, systems and equipment must be kept in good repair and operate as designed. | |||
| 2022-01-27 | Violation | 418-1.4(h) | Corrected |
| Brief Description: The director or a designated qualified staff member must conduct monthly inspections of the premises to observe possible fire or safety hazards. Any such hazard must be corrected immediately. | |||
| 2022-01-27 | Violation | 418-1.5(a) | Corrected |
| Brief Description: Suitable precautions must be taken to eliminate all conditions in areas accessible to children which pose a safety or health hazard. | |||
| 2022-01-27 | Violation | 418-1.5(o) | Corrected |
| Brief Description: Clear interior or exterior glass doorways must be marked clearly to avoid accidental impact. | |||
| 2022-01-27 | Violation | 418-1.5(w) | Corrected |
| Brief Description: Cleaning materials must be stored in their original containers unless the product's use or the program's health care plan indicates that the product be mixed with water before use. In this case, the container used for subsequent use of the mixed product must state the name of the cleaning material contained within. Cleaning materials must be used in such a way that they will not contaminate play surfaces, food or food preparation areas, or constitute a hazard to children. Such materials must be kept in a place inaccessible to children. | |||
| 2022-01-27 | Violation | 418-1.5(y) | Corrected |
| Brief Description: Protective caps, covers or permanently installed obstructive devices must be used on all electrical outlets that are accessible to children. | |||
| 2022-01-27 | Violation | 418-1.5(aa) | Corrected |
| Brief Description: The following items must be used and stored in such a manner that they are not accessible to children: handbags, backpacks or briefcases belonging to adults; plastic bags; and toys and objects small enough for young children to swallow. | |||
| 2022-01-27 | Violation | 418-1.6(a) | Corrected |
| Brief Description: The program 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 center, provided or arranged for by the program. | |||
| 2022-01-27 | Violation | 418-1.6(l) | Corrected |
| Brief Description: The program must openly display its daily transportation schedules. | |||
| 2022-01-27 | Violation | 418-1.7(k) | Corrected |
| Brief Description: Daily supervised outdoor play is required for all children in care, except during inclement or extreme weather or unless otherwise ordered by a health care provider. Parents may request and programs may permit children to remain indoors during outdoor play time so long as such children will be supervised in accordance with section 418-1.8 of this Subpart. | |||
| 2022-01-27 | Violation | 418-1.11(i)(6) | Corrected |
| Brief Description: All rooms, equipment, surfaces, supplies and furnishings accessible to children must be cleaned and then sanitized or disinfected, using an EPA registered product, as needed to protect the health of children, and in a manner consistent with the program's health care plan approved by the Office. | |||
| 2022-01-27 | Violation | 418-1.11(i)(8) | Corrected |
| Brief Description: The premises must be kept clean and free from dampness, odors and the accumulation of trash. | |||
| 2022-01-27 | Violation | 418-1.11(i)(12) | Corrected |
| Brief Description: Garbage receptacles must be covered, and cleaned as needed after emptying. | |||
| 2022-01-27 | Violation | 418-1.12(d) | Corrected |
| Brief Description: Food must be prepared and stored in a safe and sanitary manner and served at appropriate intervals. | |||
| 2022-01-27 | Violation | 418-1.12(k) | Corrected |
| Brief Description: Perishable food and liquids including but not limited to, milk, breast milk and infant formula must be refrigerated. | |||
| 2022-01-27 | Violation | 418-1.12(am) | Corrected |
| Brief Description: Individual children's food allergies must be posted in a discreet location visible only to staff. | |||
| 2022-01-27 | Violation | 418-1.15(a)(4) | Corrected |
| Brief Description: The provisions specified on the license are binding and the child day care center must operate in compliance with the terms of the license. The number and age range of children specified thereon are the maximum number and age range of children who may be in the care of the child day care center at any one time. | |||
| 2022-01-27 | Violation | 418-1.15(c)(5) | Corrected |
| Brief Description: The program must maintain on file at the child day care center, available for inspection by the Office or its designees at any time, the following records in a current and accurate manner: daily attendance records, which must be filled out at the time a child arrives and departs, and must include arrival and departure times; | |||
| 2022-01-27 | Violation | 418-1.15(c)(6) | Corrected |
| Brief Description: The program must maintain on file at the child day care center, available for inspection by the Office or its designees at any time, the following records in a current and accurate manner: children's individual health care plans; parental consents for emergency medical treatment; child's medical statement, immunizations, and any available results of lead screening for children not yet enrolled in kindergarten or a higher grade only; the name and dosage of any medications used by a child, the frequency of administration of such medications, and a record of their administration by child care center staff; daily health check documentation; a record of illnesses and injuries occurring while in care; and any indicators of child abuse or maltreatment; | |||
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