Day Care Center
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Pine Tree Day Nursery
Riverhead, NY
· Suffolk County
811 Roanoke Avenue,
Riverhead, NY 11901
Quick Facts
Capacity
68 children
Age Range
8 Infants, 24 Toddlers, 36 Preschoolers
Subsidized Program
Does not participate
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Contact Information
📞 (631) 727-9340
Licensed Day Care Center
Active License
License Number
40280
License Holder
Ryan C. Carr
Licensed Since
1990
License Issued
Jun 14, 2024
Active Through
Jun 13, 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
Pine Tree Day Nursery prides itself on having a loving, secure home like environment for children 6 weeks to 5 years of age. Every child's overall wellbeing is our main priority. This is why we choose to follow a developmentally appropriate curriculum. Not to mention, our facility is inspected and relicensed by the fire department, health department and New York state department at a minimum of once every two years, all of our staff are educated in early childhood and utilize a continuing education program through the New York state office of children and family services. Every staff member is certified in infant through adult CPR and First Aid. As an added bonus we also provide nutritionally balanced meals and snacks prepared by staff members certified in food handling by the Suffolk county department of health. We at Pine Tree feel that our combination of educated staff and attention to detail help us to stand out as a leader in the field of child care.
Additional Information:
This facility is authorized to administer over-the-counter topical ointments only; Initial License Date: 6/14/1990; There has been enforcement actions since 2003; This facility is authorized to administer medications;
Hours of Operation
- Monday06:30 AM - 06:00 PM
- Tuesday06:30 AM - 06:00 PM
- Wednesday06:30 AM - 06:00 PM
- Thursday06:30 AM - 06:00 PM
- Friday06:30 AM - 06:00 PM
- Saturday Closed
- Sunday Closed
Inspection/Report History
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| Date | Type | Regulations | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-09-17 | Monitoring | Monitoring | 2026-I-LIRO-101645 |
| Brief Description: No violations cited | |||
| 2026-01-29 | Annual Unannounced | Annual Unannounced | 2026-I-LIRO-000904 |
| Brief Description: Violations found | |||
| 2026-01-29 | Violation | 413.3(g)(3)(i) | N |
| Brief Description: Posting of Compliance History Document | |||
| 2025-12-30 | Monitoring | Monitoring | 2025-I-LIRO-119879 |
| Brief Description: No violations cited | |||
| 2025-10-21 | Annual Unannounced | Annual Unannounced | 2025-I-LIRO-001710 |
| Brief Description: No violations cited | |||
| 2025-02-13 | Self Reported Serious Incident | Self Reported Serious Incident | 2025-I-LIRO-023707 |
| Brief Description: No violations cited | |||
| 2024-12-24 | Self Reported Serious Incident | Self Reported Serious Incident | 2024-I-LIRO-115289 |
| Brief Description: No violations cited | |||
| 2024-12-06 | Self Reported Serious Incident | Self Reported Serious Incident | 2024-I-LIRO-112007 |
| Brief Description: No violations cited | |||
| 2024-11-25 | Complaint (Substantiated) | Complaint (Substantiated) | |
| Brief Description: Violations found | |||
| 2024-11-25 | Complaint (Substantiated) | Complaint (Substantiated) | 2025-I-LIRO-042138 |
| Brief Description: Violations Found | |||
| 2024-11-25 | Violation | 418-1.3(h) | N |
| Brief Description: No peeling or damaged paint or plaster | |||
| 2024-11-25 | Violation | 418-1.11(h)(1)(i) | N |
| Brief Description: Parental consent for emergency medical treatment | |||
| 2024-11-25 | Violation | 418-1.15(c)(5) | N |
| Brief Description: Attendance records are current and accurate | |||
| 2024-11-25 | Violation | 418-1.15(c)(6) | N |
| Brief Description: Children's daily records of illness, injury, indicators of abuse | |||
| 2024-11-12 | Complaint (Unsubstantiated) | Complaint (Unsubstantiated) | |
| Brief Description: Violations found | |||
| 2024-11-12 | Complaint (Unsubstantiated) | Complaint (Unsubstantiated) | 2024-I-LIRO-106786 |
| Brief Description: Violations Found | |||
| 2024-10-30 | Annual Unannounced | Annual Unannounced | 2024-I-LIRO-001306 |
| Brief Description: No violations cited | |||
| 2024-07-10 | Self Reported Serious Incident | Self Reported Serious Incident | 2024-I-LIRO-073464 |
| Brief Description: No violations cited | |||
| 2024-06-07 | Application - Renewal | Application - Renewal | 2024-I-LIRO-020621 |
| Brief Description: Violations found | |||
| 2024-06-07 | Violation | 418-1.11(a)(3) | N |
| Brief Description: Children's immunizations are current | |||
| 2024-06-07 | Violation | 418-1.14(c)(1) | N |
| Brief Description: Director and any new staff complete 15 hours of training within the first 6 months | |||
| 2024-06-07 | 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 | |||
| 2024-06-07 | Violation | 418-1.14(d) | N |
| Brief Description: Director, Staff and Volunteers with substantial contact with children complete training in required topics | |||
| 2024-06-07 | Violation | 418-1.15(c)(5) | N |
| Brief Description: Attendance records are current and accurate | |||
| 2024-04-09 | Self Reported Serious Incident | Self Reported Serious Incident | 2024-I-LIRO-042942 |
| Brief Description: No violations cited | |||
| 2024-03-22 | Monitoring | Monitoring | 2024-I-LIRO-039263 |
| Brief Description: No violations cited | |||
| 2024-03-11 | Self Reported Serious Incident | Self Reported Serious Incident | 2024-I-LIRO-037980 |
| Brief Description: No violations cited | |||
| 2024-02-09 | Self Reported Serious Incident | Self Reported Serious Incident | 2024-I-LIRO-023525 |
| Brief Description: No violations cited | |||
| 2023-11-27 | Monitoring - Enforcement | Monitoring - Enforcement | 2023-I-LIRO-053190 |
| Brief Description: Violations found | |||
| 2023-11-22 | Self Reported Serious Incident | Self Reported Serious Incident | 2023-I-LIRO-052840 |
| Brief Description: No violations cited | |||
| 2023-10-26 | Self Reported Serious Incident | Self Reported Serious Incident | 2023-I-LIRO-049388 |
| Brief Description: No violations cited | |||
| 2023-10-17 | Complaint (Unsubstantiated) | Complaint (Unsubstantiated) | |
| Brief Description: Violations found | |||
| 2023-10-17 | Violation | 418-1.14(b) | P/V |
| Brief Description: Each identified staff and volunteer completed Federal Health and Safety training within required timeframes | |||
| 2023-10-11 | Complaint (Substantiated) | Complaint (Substantiated) | |
| Brief Description: Violations found | |||
| 2023-10-11 | Complaint (Unsubstantiated) | Complaint (Unsubstantiated) | |
| Brief Description: Violations found | |||
| 2023-10-11 | Violation | 418-1.14(b) | P/V |
| Brief Description: Each identified staff and volunteer completed Federal Health and Safety training within required timeframes | |||
| 2022-05-09 | 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. | |||
| 2022-05-09 | 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. | |||
| 2022-05-09 | Violation | 418-1.11(a)(2) | Corrected |
| Brief Description: The written medical statement from the health care provider must also state whether the child is a child with special health care needs and, if so, what special provisions, if any, will be necessary in order for the child to participate in child day care. When the written statement from the health care provider advises the day care program that the child being enrolled is a child with special health care needs, the day care program must work together with the parent and the child's health care provider to develop a reasonable health care plan for the child while the child is in the child day care program. The health care plan for the child must also address how the day care program will obtain or develop any additional competencies that the staff will need to have in order to carry out the health care plan for the child. | |||
| 2022-03-28 | Violation | 418-1.3(a)(3) | Corrected |
| Brief Description: Child care can only be provided in the areas that have been included in the diagram and approved as child care space. | |||
| 2022-03-28 | Violation | 418-1.3(d) | Corrected |
| Brief Description: A temperature of at least 68 degrees Fahrenheit must be maintained in all rooms to be occupied by children. | |||
| 2022-03-28 | 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. | |||
| 2022-03-28 | Violation | 418-1.11(a)(2) | Corrected |
| Brief Description: The written medical statement from the health care provider must also state whether the child is a child with special health care needs and, if so, what special provisions, if any, will be necessary in order for the child to participate in child day care. When the written statement from the health care provider advises the day care program that the child being enrolled is a child with special health care needs, the day care program must work together with the parent and the child's health care provider to develop a reasonable health care plan for the child while the child is in the child day care program. The health care plan for the child must also address how the day care program will obtain or develop any additional competencies that the staff will need to have in order to carry out the health care plan for the child. | |||
| 2022-03-28 | Violation | 418-1.11(a)(3) | Corrected |
| Brief Description: The program must keep documentation of immunizations the child has received to date, in accordance with New York State Public Health Law. | |||
| 2022-03-28 | Violation | 418-1.11(c)(1) | Corrected |
| Brief Description: The licensee must prepare a health care plan on forms furnished by the Office. Such plan must protect and promote the health of children. The health care plan must be on site, followed by all staff and available upon demand by a parent or the Office. In those instances in which the program will administer medications, the health care plan must also be approved by the program's health care consultant unless the only medications to be administered are: | |||
| 2022-03-28 | 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; | |||
| 2022-03-28 | 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; | |||
| 2022-03-15 | Violation | 418-1.3(h) | Corrected |
| Brief Description: Peeling or damaged paint or plaster must be repaired. | |||
| 2022-03-15 | Violation | 418-1.4(i) | Corrected |
| Brief Description: A record of all inspections and all corrections must be maintained at the program or at a central location available for review upon request. | |||
| 2022-03-15 | Violation | 418-1.5(ad) | 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. | |||
| 2022-03-15 | Violation | 418-1.8(k)(3)(ii) | Corrected |
| Brief Description: for children between ages 18 months old and 36 months old: the maximum group size is twelve children. | |||
| 2022-03-15 | Violation | 418-1.8(l)(8) | Corrected |
| Brief Description: Except for Office approved continuity of care classrooms, children under three years of age may not participate in mixed age groups except for limited periods of time at the beginning and end of the child day care center's daily operation. | |||
| 2022-03-15 | Violation | 418-1.11(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. | |||
| 2022-03-15 | Violation | 418-1.11(c)(1) | Corrected |
| Brief Description: The licensee must prepare a health care plan on forms furnished by the Office. Such plan must protect and promote the health of children. The health care plan must be on site, followed by all staff and available upon demand by a parent or the Office. In those instances in which the program will administer medications, the health care plan must also be approved by the program's health care consultant unless the only medications to be administered are: | |||
| 2022-03-15 | Violation | 418-1.11(i)(2) | Corrected |
| Brief Description: Staff and volunteers must ensure that children thoroughly wash their hands or assist children with thoroughly washing their hands with soap and running water when they are dirty, after toileting, before and after food handling or eating, after handling pets or other animals, after contact with any bodily secretion or fluid, and after coming in from outdoors. | |||
| 2022-03-15 | Violation | 418-1.15(c)(3) | 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: the name, address, gender, and date of birth of each child and each child's parents' names, addresses, telephone numbers and place(s) at which the parents or other persons responsible for the child can be reached in case of an emergency; | |||
| 2022-03-10 | 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. | |||
| 2022-03-10 | Violation | 418-1.7(h) | Corrected |
| Brief Description: If television or other electronic visual media is used, it must be part of a planned developmentally appropriate program with an educational, social, physical or other learning objective that includes identified goals and objectives. Television and other electronic visual media must not be used solely to occupy time. | |||
| 2022-03-10 | Violation | 418-1.8(q)(1)(i) | Corrected |
| Brief Description: Each day care center shall require any and all visitors to the facility to: sign in upon entry to the premises; | |||
| 2022-03-10 | Violation | 418-1.11(b)(1)(i) | 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: at the time of initial day care center application; | |||
| 2022-03-10 | Violation | 418-1.12(z) | Corrected |
| Brief Description: All containers or bottles of, breast milk, formula or other individualized food items must be clearly marked with the child's complete name. | |||
| 2022-03-10 | Violation | 418-1.13(g)(2) | Corrected |
| Brief Description: To be qualified as a group teacher for a preschool class, a person must possess either: | |||
| 2022-03-10 | Violation | 418-1.15(c)(11) | 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: personnel information including a list of all staff with job assignments and schedules; each staff and volunteer's final and, if applicable, provisional criminal history review and background check approval letter(s); staff resumes; medical statements; acceptable references and other information required by section 418-1.13 of this Subpart; | |||
| 2022-01-31 | Violation | 418-1.3(d) | Corrected |
| Brief Description: A temperature of at least 68 degrees Fahrenheit must be maintained in all rooms to be occupied by children. | |||
| 2022-01-31 | Violation | 418-1.4(f)(2) | Corrected |
| Brief Description: All corridors, aisles, and approaches to exits must be kept unobstructed at all times. | |||
| 2022-01-31 | Violation | 418-1.8(a) | Corrected |
| Brief Description: Children cannot be left without competent supervision at any time. Competent supervision includes awareness of and responsibility for the ongoing activity of each child. It requires that all children be within a teacher's range of vision and that the teacher be near enough to respond when redirection or intervention strategies are needed. Competent supervision must take into account the child's age emotional, physical, and cognitive development. | |||
| 2022-01-31 | Violation | 418-1.8(k)(2)(i) | Corrected |
| Brief Description: for children between ages 6 weeks old and 18 months old: there must be one teacher for every four children; | |||
| 2022-01-31 | Violation | 418-1.8(k)(3)(ii) | Corrected |
| Brief Description: for children between ages 18 months old and 36 months old: the maximum group size is twelve children. | |||
| 2022-01-31 | Violation | 418-1.11(c)(1) | Corrected |
| Brief Description: The licensee must prepare a health care plan on forms furnished by the Office. Such plan must protect and promote the health of children. The health care plan must be on site, followed by all staff and available upon demand by a parent or the Office. In those instances in which the program will administer medications, the health care plan must also be approved by the program's health care consultant unless the only medications to be administered are: | |||
| 2022-01-31 | 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; | |||
| 2022-01-31 | Violation | 418-1.15(c)(12) | 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: a current daily schedule documenting the arrival and departure times of each staff person and volunteers; | |||
| 2022-01-24 | Violation | 418-1.3(d) | Corrected |
| Brief Description: A temperature of at least 68 degrees Fahrenheit must be maintained in all rooms to be occupied by children. | |||
| 2022-01-24 | 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. | |||
| 2022-01-24 | Violation | 418-1.8(a) | Corrected |
| Brief Description: Children cannot be left without competent supervision at any time. Competent supervision includes awareness of and responsibility for the ongoing activity of each child. It requires that all children be within a teacher's range of vision and that the teacher be near enough to respond when redirection or intervention strategies are needed. Competent supervision must take into account the child's age emotional, physical, and cognitive development. | |||
| 2022-01-24 | Violation | 418-1.11(h)(1)(ii) | Corrected |
| Brief Description: The program must immediately call 911 for children who require emergency medical care and also must: arrange for the transportation of any child in need of emergency health care, and for the supervision of the children remaining in the program; | |||
| 2022-01-24 | Violation | 418-1.11(h)(1)(iii) | Corrected |
| Brief Description: The program must immediately call 911 for children who require emergency medical care and also must: in the event of an accident or illness requiring immediate health care, secure such care and notify the parent; and | |||
| 2022-01-24 | Violation | 418-1.12(z) | Corrected |
| Brief Description: All containers or bottles of, breast milk, formula or other individualized food items must be clearly marked with the child's complete name. | |||
| 2022-01-24 | 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; | |||
| 2022-01-24 | Violation | 418-1.15(c)(12) | 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: a current daily schedule documenting the arrival and departure times of each staff person and volunteers; | |||
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