Description: Established in 2000, SSCC has proven again and again, that children have the ability to learn and succeed at the youngest of age. Our exciting curriculum gives children the concepts that give way to kindergarten readiness and a successful academic career. With our highly educated and loving staff our goals are to foster and develop preschool education to the highest standards, rich in both academic and social values.
Our new facility is close to 10,000 SF and offers the perfect transitional environment for children, with traditional classroom settings, with clearly defined learning centers, indoor and outdoor playgrounds, and a safe secure environment.
SSCC is a NYS Licensed and Registered Center with the Office of Children and Family Services.
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| Date | Type | Regulations | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022-04-14 | Violation | 418-1.15(b)(14) | 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: | |||
| 2021-07-19 | 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; | |||
| 2021-07-19 | 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; | |||
| 2020-10-02 | Violation | 418-1.15(b)(14) | 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: | |||
| 2020-10-02 | Violation | 418-1.15(b)(14) | 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: | |||
| 2020-10-02 | Violation | 418-1.15(b)(14) | 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: | |||
| 2019-08-01 | Violation | 418-1.14(c) | Corrected |
| Brief Description: Fifteen (15) of the required thirty (30) hours of training must be obtained during the first six months of the program's first year of licensure or during the person's first six months of employment by the program. | |||
| 2019-04-24 | 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: | |||
| 2018-12-20 | 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: | |||
| 2018-12-20 | Violation | 418-1.15(c)(5) | Corrected |
| Brief Description: daily attendance records, which must be filled out at the time a child arrives and departs, and must include arrival and departure times; | |||
| 2018-07-12 | 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. | |||
| 2018-07-12 | 418-1.5(z) | Corrected | |
| Brief Description: All window and door blind cords, ropes, wires and other strangulation hazards must be secured and inaccessible to children. | |||
| 2018-05-08 | 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: | |||
| 2018-05-08 | 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. | |||
| 2018-05-08 | 418-1.3(h) | Corrected | |
| Brief Description: Peeling or damaged paint or plaster must be repaired. | |||
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RUN away from this place!!!
I registered my daughter with South Shore in late march/early April as a DSS subsidy student. She was supposed to start September 6th for before and after school care. I spoke to numerous employees at South Shore over the months and was told each time that no other information was needed from me and my daughter was all set, ready to go. Then I got an email from Vicki on Wednesday 8/30 at 6pm to let me know that they will no longer accept DSS.
Helene called me at my request and said they can accept her if she has already been registered (which she was, for 5 months) so I got my DSS case worker to call over verbal approval the next day, but they were then told by South Shore already has 2 DSS children and will not accept any more. Nobody at South Shore would return my phone calls. I had to communicate with Helene via Facebook Messenger who would not offer me any assistance because the facility was "closed" but she would call me Saturday 9/2 - Helene did call me on Saturday to let me know that I would have to pay the difference between what DSS covers, and South Shore's fees (I do not even know if this is legal? Do the parents of the other two DSS children have to pay this?)
This is labor day weekend before the start of school, leaving me with zero other options for my daughter's before/after school care since she also would need the transportation to and from school. Helene claims she stopped taking DSS at the end of June, so why was I not informed then? I would have had plenty of time to make other accommodations.
I feel that South Shore purposely waited until the last minute to prey on my desperation and lack of options, and get the extra money from me. Luckily I got a call on Tuesday from another facility that graciously offered my daughter a spot and would accept the DSS without any additional payment.
Then, never a dull moment, the bus accidentally dropped my daughter off at South Shore yesterday (because everything was changed at the last possible minute!!) - I arrived to pick up my daughter and nobody knew where she was. Helene walked me through the whole place, checking in random rooms until we finally found her. She shamelessly said, "we're not usually this disorganized" - I repeat, RUN RUN RUN away from this place! I am truly blessed to have been dropped from the program and I fear for the children who attend.
My youngest son attended South Shore Children's Learning Center when the school opened in 2000. He had the best experience and was readied for kindergarten at the highest level! Now my grandson will be attending the school this year and I can't wait to see how much he loves it! The school has grown so much over the past 17 years because it is that good! I highly recommend the SSCC!