The Guiding Light Community Family Childcare Inc. - Bayshore NY Family Day Care

Oakridge Drive , Bayshore NY 11706
(631) 662-7483
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About the Provider

Description: THE GUIDING LIGHT COMMUNITY FAMILY CHILDCARE INC. is a Family Day Care in Bayshore NY, with a maximum capacity of 8 children. The home-based daycare service helps with children in the age range of Total Capacity: 6 children, ages 6 weeks to 12 years AND 2 additional school-aged children . The provider does not participate in a subsidized child care program.

Additional Information: Care is available during non-traditional hours;

Program and Licensing Details

  • License Number: 825608
  • Capacity: 8
  • Age Range: Total Capacity: 6 children, ages 6 weeks to 12 years AND 2 additional school-aged children
  • Enrolled in Subsidized Child Care Program: No
  • Schools Served: Brentwood School District
  • Initial License Issue Date: Dec 07, 2018
  • Current License Issue Date: Dec 07, 2020
  • Current License Expiration Date: Dec 06, 2024
  • District Office: Child Care Council of Suffolk, Inc.
  • District Office Phone: (631) 462-0444 (Note: This is not the facility phone number.)

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Inspection/Report History

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Date Type Regulations Status
2021-12-07 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.
2021-12-07 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.
2020-03-02 Violation 417.4(h)(4) Corrected
Brief Description: All paths of egress on the interior and exterior of the home, including corridors, aisles and approaches must be kept free of obstructions, impediments and debris at all times.
2020-03-02 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.
2020-03-02 Violation 417.12(n) Corrected
Brief Description: The program must obtain a written statement, from the parent of each infant in care, setting forth the breast milk, formula and feeding schedule instructions for the infant and must be updated as changes are made.
2020-03-02 Violation 417.14(b)(1) Corrected
Brief Description: Each applicant must complete the Office-approved training that complies with the federal minimum health and safety pre-service training requirements or three-month orientation period training requirements. This training must be obtained pre-service or within three months of starting such position. Individuals who have completed Office approved training that complies with federal health and safety requirements may be left unsupervised with children. Any teacher, director, or volunteer who does not complete this training must not be left unsupervised with children in care until such times as the training has been completed.
2020-03-02 Violation 417.14(c)(1) Corrected
Brief Description: Each employee and volunteer must complete a minimum of thirty (30) hours of training every two years. The required (30) hours of training every two years is subject to the following conditions: Fifteen of the required thirty (30) hours of training must be obtained during the person's first six months at the program.
2020-03-02 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;
2020-03-02 Violation 417.4(h)(4) Corrected
Brief Description: All paths of egress on the interior and exterior of the home, including corridors, aisles and approaches must be kept free of obstructions, impediments and debris at all times.
2020-03-02 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.
2020-03-02 Violation 417.12(n) Corrected
Brief Description: The program must obtain a written statement, from the parent of each infant in care, setting forth the breast milk, formula and feeding schedule instructions for the infant and must be updated as changes are made.
2020-03-02 Violation 417.14(b)(1) Corrected
Brief Description: Each applicant must complete the Office-approved training that complies with the federal minimum health and safety pre-service training requirements or three-month orientation period training requirements. This training must be obtained pre-service or within three months of starting such position. Individuals who have completed Office approved training that complies with federal health and safety requirements may be left unsupervised with children. Any teacher, director, or volunteer who does not complete this training must not be left unsupervised with children in care until such times as the training has been completed.
2020-03-02 Violation 417.14(c)(1) Corrected
Brief Description: Each employee and volunteer must complete a minimum of thirty (30) hours of training every two years. The required (30) hours of training every two years is subject to the following conditions: Fifteen of the required thirty (30) hours of training must be obtained during the person's first six months at the program.
2020-03-02 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;

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Reviews

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Susie May 24, 2019
I have used this provider for less than 6 months

Amazing facility for a home family childcare, inside and outside. The premises are child friendly, safe, filled with the educational tools to enhance my child’s growth and the provider was intelligent, caring, qualified and receptive to the needs of both my child and myself. I would totally recommend this childcare to anyone seeking quality, safe care for their children.

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