School-Age Child Care
✓ Licensed
Town of Smithtown SACC
St. James, NY
· Suffolk County
580 Lake Ave. St. James Elementary School,
St. James, NY 11780
Quick Facts
Capacity
60 children
Age Range
60 School-Aged Children
Subsidized Program
Does not participate
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Contact Information
📞 (631) 360-7517
Licensed School-Age Child Care
Active License
License Number
42531
License Holder
Christine Keidel- Dibenedetto
Licensed Since
1997
License Issued
Sep 2, 2026
Active Through
Sep 1, 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
The School Age Child Care program is sponsored by the Town of Smithtown. This self-sustaining school based program, designed for working families, is currently offered at the following schools: Smithtown School District: St. James, Smithtown, Accompsett, Dogwood, Branch Brook, Mt. Pleasant, Mills Pond, Tackan and Nesconset Elementary Schools. Kings Park School District: Parkview and Ft. Salonga Elementary Schools
Additional Information:
This facility is authorized to administer over-the-counter topical ointments only; Initial License Date: 9/2/1997;
Hours of Operation
- Monday03:00 PM - 06:00 PM
- Tuesday03:00 PM - 06:00 PM
- Wednesday03:00 PM - 06:00 PM
- Thursday03:00 PM - 06:00 PM
- Friday03:00 PM - 06:00 PM
- Saturday Closed
- Sunday Closed
Inspection/Report History
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| Date | Type | Regulations | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-07-31 | Documentation Review | Documentation Review | 2026-I-LIRO-067372 |
| Brief Description: Violations found | |||
| 2026-07-31 | Violation | 414.13(b)(1) | N |
| Brief Description: All applicants for employment and volunteers have provided a history of employment and experience | |||
| 2026-07-31 | Violation | 414.15(c)(7) | N |
| Brief Description: Health statements for each staff member and volunteer | |||
| 2026-06-11 | Application - Renewal | Application - Renewal | 2026-I-LIRO-033273 |
| Brief Description: No violations cited | |||
| 2026-03-30 | Annual Unannounced | Annual Unannounced | 2026-I-LIRO-001242 |
| Brief Description: Violations found | |||
| 2026-03-30 | Violation | 414.5(a) | N |
| Brief Description: Suitable precautions are taken to eliminate all safety and health hazards | |||
| 2026-03-30 | Violation | 414.11(i)(18)(i) | Corrected |
| Brief Description: Toilet facilities must be kept clean at all times, and must be supplied with toilet paper, soap and towels accessible to the children. | |||
| 2025-12-08 | Monitoring | Monitoring | 2025-I-LIRO-118928 |
| Brief Description: No violations cited | |||
| 2025-09-30 | Monitoring | Monitoring | 2025-I-LIRO-103518 |
| Brief Description: No violations cited | |||
| 2025-06-03 | Monitoring | Monitoring | 2025-I-LIRO-040485 |
| Brief Description: Violations found | |||
| 2025-06-03 | Violation | 414.11(a)(1) | Corrected |
| Brief Description: The program must obtain an individual health plan for any child identified as a child with special health care needs, prior to the child being in attendance at the program. | |||
| 2025-03-27 | Annual Unannounced | Annual Unannounced | 2025-I-LIRO-002065 |
| Brief Description: Violations found | |||
| 2025-03-27 | Violation | 414.11(c)(1) | Corrected |
| Brief Description: The registrant 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: | |||
| 2025-03-27 | Violation | 414.11(i)(18)(i) | Corrected |
| Brief Description: Toilet facilities must be kept clean at all times, and must be supplied with toilet paper, soap and towels accessible to the children. | |||
| 2024-12-11 | Monitoring | Monitoring | 2024-I-LIRO-112526 |
| Brief Description: Violations found | |||
| 2024-12-11 | Violation | 413.3(g)(3)(i) | N |
| Brief Description: Posting of Compliance History Document | |||
| 2024-12-10 | Documentation Review | Documentation Review | 2024-I-LIRO-114306 |
| Brief Description: No violations cited | |||
| 2024-11-18 | Annual Unannounced | Annual Unannounced | 2024-I-LIRO-001676 |
| Brief Description: Violations found | |||
| 2024-11-18 | Violation | 414.11(c)(2)(x) | Corrected |
| Brief Description: guidelines and procedures to be followed for the prevention of anaphylaxis and during a medical emergency resulting from anaphylaxis that comply with the anaphylactic policy for child day care providers jointly issued by the Office and the New York State Department of Health; and | |||
| 2023-12-19 | Technical Assistance | Technical Assistance | 2023-I-LIRO-055541 |
| Brief Description: No violations cited | |||
| 2023-12-15 | Monitoring | Monitoring | 2023-I-LIRO-054857 |
| Brief Description: Violations found | |||
| 2023-10-19 | Monitoring | Monitoring | 2011-I-LIRO-005451 |
| Brief Description: Violations found | |||
| 2022-06-14 | Violation | 413.3(g)(3)(i) | Not Corrected |
| Brief Description: The Office shall require the child day care program to immediately post upon receipt, in a prominent place at the program that is visible to parents, a copy of the most recent compliance history report issued to the program by the Office. | |||
| 2022-06-14 | Violation | 414.11(c)(1) | Not Corrected |
| Brief Description: The registrant 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: | |||
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