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Island Sunshines

West Hempstead, NY · Nassau County
★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 5.0 (2 reviews)
741 Janos Lane, West Hempstead, NY 11552
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Quick Facts

Capacity
14 children
Age Range
12 children, ages 6 weeks to 12 years AND 2 additional school-aged children
Subsidized Program
Does not participate
Food Program
Does not participate

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Contact Information

📞 (516) 992-0999
741 Janos Lane
West Hempstead, NY 11552
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Licensed Group Family Day Care
Active License
License Number
399333
License Issued
Feb 10, 2024
Active Through
Feb 9, 2028
Issued By
New York State Office of Children and Family Services
District Office
Long Island Regional Office

Reviews

5.0
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Christine
2016-04-18 10:57:02
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
I have used this provider for more than 6 months

My two boys have been going here for 3 years now. They love it here and I do too. We moved last year 30 mins out east and I still drive there everyday to bring them. I wouldn't trust my children with anyone else but them.

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Sherifa
2015-02-18 19:47:41
★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Love this Daycare. They are loving and caring. My baby is always happy coming home.

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About the Provider

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Additional Information: This facility is authorized to administer over-the-counter topical ointments only; Initial License Date: 2/10/2010; Care is available during non-traditional hours; This facility is authorized to administer medications;

Hours of Operation

  • Days of Operation Monday–Friday

Inspection/Report History

Where possible, ChildcareCenter provides inspection reports as a service to families. This information is deemed reliable but is not guaranteed. We encourage families to contact the daycare provider directly with any questions or concerns. Reports can also be verified with your local daycare licensing office.

Date Type Regulations Status
2026-06-02 Fire Safety - Monitor Fire Safety - Monitor 2026-I-LIRO-054482
Brief Description: No violations cited for this Inspection
2026-05-15 Monitoring Monitoring 2026-I-LIRO-051657
Brief Description: Violations Found
2026-05-15 Violation 416.5(j) Corrected
Brief Description: All matches, lighters, medicines, drugs, detergents, aerosol cans and other poisonous or toxic materials must be stored in their original containers, and 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.
2026-05-15 Violation 416.15(c)(6) Not Corrected
Brief Description: The program must maintain on file at the group family day care home, available for inspection 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 caregivers; daily health check documentation; a record of illnesses and injuries occurring while in care; and any indicators of child abuse or maltreatment;
2026-02-17 Annual Unannounced Annual Unannounced 2026-I-LIRO-004175
Brief Description: No violations cited for this Inspection
2025-10-17 Monitoring Monitoring 2025-I-LIRO-108776
Brief Description: Violations Found
2025-10-17 Violation 416.11(b)(13) Corrected
Brief Description: Caregivers must be aware of each child's special health care needs identified in the child's individual health care plan. This includes, but is not limited to, allergies, disabilities and medical conditions.
2025-07-01 Monitoring Monitoring 2025-I-LIRO-050821
Brief Description: No violations cited for this Inspection
2025-03-11 Annual Unannounced Annual Unannounced 2025-I-LIRO-005214
Brief Description: Violations Found
2025-03-11 Violation 416.7(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 416.8 of this Part.
2024-10-24 Monitoring Monitoring 2024-I-LIRO-096916
Brief Description: No violations cited for this Inspection
2024-06-10 Annual Unannounced Annual Unannounced 2024-I-LIRO-005046
Brief Description: No violations cited for this Inspection
2022-07-06 Violation 416.4(b)(1) Not Corrected
Brief Description: Evacuation drills must be conducted at least monthly during the hours of operation of the group family day care home.
2022-07-06 Violation 416.5(b)(4) Not Corrected
Brief Description: Each program must hold two shelter-in-place drills annually during which procedures and supplies are reviewed. Parents must be made aware of this drill in advance.
2022-07-06 Violation 416.7(r) Not Corrected
Brief Description: Sleeping surfaces, including bedding, which is the removable and washable portion of the sleeping environment, must not come in contact with the sleeping surfaces of another child's rest equipment during storage. Mats and cots must be stored so that the sleeping surfaces do not touch when stacked.

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