Program Name: Port Washington Children's Center, Inc.    License/Registration ID: 42798


 Program Overview
Contact Name: Laura J. Dumpson Contact Title: Director
Program Type: Day Care Center Status: Pending Revocation and Denial  <
Apr 14, 2025 <
School District: Port Washington
Site Address: Map
232 Main St., Port Washington, NY 11050
First Licensed/Registration Date: Apr 24, 1996
Current Registration Period: Apr 23, 2020 - Apr 22, 2024
Phone: (516) 883-4864
Fax: (516) 883-0772
Total Capacity: 131
-Infants: 0
-Toddlers: 36
-Preschool: 80
-School-Age: 15
Open Child Care Slots*:
This information was self reported to OCFS on 1/27/2025 10:14:06 AM
-Infants: 0
-Toddlers: 0
-Preschool: 6
-School-Age: 2

*Important Note: This self reported information on open child care slots can quickly change.


Please contact this program for the most current openings.


Care available during non-traditional hours: No
Removed from referral list: Yes
This facility is approved to administer medications.
This facility has Non-Patient Specific Auto Injectors.

For additional information on this program and compliance history, contact
Office: Long Island Regional Office
Phone: (631) 240-2560
For additional details and to view the checklist used during an inspection, please click on the Inspection ID links below. Inspection checklists are generated per inspection type and reason. Also note, that any regulatory requirement can be assessed and cited during an inspection and as a result, may not be reflected on the inspection checklist. These items would be reflected in the program's compliance history that is posted.

 Inspection History: (Inspections in the past 24 months)

Date Inspection Type Inspection ID Inspection Result  
Apr 10, 2025 Other 2025-I-LIRO-033407 No violations cited for this Inspection
Mar 28, 2025 Complaint (Substantiated) 2025-I-LIRO-030446 Violations Found
Feb 10, 2025 Complaint (Substantiated) 2025-I-LIRO-022730 Violations Found
Nov 12, 2024 Complaint (Substantiated) 2024-I-LIRO-106852 Violations Found
Oct 15, 2024 Complaint (Substantiated) 2024-I-LIRO-100824 Violations Found
Sep 13, 2024 Serious Injury 2024-I-LIRO-093623 Violations Found
Jun 27, 2024 Documentation Review 2024-I-LIRO-053629 Violations Found
Inspection Conducted Off-Site
Jun 3, 2024 Complaint (Unsubstantiated) 2024-I-LIRO-049567 No violations cited for this Inspection
May 2, 2024 Application - Renewal 2023-I-LIRO-054347 No violations cited for this Inspection
Apr 8, 2024 Other 2024-I-LIRO-041171 No violations cited for this Inspection Inspection Conducted Off-Site
Mar 26, 2024 Complaint (Substantiated) 2024-I-LIRO-040588 Violations Found
Jan 31, 2024 Annual Unannounced 2024-I-LIRO-001710 No violations cited for this Inspection
Dec 4, 2023 Other 2023-I-LIRO-053801 Violations Found
Inspection Conducted Off-Site
Oct 18, 2023 Monitoring 2023-I-LIRO-048927 Violations Found
Aug 24, 2023 Other 2023-I-LIRO-041567 No violations cited for this Inspection Inspection Conducted Off-Site
Jul 3, 2023 Other 2023-I-LIRO-035200 No violations cited for this Inspection Inspection Conducted Off-Site
Jun 13, 2023 Monitoring 2023-I-LIRO-032543 Violations Found
Additional Inspection History

*Inspections may be conducted outside of program operating hours and/or off-site(where inspector was not on premises where care is provided) for the following reasons:
-Record/File Review
-Interviewing of Staff
-Or Other Investigative Reasons

 Compliance History
Date of Last Inspection: Apr 10, 2025 Currently uncorrected violations: Yes
Date Regulation Description Compliance Status as of last inspection
Mar 28, 2025 418-1.2(f) Applicants for renewal of a license may not be issued a license until an inspection of the child day care center has been conducted showing compliance with the requirements of this Subpart and the relevant provisions of the Social Services Law. Not Corrected
Mar 28, 2025 418-1.8(a) 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. Not Corrected
Mar 28, 2025 418-1.10(c)(1) Child care center staff must personally make, or cause to be made, an immediate report to the Statewide Central Register of Child Abuse and Maltreatment by telephone, followed by a written report within 48 hours, in the form and manner prescribed by the Office, to the child protective service of the social services district in the county in which the child resides. Not Corrected
Mar 28, 2025 418-1.15(a)(1)(ii) Each child day care center must operate in compliance with the regulations of the Office and all other applicable laws and regulations. Not Corrected
Mar 28, 2025 418-1.15(b)(4) The staff and volunteers must be in good health and be of good character and habits. Not Corrected
Mar 28, 2025 418-1.15(b)(14)(ii) 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: serious incident, Not Corrected
Feb 10, 2025 418-1.5(a) Suitable precautions must be taken to eliminate all conditions in areas accessible to children which pose a safety or health hazard. Not Corrected
Feb 10, 2025 418-1.11(i)(12) Garbage receptacles must be covered, and cleaned as needed after emptying. Not Corrected
Feb 10, 2025 418-1.12(an) Staff must take steps to prevent a child's exposure to the foods to which the child is allergic. Not Corrected
Nov 12, 2024 418-1.8(f) An additional group teacher or an assistant teacher is required when the number of children in the group dictate that a second teacher be present to meet the teacher/child ratio. Corrected
Oct 15, 2024 418-1.8(k)(4)(i) for 3-year-old children: there must be one teacher for every seven children; Corrected
Oct 15, 2024 418-1.9(a) The program must establish and follow a written plan for behavior management that is acceptable to the office. This plan must include how the staff will approach challenging behaviors, help children solve problems and encourage acceptable behaviors. Corrected
Oct 15, 2024 418-1.9(b) The staff must use acceptable techniques and approaches to help children solve problems. Corrected
Oct 15, 2024 418-1.10(c)(1) Child care center staff must personally make, or cause to be made, an immediate report to the Statewide Central Register of Child Abuse and Maltreatment by telephone, followed by a written report within 48 hours, in the form and manner prescribed by the Office, to the child protective service of the social services district in the county in which the child resides. Corrected
Oct 15, 2024 418-1.15(b)(14)(ii) 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: serious incident, Corrected
Sep 13, 2024 418-1.15(b)(14)(iii) 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: serious injury, Corrected
Sep 13, 2024 418-1.15(c)(6) 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; Corrected
Jun 27, 2024 418-1.14(b) Each applicant for, or individual in the position of director, teacher, or volunteer must complete Office-approved training that complies with federal minimum health and safety pre-service or three-month orientation period requirements. This training must be obtained pre-service or within three months of starting such position. Corrected
Jun 27, 2024 418-1.14(c) Each staff person and volunteer must complete a minimum of thirty (30) hours of training every two years. The required thirty (30) hours of training every two years is subject to the following conditions: Corrected
Jun 27, 2024 418-1.14(c)(1) Each staff person and volunteer must complete a minimum of thirty (30) hours of training every two years. The required thirty (30) hours of training every two years is subject to the following conditions: Fifteen (15) of the required thirty (30) hours of training must be obtained during the person's first six months at the program. Corrected
Jun 27, 2024 418-1.14(c)(2) Each staff person and volunteer must complete a minimum of thirty (30) hours of training every two years. The required thirty (30) hours of training every two years is subject to the following conditions: A minimum of five (5) hours of Office-approved training must be obtained each year which addresses topics or subject matters set forth in 418-1.14(d). Corrected
Jun 27, 2024 418-1.14(d) Training must address all topics or subject matters required by state and federal law. The required state topics are: Corrected
Mar 26, 2024 418-1.8(a) 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. Corrected
Dec 4, 2023 418-1.15(b)(14)(ii) 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: serious incident, Corrected
Oct 18, 2023 418-1.12(z) All containers or bottles of, breast milk, formula or other individualized food items must be clearly marked with the child's complete name. Corrected
Jun 13, 2023 418-1.4(b)(4) The program must maintain on file a record of each evacuation drill conducted, using forms furnished by the Office or approved equivalents. Corrected
Jun 13, 2023 418-1.4(h) The director or a designated qualified staff member must conduct monthly inspections of the premises to observe possible fire or safety hazards. Any such hazard must be corrected immediately. Corrected
*Violations are posted on this web site after the inspection results have been finalized in a report mailed to the provider. Violations are listed here as 'Corrected' after the Office has verified corrections with the provider, and a letter confirming the corrections has been mailed to the provider.
For additional information on this program and compliance history, contact
Office: Long Island Regional Office
Phone: (631) 240-2560

 Enforcement History
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The enforcement actions listed on this website only include denial, revocation or suspension of a child care program's license or registration. Fines are not shown on this website. OCFS stops referring families to the program if a program's license or registration is closed, revoked or suspended.

Other enforcement actions such as Corrective action plans and fines are not shown on this website.
Enforcement Actions since April, 2020: Yes