Program Name: Port Washington Children's Center, Inc    License/Registration ID: 42838


 Program Overview
Contact Name: Bernadett Horvath Contact Title: Director
Program Type: School-Age Child Care Status: Open
School District: Port Washington
Site Address: Map
9 Carlton Ave., Port Washington, NY 11050
First Licensed/Registration Date: Nov 6, 1996
Current Registration Period: Apr 23, 2024 - Apr 22, 2028 		Phone: (516) 883-4864
Fax: (516) 883-0772
Total Capacity: 181 School-Aged Children
 
Open Child Care Slots*:
This information was self reported to OCFS on 8/23/2023 10:50:31 AM 		0 Preschool aged
10 School-Aged children

*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: No
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  
Dec 11, 2025 Monitoring 2025-I-LIRO-122242 No violations cited for this Inspection
Dec 9, 2025 Fire Safety - Other 2025-I-LIRO-120803 No violations cited for this Inspection
Aug 28, 2025 Self-Report 2025-I-LIRO-097641 No violations cited for this Inspection
Aug 13, 2025 Complaint (Investigation Pending) 2025-I-LIRO-058975 Violations Found
Aug 8, 2025 Monitoring 2025-I-LIRO-056848 No violations cited for this Inspection
Jul 8, 2025 Other 2025-I-LIRO-050582 Violations Found
Inspection Conducted Off-Site
Apr 10, 2025 Annual Unannounced 2025-I-LIRO-002106 Violations Found
Oct 8, 2024 Fire Safety - Other 2024-I-LIRO-099878 No violations cited for this Inspection Inspection Conducted Off-Site
Sep 24, 2024 Self Reported Serious Incident 2024-I-LIRO-096291 No violations cited for this Inspection
Aug 9, 2024 Monitoring 2024-I-LIRO-080055 No violations cited for this Inspection
Aug 6, 2024 Documentation Review 2024-I-LIRO-078266 Violations Found
Inspection Conducted Off-Site
May 2, 2024 Application - Renewal 2023-I-LIRO-054348 No violations cited for this Inspection
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: Dec 11, 2025 Currently uncorrected violations: None
Date Regulation Description Compliance Status as of last inspection
Aug 13, 2025 414.3(g) Peeling or damaged paint or plaster must be repaired. Corrected
Aug 13, 2025 414.5(w) Cleaning materials must be stored in their original containers unless the product's use or the program's health care plan indicates that the product be mixed with water before use. In this case, the container used for subsequent use of the mixed product must state the name of the cleaning material contained within. Cleaning materials 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. Corrected
Aug 13, 2025 414.9(j) Corporal punishment is prohibited. For the purposes of this part, the term corporal punishment means punishment inflicted directly on the body including, but not limited to, physical restraint, spanking, biting, shaking, slapping, twisting or squeezing; demanding excessive physical exercise, prolonged lack of movement or motion, or strenuous or bizarre postures; and compelling a child to eat or have in the child's mouth soap, foods, hot spices, irritants or the like. Corrected
Jul 8, 2025 414.15(a)(4) The provisions specified on the registration are binding and the school-age child care program must operate in compliance with the terms of the registration. The number and age range of children specified thereon are the maximum number and age range of children who may be in the care of the school-age child care program at any one time. Corrected
Apr 10, 2025 413.3(g)(3)(i) 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. Corrected
Aug 6, 2024 414.14(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
Aug 6, 2024 414.14(c) Each staff person 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: Corrected
Aug 6, 2024 414.14(c)(1) Each staff person 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. Corrected
Aug 6, 2024 414.14(d) Training must address all topics or subject matters required by state and federal law. The required state topics are; 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
The New York State Office of Children and Family Services uses a range of tools to help bring child care programs into compliance with statutory and regulatory requirements.

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 May, 2021: None