Program Name: Prime Time Early Learning Center of Long Island    License/Registration ID: 851494


 Program Overview
Contact Name: Deborah A. Albert Contact Title: Director
Program Type: Day Care Center Status: Closed Nov 1, 2024
School District: Farmingdale
Site Address: Map
270 Airport Plaza, Farmingdale, NY 11735
First Licensed/Registration Date: Nov 25, 2019
Current Registration Period: Nov 25, 2023 - Nov 24, 2027
Phone: (631) 777-9090
Fax: (631) 777-9191
Total Capacity: 152
-Infants: 32
-Toddlers: 50
-Preschool: 60
-School-Age: 10
Open Child Care Slots*:

* Important Note: This child care provider has not provided enrollment information for posting on the OCFS website.


To learn about current openings, please contact the program directly.


Care available during non-traditional hours: No
Removed from referral list: No
This facility is approved to administer medications.

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  
Sep 12, 2024 Other 2024-I-LIRO-085803 No violations cited for this Inspection Inspection Conducted Off-Site
Aug 28, 2024 Monitoring 2024-I-LIRO-082437 Violations Found
Jun 28, 2024 Self Reported Serious Incident 2024-I-LIRO-053876 No violations cited for this Inspection
May 22, 2024 Annual Unannounced 2024-I-LIRO-011701 Violations Found
Apr 16, 2024 Self Reported Serious Incident 2024-I-LIRO-042821 No violations cited for this Inspection
Mar 19, 2024 Self Reported Serious Incident 2024-I-LIRO-038861 No violations cited for this Inspection
Mar 12, 2024 Self Reported Serious Incident 2024-I-LIRO-038376 No violations cited for this Inspection
Feb 12, 2024 Complaint (Unsubstantiated) 2024-I-LIRO-034681 Violations Found
Jan 10, 2024 Self Reported Serious Incident 2024-I-LIRO-017361 No violations cited for this Inspection Inspection Conducted Outside of Program Operating Hours
Jan 10, 2024 Self Reported Serious Incident 2024-I-LIRO-017165 No violations cited for this Inspection
Nov 22, 2023 Application - Renewal 2023-I-LIRO-035990 Violations Found
Nov 13, 2023 Complaint (Substantiated) 2023-I-LIRO-051006 Violations Found
Aug 30, 2023 Other 2023-I-LIRO-042266 No violations cited for this Inspection Inspection Conducted Off-Site
Aug 7, 2023 Monitoring 2023-I-LIRO-039855 Violations Found
Jul 3, 2023 Complaint (Substantiated) 2023-I-LIRO-034602 Violations Found
May 2, 2023 Serious Injury 2023-I-LIRO-027245 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: Sep 12, 2024 Currently uncorrected violations: None
Date Regulation Description Compliance Status as of last inspection
Aug 28, 2024 418-1.3(h) Peeling or damaged paint or plaster must be repaired. Corrected
Aug 28, 2024 418-1.5(z) All window and door blind cords, ropes, wires and other strangulation hazards must be secured and inaccessible to children. Corrected
Aug 28, 2024 418-1.5(aa) The following items must be used and stored in such a manner that they are not accessible to children: handbags, backpacks or briefcases belonging to adults; plastic bags; and toys and objects small enough for young children to swallow. Corrected
Aug 28, 2024 418-1.7(h) If television or other electronic visual media is used, it must be part of a planned developmentally appropriate program with an educational, social, physical or other learning objective that includes identified goals and objectives. Television and other electronic visual media must not be used solely to occupy time. Corrected
Aug 28, 2024 418-1.7(k) Daily supervised outdoor play is required for all children in care, except during inclement or extreme weather or unless otherwise ordered by a health care provider. Parents may request and programs may permit children to remain indoors during outdoor play time so long as such children will be supervised in accordance with section 418-1.8 of this Subpart. Corrected
Aug 28, 2024 418-1.7(s) Individual clean bed coverings must be available, as needed, for each child requiring a rest period. Corrected
Aug 28, 2024 418-1.8(c) The child day care center must provide supervision of the staff responsible for the care of children. Workloads and assignments must be arranged to provide consistency of care to children and to allow staff to fulfill their respective responsibilities. Corrected
Aug 28, 2024 418-1.11(c)(1) The licensee 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: Corrected
Aug 28, 2024 418-1.11(i)(12) Garbage receptacles must be covered, and cleaned as needed after emptying. Corrected
Aug 28, 2024 418-1.15(b)(12)(i) The child day care center must report to the Office: Immediately upon learning of a change that affects those portions of the building and property in which the program is operating or which are used for the children's egress in the case of emergency; Corrected
May 22, 2024 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
May 22, 2024 418-1.8(q)(1)(i) Each day care center shall require any and all visitors to the facility to: sign in upon entry to the premises; Corrected
May 22, 2024 418-1.11(b)(6) The initial medical statement for staff and volunteers must include the results of a Mantoux tuberculin test or other federally approved tuberculin test performed within the 12 months preceding the date of the application. Corrected
May 22, 2024 418-1.15(c)(1) 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: a copy of the evacuation plan, evacuation drills, and shelter-in-place drills conducted, on forms furnished by the Office or approved equivalents, as required in sections 418-1.4(b) and 418-1.5(b) of this Subpart; Corrected
Feb 12, 2024 418-1.5(aa) The following items must be used and stored in such a manner that they are not accessible to children: handbags, backpacks or briefcases belonging to adults; plastic bags; and toys and objects small enough for young children to swallow. Corrected
Nov 22, 2023 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
Nov 22, 2023 418-1.5(ad) Pursuant to New York Public Health Law Section 2500-h, the program must comply with the anaphylaxis policy jointly issued by the Office and the New York State Department of Health and any amendments thereto. The program must notify the parent of any child in care of the anaphylaxis policy when the child is enrolled and annually thereafter. Notification shall include contact information for parents to engage further with the program to learn more about individualized aspects of the anaphylaxis policy. Corrected
Nov 22, 2023 418-1.8(n) The use of any type of personal electronic media device for social or entertainment purposes, including but not limited to, listening to music on headphones, playing screen games, surfing the internet, sending e-mails, or making personal calls while supervising children is prohibited. The use of mobile phones is permitted as necessary to promote the children's safety and ensuring the orderly operation of the program. Corrected
Nov 22, 2023 418-1.11(c)(1) The licensee 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: Corrected
Nov 22, 2023 418-1.13(g)(3)(iv) To be qualified as a group teacher for an infant or toddler class, a person must possess either: 9 college credits in Early Childhood, Child Development or a related field, with a plan of study leading to an Infant and Toddler Child Care and Education Credential, Infant Toddler Child Development Associate Credential, other Office-recognized credential specific to the infant/toddler developmental period or an Associate's degree in Early Childhood, Child Development or a related field; and two years of experience related to caring for children, one of which must be related to caring for infants or toddlers. Corrected
Nov 22, 2023 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
Nov 22, 2023 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
Nov 22, 2023 418-1.15(c)(11) 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: personnel information including a list of all staff with job assignments and schedules; each staff and volunteer's final and, if applicable, provisional criminal history review and background check approval letter(s); staff resumes; medical statements; acceptable references and other information required by section 418-1.13 of this Subpart; Corrected
Nov 13, 2023 418-1.8(n) The use of any type of personal electronic media device for social or entertainment purposes, including but not limited to, listening to music on headphones, playing screen games, surfing the internet, sending e-mails, or making personal calls while supervising children is prohibited. The use of mobile phones is permitted as necessary to promote the children's safety and ensuring the orderly operation of the program. Corrected
Nov 13, 2023 418-1.11(c)(1) The licensee 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: Corrected
Nov 13, 2023 418-1.15(b)(12)(iv) The child day care center must report to the Office: immediately upon learning of any other change that would place the center out of compliance with applicable regulations; Corrected
Aug 7, 2023 418-1.3(h) Peeling or damaged paint or plaster must be repaired. Corrected
Aug 7, 2023 418-1.8(n) The use of any type of personal electronic media device for social or entertainment purposes, including but not limited to, listening to music on headphones, playing screen games, surfing the internet, sending e-mails, or making personal calls while supervising children is prohibited. The use of mobile phones is permitted as necessary to promote the children's safety and ensuring the orderly operation of the program. Corrected
Aug 7, 2023 418-1.11(i)(1) Staff and volunteers must thoroughly wash their hands with soap and running water at the beginning of each day, before and after the administration of medications, when they are dirty, after toileting or assisting children with toileting, after changing a diaper, before and after food handling or eating, after handling pets or other animals, after contact with any bodily secretion or fluid, and after coming in from outdoors. Corrected
Aug 7, 2023 418-1.11(i)(12) Garbage receptacles must be covered, and cleaned as needed after emptying. Corrected
Aug 7, 2023 418-1.15(c)(1) 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: a copy of the evacuation plan, evacuation drills, and shelter-in-place drills conducted, on forms furnished by the Office or approved equivalents, as required in sections 418-1.4(b) and 418-1.5(b) of this Subpart; Corrected
Jul 3, 2023 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
*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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Other enforcement actions such as Corrective action plans and fines are not shown on this website.
Enforcement Actions since April, 2020: None