Program Name: Heart & Mind STEM Center    License/Registration ID: 901050


 Program Overview
Contact Name: Ilene Morrin Contact Title: Director
Program Type: Day Care Center Status: Open
School District: Plainview
Site Address: Map
520 South Oyster Bay Rd, Hicksville, NY 11801
First Licensed/Registration Date: Aug 23, 2023
Current Registration Period: Aug 23, 2023 - Aug 22, 2027 		Phone: (516) 470-0046
Fax: (516) 407-5449
Total Capacity: 249
-Infants: 0
-Toddlers: 0
-Preschool: 249
-School-Age: 0
Open Child Care Slots*:
This information was self reported to OCFS on 7/28/2025 2:11:16 PM
-Infants: 0
-Toddlers: 0
-Preschool: 210
-School-Age: 0

*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 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 since Aug 23, 2023)

Date Inspection Type Inspection ID Inspection Result  
Jul 8, 2025 Monitoring 2025-I-LIRO-049656 No violations cited for this Inspection
Mar 13, 2025 Annual Unannounced 2025-I-LIRO-014615 Violations Found
Dec 3, 2024 Monitoring 2024-I-LIRO-109327 Violations Found
Sep 26, 2024 Monitoring 2024-I-LIRO-096436 Violations Found
Aug 20, 2024 Fire Safety - Other 2024-I-LIRO-081783 No violations cited for this Inspection Inspection Conducted Outside of Program Operating Hours
Jul 11, 2024 Annual Unannounced 2024-I-LIRO-015386 No violations cited for this Inspection
Jul 8, 2024 Other 2024-I-LIRO-070223 No violations cited for this Inspection Inspection Conducted Off-Site
Jun 26, 2024 Other 2024-I-LIRO-053402 No violations cited for this Inspection Inspection Conducted Off-Site
Jan 29, 2024 Other 2024-I-LIRO-020481 No violations cited for this Inspection Inspection Conducted Off-Site
Nov 2, 2023 Annual Unannounced 2023-I-LIRO-041421 No violations cited for this Inspection
*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: Jul 8, 2025 Currently uncorrected violations: None
Date Regulation Description Compliance Status as of last inspection
Mar 13, 2025 418-1.5(v) All matches, lighters, medicines, drugs, cleaning materials, detergents, aerosol cans and other poisonous or toxic materials must be stored in their original containers. Such 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
Mar 13, 2025 418-1.11(c)(2) The health care plan must describe the following: Corrected
Mar 13, 2025 418-1.15(c)(5) 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: daily attendance records, which must be filled out at the time a child arrives and departs, and must include arrival and departure times; Corrected
Dec 3, 2024 418-1.5(v) All matches, lighters, medicines, drugs, cleaning materials, detergents, aerosol cans and other poisonous or toxic materials must be stored in their original containers. Such 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
Dec 3, 2024 418-1.5(y) Protective caps, covers or permanently installed obstructive devices must be used on all electrical outlets that are accessible to children. Corrected
Dec 3, 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
Dec 3, 2024 418-1.11(c)(2) The health care plan must describe the following: Corrected
Dec 3, 2024 418-1.11(i)(12) Garbage receptacles must be covered, and cleaned as needed after emptying. Corrected
Sep 26, 2024 418-1.11(c)(2) The health care plan must describe the following: 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 August, 2020: None