BEST Learning Center
BEST Learning Center
License/Registration ID: 229887
525 Veterans Memorial Highway Smithtown, NY 11787-4307
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Inspection ID:
2026-I-LIRO-002761
Date:
02/11/2026
Inspection Type:
Annual Unannounced
Inspection Result:
Violations found
Compliance Status:
Y-Compliant, N-Noncompliant, N/O-Not Observed, N/A-Not Applicable, P/V-Prior Violation
Reg
Compliance Status
413.3 Enforcement of Regulations
*
Posting of Compliance History Document
413.3(g)(3)(i)
Y
418-1.3 Building and Equipment
Address number clearly visible on premises
418-1.3(p)
Y
Minimum of 35 sq. ft. per child, calculated excluding areas specified in regulation
418-1.3(q)(4)
Y
418-1.4 Fire Protection
*
Adequate means of egress must be provided, and children are only cared for on floors with accessible alternate means of egress
418-1.4(f)
Y
418-1.5 Safety
No portable heating equipment, electric or fuel-fired, is in use or accessible
418-1.5(c)
Y
Poisonous, toxic, flammable and dangerous items are inaccessible to children
418-1.5(v)
Y
Porches, walkways, decks, ramps and stairs must not present a safety or health hazard
418-1.5(a)
Y
Program has developed a strategy for shelter in place
418-1.5(b)(3)(vi)
Y
*
Suitable precautions are taken to eliminate all safety and health hazards
418-1.5(a)
Y
Two shelter in place drills are held annually
418-1.5(b)(4)
Y
418-1.7 Program Requirements
Climbing and large motor apparatus available either inside or outside
418-1.7(y)
Y
Infants have freedom of movement to crawl, stand, walk, run
418-1.7(d)
Y
Room arranged to accommodate active and quiet play, and interaction with peers
418-1.7(x)
Y
TV and other electronic visual media are not used solely to occupy time
418-1.7(h)
Y
418-1.8 Supervision of Children
All trained designated staff who administer medications to children must be at least 18 years of age.
418-1.11(c)(2)(vii)(a)
Y
*
Competent supervision is maintained at all times
418-1.8(a)
Y
*
Number of staff is appropriate for number of children present
418-1.8(j)
Y
418-1.11 Health and Infection Control
Consumption of, or being under the influence of alcohol is prohibited
418-1.11(b)(8)
Y
Diapers disposed of properly
418-1.11(i)(18)(v)
Y
Health checks of each child conducted daily
418-1.11(c)(1)
N
Medication administration authorization and consent forms for children 18 months of age and older
418-1.11(f)(7)(iii)
N/O
Medication administration error reported to childs parent immediately and the Office within 24 hours
418-1.11(f)(10)
N/O
Medication is administered to the right child
418-1.11(f)(8)(i)
N/O
Potty chairs are emptied and rinsed in accordance with regulations
418-1.11(i)(18)(viii)
N/A
Record of illnesses, injuries and signs of abuse maintained for each child
418-1.11(c)(1)
Y
When stocking OTC medications a policy for safe storage and admistration is required
418-1.11(g)(2)
N/O
418-1.14 Training
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).
418-1.14(c)(2)
N/O
*
At least one staff member certified in First Aid and CPR is present at all times children are in care
418-1.14(k)
Y
Each identified staff and volunteer completed Federal Health and Safety training within required timeframes
418-1.14(b)
Y
Each identified staff supervising children alone completed Federal Health and Safety training.
418-1.14(b)
Y
418-1.15 Management and Administration
*
Numbers and ages of children present are within licensed or registered capacity
418-1.15(a)(4)
Y
Summary of Violations
Date Cited
Regulation
Regulation Description
Compliance Status
Corrected on- Site?
02/11/2026
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
N
02/11/2026
418-1.11(i)(12)
Garbage receptacles must be covered, and cleaned as needed after emptying.
Corrected
N
02/11/2026
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
N
Date Cited
02/11/2026
Regulation
418-1.11(c)(1)
Regulation Description
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:
Compliance Status
Corrected
Corrected on- Site?
N
Date Cited
02/11/2026
Regulation
418-1.11(i)(12)
Regulation Description
Garbage receptacles must be covered, and cleaned as needed after emptying.
Compliance Status
Corrected
Corrected on- Site?
N
Date Cited
02/11/2026
Regulation
418-1.15(c)(5)
Regulation Description
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;
Compliance Status
Corrected
Corrected on- Site?
N
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:
For additional information on this program and compliance history, contact:
Office: Long Island Regional Office
Phone: (631) 240-2560