South Shore Children's Center of West Islip, Inc.
South Shore Children's Center of West Islip, Inc.
License/Registration ID: 648434
350 Higbie Ln West Islip, NY 11795
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Inspection ID:
2026-I-LIRO-005989
Date:
01/28/2026
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
Approval obtained prior to changes, additions, expansions to child care area
418-1.3(a)(2)
Y
Chimneys, flues, and gas vents compliant with code requirements
418-1.3(o)(2)
N/O
Hood exhaust systems
418-1.3(o)(2)
N/O
Hot and cold running water available and accessible at all times
418-1.3(n)
Y
Minimum temperature maintained
418-1.3(d)
Y
Two sinks are required in rooms serving infants (licensed after 6-1-15)
418-1.3(l)(5)
Y
Water supply & sewage facilities are adequate
418-1.3(n)
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
Egress doors can be opened from the inside without a key. Protective doorknob covers prohibited on egress doors
418-1.5(s)(3)
Y
Evacuation crib or other assistive device must be of substantial construction
418-1.5(b)(9)
Y
Play equipment is installed and used properly, in good repair, and placed in a safe location
418-1.5(n)(2)
Y
Poisonous, toxic, flammable and dangerous items are inaccessible to children
418-1.5(v)
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)
N/O
418-1.7 Program Requirements
Pre-School children have large motor activities available
418-1.7(a)(1)
Y
Room arranged to accommodate active and quiet play, and interaction with peers
418-1.7(x)
Y
Sleeping surfaces, including bedding, do not touch when stored
418-1.7(u)
Y
418-1.8 Supervision of Children
*
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
Bathrooms stocked with paper or individual cloth towels
418-1.11(i)(3)(iii)
Y
Medication administered according to regulation
418-1.11(f)(1)
N/O
Medication administration only with written instructions for each medication for children 18 months of age and older
418-1.11(f)(7)(iii)
N/O
Prescription medication container labeled as specified in regulation
418-1.11(f)(16)
N/O
Staff wash their hands as required
418-1.11(i)(1)
Y
The correct medication is administered
418-1.11(f)(8)(iv)
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)
N
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
This program is located in a public school and, therefore, the program may not be responsible for correcting the listed violations.
Summary of Violations
Date Cited
Regulation
Regulation Description
Compliance Status
Corrected on- Site?
01/28/2026
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
N
01/28/2026
418-1.7(o)
Other than for school age children, sleeping and napping arrangements must be made in writing between the parent and the program. Such arrangements shall include: the area of the program where the child will nap; whether the child will nap on a cot, mat, bed or a crib; and how the napping child will be supervised, consistent with the requirements of section 418-1.8 of this Subpart.
Corrected
N
01/28/2026
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
N
Date Cited
01/28/2026
Regulation
418-1.5(ad)
Regulation Description
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.
Compliance Status
Corrected
Corrected on- Site?
N
Date Cited
01/28/2026
Regulation
418-1.7(o)
Regulation Description
Other than for school age children, sleeping and napping arrangements must be made in writing between the parent and the program. Such arrangements shall include: the area of the program where the child will nap; whether the child will nap on a cot, mat, bed or a crib; and how the napping child will be supervised, consistent with the requirements of section 418-1.8 of this Subpart.
Compliance Status
Corrected
Corrected on- Site?
N
Date Cited
01/28/2026
Regulation
418-1.14(b)
Regulation Description
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.
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