Sand Castle Day Care Inc.

542 Central Ave., Bethpage, NY 11714License
F

Data Freshness & Provenance

Inspection coverage

30 inspections on record

Active providers

License status: License

Last refreshed

April 1, 2026

Latest inspection

November 14, 2025

Provenance

New York licensing inspections and DaycareCheck scoring

Quick Facts

These facts are normalized from the official record so they can be quoted directly.

Updated April 1, 2026

Provider
Sand Castle Day Care Inc.
License number
43094
Location
542 Central Ave., Bethpage, NY 11714
Status
License
Safety grade
F (Poor), score 58.8/100
Inspection record
30 inspections, last inspected November 14, 2025
Provenance
Official state licensing inspections and DaycareCheck scoring. Last refreshed April 1, 2026.

Safety Scorecard

F
Poor58.8 / 100
Health55/100
Safety70/100
Staffing25/100
Compliance100/100

24

Total Violations

Nov 14, 2025

Last Inspection

44

Capacity

Violation Timeline

Violations by month over the last 3 years, colored by severity.

All Violations (32)

SERIOUSSTAFFING418-1.13(f)Feb 12, 2025

In child day care centers where the licensed capacity is 45 or more children, the administrative/fiscal management functions and supervision functions may not be performed by a group teacher or assistant teacher.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSTAFFING418-1.13(f)Feb 12, 2025

In child day care centers where the licensed capacity is 45 or more children, the administrative/fiscal management functions and supervision functions may not be performed by a group teacher or assistant teacher.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSTAFFING418-1.13(f)Feb 12, 2025

In child day care centers where the licensed capacity is 45 or more children, the administrative/fiscal management functions and supervision functions may not be performed by a group teacher or assistant teacher.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSTAFFING418-1.13(f)Feb 12, 2025

In child day care centers where the licensed capacity is 45 or more children, the administrative/fiscal management functions and supervision functions may not be performed by a group teacher or assistant teacher.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSHEALTH418-1.11(c)(1)Oct 30, 2024

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:

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSHEALTH418-1.11(c)(1)Oct 30, 2024

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:

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSHEALTH418-1.11(c)(1)Oct 30, 2024

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:

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSHEALTH418-1.11(c)(1)Oct 30, 2024

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:

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSTAFFING418-1.14(b)Dec 18, 2023

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.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSHEALTH418-1.11(b)(1)Dec 18, 2023

Staff and volunteers must each submit a medical statement on forms furnished by the Office or an approved equivalent from a health care provider:

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSTAFFING418-1.14(c)(1)Dec 18, 2023

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.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSTAFFING418-1.14(c)(1)Dec 18, 2023

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.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSHEALTH418-1.11(b)(1)Dec 18, 2023

Staff and volunteers must each submit a medical statement on forms furnished by the Office or an approved equivalent from a health care provider:

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSTAFFING418-1.14(b)Dec 18, 2023

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.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSHEALTH418-1.11(b)(1)Dec 18, 2023

Staff and volunteers must each submit a medical statement on forms furnished by the Office or an approved equivalent from a health care provider:

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSTAFFING418-1.14(b)Dec 18, 2023

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.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSTAFFING418-1.14(c)(1)Dec 18, 2023

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.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSHEALTH418-1.11(b)(1)Dec 18, 2023

Staff and volunteers must each submit a medical statement on forms furnished by the Office or an approved equivalent from a health care provider:

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSTAFFING418-1.14(b)Dec 18, 2023

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.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSTAFFING418-1.14(c)(1)Dec 18, 2023

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.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY418-1.15(b)(23)Sep 27, 2023

Upon termination or resignation of the director:

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSTAFFING418-1.14(k)Sep 27, 2023

All child care programs must have at least one staff person who holds a valid certification in cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and first aid on the premises of the program during the program's operating hours.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY418-1.15(b)(23)Sep 27, 2023

Upon termination or resignation of the director:

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSTAFFING418-1.14(k)Sep 27, 2023

All child care programs must have at least one staff person who holds a valid certification in cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and first aid on the premises of the program during the program's operating hours.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY418-1.15(b)(23)Sep 27, 2023

Upon termination or resignation of the director:

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSTAFFING418-1.14(k)Sep 27, 2023

All child care programs must have at least one staff person who holds a valid certification in cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and first aid on the premises of the program during the program's operating hours.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY418-1.15(b)(23)Sep 27, 2023

Upon termination or resignation of the director:

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSTAFFING418-1.14(k)Sep 27, 2023

All child care programs must have at least one staff person who holds a valid certification in cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and first aid on the premises of the program during the program's operating hours.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY418-1.15(b)(23)Aug 15, 2023

Upon termination or resignation of the director:

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY418-1.15(b)(23)Aug 15, 2023

Upon termination or resignation of the director:

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY418-1.15(b)(23)Aug 15, 2023

Upon termination or resignation of the director:

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY418-1.15(b)(23)Aug 15, 2023

Upon termination or resignation of the director:

Resolution: Corrected

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Sand Castle Day Care Inc.'s safety grade?

Sand Castle Day Care Inc. has a safety grade of F (Poor) based on state inspection data. The composite score is 58.8 out of 100.

How many violations does Sand Castle Day Care Inc. have?

Sand Castle Day Care Inc. has 24 total violations on record, including 0 critical, 24 serious, and 0 minor.

When was Sand Castle Day Care Inc. last inspected?

Sand Castle Day Care Inc. was last inspected on November 14, 2025.

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