Daycares in Central Islip, New York
Data Freshness & Provenance
Inspection coverage
34 of 36 tracked providers have inspection history
Active providers
36 providers appear active in this market
Last refreshed
April 3, 2026
Latest inspection
March 26, 2026
Provenance
New York licensing records, inspections, and DaycareCheck scoring
City Snapshot
Central Islip currently has 36 tracked providers. 34 have inspection history, 36 appear active, and 19% of the market holds an A or B grade. The latest inspection in the dataset is March 26, 2026.
Updated April 3, 2026 from New York licensing records, inspections, and DaycareCheck scoring.
LITTLE RASCALS DAYCARE NY LLC
29 Cedar Street
Natalia Daycare
59 Miller Ave
Nido de Amor Daycare
19 Root Ave
ANGELS OF THE SEA DAYCARE
236 Bark Ave.
Mother's Love family Daycare
11 Peters Blvd
Tiny Toes Daycare
365 Earle Street
West Islip Youth Enrichment Services, Inc.
1 Broadway Ave
Youth Enrichment Services, Inc
200 Half Mile Road
Happy Hearts Kids Day Care
460 Ralph Ave
Cueto, Marta
615 Wilson Boulevard
Stacy’s Child Care
138 Gibbs Road
Carranza, Connie
21 Church St
Tiny Kidz Family Daycare, LLC
220 Poplar Street
ESTRELLITAS DE COLORES DAY CARE CORP.
4 Apple St.
The Sweet Day Daycare Inc.
48 Peters Blvd
Little Happy Feet Day Care
150 Dovecote Lane
Abejita de Colores Daycare Corp.
5 Dolores Pl
Rincon de luz Daycare
500 Nostrand Ave
YES Central Islip Cordello Elementary School
51 Cordello Avenue
Rincon de Colores LLC
4 Vita drive
Home Daycares in Central Islip
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What the daycare market looks like in Central Islip
Central Islip currently has 36 daycares in our directory. 19% of the market earns an A or B safety grade. Use this page to compare inspection history, provider mix, and local cost context before you start touring.
19%
A or B safety grades
6
Center-based providers
0
Accredited or Head Start providers
$1,950/mo
Typical state cost in New York
Market Notes
The current top-scoring provider in this city is Natalia Daycare with a A grade and a 100.0 score.
Common provider types in Central Islip include GFDC, FDC, SACC.
The average provider in this market has 26.7 recorded violations, while 6 providers currently show none in the data we track.
Local cost and care context
County-level childcare cost data is limited here, so use the state benchmark as a directional guide and verify quotes with providers directly.
Infant Center
$1,950/mo
Preschool Center
N/A
Toddler Home Daycare
N/A
New York regulation snapshot
Inspection frequency
Licensed and registered programs are inspected at least once during each licensing period (typically every two years). Unannounced inspections can occur at any time. Complaint investigations are conducted as warranted. New York City programs are regulated by the NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene and may follow a different inspection schedule.
Background checks
All prospective operators, employees, and volunteers must undergo a comprehensive background check that includes fingerprinting for an FBI and New York State criminal history search, a check of the Statewide Central Register of Child Abuse and Maltreatment (SCR), and a Sex Offender Registry check.
Parent rights
Parents and guardians have the right to visit their child's childcare program at any time without advance notice during the program's operating hours. All inspection reports and enforcement actions are public records and can be requested from OCFS or accessed online.
How to use this page
Safety grades are derived from official state inspection records, not reviews or sponsored placement.
Repeated and severe violations weigh more heavily than isolated paperwork issues.
Filters are best used after you understand the full city baseline on the default ranking view.
Frequently asked questions about daycare in Central Islip
How does DaycareCheck rank daycares in Central Islip?
We rank providers in Central Islip using official state inspection records. Health, safety, staffing, and compliance findings are converted into a composite score, and severe or repeated violations hurt more than isolated minor issues.
What should parents compare first when choosing daycare in Central Islip?
7 of the 36 providers in this market currently hold an A or B safety grade, but grade alone is not enough. Start with higher-scoring providers, then compare the full inspection timeline, repeated violations, staffing patterns, and whether the program type actually fits your child and schedule.
Are there home daycare or Head Start options in Central Islip?
Central Islip currently shows 30 home-based providers and 0 Head Start sites in the directory. New York rules still apply: Licensed and registered programs are inspected at least once during each licensing period (typically every two years). Unannounced inspections can occur at any time. Complaint investigations are conducted as warranted. New York City programs are regulated by the NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene and may follow a different inspection schedule.