The Learning Cottage Daycare LLC
Data Freshness & Provenance
Inspection coverage
16 inspections on record
Active providers
License status: License
Last refreshed
April 1, 2026
Latest inspection
January 5, 2026
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
- The Learning Cottage Daycare LLC
- License number
- 876943
- Location
- 34 W 16th Street, Huntington Station, NY 11746
- Status
- License
- Safety grade
- F (Poor), score 25.0/100
- Inspection record
- 16 inspections, last inspected January 5, 2026
- Provenance
- Official state licensing inspections and DaycareCheck scoring. Last refreshed April 1, 2026.
Safety Scorecard
72
Total Violations
Jan 5, 2026
Last Inspection
33
Capacity
Violation Timeline
Violations by month over the last 3 years, colored by severity.
All Violations (96)
Suitable precautions must be taken to eliminate all conditions in areas accessible to children which pose a safety or health hazard.
Resolution: Not Corrected
Egress doors from the center must be able to be opened from the inside without using a key. Child protective door knob covers may not be used on egress doors.
Resolution: Corrected
A group teacher, meeting the qualifications of section 418-1.13, is required for every group of children.
Resolution: Not Corrected
Training must address all topics or subject matters required by state and federal law. The required state topics are:
Resolution: Not Corrected
Egress doors from the center must be able to be opened from the inside without using a key. Child protective door knob covers may not be used on egress doors.
Resolution: Corrected
Egress doors from the center must be able to be opened from the inside without using a key. Child protective door knob covers may not be used on egress doors.
Resolution: Corrected
Suitable precautions must be taken to eliminate all conditions in areas accessible to children which pose a safety or health hazard.
Resolution: Corrected
Training must address all topics or subject matters required by state and federal law. The required state topics are:
Resolution: Not Corrected
A group teacher, meeting the qualifications of section 418-1.13, is required for every group of children.
Resolution: Corrected
Suitable precautions must be taken to eliminate all conditions in areas accessible to children which pose a safety or health hazard.
Resolution: Corrected
Training must address all topics or subject matters required by state and federal law. The required state topics are:
Resolution: Not Corrected
A group teacher, meeting the qualifications of section 418-1.13, is required for every group of children.
Resolution: Corrected
Egress doors from the center must be able to be opened from the inside without using a key. Child protective door knob covers may not be used on egress doors.
Resolution: Corrected
Suitable precautions must be taken to eliminate all conditions in areas accessible to children which pose a safety or health hazard.
Resolution: Corrected
Training must address all topics or subject matters required by state and federal law. The required state topics are:
Resolution: Not Corrected
A group teacher, meeting the qualifications of section 418-1.13, is required for every group of children.
Resolution: Corrected
Children may not sleep or nap in car seats, baby swings, strollers, infant seats or bouncy seats unless otherwise prescribed by a health care provider. Should a child fall asleep in one of these devices, he or she must be moved to a crib/cot or other approved sleeping surface.
Resolution: Corrected
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.
Resolution: Corrected
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: children's individual health care plans; parental consents for emergency medical treatment; child's medical statement, immunizations, and any available results of lead screening for children not yet enrolled in kindergarten or a higher grade only; the name and dosage of any medications used by a child, the frequency of administration of such medications, and a record of their administration by child care center staff; daily health check documentation; a record of illnesses and injuries occurring while in care; and any indicators of child abuse or maltreatment;
Resolution: Corrected
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: a current daily schedule documenting the arrival and departure times of each staff person and volunteers;
Resolution: Corrected
for 4-year-old children: there must be one teacher for every eight children;
Resolution: Corrected
Children may not sleep or nap in car seats, baby swings, strollers, infant seats or bouncy seats unless otherwise prescribed by a health care provider. Should a child fall asleep in one of these devices, he or she must be moved to a crib/cot or other approved sleeping surface.
Resolution: Corrected
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.
Resolution: Corrected
for 4-year-old children: there must be one teacher for every eight children;
Resolution: Corrected
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: children's individual health care plans; parental consents for emergency medical treatment; child's medical statement, immunizations, and any available results of lead screening for children not yet enrolled in kindergarten or a higher grade only; the name and dosage of any medications used by a child, the frequency of administration of such medications, and a record of their administration by child care center staff; daily health check documentation; a record of illnesses and injuries occurring while in care; and any indicators of child abuse or maltreatment;
Resolution: Corrected
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: a current daily schedule documenting the arrival and departure times of each staff person and volunteers;
Resolution: Corrected
Children may not sleep or nap in car seats, baby swings, strollers, infant seats or bouncy seats unless otherwise prescribed by a health care provider. Should a child fall asleep in one of these devices, he or she must be moved to a crib/cot or other approved sleeping surface.
Resolution: Corrected
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.
Resolution: Corrected
for 4-year-old children: there must be one teacher for every eight children;
Resolution: Corrected
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: children's individual health care plans; parental consents for emergency medical treatment; child's medical statement, immunizations, and any available results of lead screening for children not yet enrolled in kindergarten or a higher grade only; the name and dosage of any medications used by a child, the frequency of administration of such medications, and a record of their administration by child care center staff; daily health check documentation; a record of illnesses and injuries occurring while in care; and any indicators of child abuse or maltreatment;
Resolution: Corrected
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: a current daily schedule documenting the arrival and departure times of each staff person and volunteers;
Resolution: Corrected
Children may not sleep or nap in car seats, baby swings, strollers, infant seats or bouncy seats unless otherwise prescribed by a health care provider. Should a child fall asleep in one of these devices, he or she must be moved to a crib/cot or other approved sleeping surface.
Resolution: Corrected
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.
Resolution: Corrected
for 4-year-old children: there must be one teacher for every eight children;
Resolution: Corrected
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: children's individual health care plans; parental consents for emergency medical treatment; child's medical statement, immunizations, and any available results of lead screening for children not yet enrolled in kindergarten or a higher grade only; the name and dosage of any medications used by a child, the frequency of administration of such medications, and a record of their administration by child care center staff; daily health check documentation; a record of illnesses and injuries occurring while in care; and any indicators of child abuse or maltreatment;
Resolution: Corrected
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: a current daily schedule documenting the arrival and departure times of each staff person and volunteers;
Resolution: Corrected
The program must establish and follow a written plan for behavior management that is acceptable to the office. This plan must include how the staff will approach challenging behaviors, help children solve problems and encourage acceptable behaviors.
Resolution: Corrected
The program must establish and follow a written plan for behavior management that is acceptable to the office. This plan must include how the staff will approach challenging behaviors, help children solve problems and encourage acceptable behaviors.
Resolution: Corrected
The program must establish and follow a written plan for behavior management that is acceptable to the office. This plan must include how the staff will approach challenging behaviors, help children solve problems and encourage acceptable behaviors.
Resolution: Corrected
The program must establish and follow a written plan for behavior management that is acceptable to the office. This plan must include how the staff will approach challenging behaviors, help children solve problems and encourage acceptable behaviors.
Resolution: Corrected
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.
Resolution: Corrected
A safety strap must be fastened around children who are seated in high chairs.
Resolution: Corrected
For the thirty (30) hours of training that must be received every two years, any person responsible for developing, directing, and supervising the daily activity programs for children who can demonstrate basic competency in a particular topic to the Office may determine in which of the specified topics he or she needs further study. The Office may also exempt any person responsible for developing, directing and supervising the daily activity programs for children from participating in training on a particular topic upon demonstration of substantially equivalent knowledge or experience related to that topic. All persons with such exemptions must still complete a minimum of thirty (30) hours of training every two years, and a minimum of five (5) hours of training each year.
Resolution: Corrected
Evacuation drills must be conducted at least monthly during various hours of operation of the child day care center.
Resolution: Corrected
Evacuation drills must be conducted at least monthly during various hours of operation of the child day care center.
Resolution: Corrected
A safety strap must be fastened around children who are seated in high chairs.
Resolution: Corrected
For the thirty (30) hours of training that must be received every two years, any person responsible for developing, directing, and supervising the daily activity programs for children who can demonstrate basic competency in a particular topic to the Office may determine in which of the specified topics he or she needs further study. The Office may also exempt any person responsible for developing, directing and supervising the daily activity programs for children from participating in training on a particular topic upon demonstration of substantially equivalent knowledge or experience related to that topic. All persons with such exemptions must still complete a minimum of thirty (30) hours of training every two years, and a minimum of five (5) hours of training each year.
Resolution: Corrected
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.
Resolution: Corrected
For the thirty (30) hours of training that must be received every two years, any person responsible for developing, directing, and supervising the daily activity programs for children who can demonstrate basic competency in a particular topic to the Office may determine in which of the specified topics he or she needs further study. The Office may also exempt any person responsible for developing, directing and supervising the daily activity programs for children from participating in training on a particular topic upon demonstration of substantially equivalent knowledge or experience related to that topic. All persons with such exemptions must still complete a minimum of thirty (30) hours of training every two years, and a minimum of five (5) hours of training each year.
Resolution: Corrected
Evacuation drills must be conducted at least monthly during various hours of operation of the child day care center.
Resolution: Corrected
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.
Resolution: Corrected
A safety strap must be fastened around children who are seated in high chairs.
Resolution: Corrected
For the thirty (30) hours of training that must be received every two years, any person responsible for developing, directing, and supervising the daily activity programs for children who can demonstrate basic competency in a particular topic to the Office may determine in which of the specified topics he or she needs further study. The Office may also exempt any person responsible for developing, directing and supervising the daily activity programs for children from participating in training on a particular topic upon demonstration of substantially equivalent knowledge or experience related to that topic. All persons with such exemptions must still complete a minimum of thirty (30) hours of training every two years, and a minimum of five (5) hours of training each year.
Resolution: Corrected
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.
Resolution: Corrected
A safety strap must be fastened around children who are seated in high chairs.
Resolution: Corrected
Evacuation drills must be conducted at least monthly during various hours of operation of the child day care center.
Resolution: Corrected
Each day care center shall require any and all visitors to the facility to: sign in upon entry to the premises;
Resolution: Corrected
All containers or bottles of, breast milk, formula or other individualized food items must be clearly marked with the child's complete name.
Resolution: Corrected
Sleeping surfaces, including bedding, which is the removable and washable portion of the sleeping environment, must not come in contact with the sleeping surfaces of another child's rest equipment during storage. Mats and cots must be stored so that the sleeping surfaces do not touch when stacked.
Resolution: Corrected
The director or a designated qualified staff member must conduct monthly inspections of the premises to observe possible fire or safety hazards. Any such hazard must be corrected immediately.
Resolution: Corrected
Evacuation drills must be conducted at least monthly during various hours of operation of the child day care center.
Resolution: Corrected
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: a current daily schedule documenting the arrival and departure times of each staff person and volunteers;
Resolution: Corrected
The provisions specified on the license are binding and the child day care center must operate in compliance with the terms of the license. The number and age range of children specified thereon are the maximum number and age range of children who may be in the care of the child day care center at any one time.
Resolution: Corrected
Evacuation drills must be conducted at least monthly during various hours of operation of the child day care center.
Resolution: Corrected
The director or a designated qualified staff member must conduct monthly inspections of the premises to observe possible fire or safety hazards. Any such hazard must be corrected immediately.
Resolution: Corrected
Sleeping surfaces, including bedding, which is the removable and washable portion of the sleeping environment, must not come in contact with the sleeping surfaces of another child's rest equipment during storage. Mats and cots must be stored so that the sleeping surfaces do not touch when stacked.
Resolution: Corrected
Each day care center shall require any and all visitors to the facility to: sign in upon entry to the premises;
Resolution: Corrected
The provisions specified on the license are binding and the child day care center must operate in compliance with the terms of the license. The number and age range of children specified thereon are the maximum number and age range of children who may be in the care of the child day care center at any one time.
Resolution: Corrected
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: a current daily schedule documenting the arrival and departure times of each staff person and volunteers;
Resolution: Corrected
Evacuation drills must be conducted at least monthly during various hours of operation of the child day care center.
Resolution: Corrected
The director or a designated qualified staff member must conduct monthly inspections of the premises to observe possible fire or safety hazards. Any such hazard must be corrected immediately.
Resolution: Corrected
Sleeping surfaces, including bedding, which is the removable and washable portion of the sleeping environment, must not come in contact with the sleeping surfaces of another child's rest equipment during storage. Mats and cots must be stored so that the sleeping surfaces do not touch when stacked.
Resolution: Corrected
Each day care center shall require any and all visitors to the facility to: sign in upon entry to the premises;
Resolution: Corrected
All containers or bottles of, breast milk, formula or other individualized food items must be clearly marked with the child's complete name.
Resolution: Corrected
The provisions specified on the license are binding and the child day care center must operate in compliance with the terms of the license. The number and age range of children specified thereon are the maximum number and age range of children who may be in the care of the child day care center at any one time.
Resolution: Corrected
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: a current daily schedule documenting the arrival and departure times of each staff person and volunteers;
Resolution: Corrected
The director or a designated qualified staff member must conduct monthly inspections of the premises to observe possible fire or safety hazards. Any such hazard must be corrected immediately.
Resolution: Corrected
Sleeping surfaces, including bedding, which is the removable and washable portion of the sleeping environment, must not come in contact with the sleeping surfaces of another child's rest equipment during storage. Mats and cots must be stored so that the sleeping surfaces do not touch when stacked.
Resolution: Corrected
Each day care center shall require any and all visitors to the facility to: sign in upon entry to the premises;
Resolution: Corrected
All containers or bottles of, breast milk, formula or other individualized food items must be clearly marked with the child's complete name.
Resolution: Corrected
The provisions specified on the license are binding and the child day care center must operate in compliance with the terms of the license. The number and age range of children specified thereon are the maximum number and age range of children who may be in the care of the child day care center at any one time.
Resolution: Corrected
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: a current daily schedule documenting the arrival and departure times of each staff person and volunteers;
Resolution: Corrected
All containers or bottles of, breast milk, formula or other individualized food items must be clearly marked with the child's complete name.
Resolution: Corrected
Evacuation drills must be conducted at least monthly during various hours of operation of the child day care center.
Resolution: Corrected
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
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
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
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
Evacuation drills must be conducted at least monthly during various hours of operation of the child day care center.
Resolution: Corrected
No child may be accepted for care in a child care program unless the program has been furnished with a written statement signed by a health care provider verifying that the child is able to participate in child care and currently appears to be free from contagious or communicable diseases. A child's medical statement must have been completed within the 12 months preceding the date of enrollment.
Resolution: Corrected
Evacuation drills must be conducted at least monthly during various hours of operation of the child day care center.
Resolution: Corrected
No child may be accepted for care in a child care program unless the program has been furnished with a written statement signed by a health care provider verifying that the child is able to participate in child care and currently appears to be free from contagious or communicable diseases. A child's medical statement must have been completed within the 12 months preceding the date of enrollment.
Resolution: Corrected
Evacuation drills must be conducted at least monthly during various hours of operation of the child day care center.
Resolution: Corrected
Evacuation drills must be conducted at least monthly during various hours of operation of the child day care center.
Resolution: Corrected
No child may be accepted for care in a child care program unless the program has been furnished with a written statement signed by a health care provider verifying that the child is able to participate in child care and currently appears to be free from contagious or communicable diseases. A child's medical statement must have been completed within the 12 months preceding the date of enrollment.
Resolution: Corrected
No child may be accepted for care in a child care program unless the program has been furnished with a written statement signed by a health care provider verifying that the child is able to participate in child care and currently appears to be free from contagious or communicable diseases. A child's medical statement must have been completed within the 12 months preceding the date of enrollment.
Resolution: Corrected
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Learning Cottage Daycare LLC's safety grade?
The Learning Cottage Daycare LLC has a safety grade of F (Poor) based on state inspection data. The composite score is 25.0 out of 100.
How many violations does The Learning Cottage Daycare LLC have?
The Learning Cottage Daycare LLC has 72 total violations on record, including 0 critical, 72 serious, and 0 minor.
When was The Learning Cottage Daycare LLC last inspected?
The Learning Cottage Daycare LLC was last inspected on January 5, 2026.