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South Shore Childrens Center

Daycare center in Islip Terrace, NY. 1 Craig B. Gariepy Ave., Islip Terrace, NY 11752

4.0 (12 on Google)Read parent reviews
Call (631) 581-1234Visit website
AgesInfant, toddler and preschool
HoursSee hours below
Tuition fromNot listed
Licensed capacity347 children
LicenceActive
On the register since2024

About the program

South Shore Childrens Center is a licensed daycare center in Islip Terrace, New York, on the state register since 2024. It is licensed for 347 children and serves infant, toddler and preschool ages.

This website provides no information regarding child care services or programs.

Tuition and capacity

Tuition: not listed. South Shore Childrens Center does not publish a fee schedule on its website. Programs in the area that publish full-time tuition have a median starting price of $1,278 a month.

Infant places160 to 12 months
Toddler places561 to 2 years
Preschool places2753 to 5 years

Licensing and safety

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Licence typeDay Care Center · 693615
Licence statusActive since 2024
Licensed capacity347 children
Source: New York State Office of Children and Family Services, Division of Child Care Services. Last synced September 18, 2026.

New York publishes inspection reports on its own site. Open the state record to read this program's inspection history in full.

What parents say

School staff is so attentive and my son is excited to come in everyday. Early drop off and late pick up available if needed. For reference my son just finished the year in the infant room and started around 7 months old. He is having fun learning lots of new things and making friends.

Kimberly Terpening · 5/5 on Google · a year ago

SSCC was the best place I could have chosen to send my daughter for daycare. This is not just a daycare. Not only are the programs and schedules flexible for early childhood learning but allows the children to have fun while developing at such an important age. My daughter is 2 and started in the summer camp which was great. This year she is in Miss Tess's class. The care, love and compassion she and her assistants…

stephanie Mongan · 5/5 on Google · 4 years ago

I love this school. This is my sons second year here and it has been an amazing experience for us both. His teachers are the absolute best and treat him as their own. They prepare them very well for kindergarten. The school is extremely safe, clean, and is ran very well. They offer many programs for the kids besides basic preschool or prek including soccer, after school programs, summer camps and even Spanish…

Lindsay Canale · 5/5 on Google · 7 years ago

We absolutely love this school. My daughter started going at 2 years old and she is now in Kindergarten. She was completely prepared socially and academically for this big change because of SSCC. We just met with her teacher and she said she is above the curve as far as academics, and really we have SSCC to thank for that! My son has been there since 4 months old -- now in the Toodle Time program and he loves it. He…

Melissa Weir · 5/5 on Google · 8 years ago
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Getting there

1 Craig B. Gariepy Ave., Islip Terrace, NY 11752

Questions about South Shore Childrens Center

Is South Shore Childrens Center licensed?

Yes. South Shore Childrens Center holds an active Day Care Center licence from New York State Office of Children and Family Services, Division of Child Care Services (licence 693615), with a licensed capacity of 347 children. The state record was synced in September 2026.

What ages does South Shore Childrens Center take?

South Shore Childrens Center is licensed to serve infant, toddler and preschool ages.

How much does South Shore Childrens Center cost?

South Shore Childrens Center does not publish tuition on its website. Ask for the full fee schedule on a tour, including registration, supply and late pick-up fees.

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