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South Shore Children's Center of West Islip

Daycare center in West Islip, NY. 350 Higbie Ln, West Islip, NY 11795

4.5 (37 on Google)Read parent reviews
Call (631) 376-1234Visit website
AgesInfant, toddler, preschool and school age
HoursSee hours below
Tuition fromNot listed
Licensed capacity521 children
LicenceActive
On the register since2023

About the program

South Shore Children's Center of West Islip is a licensed daycare center in West Islip, New York, on the state register since 2023. It is licensed for 521 children and serves infant, toddler, preschool and school age ages.

South Shore Children's Center provides early childhood education and before and after school care for children from infancy through fifth grade.

The program follows a play-based and academic approach and states NYS OCFS accreditation.

Play-basedAcademicNYS OCFS accreditedOnline tour booking

Tuition and capacity

Tuition: not listed. South Shore Children's Center of West Islip 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 places641 to 2 years
Preschool places4153 to 5 years
School age places265 years and up

Licensing and safety

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Licence typeDay Care Center · 648434
Licence statusActive since 2023
Licensed capacity521 children
AccreditationNYS OCFS (stated by the program)
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

We absolutely love South Shore Children’s Learning Center and could not be happier with our experience. The entire staff is warm, nurturing, and truly invested in each child’s growth and happiness. My daughter absolutely adores her teachers, Miss Janice and Miss Sue - they are patient, loving, and go above and beyond every single day. The progress we’ve seen in her confidence, social skills, and love for learning has…

Melissa Clinton · 5/5 on Google · 9 months ago

My son has been going to SSCC for almost three years. He started out in their daycare and he learned so much! He was actively engaged and learned important age appropriate things. He made friends and was able to increase his social interactions. He then moved on to their pre school and has continued to learn many new and different skills. The staff/ teachers/ aids and Vicki! Are all amazing! They genuinely care for…

Claudia Catapano · 5/5 on Google · 9 months ago

We have been attending South Shore for the past 3 years. My older daughter attended both pre school and UPK here. She amount she learned was incredible she is excelling in kindergarten. My younger daughter attended the 2s program and now attends pre school and absolutely loves it. I always know my children are safe and taken care of. Whenever I have an issue or a question Ms. Vicki is always prompt with providing a…

Kristen Jantzen · 5/5 on Google · 10 months ago

South Shore has been a godsend for my children since they were both 5 months old. The staff in their infant rooms are the kindest and most loving people on the planet. My daughter went there through PreK and went into Kindergarten beyond prepared. My son is in toddle time now and is learning so much and is so happy to go to school every day. I felt and continue to feel that my children are in safe, loving and capable…

Danielle Albertson · 5/5 on Google · 9 months ago
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Getting there

350 Higbie Ln, West Islip, NY 11795

Questions about South Shore Children's Center of West Islip

Is South Shore Children's Center of West Islip licensed?

Yes. South Shore Children's Center of West Islip holds an active Day Care Center licence from New York State Office of Children and Family Services, Division of Child Care Services (licence 648434), with a licensed capacity of 521 children. The state record was synced in September 2026.

What ages does South Shore Children's Center of West Islip take?

South Shore Children's Center of West Islip is licensed to serve infant, toddler, preschool and school age ages.

How much does South Shore Children's Center of West Islip cost?

South Shore Children's Center of West Islip 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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