Child Care Centers in ZIP 11978 (West Hampton Beach, NY)

For ZIP 11978, West Hampton Beach, NY, the latest data lists 4 licensed child care centers.

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Child care centers are licensed programs that care for groups of children in a dedicated facility, usually organized into classrooms by age. States set licensing rules for staff-to-child ratios, group sizes, safety training, and background checks, and many centers also earn voluntary quality ratings.

All child care centers in ZIP 11978

Child Care Center Bright Beginnings at St. Mark's West Hampton Beach, NY 11978 Capacity 129 Child Care Center Bright Beginnings at St. Mark's West Hampton Beach, NY 11978 Child Care Center Sunshine Academy of Westhampton Westhampton Beach, NY 11978 Capacity 53 Child Care Center Sunshine Academy of Westhampton Westhampton Beach, NY 11978

Provider-level state licensing data

ProviderOverallHealth insp.StaffingQMLicensed capacityOwnership
Bright Beginnings at St. Mark'sNot rated———129Not reported
Bright Beginnings at St. Mark'sNot rated————Not reported
Sunshine Academy of WesthamptonNot rated———53Not reported
Sunshine Academy of WesthamptonNot rated————Not reported
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ZIP 11978 at a glance

This ZIP-level profile spans 4 listed child care centerss in ZIP 11978; 0 of them report a quality rating (0%). No provider in this ZIP carries a published overall star rating in the current data, so comparison here rests on inspection, staffing, and quality details. 2 of these providers report 182 licensed child care spaces in total.

Providers on record4
With a published overall ratingNone published
Average overall ratingNot published
Highest-rated providerNot published
Ownership mixNot reported
Licensed capacity (total)182

Comparing child care centers in ZIP 11978

A practical first step is to check licensing status and inspection history, since that is the backbone of what is publicly known about a program. Then look at the things licensing does not measure - group sizes, caregiver consistency, and how the daily rhythm actually feels to your family.

Where you can, visit each option in ZIP 11978, West Hampton Beach, NY, watch how caregivers interact with children, ask how daily updates and pickups are handled, and get costs and schedules confirmed in writing. Steady, engaged caregivers count for as much as any published record.

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Frequently asked questions

How many child care centers in ZIP 11978 have a published rating?
None of the child care centers currently listed in ZIP 11978 have a published state quality rating in this data.
How many licensed child care spaces are reported in ZIP 11978?
182 licensed child care spaces are reported across 2 providers in ZIP 11978. Licensed capacity is published for child care centers; other provider types do not report it.
Who owns the child care centers in ZIP 11978?
Ownership is not reported for the child care centers currently listed in ZIP 11978.
Where does this information come from?
All figures come from public state datasets (state child care licensing records and registries; processing date 2026-10-07). Verify current details with the provider before making care decisions.
How many child care centers are in ZIP 11978?
The current data lists 4 licensed child care centers with a mailing address in ZIP 11978 (West Hampton Beach, NY).
How do I choose a child care center in ZIP 11978?
To compare child care centers, check the licensing record and inspection history, ask about staff-to-child ratios and caregiver turnover, and look at how the day is structured. A visit tells you more than any single score.

Data & methodology

Data source: public state licensing datasets including state child care licensing records and registries (processing date 2026-10-07). See the methodology page for normalization details. This page is provided for general information only.

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