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Childtime Childcare, Inc.

A day care center in Syracuse, New York 13215

4645 Nixon Park Drive, Syracuse, New York 13215. (315) 492-0294.

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The short answer

Record last released by New York State Office of Children and Family Services on Oct 24, 2026.

The last 24 months 38 violations in 13 months of the last 36. Last cited Aug 2026. Every month

Each figure’s source sits beside it, in its section below.

What these words mean4
Inspection (survey)
A visit by state inspectors, often unannounced, who check a place against the rules it must meet. For nursing homes and other places Medicare pays, CMS calls these visits surveys: a standard survey of a nursing home comes at least every 15 months, and a complaint survey whenever a complaint calls for one. Source: CMS; 42 CFR 488.308.
Deficiency, citation, violation
What inspectors write up when a place didn’t meet a rule: the rule, what they saw, and when. CMS calls it a deficiency; states may say citation or violation. It is the inspectors’ finding, not a court’s, and the place is usually asked for a plan to correct it. Source: CMS, statement of deficiencies (Form CMS-2567); each state’s licensing agency.
Licence status
Whether the state’s licence lets the place operate now, in the state’s own words: licensed, on probation (allowed to keep operating on conditions, after problems), provisional, pending or expired. Source: Each state’s licensing agency.
Capacity
The most people the licence or certification lets the place care for at once: residents, children, beds or apartments, as the state counts them. It isn’t how many are there now. Source: Each state’s licensing agency.

What did inspectors find?

22 inspections in the last three years, the latest on Aug 27, 2026.

38 violations cited in the last three years.

Source:

New York State Office of Children and Family Services, Program pages: inspection and complaint history. Checked Oct 22, 2026. Updated daily.

When those violations happened

38 violations in 13 months of the last 36. Last cited Aug 2026. The last 3 years, to Oct 24, 2026.

38 violations by month over the last 3 years. Each cell is one month.
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No visit on record Visited, nothing cited A stronger orange is more serious, on its source’s own levels, read onto four bands: from the least serious it publishes to the most
Source:

Hearth Record drew this from the dates and levels in the source’s own records.

Each violation, in its source’s words

Grouped by visit, newest first, with the level its source gave it.

Source:

New York State Office of Children and Family Services, Program pages: inspection and complaint history. Checked Oct 22, 2026. Updated daily.

Aug 27, 2026: monitoring2 violations
  • 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: daily attendance records, which must be filled out at the time a child arrives and departs, and must include arrival and departure times;

    Rule 418-1.15(c)(5). Corrected during the inspection.

  • Play equipment must be used in a safe manner.

    Rule 418-1.5(n)(3).

May 14, 2026: self-Report5 violations
  • Children cannot be left without competent supervision at any time. Competent supervision includes awareness of and responsibility for the ongoing activity of each child. It requires that all children be within a teacher’s range of vision and that the teacher be near enough to respond when redirection or intervention strategies are needed. Competent supervision must take into account the child’s age emotional, physical, and cognitive development.

    Rule 418-1.8(a).

  • When a child care center is in operation, an adequate number of qualified teachers must be on duty to ensure the health and safety of the children in care.

    Rule 418-1.8(j). Corrected during the inspection.

  • for children between ages 6 weeks old and 18 months old: there must be one teacher for every four children;

    Rule 418-1.8(k)(2)(i).

  • for children between ages 18 months old and 36 months old: there must be one teacher for every five children;

    Rule 418-1.8(k)(3)(i).

  • Groups of children may not be mixed together to use outdoor play areas, exercise areas, gym rooms or other common areas of the center unless, the space is large enough to accommodate multiple groups which must be kept separate.

    Rule 418-1.8(l)(3).

Feb 4, 2026: annual Unannounced1 violation
  • Cribs, bassinets and other sleeping areas for infants through 12 months of age must include an appropriately sized fitted sheet, and must not have bumper pads, toys, stuffed animals, blankets, pillows, wedges or infant positioners. Wedges or infant positioners will be permitted with medical documentation from the child’s health care provider.

    Rule 418-1.7(q). Corrected during the inspection.

Oct 23, 2025: fire Safety - Alternate Year1 violation
  • Peeling or damaged paint or plaster must be repaired.

    Rule 418-1.3(h).

Dec 11, 2024: documentation Review1 violation
  • 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.

    Rule 418-1.14(c)(1).

Oct 2, 2024: complaint investigation1 violation
  • Staff members must be qualified by training and experience to carry out their respective functions in the administration, operation and maintenance of the child day care center.

    Rule 418-1.13(a). From a complaint.

Sep 23, 2024: fire Safety - Renewal3 violations
  • 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: documentation from service personnel licensed by the New York State Department of State to perform fire alarm systems maintenance, repair and testing which shows that the fire alarm and detection systems have been inspected, tested and maintained during the current license period in accordance with the applicable requirements of the Fire and Building Code of New York State;

    Rule 418-1.15(c)(31).

  • Each program must hold two shelter-in-place drills annually during which procedures and supplies are reviewed. Parents must be made aware of this drill in advance.

    Rule 418-1.5(b)(4).

  • Protective caps, covers or permanently installed obstructive devices must be used on all electrical outlets that are accessible to children.

    Rule 418-1.5(y). Corrected during the inspection.

Aug 6, 2024: complaint investigation4 violations
  • Child care center staff must personally make, or cause to be made, an immediate report to the Statewide Central Register of Child Abuse and Maltreatment by telephone, followed by a written report within 48 hours, in the form and manner prescribed by the Office, to the child protective service of the social services district in the county in which the child resides.

    Rule 418-1.10(c)(1). From a complaint.

  • The program must immediately notify the parent and Office upon learning of the following events involving a child which occurred while the child was in care at the program or was being transported by the program: serious incident,

    Rule 418-1.15(b)(14)(ii). From a complaint.

  • 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.

    Rule 418-1.5(s)(3). From a complaint.

  • Corporal punishment is prohibited. For the purposes of this Subpart, the term corporal punishment means punishment inflicted directly on the body including, but not limited to, physical restraint, spanking, biting, shaking, slapping, twisting or squeezing; demanding excessive physical exercise, prolonged lack of movement or motion, or strenuous or bizarre postures; and compelling a child to eat or have in the child’s mouth soap, foods, hot spices or irritants or the like.

    Rule 418-1.9(j). From a complaint.

Jun 18, 2024: complaint investigation3 violations
  • The child day care center must employ staff who will promote the physical, intellectual, social, cultural and emotional well-being of the children.

    Rule 418-1.8(b). From a complaint.

  • 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.

    Rule 418-1.9(a). From a complaint.

  • The staff must use acceptable techniques and approaches to help children solve problems.

    Rule 418-1.9(b). From a complaint.

May 7, 2024: application - Renewal2 violations
  • 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.

    Rule 418-1.11(a)(1).

  • Staff must be aware of each child’s special health care needs identified in the child’s individual health care plan. This includes, but is not limited to, allergies, disabilities and medical conditions.

    Rule 418-1.11(b)(13).

Jan 29, 2024: complaint investigation1 violation
  • Children cannot be left without competent supervision at any time. Competent supervision includes awareness of and responsibility for the ongoing activity of each child. It requires that all children be within a teacher’s range of vision and that the teacher be near enough to respond when redirection or intervention strategies are needed. Competent supervision must take into account the child’s age emotional, physical, and cognitive development.

    Rule 418-1.8(a). From a complaint.

Jan 25, 2024: complaint investigation2 violations
  • The child day care center must employ staff who will promote the physical, intellectual, social, cultural and emotional well-being of the children.

    Rule 418-1.8(b). From a complaint.

  • Corporal punishment is prohibited. For the purposes of this Subpart, the term corporal punishment means punishment inflicted directly on the body including, but not limited to, physical restraint, spanking, biting, shaking, slapping, twisting or squeezing; demanding excessive physical exercise, prolonged lack of movement or motion, or strenuous or bizarre postures; and compelling a child to eat or have in the child’s mouth soap, foods, hot spices or irritants or the like.

    Rule 418-1.9(j). From a complaint.

Jan 19, 2024: complaint investigation6 violations
  • The program must immediately notify the parent and Office upon learning of the following events involving a child which occurred while the child was in care at the program or was being transported by the program: serious incident,

    Rule 418-1.15(b)(14)(ii). From a complaint.

  • The child day care center must employ staff who will promote the physical, intellectual, social, cultural and emotional well-being of the children.

    Rule 418-1.8(b). From a complaint.

  • The child day care center must employ staff who will promote the physical, intellectual, social, cultural and emotional well-being of the children.

    Rule 418-1.8(b). From a complaint.

  • Corporal punishment is prohibited. For the purposes of this Subpart, the term corporal punishment means punishment inflicted directly on the body including, but not limited to, physical restraint, spanking, biting, shaking, slapping, twisting or squeezing; demanding excessive physical exercise, prolonged lack of movement or motion, or strenuous or bizarre postures; and compelling a child to eat or have in the child’s mouth soap, foods, hot spices or irritants or the like.

    Rule 418-1.9(j). From a complaint.

  • Corporal punishment is prohibited. For the purposes of this Subpart, the term corporal punishment means punishment inflicted directly on the body including, but not limited to, physical restraint, spanking, biting, shaking, slapping, twisting or squeezing; demanding excessive physical exercise, prolonged lack of movement or motion, or strenuous or bizarre postures; and compelling a child to eat or have in the child’s mouth soap, foods, hot spices or irritants or the like.

    Rule 418-1.9(j). From a complaint.

  • Methods of discipline, interaction or toilet training which frighten, demean or humiliate a child are prohibited.

    Rule 418-1.9(m). From a complaint.

Dec 5, 2023: monitoring1 violation
  • Peeling or damaged paint or plaster must be repaired.

    Rule 418-1.3(h).

Nov 21, 2023: complaint investigation5 violations
  • In accordance with the provisions of Sections 413 and 415 of the Social Services Law, child care center staff must immediately report any suspected incidents of child abuse or maltreatment concerning a child receiving child care to the Statewide Central Register of Child Abuse and Maltreatment, or cause such a report to be made, when such staff have reasonable cause to suspect that a child coming before them in their capacity as child care center workers is an abused or maltreated child. This must be done in the following manner:

    Rule 418-1.10(c). From a complaint.

  • In the case of medication that needs to be given on an ongoing, long-term basis, the authorization and consent forms for children under the age of 5 years of age must be reauthorized at least once every six months. Any changes in the medication authorization related to dosage, time or frequency of administration shall require a program to obtain new instructions written by the licensed authorized prescriber. All other changes to the original medication authorization require a change in the prescription.

    Rule 418-1.11(f)(21). From a complaint.

  • The program must immediately notify the parent and Office upon learning of the following events involving a child which occurred while the child was in care at the program or was being transported by the program:

    Rule 418-1.15(b)(14). From a complaint.

  • Children cannot be left without competent supervision at any time. Competent supervision includes awareness of and responsibility for the ongoing activity of each child. It requires that all children be within a teacher’s range of vision and that the teacher be near enough to respond when redirection or intervention strategies are needed. Competent supervision must take into account the child’s age emotional, physical, and cognitive development.

    Rule 418-1.8(a). From a complaint.

  • The child day care center must employ staff who will promote the physical, intellectual, social, cultural and emotional well-being of the children.

    Rule 418-1.8(b). From a complaint.

All 30 visits on record
Visits on record
DateVisitWhat the record says
Aug 27, 2026Monitoring2 violations cited
Jun 30, 2026MonitoringNo violations found
May 14, 2026Self-Report5 violations cited
Apr 8, 2026No Approved DirectorNo violations found
Feb 4, 2026Annual Unannounced1 violation cited
Dec 3, 2025MonitoringNo violations found
Oct 23, 2025Fire Safety - Alternate Year1 violation cited
Sep 12, 2025Self-ReportNo violations found
Jul 2, 2025MonitoringNo violations found
May 2, 2025No Approved DirectorNo violations found
Jan 16, 2025Annual UnannouncedNo violations found
Dec 11, 2024Documentation Review1 violation cited
Oct 21, 2024Self Reported Serious IncidentNo violations found
Oct 2, 2024ComplaintComplaint (Substantiated); 1 violation cited
Sep 23, 2024Fire Safety - Renewal3 violations cited
Sep 19, 2024Self Reported Serious IncidentNo violations found
Sep 9, 2024Self Reported Serious IncidentNo violations found
Aug 16, 2024Self Reported Serious IncidentNo violations found
Aug 6, 2024ComplaintComplaint (Substantiated); 4 violations cited
Jun 18, 2024Annual UnannouncedNo violations found
Jun 18, 2024ComplaintComplaint (Substantiated); 3 violations cited
May 7, 2024Application - Renewal2 violations cited
Feb 6, 2024MonitoringNo violations found
Jan 29, 2024ComplaintComplaint (Substantiated); 1 violation cited
Jan 25, 2024ComplaintComplaint (Substantiated); 2 violations cited
Jan 19, 2024ComplaintComplaint (Substantiated); 3 violations cited
Jan 19, 2024ComplaintComplaint (Substantiated); 3 violations cited
Dec 5, 2023Monitoring1 violation cited
Nov 21, 2023Annual UnannouncedNo violations found
Nov 21, 2023ComplaintComplaint (Substantiated); 5 violations cited

Is it licensed?

  • Day Care Center, open since May 21, 1994.
  • School district: Onondaga.
  • Capacity, in New York’s words: 16 Infants, 24 Toddlers, 42 Preschoolers and 30 School-Aged Children.
  • Keeps epinephrine auto-injectors for emergencies.
  • Licence 42108, issued Jun 1, 2020, with an expiration date of May 31, 2024, which has passed.
  • Capacity: 112 children.
Source:

New York State Office of Children and Family Services, Child Care Regulated Programs. Released Oct 24, 2026. Updated daily.

New York State Office of Children and Family Services, Program pages: inspection and complaint history. Checked Oct 22, 2026. Updated daily.

Has New York acted against it?

  • 8 complaints in the last three years. New York’s status for each: Complaint (Substantiated) (8).
Source:

New York State Office of Children and Family Services, Program pages: inspection and complaint history. Checked Oct 22, 2026. Updated daily.

New York State Office of Children and Family Services, Child Care Regulated Programs. Released Oct 24, 2026. Updated daily.

On record, newest first
DateWhatDetail
Oct 2, 2024Complaint (Substantiated)New York’s status for this complaint: Complaint (Substantiated).
Aug 6, 2024Complaint (Substantiated)New York’s status for this complaint: Complaint (Substantiated).
Jun 18, 2024Complaint (Substantiated)New York’s status for this complaint: Complaint (Substantiated).
Jan 29, 2024Complaint (Substantiated)New York’s status for this complaint: Complaint (Substantiated).
Jan 25, 2024Complaint (Substantiated)New York’s status for this complaint: Complaint (Substantiated).
Jan 19, 2024Complaint (Substantiated)New York’s status for this complaint: Complaint (Substantiated).
Jan 19, 2024Complaint (Substantiated)New York’s status for this complaint: Complaint (Substantiated).
Nov 21, 2023Complaint (Substantiated)New York’s status for this complaint: Complaint (Substantiated).

Who does the caring?

  • New York doesn’t publish staffing levels for individual programs.

Who owns it?

  • New York’s open data doesn’t list owners.

How is it rated?

  • Doesn’t take part in QUALITYstarsNY, New York’s quality rating program.
Source:

New York State Office of Children and Family Services, Program pages: inspection and complaint history. Checked Oct 22, 2026. Updated daily.

How does it compare nearby?

  • Among 404 child care providers in Onondaga County, the middle value for violations cited in the last three years was 7; this one had 38.
Source:

New York State Office of Children and Family Services, Program pages: inspection and complaint history. Checked Oct 22, 2026. Updated daily.

11 of the 404 in Onondaga County, as the source lists them, same ZIP code first
PlaceViolations cited in the last three years
Children’s Learning Center2
Childtime Childcare, Inc. This child care provider38
On The Hill Child Care Center24
Dicosimo, Katherine0
YMCA of Central New York14
Lamon, Amanda3
BRIGHTPATH7
HUNTINGTON FAMILY CENTERS, INC.17
Jarvis, Mary8
Young Men`s Christian Association of Central New York, Inc.25
Mento, Genevieve7
Ewert, Danielle3

What the record doesn’t say

  • New York’s list of programs gives an expiration date that has passed, and doesn’t say whether the licence was renewed; New York’s own search has its current status.
  • New York doesn’t grade violations by severity, so read what was cited.
  • New York’s records give the regulation behind each violation, not what the inspector saw.
  • New York’s program pages cover four calendar years; this page shows the last three years.
  • New York doesn’t publish staffing levels or owners for individual programs.

Sources

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Source:

This copy of the record was made on Oct 24, 2026.

From the provider

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Replies

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Paid listing

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An example nursing home

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Not fully inspected in over two years (CMS flag)

11 health citations at the latest inspection cycle

The state average is 14.3.

Source:

CMS, State and US Averages and Health Deficiencies. Released Oct 28, 2026. Updated monthly.

From the homeNone yet. Replies and paid listings aren’t open, and when they open they will sit here, below the record.

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