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Amy's Sunshine Center Horseheads

800 West Broad St., Horseheads, NY 148453.9· 7 reviews
licensed capacity
140
open each week
5 days
a week, county median
$247
year first licensed
2023

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About Amy's Sunshine Center Horseheads

Amy's Sunshine Center Horseheads is a licensed child care center in Horseheads, New York. The state has licensed it since January 13, 2023, for up to 140 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 5:30 PM.

New York State Office of Children and Family Services made 9 visits in the last 3 years and cited 13 rules across 5 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

InfantsSchool-age

Ages served: infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children

From the state license
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Type
Child care center
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Hours today
6:30 AM to 5:30 PM
Licensed capacity
140 children

Hours

Hours

MondayToday6:30 AM to 5:30 PM
Tuesday6:30 AM to 5:30 PM
Wednesday6:30 AM to 5:30 PM
Thursday6:30 AM to 5:30 PM
Friday6:30 AM to 5:30 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayNot listed

Programs

Programs and care

AgesInfants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license
Licensed capacity140 childrenFrom the state license

Cost

Tuition and costs

Amy's Sunshine Center Horseheads has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in Chemung County has a median price of $247 a week (U.S. Department of Labor, 2022).

Ask the daycare for its ratesIt has not listed its tuition. The county medians below are a starting point.
Chemung County medians, full time, per week

Infant

Center$247
Home daycare$190

Toddler

Center$230
Home daycare$180

Preschool

Center$200
Home daycare$175

School age

Center$194
Home daycare$175

County median full-time prices at centers and home daycares, U.S. Department of Labor, National Database of Childcare Prices, 2022 (the latest year). Not this daycare's rates; prices have risen since.

State record

Inspection reports for Amy's Sunshine Center Horseheads

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Licensed Day Care Center
Capacity
140 children
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
First licensed
2023
License number
#897743
See the state's record

Summary

9 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Sep 18, 2026: 1 rule cited

Rules cited on 5 of 9 visits · 13 rules in all

  • Health, medication and illness 3
  • Discipline and child guidance 3
  • Staff training and qualifications 3
  • Records and paperwork 2
  • Food and nutrition 1
  • Building, equipment and play areas 1

For comparison: 79% of New York daycares had at least one rule cited in the last 3 years; the typical daycare had 4.

A cited rule is what an inspector found on the day of a visit. It is not a rating of the daycare today.

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  1. Sep 18, 2026Complaint investigation1 rule cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      418-1.11(c)(1) The licensee must prepare a health care plan on forms furnished by the Office. Such plan must protect and promote the health of children. The health care plan must be on site, followed by all staff and available upon demand by a parent or the Office. In those instances in which the program will administer medications, the health care plan must also be approved by the program's health care consultant unless the only medications to be administered are: (not corrected)

  2. Aug 17, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  3. Jul 17, 2026Complaint investigation3 rules cited
    • Discipline and child guidance

      418-1.9(b) The staff must use acceptable techniques and approaches to help children solve problems.

    • Discipline and child guidance

      418-1.9(a) 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.

    • Staff training and qualifications

      418-1.8(b) The child day care center must employ staff who will promote the physical, intellectual, social, cultural and emotional well-being of the children.

  4. Apr 14, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
    • Food and nutrition

      418-1.12(ah) The propping of bottles is prohibited.

  5. Jan 9, 2026Complaint investigation4 rules cited
    • Records and paperwork

      418-1.15(b)(14)(iii) 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 injury,

    • Health, medication and illness

      418-1.11(c)(1) The licensee must prepare a health care plan on forms furnished by the Office. Such plan must protect and promote the health of children. The health care plan must be on site, followed by all staff and available upon demand by a parent or the Office. In those instances in which the program will administer medications, the health care plan must also be approved by the program's health care consultant unless the only medications to be administered are:

    • Health, medication and illness

      418-1.11(b)(1)(ii) Staff and volunteers must each submit a medical statement on forms furnished by the Office or an approved equivalent from a health care provider: before such person has any involvement in child care work.

    • Discipline and child guidance

      418-1.10(c)(1) 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.

  6. May 19, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  7. Mar 5, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  8. Jan 29, 2025Complaint investigation4 rules cited
    • Records and paperwork

      418-1.15(b)(14)(ii) 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,

    • Staff training and qualifications

      418-1.14(b) Each applicant for, or individual in the position of director, teacher, or volunteer must complete Office-approved training that complies with federal minimum health and safety pre-service or three-month orientation period requirements. This training must be obtained pre-service or within three months of starting such position.

    • Staff training and qualifications

      418-1.14 Training

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      418-1.3(a)(3) Child care can only be provided in the areas that have been included in the diagram and approved as child care space.

  9. Sep 25, 2024InspectionNo rules cited

Copied from New York State Office of Children and Family Services on October 2, 2026; the state's records start around Oct 2023. Rule wording, severity and dates are the state's.

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Questions about Amy's Sunshine Center Horseheads

Is Amy's Sunshine Center Horseheads licensed?

Yes. New York State Office of Children and Family Services lists it as licensed and operating, first licensed January 13, 2023.

When was Amy's Sunshine Center Horseheads last inspected?

New York State Office of Children and Family Services lists the most recent visit on September 18, 2026, with 1 rule cited. It lists 9 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Amy's Sunshine Center Horseheads had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 13 rules across 5 of 9 visits in the last 3 years. For comparison: 79% of New York daycares had at least one rule cited in the last 3 years; the typical daycare had 4. A cited rule is what an inspector found on the day of a visit. It is not a rating of the daycare today.

How many children can Amy's Sunshine Center Horseheads care for?

140, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

What are Amy's Sunshine Center Horseheads' hours?

Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 5:30 PM. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Amy's Sunshine Center Horseheads cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (607) 385-0835 to ask.

What is Amy's Sunshine Center Horseheads' phone number?

(607) 385-0835.

Where is Amy's Sunshine Center Horseheads?

800 West Broad St., Horseheads, NY 14845. The nearest other daycare we list is Economic Opportunity Program, Inc. Of Chemung County, under 0.1 miles away.

Sources: New York State Office of Children and Family Services (license and visits) · U.S. Department of Labor, 2022 (county prices).