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Astor Early Childhood Program

50 Delafield St., Poughkeepsie, NY 126013.7· 13 reviews
licensed capacity
205
open each week
5 days
a week, county median
$285
year first licensed
1993
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About Astor Early Childhood Program

Astor Early Childhood Program is a licensed child care center in Poughkeepsie, New York. The state has licensed it since October 24, 1993, for up to 205 children, serving infants, toddlers and preschoolers.

It is open Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM to 3:30 PM. It describes its programs: head start.

New York State Office of Children and Family Services made 14 visits in the last 3 years and cited 3 rules across 3 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

Infants

Ages served: infants, toddlers and preschoolers

From the state license
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Type
Child care center
Ages
Infants, toddlers and preschoolers
Hours today
Closed today
Licensed capacity
205 children

Hours

Hours

Monday8:00 AM to 3:30 PM
Tuesday8:00 AM to 3:30 PM
Wednesday8:00 AM to 3:30 PM
Thursday8:00 AM to 3:30 PM
Friday8:00 AM to 3:30 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayTodayNot listed

Programs

Programs and care

AgesInfants, toddlers and preschoolersFrom the state license
ProgramsHead Start
Licensed capacity205 childrenFrom the state license
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Cost

Tuition and costs

Astor Early Childhood Program has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in Dutchess County has a median price of $285 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.
Dutchess County medians, full time, per week

Infant

Center$285
Home daycare$230

Toddler

Center$275
Home daycare$211

Preschool

Center$254
Home daycare$200

School age

Center$225
Home daycare$200

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 Astor Early Childhood Program

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Licensed Day Care Center
Capacity
205 children
Ages
Infants, toddlers and preschoolers
First licensed
1993
License number
#41278
See the state's record

Summary

14 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Aug 28, 2026: no rules cited

Rules cited on 3 of 14 visits · 3 rules in all

  • Records and paperwork 1
  • Safety and hazards 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. Aug 28, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Aug 10, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  3. Jun 3, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
    • Records and paperwork

      413.3(g)(3)(i) The Office shall require the child day care program to immediately post upon receipt, in a prominent place at the program that is visible to parents, a copy of the most recent compliance history report issued to the program by the Office.

      Corrected during the visit

  4. Mar 13, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  5. Oct 15, 2025VisitNo rules cited
  6. Jul 31, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  7. Feb 4, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  8. Dec 12, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  9. Dec 11, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  10. Aug 6, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
Show 4 earlier visits
  1. Jun 20, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
    • Safety and hazards

      418-1.5(s)(3) 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.

      Corrected during the visit

  2. May 13, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  3. Mar 1, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      418-1.15(b)(12)(i) The child day care center must report to the Office: Immediately upon learning of a change that affects those portions of the building and property in which the program is operating or which are used for the children's egress in the case of emergency;

  4. Dec 8, 2023InspectionNo 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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FAQ

Questions about Astor Early Childhood Program

Is Astor Early Childhood Program licensed?

Yes. New York State Office of Children and Family Services lists it as licensed and operating, first licensed October 24, 1993.

When was Astor Early Childhood Program last inspected?

New York State Office of Children and Family Services lists the most recent visit on August 28, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 14 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Astor Early Childhood Program had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 3 rules across 3 of 14 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 Astor Early Childhood Program care for?

205, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers and preschoolers.

What are Astor Early Childhood Program's hours?

Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM to 3:30 PM. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Astor Early Childhood Program cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (845) 452-7726 to ask.

What is Astor Early Childhood Program's phone number?

(845) 452-7726.

Where is Astor Early Childhood Program?

50 Delafield St., Poughkeepsie, NY 12601. The nearest other daycare we list is Mid Hudson Valley Early Education Center, 0.5 miles away.

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