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Bard Community Children's Center

1498 Annandale Road Bostwick House, Annandale On Hudson, NY 125045.0· 1 review
licensed capacity
20
a week, county median
$254
year first licensed
2006

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About Bard Community Children's Center

Bard Community Children's Center is a licensed child care center in Annandale On Hudson, New York. The state has licensed it since October 18, 2006, for up to 20 children, serving preschoolers.

It describes a Play-based approach, with full-time care and preschool.

New York State Office of Children and Family Services made 9 visits in the last 3 years and cited 8 rules across 4 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

Ages served: preschoolers

From the state license
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Type
Child care center
Ages
Preschoolers
Hours today
Not listed
Licensed capacity
20 children

Hours

Hours

Hours not listed. Call (845) 758-7444 to confirm.
Call to confirmHours it lists: “September-May, Monday-Friday 8:30-5:15”

Programs

Programs and care

AgesPreschoolersFrom the state license
ProgramsFull-time care and preschool
ApproachPlay-based
SafetyOutdoor playground
Licensed capacity20 childrenFrom the state license
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Cost

Tuition and costs

Bard Community Children's Center has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time preschool care at a child care center in Dutchess County has a median price of $254 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 Bard Community Children's Center

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Licensed Day Care Center
Capacity
20 children
Ages
Preschoolers
First licensed
2006
License number
#256516
See the state's record

Summary

9 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Sep 15, 2026: 4 rules cited

Rules cited on 4 of 9 visits · 8 rules in all

  • Safety and hazards 3
  • Health, medication and illness 2
  • Staff training and qualifications 2
  • Records and paperwork 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 15, 2026Inspection4 rules cited
    • Safety and hazards

      418-1.15(c)(31) 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; (not corrected)

    • Records and paperwork

      418-1.15(c)(28) 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: a copy of a certificate of insurance from an insurance company showing the intent to provide general liability insurance to the child day care center upon licensure and a copy of the insurance policy issued after licensure; (not corrected)

    • Health, medication and illness

      418-1.11(f)(21) 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. (not corrected)

    • 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. (not corrected)

  2. Apr 15, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  3. Jan 13, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  4. Nov 6, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  5. Sep 11, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  6. Apr 8, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  7. Feb 21, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
    • Safety and hazards

      418-1.4(b)(1) Evacuation drills must be conducted at least monthly during various hours of operation of the child day care center.

  8. Oct 7, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

      418-1.14(c) 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:

  9. Apr 4, 2024Inspection2 rules cited
    • 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.

    • Safety and hazards

      418-1.5(v) All matches, lighters, medicines, drugs, cleaning materials, detergents, aerosol cans and other poisonous or toxic materials must be stored in their original containers. Such materials must be used in such a way that they will not contaminate play surfaces, food or food preparation areas, or constitute a hazard to children. Such materials must be kept in a place inaccessible to children.

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 Bard Community Children's Center

Is Bard Community Children's Center licensed?

Yes. New York State Office of Children and Family Services lists it as licensed and operating, first licensed October 18, 2006.

When was Bard Community Children's Center last inspected?

New York State Office of Children and Family Services lists the most recent visit on September 15, 2026, with 4 rules cited. It lists 9 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Bard Community Children's Center had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 8 rules across 4 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 Bard Community Children's Center care for?

20, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve preschoolers.

What are Bard Community Children's Center's hours?

Its hours are not listed. Call (845) 758-7444 to confirm.

How much does Bard Community Children's Center cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (845) 758-7444 to ask.

What is Bard Community Children's Center's phone number?

(845) 758-7444.

Where is Bard Community Children's Center?

1498 Annandale Road Bostwick House, Annandale On Hudson, NY 12504.

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