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Bugbee Children’s Center

19 State St Bugbee Hall Suny Oneonta, Oneonta, NY 138203.9· 8 reviews
licensed capacity
141
open each week
5 days
a week, county median
$247
year first licensed
1988
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About Bugbee Children’s Center

Bugbee Children’s Center is a licensed child care center in Oneonta, New York. The state has licensed it since December 1, 1988, for up to 141 children, serving infants, toddlers and preschoolers.

It is open Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM. It describes its programs: infant care, preschool and toddler care.

New York State Office of Children and Family Services made 23 visits in the last 3 years and cited 7 rules across 7 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

InfantsSecure entry

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
141 children

Hours

Hours

Monday7:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Tuesday7:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Wednesday7:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Thursday7:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Friday7:00 AM to 5:00 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayTodayNot listed

Programs

Programs and care

AgesInfants, toddlers and preschoolersFrom the state license
ProgramsInfant care, preschool and toddler care
SafetyIntercom and video cameras control and monitor the entrances, Outdoor playground
Licensed capacity141 childrenFrom the state license
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Cost

Tuition and costs

Bugbee Children’s Center has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in Otsego County has a median price of $247 a week (U.S. Department of Labor, 2022).

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Otsego 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 Bugbee Children’s Center

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Licensed Day Care Center
Capacity
141 children
Ages
Infants, toddlers and preschoolers
First licensed
1988
License number
#40111
See the state's record

Summary

23 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jul 16, 2026: no rules cited

Rules cited on 8 of 23 visits · 7 rules in all

  • Supervision and ratios 3
  • Health, medication and illness 2
  • Discipline and child guidance 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. Jul 16, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Jun 8, 2026VisitNo rules cited
  3. May 19, 2026Complaint investigation1 rule cited
    • Discipline and child guidance

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

  4. Apr 20, 2026VisitNo rules cited
  5. Feb 26, 2026Visit1 rule cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      418-1.12(an) Staff must take steps to prevent a child's exposure to the foods to which the child is allergic.

      Corrected during the visit

  6. Jan 28, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  7. Nov 24, 2025VisitNo rules cited
  8. Sep 19, 2025Visit1 rule cited
    • Supervision and ratios

      418-1.8(a) 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.

  9. Sep 19, 2025Visit1 rule cited
    • Supervision and ratios

      418-1.8(a) 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.

  10. Aug 19, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Show 13 earlier visits
  1. Jul 18, 2025VisitNo rules cited
  2. Jun 27, 2025Complaint investigation1 rule cited
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      418-1.3(h) Peeling or damaged paint or plaster must be repaired.

  3. Jan 30, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  4. Jan 7, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  5. Nov 12, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  6. Sep 6, 2024Complaint investigation1 rule cited
    • Supervision and ratios

      418-1.8(a) 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.

  7. Aug 19, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  8. Jun 27, 2024VisitNo rules cited
  9. Jun 25, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  10. May 21, 2024Complaint investigation1 rule cited
    • Supervision and ratios

      418-1.8(a) 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.

  11. Mar 26, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
    • 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.

  12. Feb 14, 2024VisitNo rules cited
  13. Dec 13, 2023VisitNo 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 Bugbee Children’s Center

Is Bugbee Children’s Center licensed?

Yes. New York State Office of Children and Family Services lists it as licensed and operating, first licensed December 1, 1988.

When was Bugbee Children’s Center last inspected?

New York State Office of Children and Family Services lists the most recent visit on July 16, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 23 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Bugbee Children’s Center had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 7 rules across 8 of 23 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 Bugbee Children’s Center care for?

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

What are Bugbee Children’s Center's hours?

Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Bugbee Children’s Center cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (607) 436-2484 to ask.

What is Bugbee Children’s Center's phone number?

(607) 436-2484.

Where is Bugbee Children’s Center?

19 State St Bugbee Hall Suny Oneonta, Oneonta, NY 13820. The nearest other daycare we list is Oneonta Family YMCA, 0.4 miles away.

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