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1611 Us-6, Carmel Hamlet, NY
4.7· 12 reviews
Cathy's Cottage
- licensed capacity
- 8
- a week, county median
- $300
- year first licensed
- 2010
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About Cathy's Cottage
Cathy's Cottage is a home daycare in Carmel, New York. It is registered with the state (since July 21, 2010), for up to 8 children.
As a home daycare, the provider shares the address with families when you call.
New York State Office of Children and Family Services made 13 visits in the last 3 years and cited 2 rules across 2 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
Ask when you call: rates, current openings, the address and how to visit, staff-to-child ratio, teacher qualifications, whether it accepts child care subsidies and hours.
- Type
- Home daycare
- Ages
- Ask the daycare
- Hours today
- Not listed
- Licensed capacity
- 8 children
Hours
Hours
Hours not listed. Call (845) 225-1167 to confirm.
Programs
Programs and care
| Setting | Family child care homeFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Licensed capacity | 8 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Cathy's Cottage has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a home daycare in Putnam County has a median price of $300 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.
Infant
Center$325
Home daycare$300
Toddler
Center$300
Home daycare$290
Preschool
Center$293
Home daycare$275
School age
Center$250
Home daycare$250
State record
Inspection reports for Cathy's Cottage
License
- Status
- Registered with the state and operating
- License type
- Registered Family Day Care
- Capacity
- 8 children
- First licensed
- 2010
- License number
- #429270
Summary
13 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Sep 3, 2026: no rules cited
Rules cited on 2 of 13 visits · 2 rules in all
- Health, medication and illness 1
- Supervision and ratios 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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See all 13 visits
- Sep 3, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
- Jun 22, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
Mar 9, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
417.11(a)(7) With the exception of children meeting the criteria of section 417.11(a)(6) children enrolled in child day care must remain current with their immunizations in accordance with the current schedule for required immunizations established in the New York Public Health Law.
- Oct 23, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Aug 25, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
417.8(d) Only approved caregivers may be left unsupervised with day care children.
- May 21, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Feb 10, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Nov 12, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
- Jul 19, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
- May 29, 2024VisitNo rules cited
Show 3 earlier visits
- May 1, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
- Feb 26, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
- Nov 2, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
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FAQ
Questions about Cathy's Cottage
Is Cathy's Cottage licensed?
Yes. Cathy's Cottage is registered with the state and operating, first licensed July 21, 2010. This is how New York authorizes this type of child care.
When was Cathy's Cottage last inspected?
New York State Office of Children and Family Services lists the most recent visit on September 3, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 13 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Cathy's Cottage had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 2 rules across 2 of 13 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 Cathy's Cottage care for?
8, the licensed capacity on the state record.
What are Cathy's Cottage's hours?
Its hours are not listed. Call (845) 225-1167 to confirm.
How much does Cathy's Cottage cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (845) 225-1167 to ask.
What is Cathy's Cottage's phone number?
(845) 225-1167.
Where is Cathy's Cottage?
Carmel, NY 10512. It is a home daycare, so the provider shares the street address with families directly.