Masonic Care Community of New York
2150 Bleecker St., Utica, NY
Christine Dingman
- licensed capacity
- 8
- a week, county median
- $190
- year first licensed
- 2002
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About
About Christine Dingman
Christine Dingman is a home daycare in Poland, New York. It is registered with the state (since March 13, 2002), 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 12 visits in the last 3 years and cited 11 rules across 7 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
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- Type
- Home daycare
- Ages
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- Hours today
- Not listed
- Licensed capacity
- 8 children
Hours
Hours
Hours not listed. Contact the daycare 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
Christine Dingman has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a home daycare in Herkimer County has a median price of $190 a week (U.S. Department of Labor, 2022).
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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
State record
Inspection reports for Christine Dingman
License
- Status
- Registered with the state and operating
- License type
- Registered Family Day Care
- Capacity
- 8 children
- First licensed
- 2002
- License number
- #114372
Summary
12 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Sep 9, 2026: no rules cited
Rules cited on 7 of 12 visits · 11 rules in all
- Safety and hazards 5
- Health, medication and illness 2
- Building, equipment and play areas 2
- Discipline and child guidance 1
- Safe sleep 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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- Sep 9, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
- May 26, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
Apr 22, 2026Inspection3 rules cited
417.11(i)(10) Children must be kept clean and comfortable at all times. Diapers must be changed when wet or soiled. The diaper changing area must be as close as possible to a sink with soap and hot and cold running water. This area or sink must not be used for food preparation. Diaper changing surfaces must be cleaned and disinfected after each use with an Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) registered product that has an EPA registration number on the label.
Corrected during the visit
417.5(i) Protective caps, covers or permanently installed obstructive devices must be used on all electrical outlets that are accessible to children.
Corrected during the visit
417.3(h) Peeling or damaged paint or plaster must be repaired.
- Mar 24, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
Dec 22, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
417.7(u) If television or other electronic visual media is used, it must be part of a planned developmentally appropriate program with an educational, social, physical or other learning objective that includes identified goals and objectives. Television and other electronic visual media must not be used solely to occupy time.
Corrected during the visit
Sep 11, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
417.5(j) All matches, lighters, medicines, drugs, detergents, aerosol cans and other poisonous or toxic materials must be stored in their original containers, and 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.
Corrected during the visit
May 23, 2025Complaint investigation1 rule cited
417.11(a)(1) No child may be accepted for care in a child care program unless the program has been furnished with a written statement signed by a health care provider verifying that the child is able to participate in child care and currently appears to be free from contagious or communicable diseases. A child's medical statement must have been completed within the 12 months preceding the date of enrollment.
- Jan 21, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Nov 25, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
417.4(b)(4) The registrant must maintain on file a record of each evacuation drill conducted, using forms provided by the Office or approved equivalents.
Sep 27, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
417.3(h) Peeling or damaged paint or plaster must be repaired.
Show 2 earlier visits
Apr 17, 2024Inspection3 rules cited
417.5(j) All matches, lighters, medicines, drugs, detergents, aerosol cans and other poisonous or toxic materials must be stored in their original containers, and 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.
Corrected during the visit
417.4(b)(1) Evacuation drills must be conducted at least monthly during the hours of operation of the family day care home.
Corrected during the visit
417.3(e) A firm clean crib, cot, bed or washable padded mat of age-appropriate size and construction must be provided for all children requiring a rest period.
Corrected during the visit
- Jan 10, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
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FAQ
Questions about Christine Dingman
Is Christine Dingman licensed?
Yes. Christine Dingman is registered with the state and operating, first licensed March 13, 2002. This is how New York authorizes this type of child care.
When was Christine Dingman last inspected?
New York State Office of Children and Family Services lists the most recent visit on September 9, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 12 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Christine Dingman had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 11 rules across 7 of 12 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 Christine Dingman care for?
8, the licensed capacity on the state record.
What are Christine Dingman's hours?
Its hours are not listed.
Where is Christine Dingman?
Poland, NY 13431. It is a home daycare, so the provider shares the street address with families directly.