Little Tinkers Group Family Day Care
Poughkeepsie, NY 12601 · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
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Community Family Development, Inc. North Site is a licensed child care center in Poughkeepsie, New York. The state has licensed it since March 31, 1989, for up to 102 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM. It describes a Play-based approach, with after-school care, before-school care, drop-in care and early head start.
New York State Office of Children and Family Services made 15 visits in the last 3 years and cited 13 rules across 7 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
Hours
| MondayToday | 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Thursday | 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Friday | 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| Sunday | Not listed |
Programs
| Ages | Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license. It lists: Ages 6 weeks to 12 years |
|---|---|
| Programs | After-school care, before-school care, drop-in care, early head start, infant care, pre-k, preschool, summer camp and toddler care |
| Approach | Play-based |
| Staff | Experienced educators |
| Assistance it accepts | State-funded childcare subsidy programs |
| Discounts | 10% tuition discount for each additional sibling |
| Transportation | Transportation (transportation included for elementary school students) |
| Parent updates | Parent app (Parent App) |
| Languages | bilingual |
| More | Founded 1967 |
| Licensed capacity | 102 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Community Family Development, Inc. North Site 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).
State record
15 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Aug 21, 2026: no rules cited
Rules cited on 7 of 15 visits · 13 rules in all
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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418-1.11(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.
418-1.5(b)(4) Each program must hold two shelter-in-place drills annually during which procedures and supplies are reviewed. Parents must be made aware of this drill in advance.
418-1.4(b)(1) Evacuation drills must be conducted at least monthly during various hours of operation of the child day care center.
418-1.3(h) Peeling or damaged paint or plaster must be repaired.
418-1.15(b)(14) The program must immediately notify the parent and Office upon learning of the following events involving a child which occurred while the child was in care at the program or was being transported by the program:
418-1.11(c)(1) The licensee must prepare a health care plan on forms furnished by the Office. Such plan must protect and promote the health of children. The health care plan must be on site, followed by all staff and available upon demand by a parent or the Office. In those instances in which the program will administer medications, the health care plan must also be approved by the program's health care consultant unless the only medications to be administered are:
418-1.15(b)(21)(iii) A child day care center must give the parent, at the time of admission of a child, a written policy statement including, but not limited to: the policies of the child day care center regarding admission and disenrollment policies;
418-1.10(d) The director or licensee of the child day care center is responsible for implementing procedures which ensure the safety and protection of any child named in a report of child abuse or maltreatment involving a situation which occurs while the child is in attendance at the center. Immediately after making or causing to be made a report pursuant to section 418-1.10(c), the director or licensee of the center must take such appropriate action as is necessary to ensure the health and safety of the children involved in the report and, as necessary, of any other children in the care of the center. The director or licensee must also take all reasonable steps to preserve any potential evidence of abuse or maltreatment. Insofar as possible, any action taken under this subdivision must cause as little disruption as possible to the daily routine of the children in the center.
418-1.15(b)(11)(ii)(c) fingerprint images necessary for the Office to conduct a criminal history review,
418-1.11(c)(2)(i) The health care plan must describe the following: how a daily health check of each child for any indication of illness, injury, abuse or maltreatment will be conducted and documented;
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.
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.
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.
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Poughkeepsie, NY 12601 · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
Poughkeepsie, NY 12601 · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
Poughkeepsie, NY 12601 · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
Poughkeepsie, NY 12601 · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
FAQ
Yes. New York State Office of Children and Family Services lists it as licensed and operating, first licensed March 31, 1989.
New York State Office of Children and Family Services lists the most recent visit on August 21, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 15 visits in the last 3 years.
Yes. Inspectors cited 13 rules across 7 of 15 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.
102, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM. Holiday hours can differ.
It has not listed its tuition. Call (845) 471-5301 to ask.
(845) 471-5301.
269 Mill St, Poughkeepsie, NY 12601. The nearest other daycare we list is North Star Academy, 0.3 miles away.