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Community Family Development, Inc. North Site

269 Mill St, Poughkeepsie, NY 126014.0· 8 reviews
licensed capacity
102
open each week
5 days
a week, county median
$285
year first licensed
1989

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About Community Family Development, Inc. North Site

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.

InfantsPreschool / pre-KBefore- and after-schoolSummer campAccepts child care subsidy

Ages served: infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children

From the state license. Ages it lists: ages 6 weeks to 12 years
Ask when you call: rates, current openings and staff-to-child ratio.
Type
Child care center
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Hours today
7:00 AM to 5:30 PM
Licensed capacity
102 children

Hours

Hours

MondayToday7:00 AM to 5:30 PM
Tuesday7:00 AM to 5:30 PM
Wednesday7:00 AM to 5:30 PM
Thursday7:00 AM to 5:30 PM
Friday7:00 AM to 5:30 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayNot listed
Hours it lists: “Open weekdays from 7am to 5:30pm”

Programs

Programs and care

AgesInfants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license. It lists: Ages 6 weeks to 12 years
ProgramsAfter-school care, before-school care, drop-in care, early head start, infant care, pre-k, preschool, summer camp and toddler care
ApproachPlay-based
StaffExperienced educators
Assistance it acceptsState-funded childcare subsidy programs
Discounts10% tuition discount for each additional sibling
TransportationTransportation (transportation included for elementary school students)
Parent updatesParent app (Parent App)
Languagesbilingual
MoreFounded 1967
Licensed capacity102 childrenFrom the state license
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Cost

Tuition and costs

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).

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 Community Family Development, Inc. North Site

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Licensed Day Care Center
Capacity
102 children
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
First licensed
1989
License number
#39368
See the state's record

Summary

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

  • Records and paperwork 4
  • Health, medication and illness 3
  • Safety and hazards 2
  • Building, equipment and play areas 1
  • Background checks 1
  • Supervision and ratios 1
  • Staff training and qualifications 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. Aug 21, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Jun 12, 2026VisitNo rules cited
  3. May 22, 2026Complaint investigation1 rule cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      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.

  4. May 15, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  5. Mar 5, 2026Inspection2 rules cited
    • Safety and hazards

      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.

    • 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.

  6. Aug 14, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  7. Jun 17, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
    • Building, equipment and play areas

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

  8. Mar 21, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  9. Jan 17, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  10. Dec 18, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
Show 5 earlier visits
  1. Sep 10, 2024Complaint investigation2 rules cited
    • Records and paperwork

      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:

    • Health, medication and illness

      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:

  2. Aug 22, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  3. Jul 19, 2024Complaint investigation2 rules cited
    • Records and paperwork

      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;

    • Records and paperwork

      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.

  4. Jul 11, 2024Complaint investigation3 rules cited
    • Background checks

      418-1.15(b)(11)(ii)(c) fingerprint images necessary for the Office to conduct a criminal history review,

    • Health, medication and illness

      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;

    • 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.

  5. May 14, 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.

    • Records and paperwork

      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.

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 Community Family Development, Inc. North Site

Is Community Family Development, Inc. North Site licensed?

Yes. New York State Office of Children and Family Services lists it as licensed and operating, first licensed March 31, 1989.

When was Community Family Development, Inc. North Site last inspected?

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.

Has Community Family Development, Inc. North Site had rules cited by the state?

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.

How many children can Community Family Development, Inc. North Site care for?

102, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

What are Community Family Development, Inc. North Site's hours?

Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Community Family Development, Inc. North Site cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (845) 471-5301 to ask.

What is Community Family Development, Inc. North Site's phone number?

(845) 471-5301.

Where is Community Family Development, Inc. North Site?

269 Mill St, Poughkeepsie, NY 12601. The nearest other daycare we list is North Star Academy, 0.3 miles away.

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