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Country Grove Children's Ctr.

99 Todd Hill Rd., Poughkeepsie, NY 126035.0· 4 reviews
licensed capacity
79
open each week
5 days
a week, county median
$285
year first licensed
1998

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About Country Grove Children's Ctr.

Country Grove Children's Ctr. is a licensed child care center in Poughkeepsie, New York. The state has licensed it since May 22, 1998, for up to 79 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM. It describes its programs: part-time care and summer camp.

New York State Office of Children and Family Services made 17 visits in the last 3 years and cited 10 rules across 7 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

InfantsSchool-ageSummer camp

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

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

Hours

Hours

MondayToday6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Tuesday6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Wednesday6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Thursday6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Friday6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayNot listed
Hours it lists: “Camp programs M-F 8am-6pm (6:30am drop off available)”

Programs

Programs and care

AgesInfants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license. It lists: 6 weeks through 12 years
ProgramsPart-time care and summer camp
StaffMany teachers long term, with the business 2+ years
MoreFounded 1998
Licensed capacity79 childrenFrom the state license
A daycare without an item may still offer it; ask.

Cost

Tuition and costs

Country Grove Children's Ctr. 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 Country Grove Children's Ctr.

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Licensed Day Care Center
Capacity
79 children
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
First licensed
1998
License number
#43832
See the state's record

Summary

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

Rules cited on 7 of 17 visits · 10 rules in all

  • Health, medication and illness 4
  • Supervision and ratios 2
  • Transportation 1
  • Records and paperwork 1
  • Staff training and qualifications 1
  • Safety and hazards 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 5, 2026VisitNo rules cited
  3. May 20, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      418-1.15(c)(6) The program must maintain on file at the child day care center, available for inspection by the Office or its designees at any time, the following records in a current and accurate manner: children's individual health care plans; parental consents for emergency medical treatment; child's medical statement, immunizations, and any available results of lead screening for children not yet enrolled in kindergarten or a higher grade only; the name and dosage of any medications used by a child, the frequency of administration of such medications, and a record of their administration by child care center staff; daily health check documentation; a record of illnesses and injuries occurring while in care; and any indicators of child abuse or maltreatment;

  4. Apr 3, 2026Complaint investigation2 rules 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. (not corrected)

    • Transportation

      418-1.5(a)(1)(i) The program must take suitable precautions to prevent the following: serious injury of a child while in care at the program or being transported by the program; and (not corrected)

  5. Mar 27, 2026VisitNo rules cited
  6. Mar 3, 2026Complaint investigation2 rules cited
    • Records and paperwork

      418-1.15(c)(5) The program must maintain on file at the child day care center, available for inspection by the Office or its designees at any time, the following records in a current and accurate manner: daily attendance records, which must be filled out at the time a child arrives and departs, and must include arrival and departure times;

    • Supervision and ratios

      418-1.8(f) An additional group teacher or an assistant teacher is required when the number of children in the group dictate that a second teacher be present to meet the teacher/child ratio.

  7. Aug 7, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  8. Jun 17, 2025VisitNo rules cited
  9. May 16, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  10. Mar 4, 2025VisitNo rules cited
Show 7 earlier visits
  1. Jan 28, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Dec 13, 2024VisitNo rules cited
  3. Oct 18, 2024Inspection1 rule 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.

  4. Aug 6, 2024Visit2 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      418-1.15(c)(6) The program must maintain on file at the child day care center, available for inspection by the Office or its designees at any time, the following records in a current and accurate manner: children's individual health care plans; parental consents for emergency medical treatment; child's medical statement, immunizations, and any available results of lead screening for children not yet enrolled in kindergarten or a higher grade only; the name and dosage of any medications used by a child, the frequency of administration of such medications, and a record of their administration by child care center staff; daily health check documentation; a record of illnesses and injuries occurring while in care; and any indicators of child abuse or maltreatment;

    • 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:

  5. Jul 18, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
    • Safety and hazards

      418-1.5(y) Protective caps, covers or permanently installed obstructive devices must be used on all electrical outlets that are accessible to children.

      Corrected during the visit

  6. Apr 18, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      418-1.15(c)(7) The program must maintain on file at the child day care center, available for inspection by the Office or its designees at any time, the following records in a current and accurate manner: copies of current staff and volunteers health statements;

  7. Jan 3, 2024InspectionNo 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 Country Grove Children's Ctr.

Is Country Grove Children's Ctr. licensed?

Yes. New York State Office of Children and Family Services lists it as licensed and operating, first licensed May 22, 1998.

When was Country Grove Children's Ctr. 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 17 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Country Grove Children's Ctr. had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 10 rules across 7 of 17 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 Country Grove Children's Ctr. care for?

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

What are Country Grove Children's Ctr.'s hours?

Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Country Grove Children's Ctr. cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (845) 486-1080 to ask.

What is Country Grove Children's Ctr.'s phone number?

(845) 486-1080.

Where is Country Grove Children's Ctr.?

99 Todd Hill Rd., Poughkeepsie, NY 12603. The nearest other daycare we list is Cinnamon Tree Children's Center, 1.2 miles away.

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