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Creative Beginnings Children's Center

112 W Hartsdale Ave, Hartsdale, NY 105304.1· 9 reviews
licensed capacity
75
open each week
5 days
a week, county median
$300
year first licensed
1992
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About Creative Beginnings Children's Center

Creative Beginnings Children's Center is a licensed child care center in Hartsdale, New York. The state has licensed it since December 11, 1992, for up to 75 children, serving toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 7:15 AM to 6:00 PM. It describes its programs: full-time care, pre-k and toddler care.

New York State Office of Children and Family Services made 10 visits in the last 3 years and cited 1 rule across 1 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

Preschool / pre-KSchool-age

Ages served: toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children

From the state license. Ages it lists: 18 mos. to 5 year olds
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Type
Child care center
Ages
Toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Hours today
Closed today
Licensed capacity
75 children

Hours

Hours

Monday7:15 AM to 6:00 PM
Tuesday7:15 AM to 6:00 PM
Wednesday7:15 AM to 6:00 PM
Thursday7:15 AM to 6:00 PM
Friday7:15 AM to 6:00 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayTodayNot listed
Hours it lists: “Monday - Friday 7:15 AM -6:00 PM”

Programs

Programs and care

AgesToddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license. It lists: 18 mos. to 5 year olds
ProgramsFull-time care, pre-k and toddler care
SafetyOutdoor playground
Licensed capacity75 childrenFrom the state license
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Cost

Tuition and costs

Creative Beginnings Children's Center has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time toddler care at a child care center in Westchester 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.
Westchester County medians, full time, per week

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

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 Creative Beginnings Children's Center

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Licensed Day Care Center
Capacity
75 children
Ages
Toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
First licensed
1992
License number
#40512
See the state's record

Summary

10 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Sep 1, 2026: no rules cited

Rules cited on 1 of 10 visits · 1 rule in all

  • Health, medication and illness 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. Sep 1, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  2. May 20, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
    • 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:

      Corrected during the visit

  3. Mar 5, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  4. Dec 3, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  5. Jul 15, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  6. Jan 24, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  7. Oct 21, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  8. Jun 24, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  9. Mar 18, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  10. Dec 12, 2023InspectionNo 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 Creative Beginnings Children's Center

Is Creative Beginnings Children's Center licensed?

Yes. New York State Office of Children and Family Services lists it as licensed and operating, first licensed December 11, 1992.

When was Creative Beginnings Children's Center last inspected?

New York State Office of Children and Family Services lists the most recent visit on September 1, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 10 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Creative Beginnings Children's Center had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 1 rule across 1 of 10 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 Creative Beginnings Children's Center care for?

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

What are Creative Beginnings Children's Center's hours?

Monday to Friday, 7:15 AM to 6:00 PM. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Creative Beginnings Children's Center cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (914) 428-1200 to ask.

What is Creative Beginnings Children's Center's phone number?

(914) 428-1200.

Where is Creative Beginnings Children's Center?

112 W Hartsdale Ave, Hartsdale, NY 10530. The nearest other daycare we list is Little Dragon Daycare, 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).