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Creative Choices Child Care Center

23 Cayuga St Eastman Hall, Seneca Falls, NY 131484.8· 5 reviews
licensed capacity
76
open each week
5 days
a week, county median
$247
year first licensed
1990

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About Creative Choices Child Care Center

Creative Choices Child Care Center is a licensed child care center in Seneca Falls, New York. The state has licensed it since February 1, 1990, for up to 76 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 5:30 PM.

New York State Office of Children and Family Services made 10 visits in the last 3 years and cited 8 rules across 6 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

InfantsSchool-age

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

From the state license
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Type
Child care center
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Hours today
6:30 AM to 5:30 PM
Licensed capacity
76 children

Hours

Hours

MondayToday6:30 AM to 5:30 PM
Tuesday6:30 AM to 5:30 PM
Wednesday6:30 AM to 5:30 PM
Thursday6:30 AM to 5:30 PM
Friday6:30 AM to 5:30 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayNot listed

Programs

Programs and care

AgesInfants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license
Licensed capacity76 childrenFrom the state license

Cost

Tuition and costs

Creative Choices Child Care Center has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in Seneca County has a median price of $247 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.
Seneca County medians, full time, per week

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

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 Choices Child Care Center

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Licensed Day Care Center
Capacity
76 children
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
First licensed
1990
License number
#40257
See the state's record

Summary

10 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jul 29, 2026: 1 rule cited

Rules cited on 6 of 10 visits · 8 rules in all

  • Records and paperwork 2
  • Building, equipment and play areas 2
  • Health, medication and illness 2
  • Discipline and child guidance 1
  • Supervision and ratios 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 29, 2026Complaint investigation1 rule cited
    • Records and paperwork

      418-1.15(b)(14)(iii) 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: serious injury,

  2. Jul 15, 2026Complaint investigation1 rule cited
    • Discipline and child guidance

      418-1.9(b) The staff must use acceptable techniques and approaches to help children solve problems.

  3. May 26, 2026Complaint investigation1 rule cited
    • Records and paperwork

      418-1.15(b)(14)(ii) 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: serious incident,

  4. Apr 22, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  5. Jan 29, 2026Complaint investigation3 rules cited
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      418-1.11(i)(8) The premises must be kept clean and free from dampness, odors and the accumulation of trash.

    • Supervision and ratios

      418-1.8(n) The use of any type of personal electronic media device for social or entertainment purposes, including but not limited to, listening to music on headphones, playing screen games, surfing the internet, sending e-mails, or making personal calls while supervising children is prohibited. The use of mobile phones is permitted as necessary to promote the children's safety and ensuring the orderly operation of the program.

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      418-1.3(o)(2) Buildings, systems and equipment must be kept in good repair and operate as designed.

  6. Oct 24, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  7. Jun 23, 2025Inspection1 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.

      Corrected during the visit

  8. Feb 28, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  9. Jun 4, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  10. Jan 19, 2024Inspection1 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.

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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Questions about Creative Choices Child Care Center

Is Creative Choices Child Care Center licensed?

Yes. New York State Office of Children and Family Services lists it as licensed and operating, first licensed February 1, 1990.

When was Creative Choices Child Care Center last inspected?

New York State Office of Children and Family Services lists the most recent visit on July 29, 2026, with 1 rule cited. It lists 10 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Creative Choices Child Care Center had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 8 rules across 6 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 Choices Child Care Center care for?

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

What are Creative Choices Child Care Center's hours?

Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 5:30 PM. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Creative Choices Child Care Center cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (315) 568-9542 to ask.

What is Creative Choices Child Care Center's phone number?

(315) 568-9542.

Where is Creative Choices Child Care Center?

23 Cayuga St Eastman Hall, Seneca Falls, NY 13148. The nearest other daycare we list is Creative Options (Child Dev. & Parent Resource Ctr) SACC, 0.6 miles away.

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