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Creative Environment Day School

531 E Genesee St, Fayetteville, NY 130665.0· 1 review
licensed capacity
57
open each week
5 days
a week, county median
$275
year first licensed
1990
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About

About Creative Environment Day School

Creative Environment Day School is a licensed child care center in Fayetteville, New York. The state has licensed it since September 5, 1990, for up to 57 children, serving toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 5:30 PM. It describes a Play-based approach, with after-school care, before-school care, pre-k and preschool. It says it provides meals.

New York State Office of Children and Family Services made 18 visits in the last 3 years and cited 4 rules across 2 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

Preschool / pre-KBefore- and after-schoolSummer campMeals provided

Ages served: toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children

From the state license. Ages it lists: 18 months to 10 years
Ask when you call: rates, current openings, staff-to-child ratio and whether it accepts child care subsidies.
Type
Child care center
Ages
Toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Hours today
6:30 AM to 5:30 PM
Licensed capacity
57 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
Hours it lists: “6:30am-5:30pm Monday through Friday”

Programs

Programs and care

AgesToddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license. It lists: 18 months to 10 years
ProgramsAfter-school care, before-school care, pre-k, preschool, summer camp and toddler care
ApproachPlay-based
StaffTrained, experienced, and professional staff
Daily lifeMeals provided; Snacks provided. Potty training: Encourage autonomy in toilet training as is age appropriate
SafetyOutdoor playground
MoreFounded 1966
Licensed capacity57 childrenFrom the state license
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Cost

Tuition and costs

Creative Environment Day School has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time toddler care at a child care center in Onondaga County has a median price of $275 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.
Onondaga County medians, full time, per week

Infant

Center$289
Home daycare$200

Toddler

Center$275
Home daycare$200

Preschool

Center$255
Home daycare$198

School age

Center$215
Home daycare$180

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 Environment Day School

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Licensed Day Care Center
Capacity
57 children
Ages
Toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
First licensed
1990
License number
#39972
Also at this site
Facility #39973: Child care center
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Summary

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

Rules cited on 2 of 18 visits · 4 rules in all

  • Background checks 2
  • Staff training and qualifications 2

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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See all 18 visits
  1. Jun 17, 2026InspectionFacility #39973No rules cited
  2. Jun 17, 2026InspectionFacility #39972No rules cited
  3. Feb 4, 2026InspectionFacility #39972No rules cited
  4. Jan 21, 2026InspectionFacility #39973No rules cited
  5. Dec 4, 2025InspectionFacility #39972No rules cited
  6. Dec 4, 2025InspectionFacility #39973No rules cited
  7. Oct 21, 2025InspectionFacility #39972No rules cited
  8. Oct 21, 2025InspectionFacility #39973No rules cited
  9. Jul 9, 2024InspectionFacility #39973No rules cited
  10. Jul 9, 2024InspectionFacility #39972No rules cited
Show 8 earlier visits
  1. Jun 17, 2024InspectionFacility #39972No rules cited
  2. Jun 17, 2024InspectionFacility #39973No rules cited
  3. Jun 12, 2024InspectionFacility #399722 rules cited
    • Background checks

      418-1.15(c)(11) 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: personnel information including a list of all staff with job assignments and schedules; each staff and volunteer's final and, if applicable, provisional criminal history review and background check approval letter(s); staff resumes; medical statements; acceptable references and other information required by section 418-1.13 of this Subpart;

    • Staff training and qualifications

      418-1.14(c)(1) Each staff person and volunteer must complete a minimum of thirty (30) hours of training every two years. The required thirty (30) hours of training every two years is subject to the following conditions: Fifteen (15) of the required thirty (30) hours of training must be obtained during the person's first six months at the program.

  4. Jun 12, 2024InspectionFacility #399732 rules cited
    • Background checks

      418-1.15(c)(11) 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: personnel information including a list of all staff with job assignments and schedules; each staff and volunteer's final and, if applicable, provisional criminal history review and background check approval letter(s); staff resumes; medical statements; acceptable references and other information required by section 418-1.13 of this Subpart;

    • Staff training and qualifications

      418-1.14(c)(1) Each staff person and volunteer must complete a minimum of thirty (30) hours of training every two years. The required thirty (30) hours of training every two years is subject to the following conditions: Fifteen (15) of the required thirty (30) hours of training must be obtained during the person's first six months at the program.

  5. May 20, 2024InspectionFacility #39973No rules cited
  6. May 20, 2024InspectionFacility #39972No rules cited
  7. Dec 19, 2023InspectionFacility #39973No rules cited
  8. Dec 19, 2023InspectionFacility #39972No 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 Environment Day School

Is Creative Environment Day School licensed?

Yes. New York State Office of Children and Family Services lists it as licensed and operating, first licensed September 5, 1990.

When was Creative Environment Day School last inspected?

New York State Office of Children and Family Services lists the most recent visit on June 17, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 18 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Creative Environment Day School had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 4 rules across 2 of 18 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 Environment Day School care for?

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

What are Creative Environment Day School's hours?

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

How much does Creative Environment Day School cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (315) 637-6071 to ask.

What is Creative Environment Day School's phone number?

(315) 637-6071.

Where is Creative Environment Day School?

531 E Genesee St, Fayetteville, NY 13066. The nearest other daycare we list is Between Friends - An Early Learning Community, 0.5 miles away.

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