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Day One Early Learning Community

70 Hooker Avenue, Poughkeepsie, NY 12601
licensed capacity
86
a week, county median
$275
year first licensed
2022

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About Day One Early Learning Community

Day One Early Learning Community is a licensed child care center in Poughkeepsie, New York. The state has licensed it since September 9, 2022, for up to 86 children, serving toddlers and preschoolers.

New York State Office of Children and Family Services made 14 visits in the last 3 years and cited 16 rules across 8 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

Ages served: toddlers and preschoolers

From the state license
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Type
Child care center
Ages
Toddlers and preschoolers
Hours today
Not listed
Licensed capacity
86 children

Hours

Hours

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Programs

Programs and care

AgesToddlers and preschoolersFrom the state license
Licensed capacity86 childrenFrom the state license

Cost

Tuition and costs

Day One Early Learning Community has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time toddler care at a child care center in Dutchess County has a median price of $275 a week (U.S. Department of Labor, 2022).

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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 Day One Early Learning Community

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Licensed Day Care Center
Capacity
86 children
Ages
Toddlers and preschoolers
First licensed
2022
License number
#891099
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Summary

14 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Aug 14, 2026: no rules cited

Rules cited on 8 of 14 visits · 16 rules in all

  • Health, medication and illness 6
  • Building, equipment and play areas 5
  • Safety and hazards 3
  • Supervision and ratios 1
  • Records and paperwork 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 14, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Jul 28, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
    • Supervision and ratios

      418-1.8(l)(9) When toddlers are cared for with preschool children in a mixed age group at the very beginning or very end of the day, the teacher/child ratio and maximum group size applicable to children aged 18 months to 36 months must be followed.

  3. Jul 27, 2026Visit3 rules cited
    • Records and paperwork

      418-1.15(b)(14)(iv) 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 condition,

    • Safety and hazards

      418-1.5(a) Suitable precautions must be taken to eliminate all conditions in areas accessible to children which pose a safety or health hazard.

    • Building, equipment and play areas

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

  4. Apr 28, 2026Inspection2 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. Mar 2, 2026Inspection4 rules cited
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      418-1.11(i)(12) Garbage receptacles must be covered, and cleaned as needed after emptying.

    • 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:

    • 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

    • Building, equipment and play areas

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

  6. Nov 4, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  7. Jul 17, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      418-1.11(f)(20) In the case of medication that needs to be given on an ongoing, long-term basis, the authorization and consent forms for children 5 years of age or older must be reauthorized at least once every 12 months. Any changes in the medication authorization related to dosage, time or frequency of administration shall require a program to obtain new instructions written by the licensed authorized prescriber. All other changes to the original medication authorization require a change in the prescription.

  8. Apr 11, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  9. Feb 4, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  10. Nov 15, 2024Inspection1 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

Show 4 earlier visits
  1. Sep 18, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      418-1.3(n) Adequate and safe water supply and sewage facilities must be provided and must comply with State and local laws. Hot and cold running water must be available and accessible at all times.

  2. Jul 15, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  3. May 6, 2024Inspection3 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      418-1.11(b)(1)(ii) Staff and volunteers must each submit a medical statement on forms furnished by the Office or an approved equivalent from a health care provider: before such person has any involvement in child care work.

    • Safety and hazards

      418-1.5(b)(2) The Emergency Evacuation Diagram, as approved by the Office, must be posted in a conspicuous place in every room.

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      418-1.3(a)(2) Whenever change(s), addition(s) or expansion(s) are proposed which will affect, or reasonably may be expected to affect, those portions of the building designated for the care of children or for their egress in case of an emergency, the licensee must receive written approval from the Office prior to initiating such change(s), addition(s), or expansion(s).

  4. Jan 22, 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 Day One Early Learning Community

Is Day One Early Learning Community licensed?

Yes. New York State Office of Children and Family Services lists it as licensed and operating, first licensed September 9, 2022.

When was Day One Early Learning Community last inspected?

New York State Office of Children and Family Services lists the most recent visit on August 14, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 14 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Day One Early Learning Community had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 16 rules across 8 of 14 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 Day One Early Learning Community care for?

86, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve toddlers and preschoolers.

What are Day One Early Learning Community's hours?

Its hours are not listed. Call (845) 471-4790 to confirm.

How much does Day One Early Learning Community cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (845) 471-4790 to ask.

What is Day One Early Learning Community's phone number?

(845) 471-4790.

Where is Day One Early Learning Community?

70 Hooker Avenue, Poughkeepsie, NY 12601. The nearest other daycare we list is Healthy Kids Extended Day Program, 0.2 miles away.

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