Young Wonders Early Childhood Center
80 Hawley St., Binghamton, NY
Discovery Center of the Southern Tier
- licensed capacity
- 113
- a week, county median
- $200
- year first licensed
- 2007
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About
About Discovery Center of the Southern Tier
Discovery Center of the Southern Tier is a licensed child care center in Binghamton, New York. The state has licensed it since October 5, 2007, for up to 113 children, serving preschoolers and school-age children.
It describes its programs: after-school care, drop-in / hourly care, full-time care and pre-k.
New York State Office of Children and Family Services made 14 visits in the last 3 years and cited 14 rules across 10 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
Preschool / pre-KBefore- and after-schoolSummer camp
Ages served: preschoolers and school-age children
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- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
- Preschoolers and school-age children
- Hours today
- Not listed
- Licensed capacity
- 113 children
Hours
Hours
Hours not listed. Call (607) 773-8661 to confirm.
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | Preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license. It lists: Preschool and pre-K programs for ages 3 – 4 and an afterschool program for ages 5-12 |
|---|---|
| Programs | After-school care, drop-in / hourly care, full-time care, pre-k, preschool and summer camp |
| Staff | Afterschool run by certified teaching staff |
| Licensed capacity | 113 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Discovery Center of the Southern Tier has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time preschool care at a child care center in Broome County has a median price of $200 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.
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
State record
Inspection reports for Discovery Center of the Southern Tier
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Licensed Day Care Center
- Capacity
- 113 children
- Ages
- Preschoolers and school-age children
- First licensed
- 2007
- License number
- #275912
Summary
14 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Aug 27, 2026: 1 rule cited
Rules cited on 10 of 14 visits · 14 rules in all
- Safety and hazards 7
- Records and paperwork 2
- Supervision and ratios 2
- Health, medication and illness 2
- Building, equipment and play areas 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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Aug 27, 2026Visit1 rule cited
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, (not corrected)
Jul 30, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
418-1.5(y) Protective caps, covers or permanently installed obstructive devices must be used on all electrical outlets that are accessible to children. (not corrected)
Jul 2, 2026Complaint investigation1 rule cited
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,
Apr 8, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
418-1.4(f)(2) All corridors, aisles, and approaches to exits must be kept unobstructed at all times.
- Jan 8, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
Oct 29, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
418-1.4(b)(1) Evacuation drills must be conducted at least monthly during various hours of operation of the child day care center.
Jul 29, 2025Inspection4 rules cited
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.
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
418-1.5(v) All matches, lighters, medicines, drugs, cleaning materials, detergents, aerosol cans and other poisonous or toxic materials must be stored in their original containers. Such materials must be used in such a way that they will not contaminate play surfaces, food or food preparation areas, or constitute a hazard to children. Such materials must be kept in a place inaccessible to children.
418-1.4(g) Trash, garbage and combustible materials must not be stored in the furnace room or in rooms or outdoor areas adjacent to the facility that are ordinarily occupied by or accessible to children.
- May 20, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Apr 29, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Feb 4, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Show 5 earlier visits
Dec 5, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
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;
Corrected during the visit
Aug 14, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
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.
May 6, 2024Inspection2 rules cited
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;
Corrected during the visit
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
Feb 28, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
418-1.4(a) Suitable precautions must be taken to eliminate all conditions which may contribute to or create a fire hazard.
Corrected during the visit
- Oct 20, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
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FAQ
Questions about Discovery Center of the Southern Tier
Is Discovery Center of the Southern Tier licensed?
Yes. New York State Office of Children and Family Services lists it as licensed and operating, first licensed October 5, 2007.
When was Discovery Center of the Southern Tier last inspected?
New York State Office of Children and Family Services lists the most recent visit on August 27, 2026, with 1 rule cited. It lists 14 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Discovery Center of the Southern Tier had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 14 rules across 10 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 Discovery Center of the Southern Tier care for?
113, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve preschoolers and school-age children.
What are Discovery Center of the Southern Tier's hours?
Its hours are not listed. Call (607) 773-8661 to confirm.
How much does Discovery Center of the Southern Tier cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (607) 773-8661 to ask.
What is Discovery Center of the Southern Tier's phone number?
(607) 773-8661.
Where is Discovery Center of the Southern Tier?
60 Morgan Road, Binghamton, NY 13903. The nearest other daycare we list is Helping Celebrate Abilities, 1.1 miles away.