Shiny Bright Childcare
45 Furnace St, Little Falls, NY
Donna Shepardson
- licensed capacity
- 8
- a week, county median
- $190
- year first licensed
- 1996
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About Donna Shepardson
Donna Shepardson is a home daycare in Little Falls, New York. It is registered with the state (since March 14, 1996), for up to 8 children.
As a home daycare, the provider shares the address with families when you call.
New York State Office of Children and Family Services made 12 visits in the last 3 years and cited 2 rules across 2 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
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- Type
- Home daycare
- Ages
- Ask the daycare
- Hours today
- Not listed
- Licensed capacity
- 8 children
Hours
Hours
Hours not listed. Call (315) 556-1084 to confirm.
Programs
Programs and care
| Setting | Family child care homeFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Licensed capacity | 8 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Donna Shepardson has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a home daycare in Herkimer County has a median price of $190 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 Donna Shepardson
License
- Status
- Registered with the state and operating
- License type
- Registered Family Day Care
- Capacity
- 8 children
- First licensed
- 1996
- License number
- #16757
Summary
12 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Aug 11, 2026: no rules cited
Rules cited on 2 of 12 visits · 2 rules in all
- Safety and hazards 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 12 visits
- Aug 11, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
- Apr 21, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
- Apr 21, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
- Feb 26, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
- Jul 22, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Apr 8, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Jan 7, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
417.4(b)(4) The registrant must maintain on file a record of each evacuation drill conducted, using forms provided by the Office or approved equivalents.
Corrected during the visit
- Nov 19, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
- Sep 10, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
- May 1, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
Show 2 earlier visits
Feb 7, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
417.5(j) All matches, lighters, medicines, drugs, detergents, aerosol cans and other poisonous or toxic materials must be stored in their original containers, and 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.
Corrected during the visit
- Nov 29, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
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FAQ
Questions about Donna Shepardson
Is Donna Shepardson licensed?
Yes. Donna Shepardson is registered with the state and operating, first licensed March 14, 1996. This is how New York authorizes this type of child care.
When was Donna Shepardson last inspected?
New York State Office of Children and Family Services lists the most recent visit on August 11, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 12 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Donna Shepardson had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 2 rules across 2 of 12 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 Donna Shepardson care for?
8, the licensed capacity on the state record.
What are Donna Shepardson's hours?
Its hours are not listed. Call (315) 556-1084 to confirm.
How much does Donna Shepardson cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (315) 556-1084 to ask.
What is Donna Shepardson's phone number?
(315) 556-1084.
Where is Donna Shepardson?
Little Falls, NY 13365. It is a home daycare, so the provider shares the street address with families directly.