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Doodle Bears Daycare

3 Broome Street, Marathon, NY 138035.0· 6 reviews
licensed capacity
38
open each week
5 days
a week, county median
$247
year first licensed
2023

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About Doodle Bears Daycare

Doodle Bears Daycare is a licensed child care center in Marathon, New York. The state has licensed it since May 25, 2023, for up to 38 children, serving infants, toddlers and preschoolers.

It is open Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM. It describes its programs: infant care, preschool and toddler care.

New York State Office of Children and Family Services made 10 visits in the last 3 years and cited 18 rules across 5 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

Infants

Ages served: infants, toddlers and preschoolers

From the state license
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Type
Child care center
Ages
Infants, toddlers and preschoolers
Hours today
Closed today
Licensed capacity
38 children

Hours

Hours

Monday7:00 AM to 5:30 PM
Tuesday7:00 AM to 5:30 PM
Wednesday7:00 AM to 5:30 PM
Thursday7:00 AM to 5:30 PM
Friday7:00 AM to 5:30 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayTodayNot listed
Hours it lists: “Mon-Fri 7:00 am - 5:30 pm; Sat-Sun closed”

Programs

Programs and care

AgesInfants, toddlers and preschoolersFrom the state license
ProgramsInfant care, preschool and toddler care
StaffAll staff have a degree in early childhood education
SafetyOutdoor playground
Licensed capacity38 childrenFrom the state license
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Cost

Tuition and costs

Doodle Bears Daycare has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in Cortland 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.
Cortland 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 Doodle Bears Daycare

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Licensed Day Care Center
Capacity
38 children
Ages
Infants, toddlers and preschoolers
First licensed
2023
License number
#897057
See the state's record

Summary

10 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jun 23, 2026: no rules cited

Rules cited on 5 of 10 visits · 18 rules in all

  • Building, equipment and play areas 6
  • Supervision and ratios 3
  • Food and nutrition 2
  • Safety and hazards 2
  • Safe sleep 2
  • Discipline and child guidance 1
  • Background checks 1
  • Health, medication and illness 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. Jun 23, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Mar 17, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  3. Dec 9, 2025Inspection8 rules cited
    • Food and nutrition

      418-1.12(z) All containers or bottles of, breast milk, formula or other individualized food items must be clearly marked with the child's complete name.

    • Discipline and child guidance

      418-1.9(b) The staff must use acceptable techniques and approaches to help children solve problems. (not corrected)

    • Supervision and ratios

      418-1.8(m) There must be a director, group teacher or assistant teacher supervising all applicants, volunteers and persons in the process of approval.

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      418-1.5(aa) The following items must be used and stored in such a manner that they are not accessible to children: handbags, backpacks or briefcases belonging to adults; plastic bags; and toys and objects small enough for young children to swallow.

      Corrected during the visit

    • 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.

    • Safety and hazards

      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.

      Corrected during the visit

    • Building, equipment and play areas

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

    • Background checks

      413.4(a) The following criminal history review and background clearances shall be conducted pursuant to and consistent with the Child Care and Development Block Grant Act for any prospective operator, director, employee or volunteer at a child day care center, small day care center, school-age child care program, group family day care home or family day care home, as defined in section (2) of this part, and any person age eighteen (18) or older living in a prospective, or who begins to live, in a group family day care home or family day care home:

  4. Sep 5, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  5. May 20, 2025Inspection2 rules cited
    • Supervision and ratios

      418-1.8(m) There must be a director, group teacher or assistant teacher supervising all applicants, volunteers and persons in the process of approval.

      Corrected during the visit

    • Supervision and ratios

      418-1.8(k)(2)(i) for children between ages 6 weeks old and 18 months old: there must be one teacher for every four children;

      Corrected during the visit

  6. Feb 6, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  7. Dec 10, 2024Inspection2 rules cited
    • Safe sleep

      418-1.7(s) Individual clean bed coverings must be available, as needed, for each child requiring a rest period.

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      418-1.5(aa) The following items must be used and stored in such a manner that they are not accessible to children: handbags, backpacks or briefcases belonging to adults; plastic bags; and toys and objects small enough for young children to swallow.

      Corrected during the visit

  8. Sep 30, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  9. Jun 6, 2024Inspection2 rules cited
    • Safe sleep

      418-1.7(s) Individual clean bed coverings must be available, as needed, for each child requiring a rest period.

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      418-1.5(aa) The following items must be used and stored in such a manner that they are not accessible to children: handbags, backpacks or briefcases belonging to adults; plastic bags; and toys and objects small enough for young children to swallow.

      Corrected during the visit

  10. Jan 25, 2024Inspection4 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;

      Corrected during the visit

    • Food and nutrition

      418-1.12(z) All containers or bottles of, breast milk, formula or other individualized food items must be clearly marked with the child's complete name.

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      418-1.5(aa) The following items must be used and stored in such a manner that they are not accessible to children: handbags, backpacks or briefcases belonging to adults; plastic bags; and toys and objects small enough for young children to swallow.

      Corrected during the visit

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      418-1.5(n)(2) Play equipment must be installed and used in accordance with the manufacturer's specifications and instructions, be in good repair, and be placed in a safe location.

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 Doodle Bears Daycare

Is Doodle Bears Daycare licensed?

Yes. New York State Office of Children and Family Services lists it as licensed and operating, first licensed May 25, 2023.

When was Doodle Bears Daycare last inspected?

New York State Office of Children and Family Services lists the most recent visit on June 23, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 10 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Doodle Bears Daycare had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 18 rules across 5 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 Doodle Bears Daycare care for?

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

What are Doodle Bears Daycare's hours?

Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Doodle Bears Daycare cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (607) 345-6503 to ask.

What is Doodle Bears Daycare's phone number?

(607) 345-6503.

Where is Doodle Bears Daycare?

3 Broome Street, Marathon, NY 13803. The nearest other daycare we list is Heather Halstrom, 6.4 miles away.

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