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Dutchess Community College Day Care Center

6 Pine Grove Pth, Poughkeepsie, NY 126015.0· 2 reviews
licensed capacity
56
open each week
5 days
yearly, posted tuition
$2,300
year first licensed
2003
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About Dutchess Community College Day Care Center

Dutchess Community College Day Care Center is a licensed child care center in Poughkeepsie, New York. The state has licensed it since July 3, 2003, for up to 56 children, serving toddlers and preschoolers.

It is open Monday to Friday, 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM. It describes a Play-based approach, with full-time care, part-time care, pre-k and preschool. It says it provides meals. It lists yearly tuition of $2,300.

New York State Office of Children and Family Services made 11 visits in the last 3 years and cited no rules in those visits. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

Preschool / pre-KMeals providedNAEYC accreditedPosts tuition

Ages served: toddlers and preschoolers

From the state license. Ages it lists: Toddlers 18-36 months, Preschoolers 3-5 years
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Type
Child care center
Ages
Toddlers and preschoolers
Hours today
7:30 AM to 5:30 PM
Licensed capacity
56 children

Hours

Hours

MondayToday7:30 AM to 5:30 PM
Tuesday7:30 AM to 5:30 PM
Wednesday7:30 AM to 5:30 PM
Thursday7:30 AM to 5:30 PM
Friday7:30 AM to 5:30 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayNot listed
Hours it lists: “7:30 a.m.-5:15 p.m. Mon. - Fri., 5:45 p.m. - 9:30 p.m. Tues. and Thurs.”

Programs

Programs and care

AgesToddlers and preschoolersFrom the state license. It lists: Toddlers 18-36 months, Preschoolers 3-5 years
ProgramsFull-time care, part-time care, pre-k, preschool and toddler care
ApproachPlay-based
CurriculumCreative Curriculum
EnrichmentFall field trips and spring visits by guest artists
StaffFour-year degrees, two-year degrees and child development certificates; CPR and first aid training
Daily lifeMeals provided; Snacks provided. Extended care: New evening offerings on Tuesdays and Thursdays
SafetyOutdoor playground
AccreditationNAEYC accredited
MoreFounded 1963 (June Roush Pierson Lab Nursery School)
Licensed capacity56 childrenFrom the state license
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Cost

Tuition and costs

Dutchess Community College Day Care Center lists yearly tuition of $2,300. 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).

Yearly · program, in its own wordsPrice
June Roush Pierson Lab Nursery School - tuition for the academic year$2,300
1 posted price. Rates change, so confirm before you enroll.
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 Dutchess Community College Day Care Center

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Licensed Day Care Center
Capacity
56 children
Ages
Toddlers and preschoolers
First licensed
2003
License number
#133778
See the state's record

Summary

11 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Sep 9, 2026: no rules cited

No rules cited on any of 11 visits

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. Sep 9, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Jun 3, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  3. Feb 13, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  4. Dec 11, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  5. Sep 26, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  6. May 21, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  7. Mar 11, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  8. Dec 18, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  9. Aug 30, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  10. May 2, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
Show 1 earlier visit
  1. Jan 25, 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 Dutchess Community College Day Care Center

Is Dutchess Community College Day Care Center licensed?

Yes. New York State Office of Children and Family Services lists it as licensed and operating, first licensed July 3, 2003.

When was Dutchess Community College Day Care Center last inspected?

New York State Office of Children and Family Services lists the most recent visit on September 9, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 11 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Dutchess Community College Day Care Center had rules cited by the state?

No. New York State Office of Children and Family Services lists no cited rules in its 11 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 Dutchess Community College Day Care Center care for?

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

What are Dutchess Community College Day Care Center's hours?

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

How much does Dutchess Community College Day Care Center cost?

Yearly tuition of $2,300, as it lists it.

What is Dutchess Community College Day Care Center's phone number?

(845) 431-8085.

Where is Dutchess Community College Day Care Center?

6 Pine Grove Pth, Poughkeepsie, NY 12601. The nearest other daycare we list is Little Tikes Day Care Center II, 0.3 miles away.

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