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Early Steps Learning Center

Syracuse, NY 13206 · home daycare: the provider shares the address with families5.0· 5 reviews
licensed capacity
16
open each week
6 days
a week, county median
$200
year first licensed
2026
Call (786) 817-5942Website

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About Early Steps Learning Center

Early Steps Learning Center is a licensed group home daycare in Syracuse, New York. The state has licensed it since March 25, 2026, for up to 16 children.

It is open Monday to Saturday, 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM. As a home daycare, the provider shares the address with families when you call.

New York State Office of Children and Family Services made 1 visit in the last 3 years and cited 1 rule across 1 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

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Type
Group home daycare
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Hours today
Closed today
Licensed capacity
16 children

Hours

Hours

Monday6:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Tuesday6:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Wednesday6:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Thursday6:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Friday6:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Saturday6:00 AM to 6:00 PM
SundayTodayNot listed

Programs

Programs and care

SettingGroup child care homeFrom the state license
Licensed capacity16 childrenFrom the state license
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Cost

Tuition and costs

Early Steps Learning Center has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a home daycare in Onondaga 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.
Onondaga County medians, full time, per week

Infant

Center$289
Home daycare$200

Toddler

Center$275
Home daycare$200

Preschool

Center$255
Home daycare$198

School age

Center$215
Home daycare$180

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 Early Steps Learning Center

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Licensed Group Family Day Care
Capacity
16 children
First licensed
2026
License number
#949080
See the state's record

Summary

1 visit in the last 3 years · Last visit Jul 14, 2026: 1 rule cited

Rules cited on 1 of 1 visit · 1 rule in all

  • Safety and hazards 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. Jul 14, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
    • Safety and hazards

      416.4(b)(1) Evacuation drills must be conducted at least monthly during the hours of operation of the group family day care home. (not corrected)

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 Early Steps Learning Center

Is Early Steps Learning Center licensed?

Yes. New York State Office of Children and Family Services lists it as licensed and operating, first licensed March 25, 2026.

When was Early Steps Learning Center last inspected?

New York State Office of Children and Family Services lists the most recent visit on July 14, 2026, with 1 rule cited. It lists 1 visit in the last 3 years.

Has Early Steps Learning Center had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 1 rule across 1 of 1 visit 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 Early Steps Learning Center care for?

16, the licensed capacity on the state record.

What are Early Steps Learning Center's hours?

Monday to Saturday, 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Early Steps Learning Center cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (786) 817-5942 to ask.

What is Early Steps Learning Center's phone number?

(786) 817-5942.

Where is Early Steps Learning Center?

Syracuse, NY 13206. It is a home daycare, so the provider shares the street address with families directly.

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