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Great Bear Childcare

594 Main Street, Phoenix, NY 13135
licensed capacity
50
open each week
5 days
a week, county median
$247
year first licensed
2019

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About

About Great Bear Childcare

Great Bear Childcare is a licensed child care center in Phoenix, New York. The state has licensed it since June 7, 2019, for up to 50 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM.

New York State Office of Children and Family Services made 15 visits in the last 3 years and cited 12 rules across 6 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

InfantsSchool-age

Ages served: infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children

From the state license
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Type
Child care center
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Hours today
7:30 AM to 5:30 PM
Licensed capacity
50 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

Programs

Programs and care

AgesInfants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license
Licensed capacity50 childrenFrom the state license
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Cost

Tuition and costs

Great Bear Childcare has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in Oswego County has a median price of $247 a week (U.S. Department of Labor, 2022).

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Oswego 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 Great Bear Childcare

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Licensed Day Care Center
Capacity
50 children
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
First licensed
2019
License number
#842954
See the state's record

Summary

15 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Aug 20, 2026: no rules cited

Rules cited on 7 of 15 visits · 12 rules in all

  • Health, medication and illness 4
  • Safety and hazards 4
  • Food and nutrition 1
  • Supervision and ratios 1
  • Background checks 1
  • Staff training and qualifications 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. Aug 20, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Aug 12, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  3. Apr 1, 2026Inspection1 rule 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

  4. Feb 24, 2026Visit2 rules cited
    • Food and nutrition

      418-1.12(o) A staff person or volunteer must not force or bribe a child to eat nor use food as a reward or punishment.

      Corrected during the visit

    • Supervision and ratios

      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.

      Corrected during the visit

  5. Feb 18, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
    • Safety and hazards

      418-1.4(b)(4) The program must maintain on file a record of each evacuation drill conducted, using forms furnished by the Office or approved equivalents.

      Corrected during the visit

  6. Nov 18, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  7. Aug 13, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  8. Jul 24, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  9. Jun 13, 2025Inspection2 rules cited
    • Background checks

      418-1.15(c)(11) 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: personnel information including a list of all staff with job assignments and schedules; each staff and volunteer's final and, if applicable, provisional criminal history review and background check approval letter(s); staff resumes; medical statements; acceptable references and other information required by section 418-1.13 of this Subpart;

    • Staff training and qualifications

      418-1.14(b) Each applicant for, or individual in the position of director, teacher, or volunteer must complete Office-approved training that complies with federal minimum health and safety pre-service or three-month orientation period requirements. This training must be obtained pre-service or within three months of starting such position.

  10. Apr 1, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Show 5 earlier visits
  1. Jan 23, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Nov 13, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
    • Safety and hazards

      418-1.4(h) The director or a designated qualified staff member must conduct monthly inspections of the premises to observe possible fire or safety hazards. Any such hazard must be corrected immediately.

  3. Nov 13, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
    • Safety and hazards

      418-1.4(h) The director or a designated qualified staff member must conduct monthly inspections of the premises to observe possible fire or safety hazards. Any such hazard must be corrected immediately.

  4. Mar 1, 2024Inspection5 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      418-1.11(f)(21) In the case of medication that needs to be given on an ongoing, long-term basis, the authorization and consent forms for children under the age of 5 years of age must be reauthorized at least once every six months. Any changes in the medication authorization related to dosage, time or frequency of administration shall require a program to obtain new instructions written by the licensed authorized prescriber. All other changes to the original medication authorization require a change in the prescription.

    • Health, medication and illness

      418-1.11(f)(16)(i) Child's first and last name for patient-specific prescriptions;

      Corrected during the visit

    • Health, medication and illness

      418-1.11(c)(1) The licensee must prepare a health care plan on forms furnished by the Office. Such plan must protect and promote the health of children. The health care plan must be on site, followed by all staff and available upon demand by a parent or the Office. In those instances in which the program will administer medications, the health care plan must also be approved by the program's health care consultant unless the only medications to be administered are:

    • Safety and hazards

      418-1.5(n)(1) Materials and play equipment used by the children must be sturdy and free from rough edges and sharp corners.

    • Safety and hazards

      418-1.4(b)(1) Evacuation drills must be conducted at least monthly during various hours of operation of the child day care center.

  5. Nov 2, 2023InspectionNo 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 Great Bear Childcare

Is Great Bear Childcare licensed?

Yes. New York State Office of Children and Family Services lists it as licensed and operating, first licensed June 7, 2019.

When was Great Bear Childcare last inspected?

New York State Office of Children and Family Services lists the most recent visit on August 20, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 15 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Great Bear Childcare had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 12 rules across 7 of 15 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 Great Bear Childcare care for?

50, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

What are Great Bear Childcare's hours?

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

How much does Great Bear Childcare cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (315) 695-1220 to ask.

What is Great Bear Childcare's phone number?

(315) 695-1220.

Where is Great Bear Childcare?

594 Main Street, Phoenix, NY 13135. The nearest other daycare we list is The GEM Childcare at 13135, 0.4 miles away.

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