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Great Beginnings Child Care

428 Watauga Avenue Ext., Corning, NY 148305.0· 3 reviews
licensed capacity
58
open each week
5 days
a week, county median
$247
year first licensed
1996
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About Great Beginnings Child Care

Great Beginnings Child Care is a licensed child care center in Corning, New York. The state has licensed it since March 14, 1996, for up to 58 children, serving infants, toddlers and preschoolers.

It is open Monday to Friday, 6:00 AM to 5:30 PM.

New York State Office of Children and Family Services made 8 visits in the last 3 years and cited 1 rule across 1 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

Infants

Ages served: infants, toddlers and preschoolers

From the state license. Ages it lists: 6 weeks – 4 years
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Type
Child care center
Ages
Infants, toddlers and preschoolers
Hours today
Closed today
Licensed capacity
58 children

Hours

Hours

Monday6:00 AM to 5:30 PM
Tuesday6:00 AM to 5:30 PM
Wednesday6:00 AM to 5:30 PM
Thursday6:00 AM to 5:30 PM
Friday6:00 AM to 5:30 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayTodayNot listed
Hours it lists: “Open M-F 6:00 a.m. – 5:30 p.m.”

Programs

Programs and care

AgesInfants, toddlers and preschoolersFrom the state license. It lists: 6 weeks – 4 years
Languagessign language (taught to infants)
Licensed capacity58 childrenFrom the state license
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Cost

Tuition and costs

Great Beginnings Child Care has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in Steuben 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.
Steuben 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 Beginnings Child Care

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Licensed Day Care Center
Capacity
58 children
Ages
Infants, toddlers and preschoolers
First licensed
1996
License number
#43017
See the state's record

Summary

8 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Feb 2, 2026: no rules cited

Rules cited on 1 of 8 visits · 1 rule in all

  • Discipline and child guidance 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. Feb 2, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Oct 20, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  3. Aug 18, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  4. Apr 1, 2025Complaint investigation1 rule cited
    • Discipline and child guidance

      418-1.9(a) The program must establish and follow a written plan for behavior management that is acceptable to the office. This plan must include how the staff will approach challenging behaviors, help children solve problems and encourage acceptable behaviors.

  5. Feb 25, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  6. Aug 22, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  7. Feb 13, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  8. Feb 9, 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 Great Beginnings Child Care

Is Great Beginnings Child Care licensed?

Yes. New York State Office of Children and Family Services lists it as licensed and operating, first licensed March 14, 1996.

When was Great Beginnings Child Care last inspected?

New York State Office of Children and Family Services lists the most recent visit on February 2, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 8 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Great Beginnings Child Care had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 1 rule across 1 of 8 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 Beginnings Child Care care for?

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

What are Great Beginnings Child Care's hours?

Monday to Friday, 6:00 AM to 5:30 PM. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Great Beginnings Child Care cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (607) 962-2235 to ask.

What is Great Beginnings Child Care's phone number?

(607) 962-2235.

Where is Great Beginnings Child Care?

428 Watauga Avenue Ext., Corning, NY 14830. The nearest other daycare we list is Pathways, 0.2 miles away.

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