Little Hands Child Care Center
23 North Chestnut Street, New Paltz, NY
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Growing Circle Children's House is a licensed child care center in Gardiner, New York. The state has licensed it since November 19, 2024, for up to 20 children, serving preschoolers.
It is open Monday to Friday, 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM. It describes its programs: full-time care, part-time care, preschool and summer camp.
New York State Office of Children and Family Services made 8 visits in the last 3 years and cited 2 rules across 2 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
Hours
| MondayToday | 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM |
| Thursday | 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM |
| Friday | 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| Sunday | Not listed |
Programs
| Ages | PreschoolersFrom the state license. It lists: Ages 3-6 |
|---|---|
| Programs | Full-time care, part-time care, preschool and summer camp |
| Staff-to-child ratio | Summer Sessions mixed-age group ratios typically 7:1 |
| Daily life | Parents pack food |
| Safety | Outdoor playground |
| Parent updates | Parent app (Brightwheel) |
| Licensed capacity | 20 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Growing Circle Children's House has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time preschool care at a child care center in Ulster County has a median price of $254 a week (U.S. Department of Labor, 2022).
State record
8 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jul 20, 2026: no rules cited
Rules cited on 2 of 8 visits · 2 rules in all
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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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
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;
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Wallkill, NY 12589 · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
Wallkill, NY 12589 · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
Wallkill, NY 12589 · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
Wallkill, NY 12589 · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
Wallkill, NY 12589 · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
Wallkill, NY 12589 · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
FAQ
Yes. New York State Office of Children and Family Services lists it as licensed and operating, first licensed November 19, 2024.
New York State Office of Children and Family Services lists the most recent visit on July 20, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 8 visits in the last 3 years.
Yes. Inspectors cited 2 rules across 2 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.
20, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve preschoolers.
Monday to Friday, 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM. Holiday hours can differ.
It has not listed its tuition. Call (845) 255-4224 to ask.
(845) 255-4224.
2256 Rte 44-55, Gardiner, NY 12525. The nearest other daycare we list is YMCA of Kingston & Ulster, 3.3 miles away.