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Hello Friends Early Learning

437 New Paltz Road, Highland, NY 125284.3· 6 reviews
licensed capacity
41
open each week
5 days
a week, county median
$285
year first licensed
2025

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About

About Hello Friends Early Learning

Hello Friends Early Learning is a licensed child care center in Highland, New York. The state has licensed it since January 15, 2025, for up to 41 children, serving infants, toddlers and preschoolers.

It is open Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 5:30 PM. It describes its programs: infant care, preschool and toddler care.

New York State Office of Children and Family Services made 8 visits in the last 3 years and cited 7 rules across 3 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

Infants

Ages served: infants, toddlers and preschoolers

From the state license
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Type
Child care center
Ages
Infants, toddlers and preschoolers
Hours today
Closed today
Licensed capacity
41 children

Hours

Hours

Monday6:30 AM to 5:30 PM
Tuesday6:30 AM to 5:30 PM
Wednesday6:30 AM to 5:30 PM
Thursday6:30 AM to 5:30 PM
Friday6:30 AM to 5:30 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayTodayNot listed

Programs

Programs and care

AgesInfants, toddlers and preschoolersFrom the state license
ProgramsInfant care, preschool and toddler care
Licensed capacity41 childrenFrom the state license
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Cost

Tuition and costs

Hello Friends Early Learning has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in Ulster County has a median price of $285 a week (U.S. Department of Labor, 2022).

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Ulster 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 Hello Friends Early Learning

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Licensed Day Care Center
Capacity
41 children
Ages
Infants, toddlers and preschoolers
First licensed
2025
License number
#916993
See the state's record

Summary

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

Rules cited on 3 of 8 visits · 7 rules in all

  • Health, medication and illness 4
  • Records and paperwork 1
  • Staff training and qualifications 1
  • Building, equipment and play areas 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 15, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Jul 1, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  3. Apr 2, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  4. Jan 27, 2026Visit5 rules cited
    • Records and paperwork

      418-1.15(c)(12) 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: a current daily schedule documenting the arrival and departure times of each staff person and volunteers;

    • Health, medication and illness

      418-1.11(h)(1)(iv) The program must immediately call 911 for children who require emergency medical care and also must: advise a parent or the person authorized to pick up the child that day, of any developing symptoms of illness or minor injury sustained while child is in care.

    • Health, medication and illness

      418-1.11(h)(1) The program must immediately call 911 for children who require emergency medical care and also must:

    • 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:

    • Health, medication and illness

      418-1.11(a)(1) No child may be accepted for care in a child care program unless the program has been furnished with a written statement signed by a health care provider verifying that the child is able to participate in child care and currently appears to be free from contagious or communicable diseases. A child's medical statement must have been completed within the 12 months preceding the date of enrollment.

  5. Nov 13, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
    • 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.

  6. Sep 16, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  7. May 5, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      418-1.11(i)(12) Garbage receptacles must be covered, and cleaned as needed after emptying.

  8. Mar 7, 2025InspectionNo 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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Questions about Hello Friends Early Learning

Is Hello Friends Early Learning licensed?

Yes. New York State Office of Children and Family Services lists it as licensed and operating, first licensed January 15, 2025.

When was Hello Friends Early Learning last inspected?

New York State Office of Children and Family Services lists the most recent visit on July 15, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 8 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Hello Friends Early Learning had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 7 rules across 3 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 Hello Friends Early Learning care for?

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

What are Hello Friends Early Learning's hours?

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

How much does Hello Friends Early Learning cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (845) 834-2400 to ask.

What is Hello Friends Early Learning's phone number?

(845) 834-2400.

Where is Hello Friends Early Learning?

437 New Paltz Road, Highland, NY 12528. The nearest other daycare we list is Joyful Moments Childcare, 0.9 miles away.

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