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Honeybee Childcare

2 Faith Circle, Poughkeepsie, NY 12603
licensed capacity
43
a week, county median
$285
year first licensed
2009
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About Honeybee Childcare

Honeybee Childcare is a licensed child care center in Poughkeepsie, New York. The state has licensed it since September 8, 2009, for up to 43 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

New York State Office of Children and Family Services made 14 visits in the last 3 years and cited 6 rules across 3 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
Not listed
Licensed capacity
43 children

Hours

Hours

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Programs

Programs and care

AgesInfants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license
Licensed capacity43 childrenFrom the state license

Cost

Tuition and costs

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

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Dutchess 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 Honeybee Childcare

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Licensed Day Care Center
Capacity
43 children
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
First licensed
2009
License number
#402357
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Summary

14 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Aug 6, 2026: no rules cited

Rules cited on 3 of 14 visits · 6 rules in all

  • Safety and hazards 3
  • Records and paperwork 1
  • Discipline and child guidance 1
  • Supervision and ratios 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 6, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  2. May 20, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  3. Mar 31, 2026Complaint investigation2 rules cited
    • Records and paperwork

      418-1.15(c)(5) 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: daily attendance records, which must be filled out at the time a child arrives and departs, and must include arrival and departure times;

    • Discipline and child guidance

      418-1.9(b) The staff must use acceptable techniques and approaches to help children solve problems.

  4. Mar 10, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  5. Dec 9, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  6. Dec 9, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  7. Aug 7, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  8. Jun 18, 2025Inspection2 rules 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.

    • 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.

  9. Mar 6, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  10. Nov 19, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
Show 4 earlier visits
  1. Aug 6, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Apr 25, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  3. Mar 28, 2024Inspection2 rules cited
    • Supervision and ratios

      418-1.8(k)(3)(i) for children between ages 18 months old and 36 months old: there must be one teacher for every five children;

    • 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. Jan 25, 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 Honeybee Childcare

Is Honeybee Childcare licensed?

Yes. New York State Office of Children and Family Services lists it as licensed and operating, first licensed September 8, 2009.

When was Honeybee Childcare last inspected?

New York State Office of Children and Family Services lists the most recent visit on August 6, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 14 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Honeybee Childcare had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 6 rules across 3 of 14 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 Honeybee Childcare care for?

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

What are Honeybee Childcare's hours?

Its hours are not listed. Call (845) 214-0402 to confirm.

How much does Honeybee Childcare cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (845) 214-0402 to ask.

What is Honeybee Childcare's phone number?

(845) 214-0402.

Where is Honeybee Childcare?

2 Faith Circle, Poughkeepsie, NY 12603. The nearest other daycare we list is Next Step Child Care, 0.7 miles away.

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