Dream Childcare Center
301 Slocum Ave, Syracuse, NY
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Huntington Family Centers is a licensed child care center in Syracuse, New York. The state has licensed it since June 3, 2004, for up to 13 children, serving preschoolers.
New York State Office of Children and Family Services made 8 visits in the last 3 years and cited 17 rules across 6 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
Hours
Programs
| Ages | PreschoolersFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Licensed capacity | 13 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Huntington Family Centers has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time preschool care at a child care center in Onondaga County has a median price of $255 a week (U.S. Department of Labor, 2022).
State record
8 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jun 15, 2026: 5 rules cited
Rules cited on 6 of 8 visits · 17 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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418-1.14(c) Each staff person and volunteer must complete a minimum of thirty (30) hours of training every two years. The required thirty (30) hours of training every two years is subject to the following conditions: (not corrected)
418-1.11(c)(2)(i) The health care plan must describe the following: how a daily health check of each child for any indication of illness, injury, abuse or maltreatment will be conducted and documented;
Corrected during the visit
418-1.5(a) Suitable precautions must be taken to eliminate all conditions in areas accessible to children which pose a safety or health hazard. (not corrected)
418-1.3(o)(2) Buildings, systems and equipment must be kept in good repair and operate as designed. (not corrected)
418-1.3(h) Peeling or damaged paint or plaster must be repaired. (not corrected)
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:
418-1.8(j) When a child care center is in operation, an adequate number of qualified teachers must be on duty to ensure the health and safety of the children in care.
Corrected during the visit
418-1.15(a)(1)(ii) Each child day care center must operate in compliance with the regulations of the Office and all other applicable laws and regulations.
418-1.14(i) All training that counts toward the required thirty hours of training must be approved by the Office of Children and Family Services as per office policies regarding training and trainers.
418-1.14(c) Each staff person and volunteer must complete a minimum of thirty (30) hours of training every two years. The required thirty (30) hours of training every two years is subject to the following conditions:
418-1.11(i)(12) Garbage receptacles must be covered, and cleaned as needed after emptying.
418-1.11(h)(1)(i) The program must immediately call 911 for children who require emergency medical care and also must: obtain written consent at the time of admission from the parent which authorizes the program to obtain emergency health care for the child;
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.
418-1.7(o) Other than for school age children, sleeping and napping arrangements must be made in writing between the parent and the program. Such arrangements shall include: the area of the program where the child will nap; whether the child will nap on a cot, mat, bed or a crib; and how the napping child will be supervised, consistent with the requirements of section 418-1.8 of this Subpart.
418-1.3(o)(2) Buildings, systems and equipment must be kept in good repair and operate as designed.
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;
Corrected during the visit
418-1.5(w) Cleaning materials must be stored in their original containers unless the product's use or the program's health care plan indicates that the product be mixed with water before use. In this case, the container used for subsequent use of the mixed product must state the name of the cleaning material contained within. Cleaning materials must be used in such a way that they will not contaminate play surfaces, food or food preparation areas, or constitute a hazard to children. Such materials must be kept in a place inaccessible to children.
Corrected during the visit
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FAQ
Yes. New York State Office of Children and Family Services lists it as licensed and operating, first licensed June 3, 2004.
New York State Office of Children and Family Services lists the most recent visit on June 15, 2026, with 5 rules cited. It lists 8 visits in the last 3 years.
Yes. Inspectors cited 17 rules across 6 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.
13, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve preschoolers.
Its hours are not listed. Call (315) 476-3157 to confirm.
It has not listed its tuition. Call (315) 476-3157 to ask.
(315) 476-3157.
405 Gifford Street, Syracuse, NY 13204. The nearest other daycare we list is Huntington Family Center, under 0.1 miles away.