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Junior Junction
- licensed capacity
- 81
- a week, county median
- $247
- year first licensed
- 1990
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About
About Junior Junction
Junior Junction is a licensed child care center in Utica, New York. The state has licensed it since February 1, 1990, for up to 81 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
New York State Office of Children and Family Services made 13 visits in the last 3 years and cited 4 rules across 3 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
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Ages served: infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
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- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- Hours today
- Not listed
- Licensed capacity
- 81 children
Hours
Hours
Hours not listed. Call (315) 624-6460 to confirm.
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Licensed capacity | 81 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Junior Junction has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in Oneida 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.
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
State record
Inspection reports for Junior Junction
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Licensed Day Care Center
- Capacity
- 81 children
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- First licensed
- 1990
- License number
- #39947
Summary
13 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Aug 10, 2026: 1 rule cited
Rules cited on 4 of 13 visits · 4 rules in all
- Safety and hazards 2
- Staff training and qualifications 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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Aug 10, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
418-1.8(b) The child day care center must employ staff who will promote the physical, intellectual, social, cultural and emotional well-being of the children. (not corrected)
- Apr 22, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
- Jan 28, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
- Dec 15, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Jul 29, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Apr 22, 2025Inspection2 rules cited
418-1.15(c)(33) 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: documentation from the local government authority having jurisdiction for determining compliance with the Fire and Building Code of New York State showing that the facility has been inspected and approved once every 12 months during the current license period for compliance with the applicable fire safety provisions of the Fire and Building Code of New York State;
418-1.15(c)(31) 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: documentation from service personnel licensed by the New York State Department of State to perform fire alarm systems maintenance, repair and testing which shows that the fire alarm and detection systems have been inspected, tested and maintained during the current license period in accordance with the applicable requirements of the Fire and Building Code of New York State;
Apr 22, 2025Inspection2 rules cited
418-1.15(c)(33) 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: documentation from the local government authority having jurisdiction for determining compliance with the Fire and Building Code of New York State showing that the facility has been inspected and approved once every 12 months during the current license period for compliance with the applicable fire safety provisions of the Fire and Building Code of New York State;
418-1.15(c)(31) 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: documentation from service personnel licensed by the New York State Department of State to perform fire alarm systems maintenance, repair and testing which shows that the fire alarm and detection systems have been inspected, tested and maintained during the current license period in accordance with the applicable requirements of the Fire and Building Code of New York State;
- Feb 25, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Oct 15, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
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;
Corrected during the visit
- Jul 26, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
Show 3 earlier visits
- May 2, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
- Feb 28, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
- Dec 14, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
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FAQ
Questions about Junior Junction
Is Junior Junction licensed?
Yes. New York State Office of Children and Family Services lists it as licensed and operating, first licensed February 1, 1990.
When was Junior Junction last inspected?
New York State Office of Children and Family Services lists the most recent visit on August 10, 2026, with 1 rule cited. It lists 13 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Junior Junction had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 4 rules across 4 of 13 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 Junior Junction care for?
81, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
What are Junior Junction's hours?
Its hours are not listed. Call (315) 624-6460 to confirm.
How much does Junior Junction cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (315) 624-6460 to ask.
What is Junior Junction's phone number?
(315) 624-6460.
Where is Junior Junction?
2215 Genesee St., Utica, NY 13501. The nearest other daycare we list is Mohawk Valley Community Action Agency, 0.3 miles away.