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Kindercare Learning Center

36 Route 59, Suffern, NY 109014.3· 30 reviews
licensed capacity
179
open each week
5 days
a week, county median
$325
year first licensed
2002

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About Kindercare Learning Center

Kindercare Learning Center is a licensed child care center in Suffern, New York. The state has licensed it since September 20, 2002, for up to 179 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 6:30 PM. It describes its programs: after-school care, before-school care, full-time care and infant care.

New York State Office of Children and Family Services made 13 visits in the last 3 years and cited 18 rules across 7 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

InfantsPreschool / pre-KBefore- and after-schoolSummer campAccepts child care subsidyNAEYC accredited

Ages served: infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children

From the state license. Ages it lists: 6 weeks to 12 years
Ask when you call: rates, current openings and staff-to-child ratio.
Type
Child care center
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Hours today
Closed today
Licensed capacity
179 children

Hours

Hours

Monday6:30 AM to 6:30 PM
Tuesday6:30 AM to 6:30 PM
Wednesday6:30 AM to 6:30 PM
Thursday6:30 AM to 6:30 PM
Friday6:30 AM to 6:30 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayTodayNot listed
Hours it lists: “6:30 AM to 6:30 PM, M-F”

Programs

Programs and care

AgesInfants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license. It lists: 6 weeks to 12 years
ProgramsAfter-school care, before-school care, full-time care, infant care, part-time care, pre-k, preschool, summer camp and toddler care
StaffCenter Director earned a Bachelor's Degree in Psychology with a minor in Psychology of the Exceptional Child
SafetyOutdoor playground
Assistance it acceptsChild Care Aware® of America fee assistance for Active Duty military families
TransportationTransportation (transportation from center to your child's school and back)
AccreditationNAEYC accredited
Licensed capacity179 childrenFrom the state license
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Cost

Tuition and costs

Kindercare Learning Center has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in Rockland County has a median price of $325 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.
Rockland County medians, full time, per week

Infant

Center$325
Home daycare$300

Toddler

Center$300
Home daycare$290

Preschool

Center$293
Home daycare$275

School age

Center$250
Home daycare$250

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 Kindercare Learning Center

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Licensed Day Care Center
Capacity
179 children
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
First licensed
2002
License number
#138364
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Summary

13 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Aug 20, 2026: 4 rules cited

Rules cited on 8 of 13 visits · 18 rules in all

  • Supervision and ratios 4
  • Background checks 4
  • Staff training and qualifications 3
  • Safety and hazards 2
  • Records and paperwork 2
  • Building, equipment and play areas 2
  • Discipline and child guidance 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 20, 2026Inspection4 rules cited
    • Safety and hazards

      418-1.15(b)(29)(iii) Mid-point requirements for four-year license holders. At the two-year calendar date in a four year licensing cycle, a program must be in compliance with the following mid-point requirements and be able to show proof of compliance to the Office when requested, as follows: 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 or other applicable fire and building codes when the Fire and Building Code of New York State is not applicable, for use of the building as a child day care center; (not corrected)

    • Staff training and qualifications

      418-1.14(d) Training must address all topics or subject matters required by state and federal law. The required state topics are: (not corrected)

    • Staff training and qualifications

      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)

    • 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. (not corrected)

  2. Jun 30, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  3. Apr 14, 2026Complaint investigation2 rules cited
    • Records and paperwork

      418-1.15(b)(14) The program must immediately notify the parent and Office upon learning of the following events involving a child which occurred while the child was in care at the program or was being transported by the program:

    • Supervision and ratios

      418-1.8(a) Children cannot be left without competent supervision at any time. Competent supervision includes awareness of and responsibility for the ongoing activity of each child. It requires that all children be within a teacher's range of vision and that the teacher be near enough to respond when redirection or intervention strategies are needed. Competent supervision must take into account the child's age emotional, physical, and cognitive development.

  4. Mar 27, 2026Complaint investigation1 rule cited
    • Supervision and ratios

      418-1.8(l)(7) Except for Office approved continuity of care classrooms, infants may never be mixed with other age groups.

  5. Jan 27, 2026Inspection2 rules cited
    • Background checks

      418-1.13(b)(1) Child day care centers must review and evaluate the backgrounds of all applicants for staff and volunteer positions. All applicants whose backgrounds must be checked are required to provide the following: a statement or summary of the applicant's employment history including, but not limited to, any relevant child-caring experience;

    • Building, equipment and play areas

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

  6. Nov 26, 2025Complaint investigation5 rules cited
    • Records and paperwork

      418-1.15(b)(14)(ii) The program must immediately notify the parent and Office upon learning of the following events involving a child which occurred while the child was in care at the program or was being transported by the program: serious incident,

    • Background checks

      418-1.13(b) Child day care centers must review and evaluate the backgrounds of all applicants for staff and volunteer positions. All applicants whose backgrounds must be checked are required to provide the following:

    • Discipline and child guidance

      418-1.10(c)(1) Child care center staff must personally make, or cause to be made, an immediate report to the Statewide Central Register of Child Abuse and Maltreatment by telephone, followed by a written report within 48 hours, in the form and manner prescribed by the Office, to the child protective service of the social services district in the county in which the child resides.

    • Supervision and ratios

      418-1.8(l)(7) Except for Office approved continuity of care classrooms, infants may never be mixed with other age groups.

    • Supervision and ratios

      418-1.8(a) Children cannot be left without competent supervision at any time. Competent supervision includes awareness of and responsibility for the ongoing activity of each child. It requires that all children be within a teacher's range of vision and that the teacher be near enough to respond when redirection or intervention strategies are needed. Competent supervision must take into account the child's age emotional, physical, and cognitive development.

  7. Jul 2, 2025Inspection3 rules cited
    • Background checks

      418-1.15(b)(11)(ii)(c) fingerprint images necessary for the Office to conduct a criminal history review,

    • Background checks

      418-1.10(b)(1) Statewide Central Register of Child Abuse and Maltreatment and Justice Center for the Protection of Persons with Special Needs

    • Safety and hazards

      418-1.5(b)(7) Each program must have on site a variety of supplies including food, water, first aid and other safety equipment to allow for the protection of the health and safety of children in the event parents are unable to pick up children due to a local disaster. The plan must take into account a child's needs for an overnight stay. Food supplies must be non-perishable and of sufficient quantity for all children for an overnight stay. Programs that serve food daily and have a food supply stored on site for their daily operation or are co-located at a site with a cafeteria, pantry or eatery of some kind are not required to store emergency food or water supplies if they can show that they have access to and permission to use those foods in a declared emergency.

  8. Feb 26, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  9. Oct 31, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  10. Oct 25, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
Show 3 earlier visits
  1. Aug 29, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  2. May 6, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      418-1.3(o)(2) Buildings, systems and equipment must be kept in good repair and operate as designed.

  3. May 6, 2024Complaint investigation1 rule cited
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      418-1.3(o)(2) Buildings, systems and equipment must be kept in good repair and operate as designed.

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 Kindercare Learning Center

Is Kindercare Learning Center licensed?

Yes. New York State Office of Children and Family Services lists it as licensed and operating, first licensed September 20, 2002.

When was Kindercare Learning Center last inspected?

New York State Office of Children and Family Services lists the most recent visit on August 20, 2026, with 4 rules cited. It lists 13 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Kindercare Learning Center had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 18 rules across 8 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 Kindercare Learning Center care for?

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

What are Kindercare Learning Center's hours?

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

How much does Kindercare Learning Center cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (845) 357-4048 to ask.

What is Kindercare Learning Center's phone number?

(845) 357-4048.

Where is Kindercare Learning Center?

36 Route 59, Suffern, NY 10901. The nearest other daycare we list is Rockland County YMCA, 0.4 miles away.

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