Lil' Lambs Christian Daycare
1406 Route 9, Halfmoon, NY
Learning Essentials Childcare
- licensed capacity
- 16
- open each week
- 5 days
- a week, county median
- $230
- year first licensed
- 2016
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About
About Learning Essentials Childcare
Learning Essentials Childcare is a licensed group home daycare in Waterford, New York. The state has licensed it since October 31, 2016, for up to 16 children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM. As a home daycare, the provider shares the address with families when you call.
New York State Office of Children and Family Services made 11 visits in the last 3 years and cited no rules in those visits. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
Ask when you call: rates, current openings, the address and how to visit, staff-to-child ratio, teacher qualifications and whether it accepts child care subsidies.
- Type
- Group home daycare
- Ages
- Ask the daycare
- Hours today
- Closed today
- Licensed capacity
- 16 children
Hours
Hours
| Monday | 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Thursday | 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Friday | 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| SundayToday | Not listed |
Programs
Programs and care
| Setting | Group child care homeFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Licensed capacity | 16 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Learning Essentials Childcare has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a home daycare in Saratoga County has a median price of $230 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$285
Home daycare$230
Toddler
Center$275
Home daycare$211
Preschool
Center$254
Home daycare$200
School age
Center$225
Home daycare$200
State record
Inspection reports for Learning Essentials Childcare
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Licensed Group Family Day Care
- Capacity
- 16 children
- First licensed
- 2016
- License number
- #784834
Summary
11 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Sep 10, 2026: no rules cited
No rules cited on any of 11 visits
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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See all 11 visits
- Sep 10, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
- Jul 13, 2026VisitNo rules cited
- Jun 25, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
- Mar 9, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
- Oct 15, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Apr 9, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Feb 5, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Dec 9, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
- Sep 18, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
- Jun 5, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
Show 1 earlier visit
- Feb 21, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
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FAQ
Questions about Learning Essentials Childcare
Is Learning Essentials Childcare licensed?
Yes. New York State Office of Children and Family Services lists it as licensed and operating, first licensed October 31, 2016.
When was Learning Essentials Childcare last inspected?
New York State Office of Children and Family Services lists the most recent visit on September 10, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 11 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Learning Essentials Childcare had rules cited by the state?
No. New York State Office of Children and Family Services lists no cited rules in its 11 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 Learning Essentials Childcare care for?
16, the licensed capacity on the state record.
What are Learning Essentials Childcare's hours?
Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does Learning Essentials Childcare cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (518) 779-0000 to ask.
What is Learning Essentials Childcare's phone number?
(518) 779-0000.
Where is Learning Essentials Childcare?
Waterford, NY 12188. It is a home daycare, so the provider shares the street address with families directly.