Hand In Hand Early Childhood Center
5780 Brookside Circle, Lowville, NY
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Lewis County Head Start - Beaver Falls
- licensed capacity
- 31
- a week, county median
- $200
- year first licensed
- 2000
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About Lewis County Head Start - Beaver Falls
Lewis County Head Start - Beaver Falls is a licensed child care center in Castorland, New York. The state has licensed it since March 9, 2000, for up to 31 children, serving preschoolers.
New York State Office of Children and Family Services made 12 visits in the last 3 years and cited 10 rules across 6 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
Ages served: preschoolers
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- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
- Preschoolers
- Hours today
- Not listed
- Licensed capacity
- 31 children
Hours
Hours
Hours not listed. Call (315) 376-7531 to confirm.
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | PreschoolersFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Licensed capacity | 31 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Lewis County Head Start - Beaver Falls has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time preschool care at a child care center in Lewis County has a median price of $200 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 Lewis County Head Start - Beaver Falls
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Licensed Day Care Center
- Capacity
- 31 children
- Ages
- Preschoolers
- First licensed
- 2000
- License number
- #44793
Summary
12 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Sep 10, 2026: no rules cited
Rules cited on 6 of 12 visits · 10 rules in all
- Building, equipment and play areas 5
- Safety and hazards 4
- 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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- Sep 10, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
May 5, 2026Complaint investigation1 rule cited
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.
- Apr 28, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
Mar 3, 2026Inspection3 rules cited
418-1.5(aa) The following items must be used and stored in such a manner that they are not accessible to children: handbags, backpacks or briefcases belonging to adults; plastic bags; and toys and objects small enough for young children to swallow.
418-1.4(g) Trash, garbage and combustible materials must not be stored in the furnace room or in rooms or outdoor areas adjacent to the facility that are ordinarily occupied by or accessible to children.
418-1.3(o)(2) Buildings, systems and equipment must be kept in good repair and operate as designed.
- Nov 10, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Sep 5, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
418-1.5(s)(3) Egress doors from the center must be able to be opened from the inside without using a key. Child protective door knob covers may not be used on egress doors.
Corrected during the visit
May 8, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
418-1.4(g) Trash, garbage and combustible materials must not be stored in the furnace room or in rooms or outdoor areas adjacent to the facility that are ordinarily occupied by or accessible to children.
Corrected during the visit
Apr 8, 2025Inspection2 rules cited
418-1.5(s)(3) Egress doors from the center must be able to be opened from the inside without using a key. Child protective door knob covers may not be used on egress doors.
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.
Feb 25, 2025Inspection2 rules cited
418-1.5(v) All matches, lighters, medicines, drugs, cleaning materials, detergents, aerosol cans and other poisonous or toxic materials must be stored in their original containers. Such 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
418-1.4(g) Trash, garbage and combustible materials must not be stored in the furnace room or in rooms or outdoor areas adjacent to the facility that are ordinarily occupied by or accessible to children.
Corrected during the visit
- Dec 9, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
Show 2 earlier visits
- May 6, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
- Dec 7, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
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FAQ
Questions about Lewis County Head Start - Beaver Falls
Is Lewis County Head Start - Beaver Falls licensed?
Yes. New York State Office of Children and Family Services lists it as licensed and operating, first licensed March 9, 2000.
When was Lewis County Head Start - Beaver Falls 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 12 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Lewis County Head Start - Beaver Falls had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 10 rules across 6 of 12 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 Lewis County Head Start - Beaver Falls care for?
31, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve preschoolers.
What are Lewis County Head Start - Beaver Falls' hours?
Its hours are not listed. Call (315) 376-7531 to confirm.
How much does Lewis County Head Start - Beaver Falls cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (315) 376-7531 to ask.
What is Lewis County Head Start - Beaver Falls' phone number?
(315) 376-7531.
Where is Lewis County Head Start - Beaver Falls?
9601 Mira Lane, Castorland, NY 13620. The nearest other daycare we list is Cornell Cooperative Extension Association of Jefferson County, 0.2 miles away.