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Lewis County Head Start

6819 Mcalpine St Lewis County Head Start, Lyons Falls, NY 13368
licensed capacity
30
a week, county median
$230
year first licensed
2020
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About Lewis County Head Start

Lewis County Head Start is a licensed child care center in Lyons Falls, New York. The state has licensed it since February 21, 2020, for up to 30 children, serving toddlers and preschoolers.

New York State Office of Children and Family Services made 14 visits in the last 3 years and cited 3 rules across 3 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

Ages served: toddlers and preschoolers

From the state license
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Type
Child care center
Ages
Toddlers and preschoolers
Hours today
Not listed
Licensed capacity
30 children

Hours

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Programs

Programs and care

AgesToddlers and preschoolersFrom the state license
Licensed capacity30 childrenFrom the state license

Cost

Tuition and costs

Lewis County Head Start has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time toddler care at a child care center in Lewis County has a median price of $230 a week (U.S. Department of Labor, 2022).

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Lewis County medians, full time, per week

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

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 Lewis County Head Start

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Licensed Day Care Center
Capacity
30 children
Ages
Toddlers and preschoolers
First licensed
2020
License number
#850135
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Summary

14 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Sep 10, 2026: no rules cited

Rules cited on 4 of 14 visits · 3 rules in all

  • Records and paperwork 1
  • Building, equipment and play areas 1
  • Health, medication and illness 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. Sep 10, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Apr 28, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  3. Apr 28, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  4. Mar 9, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  5. Oct 27, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  6. Jul 31, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
    • Records and paperwork

      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

  7. Jun 2, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  8. May 5, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      418-1.3(h) Peeling or damaged paint or plaster must be repaired.

  9. Jan 31, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  10. Dec 16, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
Show 4 earlier visits
  1. Dec 11, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Mar 28, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      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:

  3. Mar 28, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      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:

  4. Jan 11, 2024InspectionNo rules cited

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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FAQ

Questions about Lewis County Head Start

Is Lewis County Head Start licensed?

Yes. New York State Office of Children and Family Services lists it as licensed and operating, first licensed February 21, 2020.

When was Lewis County Head Start 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 14 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Lewis County Head Start had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 3 rules across 4 of 14 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 care for?

30, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve toddlers and preschoolers.

What are Lewis County Head Start's hours?

Its hours are not listed. Call (315) 376-7531 to confirm.

How much does Lewis County Head Start cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (315) 376-7531 to ask.

What is Lewis County Head Start's phone number?

(315) 376-7531.

Where is Lewis County Head Start?

6819 Mcalpine St Lewis County Head Start, Lyons Falls, NY 13368. The nearest other daycare we list is Hand In Hand Early Childhood Center, 1.8 miles away.

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