Creative Kids of Beekman
2380 Route 55, Hopewell Junction, NY
Little Bears Childcare and Preschool
- licensed capacity
- 16
- a week, county median
- $230
- year first licensed
- 1991
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About
About Little Bears Childcare and Preschool
Little Bears Childcare and Preschool is a licensed group home daycare in Verbank, New York. The state has licensed it since October 17, 1991, for up to 16 children.
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 1 rule across 1 of them. 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, whether it accepts child care subsidies and hours.
- Type
- Group home daycare
- Ages
- Ask the daycare
- Hours today
- Not listed
- Licensed capacity
- 16 children
Hours
Hours
Hours not listed. Call (845) 677-9029 to confirm.
Programs
Programs and care
| Setting | Group child care homeFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Licensed capacity | 16 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Little Bears Childcare and Preschool has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a home daycare in Dutchess 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 Little Bears Childcare and Preschool
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Licensed Group Family Day Care
- Capacity
- 16 children
- First licensed
- 1991
- License number
- #695
Summary
11 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jul 29, 2026: no rules cited
Rules cited on 1 of 11 visits · 1 rule in all
- 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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See all 11 visits
- Jul 29, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
- May 5, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
- Mar 27, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
- Dec 9, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Aug 26, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Jun 3, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Feb 14, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Nov 1, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
- Jul 16, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
May 1, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
416.11(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 caregivers 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:
Show 1 earlier visit
- Jan 22, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
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FAQ
Questions about Little Bears Childcare and Preschool
Is Little Bears Childcare and Preschool licensed?
Yes. New York State Office of Children and Family Services lists it as licensed and operating, first licensed October 17, 1991.
When was Little Bears Childcare and Preschool last inspected?
New York State Office of Children and Family Services lists the most recent visit on July 29, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 11 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Little Bears Childcare and Preschool had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 1 rule across 1 of 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 Little Bears Childcare and Preschool care for?
16, the licensed capacity on the state record.
What are Little Bears Childcare and Preschool's hours?
Its hours are not listed. Call (845) 677-9029 to confirm.
How much does Little Bears Childcare and Preschool cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (845) 677-9029 to ask.
What is Little Bears Childcare and Preschool's phone number?
(845) 677-9029.
Where is Little Bears Childcare and Preschool?
Verbank, NY 12585. It is a home daycare, so the provider shares the street address with families directly.