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Little Explorers Nursery and Daycare Center

331 Ny 32 N, New Paltz, NY 125614.7· 14 reviews
licensed capacity
65
open each week
5 days
daily, posted tuition
$25
year first licensed
2018
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About Little Explorers Nursery and Daycare Center

Little Explorers Nursery and Daycare Center is a licensed child care center in New Paltz, New York. The state has licensed it since December 28, 2018, for up to 65 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM. It describes a Bilingual / immersion and Play-based approach, with after-school care, before-school care, drop-in care and infant care. It lists daily tuition from $25 to $97.

New York State Office of Children and Family Services made 15 visits in the last 3 years and cited no rules in those visits. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

InfantsPreschool / pre-KBefore- and after-schoolBilingual programPosts tuition

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

From the state license
Ask when you call: current openings and whether it accepts child care subsidies.
Type
Child care center
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Hours today
Closed today
Licensed capacity
65 children

Hours

Hours

Monday6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Tuesday6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Wednesday6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Thursday6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Friday6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayTodayNot listed

Programs

Programs and care

AgesInfants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license
ProgramsAfter-school care, before-school care, drop-in care, infant care, pre-k, preschool and toddler care
ApproachBilingual / immersion (Spanish immersion), Play-based
EnrichmentSpanish Immersion, Sign Language, Yoga for Kids, Art & Creativity
Staff-to-child ratioInfant 1:4
StaffLead pre-k teacher has been teaching preschool for 12 years
Daily lifeParents pack food; Snacks provided
DiscountsSibling Discount - save 10% on tuition rate for each additional child
Licensed capacity65 childrenFrom the state license
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Cost

Tuition and costs

Little Explorers Nursery and Daycare Center lists daily tuition from $25 to $97. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in Ulster County has a median price of $285 a week (U.S. Department of Labor, 2022).

Daily · program, in its own wordsPrice
After School Only$30
Before School Only$25
Infant Program (6 weeks - 18 months) - Base Daily Rate$97
Not Potty Trained$96
Preschool Program (3 - 5 years) - Base Daily Rate$48
School Age Care (UPK - 5th grade) - Base Daily Rate (Before & After School)$87
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Toddler Program (18 months - 3 years) - Base Daily Rate$84
non-refundable registration fee$150
Drop-In Rate$85 a day
7 posted prices. Rates change, so confirm before you enroll.
Ulster County medians, full time, per week

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

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 Little Explorers Nursery and Daycare Center

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Licensed Day Care Center
Capacity
65 children
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
First licensed
2018
License number
#832360
See the state's record

Summary

15 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Aug 27, 2026: no rules cited

No rules cited on any of 15 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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  1. Aug 27, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Aug 3, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  3. May 28, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  4. Apr 7, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  5. Feb 26, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  6. Dec 22, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  7. Nov 13, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  8. Aug 19, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  9. May 5, 2025VisitNo rules cited
  10. Apr 22, 2025VisitNo rules cited
Show 7 earlier visits
  1. Jan 7, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Dec 3, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  3. Jul 17, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  4. Mar 4, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  5. Jan 22, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  6. Oct 13, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
  7. Oct 5, 2023InspectionNo 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 Little Explorers Nursery and Daycare Center

Is Little Explorers Nursery and Daycare Center licensed?

Yes. New York State Office of Children and Family Services lists it as licensed and operating, first licensed December 28, 2018.

When was Little Explorers Nursery and Daycare Center last inspected?

New York State Office of Children and Family Services lists the most recent visit on August 27, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 15 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Little Explorers Nursery and Daycare Center had rules cited by the state?

No. New York State Office of Children and Family Services lists no cited rules in its 15 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 Explorers Nursery and Daycare Center care for?

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

What are Little Explorers Nursery and Daycare Center's hours?

Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Little Explorers Nursery and Daycare Center cost?

Daily tuition from $25 to $97, as it lists it.

What is Little Explorers Nursery and Daycare Center's phone number?

(845) 256-2299.

Where is Little Explorers Nursery and Daycare Center?

331 Ny 32 N, New Paltz, NY 12561. The nearest other daycare we list is New York State Federation of Growers’ and Processors Associations, 0.3 miles away.

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