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Little Explorers

Utica, NY 13501 · home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
licensed capacity
16
a week, county median
$190
year first licensed
2022
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About Little Explorers

Little Explorers is a licensed group home daycare in Utica, New York. The state has licensed it since March 23, 2022, 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 13 visits in the last 3 years and cited 3 rules across 2 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

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Group home daycare
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Licensed capacity
16 children

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Programs

Programs and care

SettingGroup child care homeFrom the state license
Licensed capacity16 childrenFrom the state license

Cost

Tuition and costs

Little Explorers has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a home daycare in Oneida County has a median price of $190 a week (U.S. Department of Labor, 2022).

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Oneida 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 Little Explorers

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Licensed Group Family Day Care
Capacity
16 children
First licensed
2022
License number
#880275
See the state's record

Summary

13 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jul 2, 2026: no rules cited

Rules cited on 2 of 13 visits · 3 rules in all

  • Discipline and child guidance 2
  • Staff training and qualifications 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. Jul 2, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Apr 15, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  3. Mar 12, 2026Complaint investigation2 rules cited
    • Discipline and child guidance

      416.9(b) The caregivers must use acceptable techniques and approaches to help children solve problems.

    • Discipline and child guidance

      416.7(g) Children must be provided an opportunity to choose between quiet activities and active play.

  4. Jan 16, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  5. Dec 11, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

      416.14(f) Training must address all topics or subject matters required by state and federal law. The required state topics are:

  6. Aug 26, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  7. Jun 13, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  8. Feb 11, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  9. Oct 1, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  10. Aug 6, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
Show 3 earlier visits
  1. May 30, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Feb 26, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  3. Dec 1, 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

Is Little Explorers licensed?

Yes. New York State Office of Children and Family Services lists it as licensed and operating, first licensed March 23, 2022.

When was Little Explorers last inspected?

New York State Office of Children and Family Services lists the most recent visit on July 2, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 13 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Little Explorers had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 3 rules across 2 of 13 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 care for?

16, the licensed capacity on the state record.

What are Little Explorers' hours?

Its hours are not listed. Call (315) 542-2911 to confirm.

How much does Little Explorers cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (315) 542-2911 to ask.

What is Little Explorers' phone number?

(315) 542-2911.

Where is Little Explorers?

Utica, NY 13501. It is a home daycare, so the provider shares the street address with families directly.

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