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Lora Mccreary
- licensed capacity
- 8
- a week, county median
- $190
- year first licensed
- 2002
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About Lora Mccreary
Lora Mccreary is a home daycare in Apalachin, New York. It is registered with the state (since November 21, 2002), for up to 8 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 10 visits in the last 3 years and cited 2 rules across 2 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
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- Type
- Home daycare
- Ages
- Ask the daycare
- Hours today
- Not listed
- Licensed capacity
- 8 children
Hours
Hours
Hours not listed. Call (607) 625-5668 to confirm.
Programs
Programs and care
| Setting | Family child care homeFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Licensed capacity | 8 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Lora Mccreary has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a home daycare in Tioga County has a median price of $190 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 Lora Mccreary
License
- Status
- Registered with the state and operating
- License type
- Registered Family Day Care
- Capacity
- 8 children
- First licensed
- 2002
- License number
- #139278
Summary
10 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Aug 17, 2026: no rules cited
Rules cited on 2 of 10 visits · 2 rules in all
- Safety and hazards 2
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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- Aug 17, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
- May 18, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
- Mar 25, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
- Nov 17, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Jul 24, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Apr 23, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
417.4(b)(1) Evacuation drills must be conducted at least monthly during the hours of operation of the family day care home.
Corrected during the visit
- Feb 24, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Apr 2, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
Jan 31, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
417.5(f)(1) Barriers must exist to prevent children from gaining access to any swimming pool, drainage ditches, wells, ponds or other bodies of open water located on or adjacent to the property where the day care program is located. Such barriers must be of adequate height and appropriately secured to prevent children from gaining access to such areas.
Corrected during the visit
- Nov 9, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
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FAQ
Questions about Lora Mccreary
Is Lora Mccreary licensed?
Yes. Lora Mccreary is registered with the state and operating, first licensed November 21, 2002. This is how New York authorizes this type of child care.
When was Lora Mccreary last inspected?
New York State Office of Children and Family Services lists the most recent visit on August 17, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 10 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Lora Mccreary had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 2 rules across 2 of 10 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 Lora Mccreary care for?
8, the licensed capacity on the state record.
What are Lora Mccreary's hours?
Its hours are not listed. Call (607) 625-5668 to confirm.
How much does Lora Mccreary cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (607) 625-5668 to ask.
What is Lora Mccreary's phone number?
(607) 625-5668.
Where is Lora Mccreary?
Apalachin, NY 13732. It is a home daycare, so the provider shares the street address with families directly.