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Melisa Post

Frankfort, NY 13340 · home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
licensed capacity
8
a week, county median
$190
year first licensed
2020

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About Melisa Post

Melisa Post is a home daycare in Frankfort, New York. It is registered with the state (since June 30, 2020), 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 12 visits in the last 3 years and cited 15 rules across 6 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

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Type
Home daycare
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Licensed capacity
8 children

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Programs

Programs and care

SettingFamily child care homeFrom the state license
Licensed capacity8 childrenFrom the state license

Cost

Tuition and costs

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

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Herkimer 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 Melisa Post

License

Status
Registered with the state and operating
License type
Registered Family Day Care
Capacity
8 children
First licensed
2020
License number
#861316
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Summary

12 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Sep 22, 2026: 1 rule cited

Rules cited on 6 of 12 visits · 15 rules in all

  • Safety and hazards 10
  • Health, medication and illness 2
  • Records and paperwork 2
  • Safe sleep 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 22, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
    • Safety and hazards

      417.5(u)(2) A safety strap must be fastened around children who are seated in high chairs. (not corrected)

  2. May 26, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  3. May 20, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  4. Feb 24, 2026Inspection3 rules cited
    • Safety and hazards

      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.

    • Safety and hazards

      417.4(h)(4) All paths of egress on the interior and exterior of the home, including corridors, aisles and approaches must be kept free of obstructions, impediments and debris at all times.

    • Safe sleep

      417.3(e) A firm clean crib, cot, bed or washable padded mat of age-appropriate size and construction must be provided for all children requiring a rest period.

      Corrected during the visit

  5. Nov 14, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  6. Aug 27, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
    • Safety and hazards

      417.5(a) Suitable precautions must be taken to eliminate all conditions in areas accessible to children which pose a safety or health hazard.

      Corrected during the visit

  7. Apr 15, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  8. Jan 21, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  9. Oct 15, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  10. Aug 1, 2024Inspection4 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      417.15(c)(6) The program must maintain on file at the family day care home, available for inspection by the Office or its designees at any time, the following records in a current and accurate manner: children's individual health care plans; parental consents for emergency medical treatment; child's medical statement, immunizations, and any available results of lead screening for children not yet enrolled in kindergarten or a higher grade only; the name and dosage of any medications used by a child, the frequency of administration of such medications, and a record of their administration by caregivers; daily health check documentation; a record of illnesses and injuries occurring while in care; and any indicators of child abuse or maltreatment;

      Corrected during the visit

    • Records and paperwork

      417.15(c)(5) The program must maintain on file at the family day care home, available for inspection by the Office or its designees at any time, the following records in a current and accurate manner: daily attendance records that are filled out at the time a child arrives and departs, and must include arrival and departure times;

      Corrected during the visit

    • Safety and hazards

      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

    • Safety and hazards

      417.5(a) Suitable precautions must be taken to eliminate all conditions in areas accessible to children which pose a safety or health hazard.

Show 2 earlier visits
  1. Apr 10, 2024Inspection2 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      417.5(l)(3) All required vaccinations must be kept current.

      Corrected during the visit

    • Safety and hazards

      417.5(l)(2) All animals present at the program that require a license must be licensed.

      Corrected during the visit

  2. Jan 17, 2024Inspection4 rules cited
    • Records and paperwork

      417.15(c)(5) The program must maintain on file at the family day care home, available for inspection by the Office or its designees at any time, the following records in a current and accurate manner: daily attendance records that are filled out at the time a child arrives and departs, and must include arrival and departure times;

      Corrected during the visit

    • Safety and hazards

      417.5(i) Protective caps, covers or permanently installed obstructive devices must be used on all electrical outlets that are accessible to children.

      Corrected during the visit

    • Safety and hazards

      417.4(h)(4) All paths of egress on the interior and exterior of the home, including corridors, aisles and approaches must be kept free of obstructions, impediments and debris at all times.

      Corrected during the visit

    • Safety and hazards

      417.4(d) In addition to a smoke detector on each floor, there must be a smoke detector located either within rooms where children nap, or in adjoining rooms. In the case of rooms used for napping or sleeping which have doors, a smoke detector is required inside that room.

      Corrected during the visit

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 Melisa Post

Is Melisa Post licensed?

Yes. Melisa Post is registered with the state and operating, first licensed June 30, 2020. This is how New York authorizes this type of child care.

When was Melisa Post last inspected?

New York State Office of Children and Family Services lists the most recent visit on September 22, 2026, with 1 rule cited. It lists 12 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Melisa Post had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 15 rules across 6 of 12 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 Melisa Post care for?

8, the licensed capacity on the state record.

What are Melisa Post's hours?

Its hours are not listed. Call (315) 794-3800 to confirm.

How much does Melisa Post cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (315) 794-3800 to ask.

What is Melisa Post's phone number?

(315) 794-3800.

Where is Melisa Post?

Frankfort, NY 13340. 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).