Masonic Care Community of New York
2150 Bleecker St., Utica, NY
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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.
Hours
Programs
| Setting | Family child care homeFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Licensed capacity | 8 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
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).
State record
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
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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417.5(u)(2) A safety strap must be fastened around children who are seated in high chairs. (not corrected)
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.
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.
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
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
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
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
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
417.5(a) Suitable precautions must be taken to eliminate all conditions in areas accessible to children which pose a safety or health hazard.
417.5(l)(3) All required vaccinations must be kept current.
Corrected during the visit
417.5(l)(2) All animals present at the program that require a license must be licensed.
Corrected during the visit
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
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
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
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
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FAQ
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.
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.
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.
8, the licensed capacity on the state record.
Its hours are not listed. Call (315) 794-3800 to confirm.
It has not listed its tuition. Call (315) 794-3800 to ask.
(315) 794-3800.
Frankfort, NY 13340. It is a home daycare, so the provider shares the street address with families directly.