Little Tikes Day Care Center II
74 Violet Ave, Poughkeepsie, NY
3.1· 12 reviews
Melon Patch Daycare
- licensed capacity
- 8
- a week, county median
- $230
- year first licensed
- 2022
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About Melon Patch Daycare
Melon Patch Daycare is a home daycare in Poughkeepsie, New York. It is registered with the state (since June 10, 2022), 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 3 rules across 2 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
Ask when you call: rates, current openings, the address and how to visit, staff-to-child ratio, teacher qualifications, whether it accepts child care subsidies and hours.
- Type
- Home daycare
- Ages
- Ask the daycare
- Hours today
- Not listed
- Licensed capacity
- 8 children
Hours
Hours
Hours not listed. Call (845) 464-7821 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
Melon Patch Daycare has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a home daycare in Dutchess County has a median price of $230 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$285
Home daycare$230
Toddler
Center$275
Home daycare$211
Preschool
Center$254
Home daycare$200
School age
Center$225
Home daycare$200
State record
Inspection reports for Melon Patch Daycare
License
- Status
- Registered with the state and operating
- License type
- Registered Family Day Care
- Capacity
- 8 children
- First licensed
- 2022
- License number
- #884883
Summary
12 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Sep 21, 2026: 2 rules cited
Rules cited on 2 of 12 visits · 3 rules in all
- Staff training and qualifications 2
- Records and paperwork 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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Sep 21, 2026Inspection2 rules cited
417.14(m) All child care programs must have at least one caregiver, who holds a valid certification in cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and first aid, on the premises of the child care program during the program's operating hours. (not corrected)
413.3(g)(3)(i) The Office shall require the child day care program to immediately post upon receipt, in a prominent place at the program that is visible to parents, a copy of the most recent compliance history report issued to the program by the Office.
- Jun 5, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
- Feb 17, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
- Nov 26, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Aug 27, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- May 21, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Mar 14, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Nov 18, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
Jul 31, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
417.14(m) All child care programs must have at least one caregiver, who holds a valid certification in cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and first aid, on the premises of the child care program during the program's operating hours.
- Apr 12, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
Show 3 earlier visits
- Apr 12, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
- Feb 2, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
- Oct 13, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
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FAQ
Questions about Melon Patch Daycare
Is Melon Patch Daycare licensed?
Yes. Melon Patch Daycare is registered with the state and operating, first licensed June 10, 2022. This is how New York authorizes this type of child care.
When was Melon Patch Daycare last inspected?
New York State Office of Children and Family Services lists the most recent visit on September 21, 2026, with 2 rules cited. It lists 12 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Melon Patch Daycare had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 3 rules across 2 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 Melon Patch Daycare care for?
8, the licensed capacity on the state record.
What are Melon Patch Daycare's hours?
Its hours are not listed. Call (845) 464-7821 to confirm.
How much does Melon Patch Daycare cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (845) 464-7821 to ask.
What is Melon Patch Daycare's phone number?
(845) 464-7821.
Where is Melon Patch Daycare?
Poughkeepsie, NY 12601. It is a home daycare, so the provider shares the street address with families directly.