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On The Hill Child Care Center

4640 Nixon Park Drive, Syracuse, NY 13215
licensed capacity
108
a week, county median
$289
year first licensed
2002

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About On The Hill Child Care Center

On The Hill Child Care Center is a licensed child care center in Syracuse, New York. The state has licensed it since January 10, 2002, for up to 108 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

New York State Office of Children and Family Services made 15 visits in the last 3 years and cited 24 rules across 7 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

InfantsSchool-age

Ages served: infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children

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Type
Child care center
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Hours today
Not listed
Licensed capacity
108 children

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Programs

Programs and care

AgesInfants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license
Licensed capacity108 childrenFrom the state license

Cost

Tuition and costs

On The Hill Child Care Center has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in Onondaga County has a median price of $289 a week (U.S. Department of Labor, 2022).

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Onondaga County medians, full time, per week

Infant

Center$289
Home daycare$200

Toddler

Center$275
Home daycare$200

Preschool

Center$255
Home daycare$198

School age

Center$215
Home daycare$180

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 On The Hill Child Care Center

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Licensed Day Care Center
Capacity
108 children
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
First licensed
2002
License number
#45207
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Summary

15 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Aug 4, 2026: no rules cited

Rules cited on 7 of 15 visits · 24 rules in all

  • Supervision and ratios 9
  • Safety and hazards 7
  • Health, medication and illness 3
  • Building, equipment and play areas 3
  • Staff training and qualifications 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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  1. Aug 4, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Jul 31, 2026Inspection3 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      418-1.15(b)(14)(ii) The program must immediately notify the parent and Office upon learning of the following events involving a child which occurred while the child was in care at the program or was being transported by the program: serious incident, (not corrected)

    • Supervision and ratios

      418-1.8(k)(7)(i) for a child of school-age through the age of 9 years old: there must be one teacher for every ten children; (not corrected)

    • Supervision and ratios

      418-1.8(a) Children cannot be left without competent supervision at any time. Competent supervision includes awareness of and responsibility for the ongoing activity of each child. It requires that all children be within a teacher's range of vision and that the teacher be near enough to respond when redirection or intervention strategies are needed. Competent supervision must take into account the child's age emotional, physical, and cognitive development. (not corrected)

  3. Jul 30, 2026Complaint investigation5 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      418-1.15(b)(14)(ii) The program must immediately notify the parent and Office upon learning of the following events involving a child which occurred while the child was in care at the program or was being transported by the program: serious incident, (not corrected)

    • Health, medication and illness

      418-1.11(c)(1) The licensee must prepare a health care plan on forms furnished by the Office. Such plan must protect and promote the health of children. The health care plan must be on site, followed by all staff and available upon demand by a parent or the Office. In those instances in which the program will administer medications, the health care plan must also be approved by the program's health care consultant unless the only medications to be administered are: (not corrected)

    • Supervision and ratios

      418-1.8(k)(7)(i) for a child of school-age through the age of 9 years old: there must be one teacher for every ten children; (not corrected)

    • Supervision and ratios

      418-1.8(j) When a child care center is in operation, an adequate number of qualified teachers must be on duty to ensure the health and safety of the children in care. (not corrected)

    • Supervision and ratios

      418-1.8(a) Children cannot be left without competent supervision at any time. Competent supervision includes awareness of and responsibility for the ongoing activity of each child. It requires that all children be within a teacher's range of vision and that the teacher be near enough to respond when redirection or intervention strategies are needed. Competent supervision must take into account the child's age emotional, physical, and cognitive development. (not corrected)

  4. Apr 8, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  5. Feb 4, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  6. Dec 3, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  7. Oct 23, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  8. Jul 2, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  9. May 2, 2025Inspection5 rules cited
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      418-1.15(b)(29)(v) Mid-point requirements for four-year license holders. At the two-year calendar date in a four year licensing cycle, a program must be in compliance with the following mid-point requirements and be able to show proof of compliance to the Office when requested, as follows: documentation from an inspector from the New York State Department of Labor, or an insurance company licensed to write boiler insurance in New York State, showing that all steam or hot water boilers have been inspected and approved during the current license period in accordance with the requirements of the New York State Department of Labor. For all other fuel burning heating systems and equipment, and boilers not subject to the New York State Department of Labor requirements, documentation of service by a heating contractor performed within the 12 months preceding the date of application for renewal.

    • Safety and hazards

      418-1.15(b)(29)(iv) Mid-point requirements for four-year license holders. At the two-year calendar date in a four year licensing cycle, a program must be in compliance with the following mid-point requirements and be able to show proof of compliance to the Office when requested, as follows: documentation from service personnel qualified to perform fire suppression systems testing showing that fire suppression equipment and systems have been tested and maintained during the current license period in accordance with the requirements of the Fire Code and Building Code of New York State, or other applicable fire and building codes when the Fire and Building Code of New York State is not applicable, for use of the building as a child day care center; and

    • Safety and hazards

      418-1.15(b)(29)(iii) Mid-point requirements for four-year license holders. At the two-year calendar date in a four year licensing cycle, a program must be in compliance with the following mid-point requirements and be able to show proof of compliance to the Office when requested, as follows: documentation from service personnel licensed by the New York State Department of State to perform fire alarm systems maintenance, repair and testing which shows that the fire alarm and detection systems have been inspected, tested and maintained during the current license period in accordance with the applicable requirements of the Fire and Building code of New York State or other applicable fire and building codes when the Fire and Building Code of New York State is not applicable, for use of the building as a child day care center;

    • Staff training and qualifications

      418-1.14(d) Training must address all topics or subject matters required by state and federal law. The required state topics are:

    • Staff training and qualifications

      418-1.14(c) Each staff person and volunteer must complete a minimum of thirty (30) hours of training every two years. The required thirty (30) hours of training every two years is subject to the following conditions:

  10. Jan 16, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
    • Safety and hazards

      418-1.5(a) Suitable precautions must be taken to eliminate all conditions in areas accessible to children which pose a safety or health hazard.

Show 5 earlier visits
  1. Jan 15, 2025Complaint investigation5 rules cited
    • Safety and hazards

      418-1.5(y) 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

      418-1.5(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

    • Safety and hazards

      418-1.4(f)(2) All corridors, aisles, and approaches to exits must be kept unobstructed at all times.

      Corrected during the visit

    • Safety and hazards

      418-1.4(a) Suitable precautions must be taken to eliminate all conditions which may contribute to or create a fire hazard.

      Corrected during the visit

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      418-1.3(d) A temperature of at least 68 degrees Fahrenheit must be maintained in all rooms to be occupied by children.

  2. Aug 8, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  3. Jun 6, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  4. Jan 19, 2024Inspection3 rules cited
    • Supervision and ratios

      418-1.8(l)(8) Except for Office approved continuity of care classrooms, children under three years of age may not participate in mixed age groups except for limited periods of time at the beginning and end of the child day care center's daily operation.

    • Supervision and ratios

      418-1.8(k)(5)(i) for 4-year-old children: there must be one teacher for every eight children;

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      418-1.3(a)(2) Whenever change(s), addition(s) or expansion(s) are proposed which will affect, or reasonably may be expected to affect, those portions of the building designated for the care of children or for their egress in case of an emergency, the licensee must receive written approval from the Office prior to initiating such change(s), addition(s), or expansion(s).

  5. Dec 4, 2023Inspection2 rules cited
    • Supervision and ratios

      418-1.8(k)(5)(i) for 4-year-old children: there must be one teacher for every eight children;

    • Supervision and ratios

      418-1.8(k)(3)(i) for children between ages 18 months old and 36 months old: there must be one teacher for every five children;

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 On The Hill Child Care Center

Is On The Hill Child Care Center licensed?

Yes. New York State Office of Children and Family Services lists it as licensed and operating, first licensed January 10, 2002.

When was On The Hill Child Care Center last inspected?

New York State Office of Children and Family Services lists the most recent visit on August 4, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 15 visits in the last 3 years.

Has On The Hill Child Care Center had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 24 rules across 7 of 15 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 On The Hill Child Care Center care for?

108, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

What are On The Hill Child Care Center's hours?

Its hours are not listed. Call (315) 492-9112 to confirm.

How much does On The Hill Child Care Center cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (315) 492-9112 to ask.

What is On The Hill Child Care Center's phone number?

(315) 492-9112.

Where is On The Hill Child Care Center?

4640 Nixon Park Drive, Syracuse, NY 13215. The nearest other daycare we list is Children's Learning Center, 0.5 miles away.

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