Great Beginnings Child Care
428 Watauga Avenue Ext., Corning, NY
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Once Upon A Time Learning Center
- licensed capacity
- 49
- open each week
- 5 days
- a week, county median
- $200
- year first licensed
- 2010
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About
About Once Upon A Time Learning Center
Once Upon A Time Learning Center is a licensed child care center in Corning, New York. The state has licensed it since September 9, 2010, for up to 49 children, serving preschoolers and school-age children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 7:30 AM to 4:30 PM. It describes its programs: full-time care, part-time care, preschool and summer camp.
New York State Office of Children and Family Services made 10 visits in the last 3 years and cited 5 rules across 2 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
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Ages served: preschoolers and school-age children
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- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
- Preschoolers and school-age children
- Hours today
- 7:30 AM to 4:30 PM
- Licensed capacity
- 49 children
Hours
Hours
| MondayToday | 7:30 AM to 4:30 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 7:30 AM to 4:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 7:30 AM to 4:30 PM |
| Thursday | 7:30 AM to 4:30 PM |
| Friday | 7:30 AM to 4:30 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| Sunday | Not listed |
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | Preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license. It lists: 3, 4 and 5 year old children |
|---|---|
| Programs | Full-time care, part-time care, preschool and summer camp |
| Staff | Medical clearances, background checks, First Aid and CPR certifications, 30 hours of training every two years |
| Safety | Outdoor playground |
| Licensed capacity | 49 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Once Upon A Time Learning Center has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time preschool care at a child care center in Steuben County has a median price of $200 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 Once Upon A Time Learning Center
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Licensed Day Care Center
- Capacity
- 49 children
- Ages
- Preschoolers and school-age children
- First licensed
- 2010
- License number
- #456796
Summary
10 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Feb 2, 2026: no rules cited
Rules cited on 3 of 10 visits · 5 rules in all
- Supervision and ratios 2
- Staff training and qualifications 2
- Food and nutrition 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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- Feb 2, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
- Nov 10, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Sep 17, 2025Complaint investigation1 rule cited
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.
Sep 17, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
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.
- Apr 28, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Jan 23, 2025Complaint investigation4 rules cited
418-1.13(a)(1) Staff and volunteers must be mature, of good character and possess suitable personal qualifications.
418-1.12(o) A staff person or volunteer must not force or bribe a child to eat nor use food as a reward or punishment.
418-1.9(g) Where a child's behavior harms or is likely to result in harm to the child, others or property, or seriously disrupts or is likely to seriously disrupt group interaction, the child may be separated briefly from the group, but only for as long as is necessary for the child to regain enough self-control to rejoin the group. The child must be placed in an area where he or she is in the view of, and can be supervised and supported by, a teacher. Interaction between a teacher and the child must take place immediately following the separation to guide the child toward appropriate group behavior. Separation of a child from the group in a manner other than that provided for herein is prohibited.
418-1.8(b) The child day care center must employ staff who will promote the physical, intellectual, social, cultural and emotional well-being of the children.
- Jan 21, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Oct 24, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
- Sep 4, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
- Nov 2, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
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- Oct 23, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
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FAQ
Questions about Once Upon A Time Learning Center
Is Once Upon A Time Learning Center licensed?
Yes. New York State Office of Children and Family Services lists it as licensed and operating, first licensed September 9, 2010.
When was Once Upon A Time Learning Center last inspected?
New York State Office of Children and Family Services lists the most recent visit on February 2, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 10 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Once Upon A Time Learning Center had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 5 rules across 3 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 Once Upon A Time Learning Center care for?
49, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve preschoolers and school-age children.
What are Once Upon A Time Learning Center's hours?
Monday to Friday, 7:30 AM to 4:30 PM. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does Once Upon A Time Learning Center cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (607) 731-9767 to ask.
What is Once Upon A Time Learning Center's phone number?
(607) 731-9767.
Where is Once Upon A Time Learning Center?
11915 East Corning Road, Corning, NY 14830. The nearest other daycare we list is Sheri Hamilton, 1.9 miles away.