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Once Upon A Time Pre-School & Daycare

47 Peekskill Hollow Road, Putnam Valley, NY 105794.8· 30 reviews
licensed capacity
65
open each week
5 days
a week, county median
$325
year first licensed
2012
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About Once Upon A Time Pre-School & Daycare

Once Upon A Time Pre-School & Daycare is a licensed child care center in Putnam Valley, New York. The state has licensed it since August 31, 2012, for up to 65 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM. It describes its programs: preschool.

New York State Office of Children and Family Services made 13 visits in the last 3 years and cited 3 rules across 2 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

InfantsSchool-age

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

From the state license
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Type
Child care center
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Hours today
7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Licensed capacity
65 children

Hours

Hours

MondayToday7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Tuesday7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Wednesday7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Thursday7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Friday7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayNot listed

Programs

Programs and care

AgesInfants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license
ProgramsPreschool
StaffFounder Lisa Montalto has degrees in speech pathology and audiology, elementary and early childhood education, and a masters in building supervision and administration
Licensed capacity65 childrenFrom the state license
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Cost

Tuition and costs

Once Upon A Time Pre-School & Daycare has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in Putnam County has a median price of $325 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.
Putnam County medians, full time, per week

Infant

Center$325
Home daycare$300

Toddler

Center$300
Home daycare$290

Preschool

Center$293
Home daycare$275

School age

Center$250
Home daycare$250

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 Once Upon A Time Pre-School & Daycare

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Licensed Day Care Center
Capacity
65 children
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
First licensed
2012
License number
#556796
See the state's record

Summary

13 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Sep 11, 2026: no rules cited

Rules cited on 2 of 13 visits · 3 rules in all

  • Health, medication and illness 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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  1. Sep 11, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Jul 24, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
    • Records and paperwork

      418-1.8(q)(1)(iv) Each day care center shall require any and all visitors to the facility to: sign out upon departure from the facility indicating in writing the time of departure.

  3. Apr 15, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  4. Feb 4, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  5. Nov 14, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  6. Sep 4, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  7. Apr 10, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  8. Jan 21, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  9. Sep 12, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  10. May 29, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
Show 3 earlier visits
  1. Feb 8, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Feb 2, 2024Complaint investigation2 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      418-1.11(c)(2)(i) The health care plan must describe the following: how a daily health check of each child for any indication of illness, injury, abuse or maltreatment will be conducted and documented;

    • 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:

  3. Jan 11, 2024InspectionNo rules cited

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 Once Upon A Time Pre-School & Daycare

Is Once Upon A Time Pre-School & Daycare licensed?

Yes. New York State Office of Children and Family Services lists it as licensed and operating, first licensed August 31, 2012.

When was Once Upon A Time Pre-School & Daycare last inspected?

New York State Office of Children and Family Services lists the most recent visit on September 11, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 13 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Once Upon A Time Pre-School & Daycare had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 3 rules across 2 of 13 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 Pre-School & Daycare care for?

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

What are Once Upon A Time Pre-School & Daycare's hours?

Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Once Upon A Time Pre-School & Daycare cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (845) 284-2941 to ask.

What is Once Upon A Time Pre-School & Daycare's phone number?

(845) 284-2941.

Where is Once Upon A Time Pre-School & Daycare?

47 Peekskill Hollow Road, Putnam Valley, NY 10579. The nearest other daycare we list is Town of Putnam Valley, 0.6 miles away.

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