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Options Early Childhood Center

185 Glenerie Blvd, Saugerties, NY 124774.3· 31 reviews
licensed capacity
29
open each week
5 days
a week, county median
$285
year first licensed
1992
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About Options Early Childhood Center

Options Early Childhood Center is a licensed child care center in Saugerties, New York. The state has licensed it since May 11, 1992, for up to 29 children, serving infants, toddlers and preschoolers.

It is open Monday to Friday, 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM. It describes its programs: infant care, pre-k, preschool and summer camp.

New York State Office of Children and Family Services made 13 visits in the last 3 years and cited 10 rules across 5 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

InfantsPreschool / pre-KSummer camp

Ages served: infants, toddlers and preschoolers

From the state license. Ages it lists: 6 weeks to 12 years
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Type
Child care center
Ages
Infants, toddlers and preschoolers
Hours today
7:30 AM to 5:30 PM
Licensed capacity
29 children

Hours

Hours

MondayToday7:30 AM to 5:30 PM
Tuesday7:30 AM to 5:30 PM
Wednesday7:30 AM to 5:30 PM
Thursday7:30 AM to 5:30 PM
Friday7:30 AM to 5:30 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayNot listed

Programs

Programs and care

AgesInfants, toddlers and preschoolersFrom the state license. It lists: 6 weeks to 12 years
ProgramsInfant care, pre-k, preschool, summer camp and toddler care
Staff-to-child ratioInfant Room 4:1 child-to-staff ratio
Daily lifePotty training: Toddlers become potty trained in the toddler room
MoreFounded 1992
Licensed capacity29 childrenFrom the state license
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Cost

Tuition and costs

Options Early Childhood Center has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in Ulster County has a median price of $285 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.
Ulster County medians, full time, per week

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

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 Options Early Childhood Center

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Licensed Day Care Center
Capacity
29 children
Ages
Infants, toddlers and preschoolers
First licensed
1992
License number
#41309
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Summary

13 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Aug 6, 2026: no rules cited

Rules cited on 5 of 13 visits · 10 rules in all

  • Health, medication and illness 3
  • Staff training and qualifications 3
  • Supervision and ratios 2
  • Records and paperwork 1
  • Background checks 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. Aug 6, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Apr 21, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  3. Jan 27, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  4. Nov 14, 2025Inspection2 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      418-1.11(a)(3) The program must keep documentation of immunizations the child has received to date, in accordance with New York State Public Health Law.

    • Records and paperwork

      418-1.11(a) Child Enrollment Requirements for Children not Enrolled in Kindergarten or a Higher Grade.

  5. Sep 25, 2025Inspection3 rules cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

      418-1.14(b) Each applicant for, or individual in the position of director, teacher, or volunteer must complete Office-approved training that complies with federal minimum health and safety pre-service or three-month orientation period requirements. This training must be obtained pre-service or within three months of starting such position.

    • Health, medication and illness

      418-1.11(b)(1)(ii) Staff and volunteers must each submit a medical statement on forms furnished by the Office or an approved equivalent from a health care provider: before such person has any involvement in child care work.

    • Background checks

      413.4(d)(6) Pending notification of completion of all required background check components in subdivision (a) of this section, a prospective director, employee or volunteer must always be supervised by an individual who received a qualifying result on the background checks described in paragraph (a) of this section within the past five years. A provisional director, employee or volunteer shall not have unsupervised contact with children in care.

  6. Jun 20, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  7. Apr 2, 2025Complaint investigation3 rules cited
    • Supervision and ratios

      418-1.15(a)(4) The provisions specified on the license are binding and the child day care center must operate in compliance with the terms of the license. The number and age range of children specified thereon are the maximum number and age range of children who may be in the care of the child day care center at any one time.

    • Health, medication and illness

      418-1.11(a)(4) A program may admit any child not yet immunized provided the child's immunizations are in process and the parent gives the program specific appointment dates for required immunizations in accordance with the requirements of New York Public Health Law.

    • Supervision and ratios

      418-1.8(m) There must be a director, group teacher or assistant teacher supervising all applicants, volunteers and persons in the process of approval.

  8. Feb 25, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  9. Feb 7, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  10. Nov 5, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
Show 3 earlier visits
  1. Aug 23, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  2. May 17, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

      418-1.8(e) A group teacher, meeting the qualifications of section 418-1.13, is required for every group of children.

  3. Feb 15, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

      418-1.14(b) Each applicant for, or individual in the position of director, teacher, or volunteer must complete Office-approved training that complies with federal minimum health and safety pre-service or three-month orientation period requirements. This training must be obtained pre-service or within three months of starting such position.

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 Options Early Childhood Center

Is Options Early Childhood Center licensed?

Yes. New York State Office of Children and Family Services lists it as licensed and operating, first licensed May 11, 1992.

When was Options Early Childhood Center last inspected?

New York State Office of Children and Family Services lists the most recent visit on August 6, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 13 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Options Early Childhood Center had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 10 rules across 5 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 Options Early Childhood Center care for?

29, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers and preschoolers.

What are Options Early Childhood Center's hours?

Monday to Friday, 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Options Early Childhood Center cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (845) 336-5843 to ask.

What is Options Early Childhood Center's phone number?

(845) 336-5843.

Where is Options Early Childhood Center?

185 Glenerie Blvd, Saugerties, NY 12477. The nearest other daycare we list is Wolf's Day Care Center, 0.2 miles away.

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