Shiny Bright Childcare
45 Furnace St, Little Falls, NY
Pamela Brown
- licensed capacity
- 8
- a week, county median
- $190
- year first licensed
- 2012
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About
About Pamela Brown
Pamela Brown is a home daycare in Herkimer, New York. It is registered with the state (since February 28, 2012), 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 5 rules across 4 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
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- Type
- Home daycare
- Ages
- Ask the daycare
- Hours today
- Not listed
- Licensed capacity
- 8 children
Hours
Hours
Hours not listed. Call (315) 867-9971 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
Pamela Brown has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a home daycare in Herkimer County has a median price of $190 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 Pamela Brown
License
- Status
- Registered with the state and operating
- License type
- Registered Family Day Care
- Capacity
- 8 children
- First licensed
- 2012
- License number
- #564171
Summary
12 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jul 17, 2026: 1 rule cited
Rules cited on 4 of 12 visits · 5 rules in all
- Safety and hazards 4
- Health, medication and illness 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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Jul 17, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
417.5(u)(2) A safety strap must be fastened around children who are seated in high chairs.
Corrected during the visit
- Jun 12, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
May 26, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
417.4(b)(1) Evacuation drills must be conducted at least monthly during the hours of operation of the family day care home.
- Apr 15, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
- Dec 9, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Aug 20, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Jun 12, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Feb 25, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Nov 19, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
- Jul 26, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
Show 2 earlier visits
May 1, 2024Inspection2 rules cited
417.15(c)(6) The program must maintain on file at the family day care home, available for inspection by the Office or its designees at any time, the following records in a current and accurate manner: children's individual health care plans; parental consents for emergency medical treatment; child's medical statement, immunizations, and any available results of lead screening for children not yet enrolled in kindergarten or a higher grade only; the name and dosage of any medications used by a child, the frequency of administration of such medications, and a record of their administration by caregivers; daily health check documentation; a record of illnesses and injuries occurring while in care; and any indicators of child abuse or maltreatment;
Corrected during the visit
417.4(a) Suitable precautions must be taken to eliminate all conditions which may contribute to or create a fire hazard.
Corrected during the visit
Jan 17, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
417.5(r) An operable flashlight or battery powered lantern must be kept in the child care area. Such equipment must be properly maintained for use in the event of a power failure.
Corrected during the visit
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FAQ
Questions about Pamela Brown
Is Pamela Brown licensed?
Yes. Pamela Brown is registered with the state and operating, first licensed February 28, 2012. This is how New York authorizes this type of child care.
When was Pamela Brown last inspected?
New York State Office of Children and Family Services lists the most recent visit on July 17, 2026, with 1 rule cited. It lists 12 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Pamela Brown had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 5 rules across 4 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 Pamela Brown care for?
8, the licensed capacity on the state record.
What are Pamela Brown's hours?
Its hours are not listed. Call (315) 867-9971 to confirm.
How much does Pamela Brown cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (315) 867-9971 to ask.
What is Pamela Brown's phone number?
(315) 867-9971.
Where is Pamela Brown?
Herkimer, NY 13350. It is a home daycare, so the provider shares the street address with families directly.