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Pelham Children's Center

20 Fifth Ave, Pelham, NY 108035.0· 3 reviews
licensed capacity
45
open each week
5 days
weekly, posted tuition
$535
year first licensed
1990
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About Pelham Children's Center

Pelham Children's Center is a licensed child care center in Pelham, New York. The state has licensed it since July 14, 1990, for up to 45 children, serving toddlers and preschoolers.

It is open Monday to Friday, 7:30 AM to 6:00 PM. It describes its programs: after-school care, before-school care and preschool. It says it provides meals. It lists weekly tuition from $535 to $585.

New York State Office of Children and Family Services made 13 visits in the last 3 years and cited 5 rules across 4 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

Before- and after-schoolMeals providedPosts tuition

Ages served: toddlers and preschoolers

From the state license
Ask when you call: current openings, staff-to-child ratio and whether it accepts child care subsidies.
Type
Child care center
Ages
Toddlers and preschoolers
Hours today
7:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Licensed capacity
45 children

Hours

Hours

MondayToday7:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Tuesday7:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Wednesday7:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Thursday7:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Friday7:30 AM to 6:00 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayNot listed
Hours it lists: “Children arrive between 7:30am and 9:30am and leave between 3:30 and 6pm (open year-round)”

Programs

Programs and care

AgesToddlers and preschoolersFrom the state license
ProgramsAfter-school care, before-school care and preschool
StaffEducated and experienced in early childhood teaching methods and practices
Daily lifeMeals provided; Snacks provided
Licensed capacity45 childrenFrom the state license
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Cost

Tuition and costs

Pelham Children's Center lists weekly tuition from $535 to $585. For comparison, full-time toddler care at a child care center in Westchester County has a median price of $300 a week (U.S. Department of Labor, 2022).

Weekly · program, in its own wordsPrice
Preschool A$550
Preschool B$535
Toddlers$585
one-time registration fee (at the time of acceptance)$100
3 posted prices. Rates change, so confirm before you enroll.
Westchester 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 Pelham Children's Center

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Licensed Day Care Center
Capacity
45 children
Ages
Toddlers and preschoolers
First licensed
1990
License number
#40547
See the state's record

Summary

13 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Sep 29, 2026: no rules cited

Rules cited on 4 of 13 visits · 5 rules in all

  • Safety and hazards 2
  • Background checks 2
  • 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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  1. Sep 29, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Jun 9, 2026Inspection2 rules cited
    • Safety and hazards

      418-1.5(z) All window and door blind cords, ropes, wires and other strangulation hazards must be secured and inaccessible to children.

    • 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.

  3. May 18, 2026VisitNo rules cited
  4. May 7, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  5. Jan 30, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  6. Nov 13, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  7. Jul 29, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
    • Background checks

      418-1.13(b)(6) Child day care centers must review and evaluate the backgrounds of all applicants for staff and volunteer positions. All applicants whose backgrounds must be checked are required to provide the following: The information necessary to complete the criminal history review and background clearance requirements as outlined in this Part. This information must be submitted to the Office on forms provided by the Office.

  8. Apr 21, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  9. Jan 13, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  10. Oct 31, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
Show 3 earlier visits
  1. Sep 23, 2024Complaint investigation1 rule cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      418-1.15(b)(4) The staff and volunteers must be in good health and be of good character and habits.

      Corrected during the visit

  2. Aug 19, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  3. Apr 2, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
    • Background checks

      418-1.13(b)(3) Child day care centers must review and evaluate the backgrounds of all applicants for staff and volunteer positions. All applicants whose backgrounds must be checked are required to provide the following: a sworn statement by the applicant indicating whether, to the best of the applicant's knowledge, such applicant has ever been convicted of a misdemeanor or felony in New York State or any other jurisdiction and fingerprint images as required to comply with the requirements of 413.4 of this Title;

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 Pelham Children's Center

Is Pelham Children's Center licensed?

Yes. New York State Office of Children and Family Services lists it as licensed and operating, first licensed July 14, 1990.

When was Pelham Children's Center last inspected?

New York State Office of Children and Family Services lists the most recent visit on September 29, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 13 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Pelham Children's Center had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 5 rules across 4 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 Pelham Children's Center care for?

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

What are Pelham Children's Center's hours?

Monday to Friday, 7:30 AM to 6:00 PM. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Pelham Children's Center cost?

Weekly tuition from $535 to $585, as it lists it.

What is Pelham Children's Center's phone number?

(914) 738-3900.

Where is Pelham Children's Center?

20 Fifth Ave, Pelham, NY 10803. The nearest other daycare we list is STATS Preschool, 0.1 miles away.

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