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Play Care

210 Orchard Ridge Road, Chappaqua, NY 105145.0· 2 reviews
licensed capacity
85
open each week
5 days
a week, county median
$300
year first licensed
1996

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About Play Care

Play Care is a licensed child care center in Chappaqua, New York. The state has licensed it since October 9, 1996, for up to 85 children, serving toddlers and preschoolers.

It is open Monday to Friday, 7:30 AM to 4:00 PM. It describes its programs: preschool and toddler care.

New York State Office of Children and Family Services made 11 visits in the last 3 years and cited no rules in those visits. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

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Ages served: toddlers and preschoolers

From the state license. Ages it lists: 18 months through 5 years of age
Ask when you call: rates, current openings, staff-to-child ratio and whether it accepts child care subsidies.
Type
Child care center
Ages
Toddlers and preschoolers
Hours today
Closed today
Licensed capacity
85 children

Hours

Hours

Monday7:30 AM to 4:00 PM
Tuesday7:30 AM to 4:00 PM
Wednesday7:30 AM to 4:00 PM
Thursday7:30 AM to 4:00 PM
Friday7:30 AM to 4:00 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayTodayNot listed
Hours it lists: “Morning Classes Mon-Fri 9:15am-12:00pm; Afternoon Classes Tue/Wed/Thu 12:00pm-2:30pm”

Programs

Programs and care

AgesToddlers and preschoolersFrom the state license. It lists: 18 months through 5 years of age
ProgramsPreschool and toddler care
EnrichmentWeekly Yoga and Music Specials; Sensory Exploration classroom
StaffTeachers meet or exceed NYS Standards
SafetyLocked security doors; key fobs for staff and enrolled families, Outdoor playground
MoreFounded 1971
Licensed capacity85 childrenFrom the state license
A daycare without an item may still offer it; ask.

Cost

Tuition and costs

Play Care has not listed its tuition. 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).

Ask the daycare for its ratesIt has not listed its tuition. The county medians below are a starting point.
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 Play Care

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Licensed Day Care Center
Capacity
85 children
Ages
Toddlers and preschoolers
First licensed
1996
License number
#43154
See the state's record

Summary

11 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Sep 17, 2026: no rules cited

No rules cited on any of 11 visits

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 17, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Jun 17, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  3. May 13, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  4. Feb 12, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  5. Dec 3, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  6. Sep 11, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  7. Apr 3, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  8. Jan 7, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  9. Oct 10, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  10. Jun 11, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
Show 1 earlier visit
  1. Mar 26, 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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Questions about Play Care

Is Play Care licensed?

Yes. New York State Office of Children and Family Services lists it as licensed and operating, first licensed October 9, 1996.

When was Play Care last inspected?

New York State Office of Children and Family Services lists the most recent visit on September 17, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 11 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Play Care had rules cited by the state?

No. New York State Office of Children and Family Services lists no cited rules in its 11 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 Play Care care for?

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

What are Play Care's hours?

Monday to Friday, 7:30 AM to 4:00 PM. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Play Care cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (914) 238-6206 to ask.

What is Play Care's phone number?

(914) 238-6206.

Where is Play Care?

210 Orchard Ridge Road, Chappaqua, NY 10514. The nearest other daycare we list is Oak Lane Child Care Center of Pleasantville, 0.5 miles away.

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