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Playful Bees

Utica, NY 13502 · home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
licensed capacity
16
a week, county median
$190
year first licensed
2026
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About Playful Bees

Playful Bees is a licensed group home daycare in Utica, New York. The state has licensed it since March 13, 2026, for up to 16 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 2 visits in the last 3 years and cited 3 rules across 1 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

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Group home daycare
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Licensed capacity
16 children

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Programs

Programs and care

SettingGroup child care homeFrom the state license
Licensed capacity16 childrenFrom the state license

Cost

Tuition and costs

Playful Bees has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a home daycare in Oneida County has a median price of $190 a week (U.S. Department of Labor, 2022).

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Oneida County medians, full time, per week

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

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 Playful Bees

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Licensed Group Family Day Care
Capacity
16 children
First licensed
2026
License number
#942762
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Summary

2 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Aug 6, 2026: 3 rules cited

Rules cited on 1 of 2 visits · 3 rules in all

  • Safety and hazards 2
  • Building, equipment and play areas 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, 2026Inspection3 rules cited
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      416.15(b)(12) The group family day care home must report to the Office: any change affecting, or which reasonably might be expected to affect, those portions of the building and property in which the program is operating or which are used for the children's egress in the case of emergency; any change in household members; and any other change that would place the home out of compliance with applicable regulations. (not corrected)

    • Safety and hazards

      416.5(u)(2) A safety strap must be fastened around children who are seated in high chairs.

      Corrected during the visit

    • Safety and hazards

      416.4(b)(1) Evacuation drills must be conducted at least monthly during the hours of operation of the group family day care home. (not corrected)

  2. May 5, 2026InspectionNo 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 Playful Bees

Is Playful Bees licensed?

Yes. New York State Office of Children and Family Services lists it as licensed and operating, first licensed March 13, 2026.

When was Playful Bees last inspected?

New York State Office of Children and Family Services lists the most recent visit on August 6, 2026, with 3 rules cited. It lists 2 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Playful Bees had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 3 rules across 1 of 2 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 Playful Bees care for?

16, the licensed capacity on the state record.

What are Playful Bees' hours?

Its hours are not listed. Call (914) 987-6270 to confirm.

How much does Playful Bees cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (914) 987-6270 to ask.

What is Playful Bees' phone number?

(914) 987-6270.

Where is Playful Bees?

Utica, NY 13502. It is a home daycare, so the provider shares the street address with families directly.

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