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Playful Wonders

489 Siwanoy Place Siwanoy School, Pelham, NY 108035.0· 2 reviews
licensed capacity
88
a week, county median
$250
year first licensed
2001

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About

About Playful Wonders

Playful Wonders is a school-age program in Pelham, New York. It is registered with the state (since October 2, 2001), for up to 88 children, serving school-age children.

It describes its programs: after-school care, part-time care, pre-k and preschool.

New York State Office of Children and Family Services made 12 visits in the last 3 years and cited 9 rules across 3 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

Preschool / pre-KBefore- and after-school

Ages served: school-age children

From the state license. Ages it lists: between five and ten years of age (After School Program)
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Type
School-age program
Ages
School-age children
Hours today
Not listed
Licensed capacity
88 children

Hours

Hours

Hours not listed. Call (917) 617-0903 to confirm.
Call to confirmHours it lists: “2's & 3's: 9:00-11:45AM Mon-Fri or Mon/Wed/Fri or Tues & Thurs; Pre-K: 8:45-11:40AM Mon-Fri”

Programs

Programs and care

AgesSchool-age childrenFrom the state license. It lists: Between five and ten years of age (After School Program)
ProgramsAfter-school care, part-time care, pre-k, preschool and toddler care
Staff-to-child ratioAfter School: teacher to child ratio about 1 to 6
Daily lifeSnacks provided
SafetyOutdoor playground
TransportationTransportation (from the Pelham Schools to the center)
MoreFounded 1992
Licensed capacity88 childrenFrom the state license
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Cost

Tuition and costs

Playful Wonders has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time school-age care at a child care center in Westchester County has a median price of $250 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 Playful Wonders

License

Status
Registered with the state and operating
License type
Registered School Age Child Care
Capacity
88 children
Ages
School-age children
First licensed
2001
License number
#149719
See the state's record

Summary

12 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Aug 18, 2026: no rules cited

Rules cited on 3 of 12 visits · 9 rules in all

  • Supervision and ratios 3
  • Transportation 3
  • Records and paperwork 1
  • Health, medication and illness 1
  • Staff training and qualifications 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 18, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  2. May 8, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  3. Feb 25, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  4. Nov 14, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  5. Aug 27, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  6. Jun 3, 2025Inspection3 rules cited
    • Supervision and ratios

      414.15(a)(4) The provisions specified on the registration are binding and the school-age child care program must operate in compliance with the terms of the registration. 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 school-age child care program at any one time.

      Corrected during the visit

    • Supervision and ratios

      414.8(r) A teacher must accompany children to the bathroom whenever the bathroom used by the children in care is also available to the public or shared by multiple parties using the facility.

    • Supervision and ratios

      414.8(g) Whenever the school-age child care program is in operation and the director is away from the premises, there must be a staff person to act on behalf of the director, who is knowledgeable about the programs operation and policies.

  7. Feb 24, 2025Inspection3 rules cited
    • Records and paperwork

      414.15(c)(11) The program must maintain on file at the program, available for inspection by the Office or its designees at any time, the following records in a current and accurate manner: personnel information including a list of all staff with job assignments and schedules; each staff and volunteer's final and, if applicable, provisional criminal history review and background check approval letter(s); staff resumes; medical statement; acceptable references and other information required by section 414.13 of this Part;

    • Health, medication and illness

      414.15(c)(6) The program must maintain on file at the program, 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; 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 program staff; daily health check documentation; a record of illnesses and injuries occurring while in care; and any indicators of child abuse or maltreatment;

    • Staff training and qualifications

      414.14(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.

  8. Jan 23, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  9. Nov 1, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  10. Aug 14, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
Show 2 earlier visits
  1. Apr 19, 2024Inspection3 rules cited
    • Transportation

      414.6(i) Any motor vehicle, other than a public form of transportation, used to transport children in care at the school age child care program must have a current registration and inspection sticker.

    • Transportation

      414.6(g) Programs that offer transportation services either directly or by contract with a third party must ensure that drivers and vehicles meet all Department of Motor Vehicles and Department of Transportation requirements.

    • Transportation

      414.6(c) Parents must be informed of and agree to a transportation plan before a child can be transported by the program.

  2. Jan 29, 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 Playful Wonders

Is Playful Wonders licensed?

Yes. Playful Wonders is registered with the state and operating, first licensed October 2, 2001. This is how New York authorizes this type of child care.

When was Playful Wonders last inspected?

New York State Office of Children and Family Services lists the most recent visit on August 18, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 12 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Playful Wonders had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 9 rules across 3 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 Playful Wonders care for?

88, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve school-age children.

What are Playful Wonders' hours?

Its hours are not listed. Call (917) 617-0903 to confirm.

How much does Playful Wonders cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (917) 617-0903 to ask.

What is Playful Wonders' phone number?

(917) 617-0903.

Where is Playful Wonders?

489 Siwanoy Place Siwanoy School, Pelham, NY 10803. The nearest other daycare we list is Huguenot Nursery School, 0.3 miles away.

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