Positive Growth Daycare
1640 South Ave, Syracuse, NY
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Robin Mcgriff is a home daycare in Syracuse, New York. It is registered with the state (since January 4, 2017), 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 7 visits in the last 3 years and cited 21 rules across 7 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
Hours
Programs
| Setting | Family child care homeFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Licensed capacity | 8 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Robin Mcgriff has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a home daycare in Onondaga County has a median price of $200 a week (U.S. Department of Labor, 2022).
State record
7 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Aug 10, 2026: 5 rules cited
Rules cited on 7 of 7 visits · 21 rules in all
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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417.15(c)(3) 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: the name, address, gender, and date of birth of each child and each child's parents names, addresses, telephone numbers and place(s) at which parents or other persons responsible for the child can be reached in case of an emergency; (not corrected)
417.15(b)(3) The registrant cannot provide an additional shift of care until the changes have been approved in writing by the Office. (not corrected)
417.12(n) The program must obtain a written statement, from the parent of each infant in care, setting forth the breast milk, formula and feeding schedule instructions for the infant and must be updated as changes are made. (not corrected)
417.5(j) All matches, lighters, medicines, drugs, detergents, aerosol cans and other poisonous or toxic materials must be stored in their original containers, and must be used in such a way that they will not contaminate play surfaces, food or food preparation areas, or constitute a hazard to children. Such materials must be kept in a place inaccessible to children.
Corrected during the visit
417.4(b)(1) Evacuation drills must be conducted at least monthly during the hours of operation of the family day care home. (not corrected)
417.15(b)(2) The registrant must make a written request to the Office before providing an additional shift of care beyond what was specified and approved in the initial application. (not corrected)
417.5(a) Suitable precautions must be taken to eliminate all conditions in areas accessible to children which pose a safety or health hazard.
417.5(y) All window and door blind cords, ropes, wires and other strangulation hazards must be secured and inaccessible to children.
Corrected during the visit
417.5 Safety
417.3(h) Peeling or damaged paint or plaster must be repaired.
417.15(c)(13) 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: a daily schedule documenting the arrival and departure times of each caregiver, employees and volunteers;
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;
417.15(c)(5) 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: daily attendance records that are filled out at the time a child arrives and departs, and must include arrival and departure times;
417.5(a) Suitable precautions must be taken to eliminate all conditions in areas accessible to children which pose a safety or health hazard.
Corrected during the visit
417.4(b)(1) Evacuation drills must be conducted at least monthly during the hours of operation of the family day care home.
417.3(h) Peeling or damaged paint or plaster must be repaired.
417.15(c)(13) 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: a daily schedule documenting the arrival and departure times of each caregiver, employees and volunteers;
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;
417.15(c)(5) 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: daily attendance records that are filled out at the time a child arrives and departs, and must include arrival and departure times;
417.5(j) All matches, lighters, medicines, drugs, detergents, aerosol cans and other poisonous or toxic materials must be stored in their original containers, and must be used in such a way that they will not contaminate play surfaces, food or food preparation areas, or constitute a hazard to children. Such materials must be kept in a place inaccessible to children.
Corrected during the visit
417.5(a) Suitable precautions must be taken to eliminate all conditions in areas accessible to children which pose a safety or health hazard.
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1640 South Ave, Syracuse, NY
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Syracuse, NY 13207 · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
Syracuse, NY 13207 · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
Syracuse, NY 13207 · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
Syracuse, NY 13207 · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
Syracuse, NY 13207 · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
Syracuse, NY 13207 · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
Syracuse, NY 13207 · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
FAQ
Yes. Robin Mcgriff is registered with the state and operating, first licensed January 4, 2017. This is how New York authorizes this type of child care.
New York State Office of Children and Family Services lists the most recent visit on August 10, 2026, with 5 rules cited. It lists 7 visits in the last 3 years.
Yes. Inspectors cited 21 rules across 7 of 7 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.
8, the licensed capacity on the state record.
Its hours are not listed. Call (315) 378-8996 to confirm.
It has not listed its tuition. Call (315) 378-8996 to ask.
(315) 378-8996.
Syracuse, NY 13207. It is a home daycare, so the provider shares the street address with families directly.