Wittle Lizzie's Childcare Center
505 North James Street, Rome, NY
Samantha Smith
- licensed capacity
- 8
- a week, county median
- $190
- year first licensed
- 2024
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About Samantha Smith
Samantha Smith is a home daycare in Rome, New York. It is registered with the state (since December 9, 2024), 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 10 visits in the last 3 years and cited 4 rules across 4 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
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- Type
- Home daycare
- Ages
- Ask the daycare
- Hours today
- Not listed
- Licensed capacity
- 8 children
Hours
Hours
Hours not listed. Call (315) 264-6371 to confirm.
Programs
Programs and care
| Setting | Family child care homeFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Licensed capacity | 8 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Samantha Smith 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).
Ask the daycare for its ratesIt has not listed its tuition. The county medians below are a starting point.
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
State record
Inspection reports for Samantha Smith
License
- Status
- Registered with the state and operating
- License type
- Registered Family Day Care
- Capacity
- 8 children
- First licensed
- 2024
- License number
- #925541
Summary
10 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Sep 1, 2026: no rules cited
Rules cited on 5 of 10 visits · 4 rules in all
- Safety and hazards 2
- Supervision and ratios 1
- Safe sleep 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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- Sep 1, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
Aug 3, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
417.3(c) When care is provided, there must be sufficient light in the rooms where children are sleeping to allow supervision of and the safe movement and egress for the children.
Aug 3, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
417.3(c) When care is provided, there must be sufficient light in the rooms where children are sleeping to allow supervision of and the safe movement and egress for the children.
- Apr 10, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
- Jan 8, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
Dec 5, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
417.4(b)(4) The registrant must maintain on file a record of each evacuation drill conducted, using forms provided by the Office or approved equivalents.
- Sep 3, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Aug 5, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
417.7(x) Television and other electronic visual media must be turned off while children are sleeping, and during established nap times. This is not to prohibit a program from using electronic visual media for business purposes during sleep or nap time if its use does not interfere with the supervision of children.
- Jun 25, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Feb 28, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
417.4(h)(4) All paths of egress on the interior and exterior of the home, including corridors, aisles and approaches must be kept free of obstructions, impediments and debris at all times.
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FAQ
Questions about Samantha Smith
Is Samantha Smith licensed?
Yes. Samantha Smith is registered with the state and operating, first licensed December 9, 2024. This is how New York authorizes this type of child care.
When was Samantha Smith last inspected?
New York State Office of Children and Family Services lists the most recent visit on September 1, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 10 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Samantha Smith had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 4 rules across 5 of 10 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 Samantha Smith care for?
8, the licensed capacity on the state record.
What are Samantha Smith's hours?
Its hours are not listed. Call (315) 264-6371 to confirm.
How much does Samantha Smith cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (315) 264-6371 to ask.
What is Samantha Smith's phone number?
(315) 264-6371.
Where is Samantha Smith?
Rome, NY 13440. It is a home daycare, so the provider shares the street address with families directly.