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Skaneateles Early Childhood Center

1574 Us Route 20, Skaneateles, NY 131525.0· 3 reviews
licensed capacity
104
open each week
5 days
a week, county median
$289
year first licensed
1998
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About Skaneateles Early Childhood Center

Skaneateles Early Childhood Center is a licensed child care center in Skaneateles, New York. The state has licensed it since January 1, 1998, for up to 104 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM. It describes a Play-based approach, with after-school care, before-school care, full-time care and infant care.

New York State Office of Children and Family Services made 7 visits in the last 3 years and cited 4 rules across 3 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

InfantsPreschool / pre-KBefore- and after-school

Ages served: infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children

From the state license. Ages it lists: between 8 weeks and 10 years old
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Type
Child care center
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Hours today
7:00 AM to 5:30 PM
Licensed capacity
104 children

Hours

Hours

MondayToday7:00 AM to 5:30 PM
Tuesday7:00 AM to 5:30 PM
Wednesday7:00 AM to 5:30 PM
Thursday7:00 AM to 5:30 PM
Friday7:00 AM to 5:30 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayNot listed

Programs

Programs and care

AgesInfants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license. It lists: Between 8 weeks and 10 years old
ProgramsAfter-school care, before-school care, full-time care, infant care, pre-k and toddler care
ApproachPlay-based
StaffTwo qualified full-time teachers and one teacher's assistant in every classroom
SafetyOutdoor playground
MoreFounded 1978
Licensed capacity104 childrenFrom the state license
A daycare without an item may still offer it; ask.

Cost

Tuition and costs

Skaneateles Early Childhood Center has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in Onondaga County has a median price of $289 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.
Onondaga County medians, full time, per week

Infant

Center$289
Home daycare$200

Toddler

Center$275
Home daycare$200

Preschool

Center$255
Home daycare$198

School age

Center$215
Home daycare$180

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 Skaneateles Early Childhood Center

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Licensed Day Care Center
Capacity
104 children
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
First licensed
1998
License number
#43980
See the state's record

Summary

7 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Feb 26, 2026: no rules cited

Rules cited on 3 of 7 visits · 4 rules in all

  • Building, equipment and play areas 3
  • 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. Feb 26, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Aug 25, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  3. Jun 10, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  4. Mar 14, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      418-1.3(o) All buildings used for day care centers must remain in compliance with the applicable provisions of the Fire Code and Building Code of New York State or other applicable fire and building codes when the Fire Code and Building Code of New York State is not applicable.

  5. Dec 12, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      418-1.3(o)(2) Buildings, systems and equipment must be kept in good repair and operate as designed.

  6. Mar 6, 2024Inspection2 rules cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

      418-1.13(g) Minimum education and experience qualifications:

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      418-1.11(i)(8) The premises must be kept clean and free from dampness, odors and the accumulation of trash.

  7. Dec 20, 2023InspectionNo 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 Skaneateles Early Childhood Center

Is Skaneateles Early Childhood Center licensed?

Yes. New York State Office of Children and Family Services lists it as licensed and operating, first licensed January 1, 1998.

When was Skaneateles Early Childhood Center last inspected?

New York State Office of Children and Family Services lists the most recent visit on February 26, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 7 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Skaneateles Early Childhood Center had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 4 rules across 3 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.

How many children can Skaneateles Early Childhood Center care for?

104, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

What are Skaneateles Early Childhood Center's hours?

Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Skaneateles Early Childhood Center cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (315) 685-8248 to ask.

What is Skaneateles Early Childhood Center's phone number?

(315) 685-8248.

Where is Skaneateles Early Childhood Center?

1574 Us Route 20, Skaneateles, NY 13152. The nearest other daycare we list is WTS International, 1.6 miles away.

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