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Small Blessing Daycare

Utica, NY 13501 · home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
licensed capacity
16
a week, county median
$190
year first licensed
2024

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About Small Blessing Daycare

Small Blessing Daycare is a licensed group home daycare in Utica, New York. The state has licensed it since September 3, 2024, 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 7 visits in the last 3 years and cited 6 rules across 4 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

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Type
Group home daycare
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Licensed capacity
16 children

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Programs and care

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

Cost

Tuition and costs

Small Blessing Daycare 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 Small Blessing Daycare

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Licensed Group Family Day Care
Capacity
16 children
First licensed
2024
License number
#920274
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Summary

7 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Aug 6, 2026: no rules cited

Rules cited on 4 of 7 visits · 6 rules in all

  • Safety and hazards 3
  • Food and nutrition 1
  • Discipline and child guidance 1
  • 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, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  2. May 5, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
    • Food and nutrition

      416.12(q) If more than one child in the program is receiving breast milk, infant formula or other individualized food items, all containers or bottles must be clearly marked with the child's first and last name.

  3. Mar 16, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  4. Nov 24, 2025Inspection2 rules cited
    • Safety and hazards

      416.5(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

    • Safety and hazards

      416.5(i) Protective caps, covers or permanently installed obstructive devices must be used on all electrical outlets that are accessible to children.

      Corrected during the visit

  5. Aug 26, 2025Inspection2 rules cited
    • Discipline and child guidance

      416.7(v) Television and other electronic visual media must be turned off when not part of a planned developmentally appropriate program activity.

    • Safety and hazards

      416.5(a) Suitable precautions must be taken to eliminate all conditions in areas accessible to children which pose a safety or health hazard.

  6. Feb 11, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  7. Oct 1, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      416.5(n)(5) There must be a cushioned surface under all outside play equipment that present a fall hazard. Surfacing may not include concrete, asphalt, grass or hard compacted dirt.

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 Small Blessing Daycare

Is Small Blessing Daycare licensed?

Yes. New York State Office of Children and Family Services lists it as licensed and operating, first licensed September 3, 2024.

When was Small Blessing Daycare last inspected?

New York State Office of Children and Family Services lists the most recent visit on August 6, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 7 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Small Blessing Daycare had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 6 rules across 4 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 Small Blessing Daycare care for?

16, the licensed capacity on the state record.

What are Small Blessing Daycare's hours?

Its hours are not listed. Call (315) 542-7215 to confirm.

How much does Small Blessing Daycare cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (315) 542-7215 to ask.

What is Small Blessing Daycare's phone number?

(315) 542-7215.

Where is Small Blessing Daycare?

Utica, NY 13501. 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).