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Small Tales Day Care Center
- licensed capacity
- 29
- a week, county median
- $289
- year first licensed
- 2023
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About
About Small Tales Day Care Center
Small Tales Day Care Center is a licensed child care center in Chestertown, New York. The state has licensed it since December 28, 2023, for up to 29 children, serving infants and preschoolers.
New York State Office of Children and Family Services made 12 visits in the last 3 years and cited 9 rules across 5 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
Infants
Ages served: infants and preschoolers
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- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
- Infants and preschoolers
- Hours today
- Not listed
- Licensed capacity
- 29 children
Hours
Hours
Hours not listed. Call (518) 494-2711 to confirm.
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | Infants and preschoolersFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Licensed capacity | 29 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Small Tales Day Care Center has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in Warren County has a median price of $289 a week (U.S. Department of Labor, 2022).
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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
State record
Inspection reports for Small Tales Day Care Center
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Licensed Day Care Center
- Capacity
- 29 children
- Ages
- Infants and preschoolers
- First licensed
- 2023
- License number
- #900356
Summary
12 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Aug 19, 2026: no rules cited
Rules cited on 5 of 12 visits · 9 rules in all
- Building, equipment and play areas 4
- Food and nutrition 1
- Safety and hazards 1
- Staff training and qualifications 1
- Health, medication and illness 1
- Records and paperwork 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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- Aug 19, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
- Jun 10, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
Mar 17, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
418-1.12(z) All containers or bottles of, breast milk, formula or other individualized food items must be clearly marked with the child's complete name.
- Dec 18, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Nov 4, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Sep 10, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
418-1.4(f) Adequate means of egress must be provided. Children may be cared for only on such floors as are provided with readily accessible alternate means of egress to other floors, in the case of fire-resistant buildings, and to the outside in the case of non-fire-resistant buildings.
Jun 5, 2025Inspection3 rules cited
418-1.4(f) Adequate means of egress must be provided. Children may be cared for only on such floors as are provided with readily accessible alternate means of egress to other floors, in the case of fire-resistant buildings, and to the outside in the case of non-fire-resistant buildings.
418-1.4(a) Suitable precautions must be taken to eliminate all conditions which may contribute to or create a fire hazard.
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.
- Mar 5, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Dec 12, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
Sep 25, 2024Inspection2 rules cited
418-1.14(k) All child care programs must have at least one staff person who holds a valid certification in cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and first aid on the premises of the program during the program's operating hours.
418-1.3(b) Areas that will be used by the children must be well-lighted and well-ventilated. Heating, ventilation and lighting equipment must be adequate for the protection of the health of the children.
Corrected during the visit
Show 2 earlier visits
- Jun 4, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
Mar 21, 2024Inspection2 rules cited
418-1.15(c)(6) The program must maintain on file at the child day care center, 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 child care center staff; daily health check documentation; a record of illnesses and injuries occurring while in care; and any indicators of child abuse or maltreatment;
418-1.11(b)(12) The director and all teachers must have knowledge of and access to children's medical records and all emergency information.
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FAQ
Questions about Small Tales Day Care Center
Is Small Tales Day Care Center licensed?
Yes. New York State Office of Children and Family Services lists it as licensed and operating, first licensed December 28, 2023.
When was Small Tales Day Care Center last inspected?
New York State Office of Children and Family Services lists the most recent visit on August 19, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 12 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Small Tales Day Care Center had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 9 rules across 5 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 Small Tales Day Care Center care for?
29, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants and preschoolers.
What are Small Tales Day Care Center's hours?
Its hours are not listed. Call (518) 494-2711 to confirm.
How much does Small Tales Day Care Center cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (518) 494-2711 to ask.
What is Small Tales Day Care Center's phone number?
(518) 494-2711.
Where is Small Tales Day Care Center?
6307 State Route 9, Chestertown, NY 12817. The nearest other daycare we list is Calliope's Playhouse, 8.5 miles away.