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Smarty Pants Foundation

484 New Hempstead Rd, New City, NY 109564.6· 22 reviews
licensed capacity
72
open each week
5 days
a week, county median
$293
year first licensed
2015

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About Smarty Pants Foundation

Smarty Pants Foundation is a licensed child care center in New City, New York. The state has licensed it since September 17, 2015, for up to 72 children, serving preschoolers and school-age children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM.

New York State Office of Children and Family Services made 10 visits in the last 3 years and cited 18 rules across 6 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

School-age

Ages served: preschoolers and school-age children

From the state license
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Type
Child care center
Ages
Preschoolers and school-age children
Hours today
Closed today
Licensed capacity
72 children

Hours

Hours

Monday7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Tuesday7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Wednesday7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Thursday7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Friday7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayTodayNot listed

Programs

Programs and care

AgesPreschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license
Licensed capacity72 childrenFrom the state license

Cost

Tuition and costs

Smarty Pants Foundation has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time preschool care at a child care center in Rockland County has a median price of $293 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.
Rockland County medians, full time, per week

Infant

Center$325
Home daycare$300

Toddler

Center$300
Home daycare$290

Preschool

Center$293
Home daycare$275

School age

Center$250
Home daycare$250

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 Smarty Pants Foundation

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Licensed Day Care Center
Capacity
72 children
Ages
Preschoolers and school-age children
First licensed
2015
License number
#737883
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Summary

10 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Aug 6, 2026: 2 rules cited

Rules cited on 7 of 10 visits · 18 rules in all

  • Records and paperwork 6
  • Building, equipment and play areas 3
  • Health, medication and illness 2
  • Staff training and qualifications 2
  • Safe sleep 1
  • Supervision and ratios 1
  • Background checks 1
  • Food and nutrition 1
  • Safety and hazards 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, 2026Inspection2 rules cited
    • Safe sleep

      418-1.7(o) Other than for school age children, sleeping and napping arrangements must be made in writing between the parent and the program. Such arrangements shall include: the area of the program where the child will nap; whether the child will nap on a cot, mat, bed or a crib; and how the napping child will be supervised, consistent with the requirements of section 418-1.8 of this Subpart. (not corrected)

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      418-1.3(j) School-age children must have separate areas to avoid interference with the younger children's programs. (not corrected)

  2. Jun 9, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  3. Mar 16, 2026Inspection2 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      418-1.12(am) Individual children's food allergies must be posted in a discreet location visible only to staff.

    • Records and paperwork

      418-1.11(a)(2) The written medical statement from the health care provider must also state whether the child is a child with special health care needs and, if so, what special provisions, if any, will be necessary in order for the child to participate in child day care. When the written statement from the health care provider advises the day care program that the child being enrolled is a child with special health care needs, the day care program must work together with the parent and the child's health care provider to develop a reasonable health care plan for the child while the child is in the child day care program. The health care plan for the child must also address how the day care program will obtain or develop any additional competencies that the staff will need to have in order to carry out the health care plan for the child.

  4. Dec 23, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

      418-1.14(e) Training received before the application has been approved and the license granted may be counted towards the initial fifteen (15) hours required in section 418-1.14(c) of this Part provided that such training was completed within 12 months of licensure.

  5. Sep 18, 2025Inspection4 rules cited
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      418-1.15(c)(34) 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: documentation showing inspection and approval of any steam or hot water boilers performed in accordance with the requirements of the New York State Department of Labor and service performed once every 24 months during the current license period on all other fuel burning heating systems and equipment and boilers not subject to the New York State Department of Labor requirements;

    • Records and paperwork

      418-1.15(c)(2) 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: an approved health care plan on forms furnished by the Office, as required in section 418-1.11(c) of this Subpart;

    • Records and paperwork

      418-1.15(b)(22)(iii) The child day care center must post or display conspicuously in a place to which parents have free and daily access, the following: the address and telephone number of the appropriate regional office of the Office which may be contacted to lodge a complaint against the center for violations of statutory and regulatory requirements; and

    • Staff training and qualifications

      418-1.14(c) Each staff person and volunteer must complete a minimum of thirty (30) hours of training every two years. The required thirty (30) hours of training every two years is subject to the following conditions:

  6. Jun 23, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  7. Feb 24, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  8. Nov 8, 2024Inspection5 rules cited
    • Supervision and ratios

      418-1.15(a)(4) The provisions specified on the license are binding and the child day care center must operate in compliance with the terms of the license. The number and age range of children specified thereon are the maximum number and age range of children who may be in the care of the child day care center at any one time.

    • Background checks

      418-1.13(b)(3) Child day care centers must review and evaluate the backgrounds of all applicants for staff and volunteer positions. All applicants whose backgrounds must be checked are required to provide the following: a sworn statement by the applicant indicating whether, to the best of the applicant's knowledge, such applicant has ever been convicted of a misdemeanor or felony in New York State or any other jurisdiction and fingerprint images as required to comply with the requirements of 413.4 of this Title;

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      418-1.5(aa) The following items must be used and stored in such a manner that they are not accessible to children: handbags, backpacks or briefcases belonging to adults; plastic bags; and toys and objects small enough for young children to swallow.

    • Records and paperwork

      418-1.3(c) Before any change is made, the Office must be notified and must approve the re-designation of a classroom to a different age group of children.

    • Records and paperwork

      413.3(g)(3)(i) The Office shall require the child day care program to immediately post upon receipt, in a prominent place at the program that is visible to parents, a copy of the most recent compliance history report issued to the program by the Office.

  9. Apr 17, 2024Inspection4 rules cited
    • Food and nutrition

      418-1.12(al) Food service and storage, including refrigeration of milk and other perishable foods or formula, must comply with the requirements of Part 14 of the State Sanitary code.

      Corrected during the visit

    • Health, medication and illness

      418-1.11(f)(2) If the licensee elects not to administer medications, the staff must still document the dosages and time as per section 418-1.11(f)(9) of this Subpart that the medications were given to the child by the child's parent, or relative within the third degree of consanguinity of the parents or step-parents of the child.

    • Records and paperwork

      418-1.11(a)(2) The written medical statement from the health care provider must also state whether the child is a child with special health care needs and, if so, what special provisions, if any, will be necessary in order for the child to participate in child day care. When the written statement from the health care provider advises the day care program that the child being enrolled is a child with special health care needs, the day care program must work together with the parent and the child's health care provider to develop a reasonable health care plan for the child while the child is in the child day care program. The health care plan for the child must also address how the day care program will obtain or develop any additional competencies that the staff will need to have in order to carry out the health care plan for the child.

    • Safety and hazards

      418-1.4(h) The director or a designated qualified staff member must conduct monthly inspections of the premises to observe possible fire or safety hazards. Any such hazard must be corrected immediately.

  10. Apr 17, 2024Inspection4 rules cited
    • Food and nutrition

      418-1.12(al) Food service and storage, including refrigeration of milk and other perishable foods or formula, must comply with the requirements of Part 14 of the State Sanitary code.

      Corrected during the visit

    • Health, medication and illness

      418-1.11(f)(2) If the licensee elects not to administer medications, the staff must still document the dosages and time as per section 418-1.11(f)(9) of this Subpart that the medications were given to the child by the child's parent, or relative within the third degree of consanguinity of the parents or step-parents of the child.

    • Records and paperwork

      418-1.11(a)(2) The written medical statement from the health care provider must also state whether the child is a child with special health care needs and, if so, what special provisions, if any, will be necessary in order for the child to participate in child day care. When the written statement from the health care provider advises the day care program that the child being enrolled is a child with special health care needs, the day care program must work together with the parent and the child's health care provider to develop a reasonable health care plan for the child while the child is in the child day care program. The health care plan for the child must also address how the day care program will obtain or develop any additional competencies that the staff will need to have in order to carry out the health care plan for the child.

    • Safety and hazards

      418-1.4(h) The director or a designated qualified staff member must conduct monthly inspections of the premises to observe possible fire or safety hazards. Any such hazard must be corrected immediately.

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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Questions about Smarty Pants Foundation

Is Smarty Pants Foundation licensed?

Yes. New York State Office of Children and Family Services lists it as licensed and operating, first licensed September 17, 2015.

When was Smarty Pants Foundation last inspected?

New York State Office of Children and Family Services lists the most recent visit on August 6, 2026, with 2 rules cited. It lists 10 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Smarty Pants Foundation had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 18 rules across 7 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 Smarty Pants Foundation care for?

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

What are Smarty Pants Foundation's hours?

Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Smarty Pants Foundation cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (845) 678-3809 to ask.

What is Smarty Pants Foundation's phone number?

(845) 678-3809.

Where is Smarty Pants Foundation?

484 New Hempstead Rd, New City, NY 10956. The nearest other daycare we list is Sonshine Community Nursery & Day Care, 0.5 miles away.

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