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The Brookwood School

687 County Hwy 59, Cooperstown, NY 133265.0· 1 review
licensed capacity
214
open each week
5 days
a week, county median
$247
year first licensed
2006

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About The Brookwood School

The Brookwood School is a licensed child care center in Cooperstown, New York. The state has licensed it since March 1, 2006, for up to 214 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 6:45 AM to 5:30 PM. It describes a Play-based approach, with infant care, pre-k, preschool and toddler care.

New York State Office of Children and Family Services made 14 visits in the last 3 years and cited 8 rules across 3 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

InfantsPreschool / pre-KSchool-age

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

From the state license. Ages it lists: 6 weeks – 5 years old
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Type
Child care center
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Hours today
Closed today
Licensed capacity
214 children

Hours

Hours

Monday6:45 AM to 5:30 PM
Tuesday6:45 AM to 5:30 PM
Wednesday6:45 AM to 5:30 PM
Thursday6:45 AM to 5:30 PM
Friday6:45 AM to 5:30 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayTodayNot listed
Hours it lists: “7:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., Monday – Friday”

Programs

Programs and care

AgesInfants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license. It lists: 6 weeks – 5 years old
ProgramsInfant care, pre-k, preschool and toddler care
ApproachPlay-based
EnrichmentSpanish and music classes for toddlers (parent testimonial)
StaffCPR and First Aid certified
Daily lifePotty training: Care givers work with families on potty training (toddler program)
Licensed capacity214 childrenFrom the state license
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Cost

Tuition and costs

The Brookwood School has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in Otsego County has a median price of $247 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.
Otsego 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 The Brookwood School

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Licensed Day Care Center
Capacity
214 children
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
First licensed
2006
License number
#247438
See the state's record

Summary

14 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Aug 13, 2026: no rules cited

Rules cited on 3 of 14 visits · 8 rules in all

  • Health, medication and illness 4
  • Staff training and qualifications 1
  • Discipline and child guidance 1
  • Supervision and ratios 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 13, 2026VisitNo rules cited
  2. Aug 6, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  3. Apr 8, 2026VisitNo rules cited
  4. Feb 2, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      418-1.11(f)(7)(iii) For children eighteen months of age and older, prescription medications, oral over-the-counter medications, medicated patches, and eye, ear, or nasal drops or sprays, can be administered by the program for one day only, with the oral approval of the parent. If prescription medications, oral over-the-counter medications, medicated patches, and eye, ear, or nasal drops or sprays are to be administered on a subsequent day or an ongoing basis, written permission from the parent and written instructions from the health care provider must have been provided to the program prior to such administration.

      Corrected during the visit

  5. Oct 1, 2025VisitNo rules cited
  6. Aug 6, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  7. Mar 20, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  8. Dec 3, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  9. Oct 22, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  10. Oct 17, 2024Complaint investigation3 rules cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

      418-1.13(a)(1) Staff and volunteers must be mature, of good character and possess suitable personal qualifications.

    • Discipline and child guidance

      418-1.9(m) Methods of discipline, interaction or toilet training which frighten, demean or humiliate a child are prohibited.

    • Supervision and ratios

      418-1.8(n) The use of any type of personal electronic media device for social or entertainment purposes, including but not limited to, listening to music on headphones, playing screen games, surfing the internet, sending e-mails, or making personal calls while supervising children is prohibited. The use of mobile phones is permitted as necessary to promote the children's safety and ensuring the orderly operation of the program.

Show 4 earlier visits
  1. Jul 22, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  2. May 14, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  3. Mar 26, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  4. Jan 31, 2024Inspection4 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      418-1.11(c)(1) The licensee must prepare a health care plan on forms furnished by the Office. Such plan must protect and promote the health of children. The health care plan must be on site, followed by all staff and available upon demand by a parent or the Office. In those instances in which the program will administer medications, the health care plan must also be approved by the program's health care consultant unless the only medications to be administered are:

    • Health, medication and illness

      418-1.11(b)(6) The initial medical statement for staff and volunteers must include the results of a Mantoux tuberculin test or other federally approved tuberculin test performed within the 12 months preceding the date of the application.

      Corrected during the visit

    • Health, medication and illness

      418-1.11(b)(1)(ii) Staff and volunteers must each submit a medical statement on forms furnished by the Office or an approved equivalent from a health care provider: before such person has any involvement in child care work.

      Corrected during the visit

    • Safety and hazards

      418-1.5(s)(2) Every bathroom door lock must be designed to permit opening of the locked door from the outside in an emergency. The opening device must be readily accessible to the staff.

      Corrected during the visit

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 The Brookwood School

Is The Brookwood School licensed?

Yes. New York State Office of Children and Family Services lists it as licensed and operating, first licensed March 1, 2006.

When was The Brookwood School last inspected?

New York State Office of Children and Family Services lists the most recent visit on August 13, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 14 visits in the last 3 years.

Has The Brookwood School had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 8 rules across 3 of 14 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 The Brookwood School care for?

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

What are The Brookwood School's hours?

Monday to Friday, 6:45 AM to 5:30 PM. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does The Brookwood School cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (607) 547-4060 to ask.

What is The Brookwood School's phone number?

(607) 547-4060.

Where is The Brookwood School?

687 County Hwy 59, Cooperstown, NY 13326. The nearest other daycare we list is Opportunites For Otsego, 1.5 miles away.

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