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The Butterfly House of Joy Daycare

Syracuse, NY 13205 · home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
licensed capacity
16
a week, county median
$200
year first licensed
2013

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About The Butterfly House of Joy Daycare

The Butterfly House of Joy Daycare is a licensed group home daycare in Syracuse, New York. The state has licensed it since April 17, 2013, 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 9 visits in the last 3 years and cited 10 rules across 5 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

Programs and care

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

Cost

Tuition and costs

The Butterfly House of Joy Daycare has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a home daycare in Onondaga County has a median price of $200 a week (U.S. Department of Labor, 2022).

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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 The Butterfly House of Joy Daycare

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Licensed Group Family Day Care
Capacity
16 children
First licensed
2013
License number
#618954
See the state's record

Summary

9 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jun 30, 2026: no rules cited

Rules cited on 5 of 9 visits · 10 rules in all

  • Building, equipment and play areas 3
  • Safety and hazards 3
  • Staff training and qualifications 2
  • Health, medication and illness 1
  • Discipline and child guidance 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. Jun 30, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Feb 26, 2026Inspection4 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      416.11(c)(2)(i) The health care plan must describe the following; how a daily health check of each child for any indication of illness, injury, abuse or maltreatment will be conducted and documented;

      Corrected during the visit

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      416.8(p)(1)(i) Each group family day care home shall require visitors to the home to: sign in upon entry to the premises;

      Corrected during the visit

    • 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.

      Corrected during the visit

    • 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

  3. Dec 16, 2025Inspection2 rules cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

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

    • 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

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

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

  5. Mar 25, 2025Inspection2 rules cited
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      416.15(b)(12) The group family day care home must report to the Office: any change affecting, or which reasonably might be expected to affect, those portions of the building and property in which the program is operating or which are used for the children's egress in the case of emergency; any change in household members; and any other change that would place the home out of compliance with applicable regulations.

    • Safety and hazards

      416.4(h)(4) All paths of egress on the interior and exterior of the home, including corridors, aisles and approaches must be kept free of obstructions, impediments and debris at all times.

  6. Dec 20, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
    • Discipline and child guidance

      416.7(u) If television or other electronic visual media is used, it must be part of a planned developmentally appropriate program with an educational, social, physical or other learning objective that includes identified goals and objectives. Television and other electronic visual media must not be used solely to occupy time.

      Corrected during the visit

  7. Apr 3, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  8. Jan 4, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  9. Jan 4, 2024InspectionNo 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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Questions about The Butterfly House of Joy Daycare

Is The Butterfly House of Joy Daycare licensed?

Yes. New York State Office of Children and Family Services lists it as licensed and operating, first licensed April 17, 2013.

When was The Butterfly House of Joy Daycare last inspected?

New York State Office of Children and Family Services lists the most recent visit on June 30, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 9 visits in the last 3 years.

Has The Butterfly House of Joy Daycare had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 10 rules across 5 of 9 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 Butterfly House of Joy Daycare care for?

16, the licensed capacity on the state record.

What are The Butterfly House of Joy Daycare's hours?

Its hours are not listed. Call (315) 317-6648 to confirm.

How much does The Butterfly House of Joy Daycare cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (315) 317-6648 to ask.

What is The Butterfly House of Joy Daycare's phone number?

(315) 317-6648.

Where is The Butterfly House of Joy Daycare?

Syracuse, NY 13205. 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).