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The Determination Center of Central New York

2200 Valley Drive, Syracuse, NY 13207
licensed capacity
32
a week, county median
$275
year first licensed
2022
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About The Determination Center of Central New York

The Determination Center of Central New York is a licensed child care center in Syracuse, New York. The state has licensed it since February 11, 2022, for up to 32 children, serving toddlers and preschoolers.

New York State Office of Children and Family Services made 9 visits in the last 3 years and cited 3 rules across 2 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

Ages served: toddlers and preschoolers

From the state license
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Type
Child care center
Ages
Toddlers and preschoolers
Hours today
Not listed
Licensed capacity
32 children

Hours

Hours

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Programs

Programs and care

AgesToddlers and preschoolersFrom the state license
Licensed capacity32 childrenFrom the state license

Cost

Tuition and costs

The Determination Center of Central New York has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time toddler care at a child care center in Onondaga County has a median price of $275 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 Determination Center of Central New York

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Licensed Day Care Center
Capacity
32 children
Ages
Toddlers and preschoolers
First licensed
2022
License number
#883639
See the state's record

Summary

9 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jul 20, 2026: no rules cited

Rules cited on 3 of 9 visits · 3 rules in all

  • Supervision and ratios 1
  • Building, equipment and play areas 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. Jul 20, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Apr 8, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  3. Jan 20, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  4. Nov 12, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  5. Aug 8, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  6. Jan 14, 2025Inspection1 rule 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.

  7. Jan 14, 2025Complaint investigation1 rule 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.

  8. Dec 6, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  9. Feb 28, 2024Inspection2 rules cited
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      418-1.11(i)(12) Garbage receptacles must be covered, and cleaned as needed after emptying.

    • Safety and hazards

      418-1.5(a) Suitable precautions must be taken to eliminate all conditions in areas accessible to children which pose a safety or health hazard.

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 The Determination Center of Central New York

Is The Determination Center of Central New York licensed?

Yes. New York State Office of Children and Family Services lists it as licensed and operating, first licensed February 11, 2022.

When was The Determination Center of Central New York last inspected?

New York State Office of Children and Family Services lists the most recent visit on July 20, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 9 visits in the last 3 years.

Has The Determination Center of Central New York had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 3 rules across 3 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 Determination Center of Central New York care for?

32, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve toddlers and preschoolers.

What are The Determination Center of Central New York's hours?

Its hours are not listed. Call (315) 396-0148 to confirm.

How much does The Determination Center of Central New York cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (315) 396-0148 to ask.

What is The Determination Center of Central New York's phone number?

(315) 396-0148.

Where is The Determination Center of Central New York?

2200 Valley Drive, Syracuse, NY 13207. The nearest other daycare we list is The Evangelical Lutheran Church of the Atonement, 0.9 miles away.

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