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The Determination Center of Central New York

344 East Brighton Avenue, Syracuse, NY 13210
licensed capacity
49
a week, county median
$215
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 school-age program in Syracuse, New York. It is registered with the state (since March 1, 2022), for up to 49 children, serving school-age children.

New York State Office of Children and Family Services made 14 visits in the last 3 years and cited 17 rules across 8 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

School-age

Ages served: school-age children

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Type
School-age program
Ages
School-age children
Hours today
Not listed
Licensed capacity
49 children

Hours

Hours

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Programs

Programs and care

AgesSchool-age childrenFrom the state license
Licensed capacity49 childrenFrom the state license

Cost

Tuition and costs

The Determination Center of Central New York has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time school-age care at a child care center in Onondaga County has a median price of $215 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
Registered with the state and operating
License type
Registered School Age Child Care
Capacity
49 children
Ages
School-age children
First licensed
2022
License number
#883933
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Summary

14 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Sep 8, 2026: no rules cited

Rules cited on 9 of 14 visits · 17 rules in all

  • Records and paperwork 8
  • Staff training and qualifications 4
  • Safety and hazards 3
  • Health, medication and illness 2

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. Sep 8, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Apr 27, 2026Inspection4 rules cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

      414.15(c)(13) The program must maintain on file at the program, available for inspection by the Office or its designees at any time, the following records in a current and accurate manner: a description of the schedule and content of training as required in section 414.14 of this Part, including use of both in-service training and outside training resources;

      Corrected during the visit

    • Records and paperwork

      414.15(c)(11) The program must maintain on file at the program, available for inspection by the Office or its designees at any time, the following records in a current and accurate manner: personnel information including a list of all staff with job assignments and schedules; each staff and volunteer's final and, if applicable, provisional criminal history review and background check approval letter(s); staff resumes; medical statement; acceptable references and other information required by section 414.13 of this Part;

      Corrected during the visit

    • Health, medication and illness

      414.11(f)(7)(i) Over-the-counter products, including but not limited to over-the-counter topical ointments, lotions, creams, sprays, including sunscreen products and topically applied insect repellant can be administered by the program for one day only, with verbal permission of the parent. If an over-the-counter product is to be administered on a subsequent day or an ongoing basis, written permission from the parent must have been provided to the program.

    • Records and paperwork

      414.5(z) Pursuant to New York Public Health Law Section 2500-h, the program must comply with the anaphylaxis policy jointly issued by the Office and the New York State Department of Health and any amendments thereto. The program must notify the parent of any child in care of the anaphylaxis policy when the child is enrolled and annually thereafter. Notification shall include contact information for parents to engage further with the program to learn more about individualized aspects of the anaphylaxis policy. (not corrected)

  3. Apr 13, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  4. Mar 23, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  5. Nov 25, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  6. Aug 7, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
    • Records and paperwork

      414.15(c)(5) The program must maintain on file at the program, available for inspection by the Office or its designees at any time, the following records in a current and accurate manner: daily attendance records, which must be filled out at the time a child arrives and departs, and must include arrival and departure times;

      Corrected during the visit

  7. Jun 24, 2025Inspection2 rules cited
    • Records and paperwork

      414.15(c)(12) The program must maintain on file at the program, available for inspection by the Office or its designees at any time, the following records in a current and accurate manner: a current daily schedule documenting the arrival and departure times of each staff person and volunteers;

      Corrected during the visit

    • Records and paperwork

      414.15(c)(5) The program must maintain on file at the program, available for inspection by the Office or its designees at any time, the following records in a current and accurate manner: daily attendance records, which must be filled out at the time a child arrives and departs, and must include arrival and departure times;

      Corrected during the visit

  8. Feb 12, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
    • Records and paperwork

      414.11(a)(1) The program must obtain an individual health plan for any child identified as a child with special health care needs, prior to the child being in attendance at the program.

  9. Sep 30, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  10. May 16, 2024Inspection2 rules cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

      414.14(c) Each staff person 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:

      Corrected during the visit

    • Safety and hazards

      414.4(d) All fire alarm and detection systems must be inspected, tested and maintained in accordance with the applicable requirements of 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.

Show 4 earlier visits
  1. May 9, 2024Inspection3 rules cited
    • Records and paperwork

      414.15(c)(12) The program must maintain on file at the program, available for inspection by the Office or its designees at any time, the following records in a current and accurate manner: a current daily schedule documenting the arrival and departure times of each staff person and volunteers;

      Corrected during the visit

    • Staff training and qualifications

      414.14(c) Each staff person 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

      414.5(u) The use of trampolines by day care children is prohibited, except for small one person exercise trampolines.

      Corrected during the visit

  2. May 9, 2024Inspection3 rules cited
    • Records and paperwork

      414.15(c)(12) The program must maintain on file at the program, available for inspection by the Office or its designees at any time, the following records in a current and accurate manner: a current daily schedule documenting the arrival and departure times of each staff person and volunteers;

      Corrected during the visit

    • Staff training and qualifications

      414.14(c) Each staff person 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

      414.5(u) The use of trampolines by day care children is prohibited, except for small one person exercise trampolines.

      Corrected during the visit

  3. Feb 6, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
    • Safety and hazards

      414.5(b)(4) Each program must hold two shelter-in-place drills annually during which procedures and supplies are reviewed. Parents must be made aware of this drill in advance.

      Corrected during the visit

  4. Nov 8, 2023Inspection3 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      414.15(c)(6) The program must maintain on file at the program, 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; 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 program staff; daily health check documentation; a record of illnesses and injuries occurring while in care; and any indicators of child abuse or maltreatment;

    • Records and paperwork

      414.15(c)(5) The program must maintain on file at the program, available for inspection by the Office or its designees at any time, the following records in a current and accurate manner: daily attendance records, which must be filled out at the time a child arrives and departs, and must include arrival and departure times;

      Corrected during the visit

    • Staff training and qualifications

      414.14(e) Training received before the application has been approved and the registration granted may be counted towards the initial fifteen (15 hours required in section 414.14(c)(1) of this Part provided that such training was completed within 12 months of registration.

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 Determination Center of Central New York

Is The Determination Center of Central New York licensed?

Yes. The Determination Center of Central New York is registered with the state and operating, first licensed March 1, 2022. This is how New York authorizes this type of child care.

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 September 8, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 14 visits in the last 3 years.

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

Yes. Inspectors cited 17 rules across 9 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 Determination Center of Central New York care for?

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

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?

344 East Brighton Avenue, Syracuse, NY 13210. The nearest other daycare we list is Young Men`s Christian Association of Central New York, 0.4 miles away.

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