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The Gingerbread House Preschool & Childcare Center

3020 Court Street, Syracuse, NY 132084.8· 8 reviews
licensed capacity
165
open each week
5 days
a week, county median
$289
year first licensed
2014

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About The Gingerbread House Preschool & Childcare Center

The Gingerbread House Preschool & Childcare Center is a licensed child care center in Syracuse, New York. The state has licensed it since October 10, 2014, for up to 165 children, serving infants, toddlers and preschoolers.

It is open Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 5:30 PM.

New York State Office of Children and Family Services made 17 visits in the last 3 years and cited 19 rules across 7 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

Infants

Ages served: infants, toddlers and preschoolers

From the state license
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Type
Child care center
Ages
Infants, toddlers and preschoolers
Hours today
Closed today
Licensed capacity
165 children

Hours

Hours

Monday6:30 AM to 5:30 PM
Tuesday6:30 AM to 5:30 PM
Wednesday6:30 AM to 5:30 PM
Thursday6:30 AM to 5:30 PM
Friday6:30 AM to 5:30 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayTodayNot listed

Programs

Programs and care

AgesInfants, toddlers and preschoolersFrom the state license
Licensed capacity165 childrenFrom the state license
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Cost

Tuition and costs

The Gingerbread House Preschool & Childcare Center has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in Onondaga County has a median price of $289 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.
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 Gingerbread House Preschool & Childcare Center

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Licensed Day Care Center
Capacity
165 children
Ages
Infants, toddlers and preschoolers
First licensed
2014
License number
#710198
See the state's record

Summary

17 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Sep 8, 2026: 2 rules cited

Rules cited on 7 of 17 visits · 19 rules in all

  • Safety and hazards 10
  • Building, equipment and play areas 4
  • Health, medication and illness 2
  • Records and paperwork 1
  • Supervision and ratios 1
  • Food and nutrition 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. Sep 8, 2026Inspection2 rules cited
    • Safety and hazards

      418-1.5(ab)(2) A safety strap must be fastened around children who are seated in high chairs.

      Corrected during the visit

    • Safety and hazards

      418-1.5(v) All matches, lighters, medicines, drugs, cleaning materials, detergents, aerosol cans and other poisonous or toxic materials must be stored in their original containers. Such materials 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

  2. May 19, 2026Visit1 rule cited
    • Records and paperwork

      418-1.15(b)(14)(iii) The program must immediately notify the parent and Office upon learning of the following events involving a child which occurred while the child was in care at the program or was being transported by the program: serious injury, (not corrected)

  3. Apr 13, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  4. Mar 5, 2026Inspection3 rules cited
    • 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.

    • 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.

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      418-1.3(o)(2) Buildings, systems and equipment must be kept in good repair and operate as designed.

  5. Jan 28, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  6. Nov 14, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  7. Aug 19, 2025Inspection2 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      418-1.15(c)(6) 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: children's individual health care plans; parental consents for emergency medical treatment; child's medical statement, immunizations, and any available results of lead screening for children not yet enrolled in kindergarten or a higher grade only; 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 child care center staff; daily health check documentation; a record of illnesses and injuries occurring while in care; and any indicators of child abuse or maltreatment;

      Corrected during the visit

    • Building, equipment and play areas

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

  8. May 20, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  9. Mar 6, 2025Inspection4 rules cited
    • Food and nutrition

      418-1.12(z) All containers or bottles of, breast milk, formula or other individualized food items must be clearly marked with the child's complete name.

      Corrected during the visit

    • 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(z) All window and door blind cords, ropes, wires and other strangulation hazards must be secured and inaccessible to children.

      Corrected during the visit

    • Safety and hazards

      418-1.5(y) Protective caps, covers or permanently installed obstructive devices must be used on all electrical outlets that are accessible to children.

      Corrected during the visit

  10. Mar 5, 2025VisitNo rules cited
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  1. Jan 3, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Dec 13, 2024Inspection4 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      418-1.15(c)(6) 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: children's individual health care plans; parental consents for emergency medical treatment; child's medical statement, immunizations, and any available results of lead screening for children not yet enrolled in kindergarten or a higher grade only; 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 child care center staff; daily health check documentation; a record of illnesses and injuries occurring while in care; and any indicators of child abuse or maltreatment;

      Corrected during the visit

    • Safety and hazards

      418-1.5(y) Protective caps, covers or permanently installed obstructive devices must be used on all electrical outlets that are accessible to children.

      Corrected during the visit

    • 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.

    • Safety and hazards

      418-1.4(b)(1) Evacuation drills must be conducted at least monthly during various hours of operation of the child day care center.

  3. Sep 25, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  4. Jun 4, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  5. May 3, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  6. Apr 30, 2024VisitNo rules cited
  7. Feb 9, 2024Inspection3 rules cited
    • 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.

      Corrected during the visit

    • Safety and hazards

      418-1.5(v) All matches, lighters, medicines, drugs, cleaning materials, detergents, aerosol cans and other poisonous or toxic materials must be stored in their original containers. Such materials 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

    • 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.

  8. Oct 10, 2023VisitNo 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 Gingerbread House Preschool & Childcare Center

Is The Gingerbread House Preschool & Childcare Center licensed?

Yes. New York State Office of Children and Family Services lists it as licensed and operating, first licensed October 10, 2014.

When was The Gingerbread House Preschool & Childcare Center last inspected?

New York State Office of Children and Family Services lists the most recent visit on September 8, 2026, with 2 rules cited. It lists 17 visits in the last 3 years.

Has The Gingerbread House Preschool & Childcare Center had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 19 rules across 7 of 17 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 Gingerbread House Preschool & Childcare Center care for?

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

What are The Gingerbread House Preschool & Childcare Center's hours?

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

How much does The Gingerbread House Preschool & Childcare Center cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (315) 471-4198 to ask.

What is The Gingerbread House Preschool & Childcare Center's phone number?

(315) 471-4198.

Where is The Gingerbread House Preschool & Childcare Center?

3020 Court Street, Syracuse, NY 13208. The nearest other daycare we list is Before & After School Child Care on Location, 0.3 miles away.

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