Dream Childcare Center
301 Slocum Ave, Syracuse, NY
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The Jungle Gym is a home daycare in Syracuse, New York. It is registered with the state (since December 30, 2022), for up to 8 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 8 visits in the last 3 years and cited 19 rules across 4 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
Hours
Programs
| Setting | Family child care homeFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Licensed capacity | 8 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
The Jungle Gym 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).
State record
8 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Aug 5, 2026: no rules cited
Rules cited on 4 of 8 visits · 19 rules in all
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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417.4(c) There must be an operational smoke detector on each floor of the home.
417.4(a) Suitable precautions must be taken to eliminate all conditions which may contribute to or create a fire hazard.
417.5(l)(3) All required vaccinations must be kept current.
Corrected during the visit
417.5(l)(2) All animals present at the program that require a license must be licensed.
Corrected during the visit
417.5(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
417.3(h) Peeling or damaged paint or plaster must be repaired.
417.15(c)(5) The program must maintain on file at the family day care home, available for inspection by the Office or its designees at any time, the following records in a current and accurate manner: daily attendance records that are filled out at the time a child arrives and departs, and must include arrival and departure times;
417.15(c)(4) The program must maintain on file at the family day care home, available for inspection by the Office or its designees at any time, the following records in a current and accurate manner: the names and addresses of persons authorized to take the child(ren) from the family day care home;
417.15(c)(3) The program must maintain on file at the family day care home, available for inspection by the Office or its designees at any time, the following records in a current and accurate manner: the name, address, gender, and date of birth of each child and each child's parents names, addresses, telephone numbers and place(s) at which parents or other persons responsible for the child can be reached in case of an emergency;
417.15(b)(3) The registrant cannot provide an additional shift of care until the changes have been approved in writing by the Office.
417.15(a)(9) The provisions specified on the registration are binding and the family day care home must operate in compliance with the terms of the registration. 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 family day care home at any one time.
417.8(j)(1) One caregiver may care for a maximum of six children younger than school age, or eight children when at least two of the eight children are school aged.
Corrected during the visit
417.15(c)(5) The program must maintain on file at the family day care home, available for inspection by the Office or its designees at any time, the following records in a current and accurate manner: daily attendance records that are filled out at the time a child arrives and departs, and must include arrival and departure times;
417.15(c)(4) The program must maintain on file at the family day care home, available for inspection by the Office or its designees at any time, the following records in a current and accurate manner: the names and addresses of persons authorized to take the child(ren) from the family day care home;
Corrected during the visit
417.15(c)(3) The program must maintain on file at the family day care home, available for inspection by the Office or its designees at any time, the following records in a current and accurate manner: the name, address, gender, and date of birth of each child and each child's parents names, addresses, telephone numbers and place(s) at which parents or other persons responsible for the child can be reached in case of an emergency;
Corrected during the visit
417.15(c) The program must maintain on file at the family day care home, available for inspection by the Office or its designees at any time, the following records in a current and accurate manner:
Corrected during the visit
417.11(h)(5)(i) A written Individual Health Care Plan must be developed for the child;
Corrected during the visit
417.11(a)(1) No child may be accepted for care in a child care program unless the program has been furnished with a written statement signed by a health care provider verifying that the child is able to participate in child care and currently appears to be free from contagious or communicable diseases. A child's medical statement must have been completed within the 12 months preceding the date of enrollment.
Corrected during the visit
417.5(r) An operable flashlight or battery powered lantern must be kept in the child care area. Such equipment must be properly maintained for use in the event of a power failure.
Corrected during the visit
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Syracuse, NY 13204 · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
Syracuse, NY 13204 · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
Syracuse, NY 13204 · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
Syracuse, NY 13204 · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
Syracuse, NY 13204 · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
FAQ
Yes. The Jungle Gym is registered with the state and operating, first licensed December 30, 2022. This is how New York authorizes this type of child care.
New York State Office of Children and Family Services lists the most recent visit on August 5, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 8 visits in the last 3 years.
Yes. Inspectors cited 19 rules across 4 of 8 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.
8, the licensed capacity on the state record.
Its hours are not listed. Call (315) 350-7011 to confirm.
It has not listed its tuition. Call (315) 350-7011 to ask.
(315) 350-7011.
Syracuse, NY 13204. It is a home daycare, so the provider shares the street address with families directly.