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The Little Rascals Home Daycare

Poughkeepsie, NY 12603 · home daycare: the provider shares the address with families5.0· 1 review
licensed capacity
8
open each week
5 days
a week, county median
$230
year first licensed
2014
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About The Little Rascals Home Daycare

The Little Rascals Home Daycare is a home daycare in Poughkeepsie, New York. It is registered with the state (since December 11, 2014), for up to 8 children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM. As a home daycare, the provider shares the address with families when you call.

New York State Office of Children and Family Services made 12 visits in the last 3 years and cited 7 rules across 6 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

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Type
Home daycare
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Hours today
7:00 AM to 5:30 PM
Licensed capacity
8 children

Hours

Hours

MondayToday7:00 AM to 5:30 PM
Tuesday7:00 AM to 5:30 PM
Wednesday7:00 AM to 5:30 PM
Thursday7:00 AM to 5:30 PM
Friday7:00 AM to 5:30 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayNot listed

Programs

Programs and care

SettingFamily child care homeFrom the state license
Licensed capacity8 childrenFrom the state license

Cost

Tuition and costs

The Little Rascals Home Daycare has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a home daycare in Dutchess County has a median price of $230 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.
Dutchess County medians, full time, per week

Infant

Center$285
Home daycare$230

Toddler

Center$275
Home daycare$211

Preschool

Center$254
Home daycare$200

School age

Center$225
Home daycare$200

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 Little Rascals Home Daycare

License

Status
Registered with the state and operating
License type
Registered Family Day Care
Capacity
8 children
First licensed
2014
License number
#706196
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Summary

12 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Aug 20, 2026: 1 rule cited

Rules cited on 6 of 12 visits · 7 rules in all

  • Background checks 4
  • Safety and hazards 2
  • Health, medication and illness 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. Aug 20, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
    • Safety and hazards

      417.4(b)(1) Evacuation drills must be conducted at least monthly during the hours of operation of the family day care home. (not corrected)

  2. Jun 11, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  3. Feb 12, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  4. Oct 27, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
    • Background checks

      413.4 Criminal History Review and Background Clearances

  5. Oct 1, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
    • Safety and hazards

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

      Corrected during the visit

  6. Jul 23, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
    • Background checks

      417.15(b)(19)(iii) Within five days of a household member turning eighteen (18) years of age or a person eighteen (18) years of age or older beginning to live in the residence, the program must: submit the necessary fingerprint image necessary to complete the criminal history review required pursuant to section 413.4 of this Article.

  7. Jun 12, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
    • Background checks

      417.15(b)(19)(iii) Within five days of a household member turning eighteen (18) years of age or a person eighteen (18) years of age or older beginning to live in the residence, the program must: submit the necessary fingerprint image necessary to complete the criminal history review required pursuant to section 413.4 of this Article.

  8. Jan 28, 2025Inspection2 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      417.15(c)(6) 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: 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 caregivers; daily health check documentation; a record of illnesses and injuries occurring while in care; and any indicators of child abuse or maltreatment;

    • Background checks

      417.15(b)(19)(iii) Within five days of a household member turning eighteen (18) years of age or a person eighteen (18) years of age or older beginning to live in the residence, the program must: submit the necessary fingerprint image necessary to complete the criminal history review required pursuant to section 413.4 of this Article.

  9. Oct 16, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  10. Jul 15, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
Show 3 earlier visits
  1. Apr 9, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Jan 22, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  3. Oct 17, 2023Inspection2 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      417.15(c)(6) 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: 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 caregivers; daily health check documentation; a record of illnesses and injuries occurring while in care; and any indicators of child abuse or maltreatment;

    • Food and nutrition

      417.12(s) Heating infant formula, breast milk and other food items for infants in a microwave oven is prohibited.

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 Little Rascals Home Daycare

Is The Little Rascals Home Daycare licensed?

Yes. The Little Rascals Home Daycare is registered with the state and operating, first licensed December 11, 2014. This is how New York authorizes this type of child care.

When was The Little Rascals Home Daycare last inspected?

New York State Office of Children and Family Services lists the most recent visit on August 20, 2026, with 1 rule cited. It lists 12 visits in the last 3 years.

Has The Little Rascals Home Daycare had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 7 rules across 6 of 12 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 Little Rascals Home Daycare care for?

8, the licensed capacity on the state record.

What are The Little Rascals Home Daycare's hours?

Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does The Little Rascals Home Daycare cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (845) 463-6120 to ask.

What is The Little Rascals Home Daycare's phone number?

(845) 463-6120.

Where is The Little Rascals Home Daycare?

Poughkeepsie, NY 12603. 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).