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The Salvation Army Family Care Center

201 Lafayette Avenue, Suffern, NY 10901
licensed capacity
106
a week, county median
$325
year first licensed
2004
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About The Salvation Army Family Care Center

The Salvation Army Family Care Center is a licensed child care center in Suffern, New York. The state has licensed it since September 20, 2004, for up to 106 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

New York State Office of Children and Family Services made 11 visits in the last 3 years and cited 3 rules across 1 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

InfantsSchool-age

Ages served: infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children

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Type
Child care center
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Hours today
Not listed
Licensed capacity
106 children

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Hours

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Programs

Programs and care

AgesInfants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license
Licensed capacity106 childrenFrom the state license

Cost

Tuition and costs

The Salvation Army Family Care Center has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in Rockland County has a median price of $325 a week (U.S. Department of Labor, 2022).

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Rockland County medians, full time, per week

Infant

Center$325
Home daycare$300

Toddler

Center$300
Home daycare$290

Preschool

Center$293
Home daycare$275

School age

Center$250
Home daycare$250

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 Salvation Army Family Care Center

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Licensed Day Care Center
Capacity
106 children
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
First licensed
2004
License number
#204460
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Summary

11 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jul 29, 2026: 3 rules cited

Rules cited on 1 of 11 visits · 3 rules in all

  • Safety and hazards 2
  • Building, equipment and play areas 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 29, 2026Inspection3 rules cited
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      418-1.15(c)(34) 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: documentation showing inspection and approval of any steam or hot water boilers performed in accordance with the requirements of the New York State Department of Labor and service performed once every 24 months during the current license period on all other fuel burning heating systems and equipment and boilers not subject to the New York State Department of Labor requirements; (not corrected)

    • Safety and hazards

      418-1.15(c)(32) 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: documentation from service personnel qualified to perform fire suppression systems maintenance, repair and testing showing that fire suppression equipment and systems have been tested and maintained during the current license period in accordance with the applicable requirements of the Fire and Building Code of New York State; (not corrected)

    • Safety and hazards

      418-1.15(c)(31) 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: documentation from service personnel licensed by the New York State Department of State to perform fire alarm systems maintenance, repair and testing which shows that the fire alarm and detection systems have been inspected, tested and maintained during the current license period in accordance with the applicable requirements of the Fire and Building Code of New York State; (not corrected)

  2. Apr 22, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  3. Feb 3, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  4. Nov 5, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  5. Aug 19, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  6. May 18, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  7. Apr 17, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  8. Jan 22, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  9. Oct 21, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  10. Apr 17, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
Show 1 earlier visit
  1. Nov 27, 2023InspectionNo 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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FAQ

Questions about The Salvation Army Family Care Center

Is The Salvation Army Family Care Center licensed?

Yes. New York State Office of Children and Family Services lists it as licensed and operating, first licensed September 20, 2004.

When was The Salvation Army Family Care Center last inspected?

New York State Office of Children and Family Services lists the most recent visit on July 29, 2026, with 3 rules cited. It lists 11 visits in the last 3 years.

Has The Salvation Army Family Care Center had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 3 rules across 1 of 11 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 Salvation Army Family Care Center care for?

106, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

What are The Salvation Army Family Care Center's hours?

Its hours are not listed. Call (845) 368-7249 to confirm.

How much does The Salvation Army Family Care Center cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (845) 368-7249 to ask.

What is The Salvation Army Family Care Center's phone number?

(845) 368-7249.

Where is The Salvation Army Family Care Center?

201 Lafayette Avenue, Suffern, NY 10901. The nearest other daycare we list is Rockland County YMCA, 0.5 miles away.

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