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Thea Bowman House

309 Genesee St., Utica, NY 13501
licensed capacity
280
a week, county median
$230
year first licensed
2019

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About Thea Bowman House

Thea Bowman House is a licensed child care center in Utica, New York. The state has licensed it since September 23, 2019, for up to 280 children, serving toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

New York State Office of Children and Family Services made 13 visits in the last 3 years and cited 5 rules across 3 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

School-age

Ages served: toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children

From the state license
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Type
Child care center
Ages
Toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Hours today
Not listed
Licensed capacity
280 children

Hours

Hours

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Programs

Programs and care

AgesToddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license
Licensed capacity280 childrenFrom the state license

Cost

Tuition and costs

Thea Bowman House has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time toddler care at a child care center in Oneida County has a median price of $230 a week (U.S. Department of Labor, 2022).

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Oneida County medians, full time, per week

Infant

Center$247
Home daycare$190

Toddler

Center$230
Home daycare$180

Preschool

Center$200
Home daycare$175

School age

Center$194
Home daycare$175

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 Thea Bowman House

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Licensed Day Care Center
Capacity
280 children
Ages
Toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
First licensed
2019
License number
#828691
See the state's record

Summary

13 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Aug 25, 2026: no rules cited

Rules cited on 4 of 13 visits · 5 rules in all

  • Safety and hazards 2
  • Staff training and qualifications 1
  • Records and paperwork 1
  • Supervision and ratios 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 25, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Jun 15, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  3. Apr 2, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  4. Jan 16, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  5. Dec 3, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  6. Aug 26, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

      418-1.14(c) Each staff person and volunteer must complete a minimum of thirty (30) hours of training every two years. The required thirty (30) hours of training every two years is subject to the following conditions:

  7. Jun 4, 2025Inspection3 rules cited
    • 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;

    • 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;

    • Records and paperwork

      418-1.15(c)(22) 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 the local health department or the New York State Department of Health showing that the facility has been approved in accordance with the requirements of the New York State Department of Health;

  8. Jun 4, 2025Inspection3 rules cited
    • 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;

    • 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;

    • Records and paperwork

      418-1.15(c)(22) 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 the local health department or the New York State Department of Health showing that the facility has been approved in accordance with the requirements of the New York State Department of Health;

  9. Mar 6, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  10. Nov 15, 2024Inspection1 rule 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.

Show 3 earlier visits
  1. Jul 26, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Jun 13, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  3. Mar 13, 2024InspectionNo 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 Thea Bowman House

Is Thea Bowman House licensed?

Yes. New York State Office of Children and Family Services lists it as licensed and operating, first licensed September 23, 2019.

When was Thea Bowman House last inspected?

New York State Office of Children and Family Services lists the most recent visit on August 25, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 13 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Thea Bowman House had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 5 rules across 4 of 13 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 Thea Bowman House care for?

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

What are Thea Bowman House's hours?

Its hours are not listed. Call (315) 735-6995 to confirm.

How much does Thea Bowman House cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (315) 735-6995 to ask.

What is Thea Bowman House's phone number?

(315) 735-6995.

Where is Thea Bowman House?

309 Genesee St., Utica, NY 13501. The nearest other daycare we list is Court Street Children's Center, 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).