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Thistlewaithe Learning Center

1340 Route 35, South Salem, NY 105905.0· 1 review
licensed capacity
100
open each week
5 days
a week, county median
$300
year first licensed
2009

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About Thistlewaithe Learning Center

Thistlewaithe Learning Center is a licensed child care center in South Salem, New York. The state has licensed it since September 29, 2009, for up to 100 children, serving toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM to 2:30 PM. It describes a Montessori approach, with after-school care, full-time care, part-time care and preschool.

New York State Office of Children and Family Services made 8 visits in the last 3 years and cited 6 rules across 2 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

MontessoriBefore- and after-schoolSummer camp

Ages served: toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children

From the state license. Ages it lists: toddlers (18-36 months) and children ages 3-6
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Type
Child care center
Ages
Toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Hours today
8:00 AM to 2:30 PM
Licensed capacity
100 children

Hours

Hours

MondayToday8:00 AM to 2:30 PM
Tuesday8:00 AM to 2:30 PM
Wednesday8:00 AM to 2:30 PM
Thursday8:00 AM to 2:30 PM
Friday8:00 AM to 2:30 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayNot listed

Programs

Programs and care

AgesToddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license. It lists: Toddlers (18-36 months) and children ages 3-6
ProgramsAfter-school care, full-time care, part-time care, preschool, summer camp and toddler care
ApproachMontessori
EnrichmentLanguage, science, drama, art, and cooking
Staff-to-child ratioToddlers (18-36 months): student-to-adult ratio 5:1
MoreFounded 2000
Licensed capacity100 childrenFrom the state license
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Cost

Tuition and costs

Thistlewaithe Learning Center has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time toddler care at a child care center in Westchester County has a median price of $300 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.
Westchester 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 Thistlewaithe Learning Center

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Licensed Day Care Center
Capacity
100 children
Ages
Toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
First licensed
2009
License number
#396346
See the state's record

Summary

8 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Feb 6, 2026: no rules cited

Rules cited on 2 of 8 visits · 6 rules in all

  • Records and paperwork 2
  • Health, medication and illness 2
  • Background checks 1
  • 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. Feb 6, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Nov 3, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  3. Jul 17, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  4. Apr 28, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  5. Jan 28, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  6. Oct 31, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  7. Jun 5, 2024Inspection4 rules cited
    • Records and paperwork

      418-1.15(c)(12) 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: a current daily schedule documenting the arrival and departure times of each staff person and volunteers;

    • Background checks

      418-1.13(b)(6) Child day care centers must review and evaluate the backgrounds of all applicants for staff and volunteer positions. All applicants whose backgrounds must be checked are required to provide the following: The information necessary to complete the criminal history review and background clearance requirements as outlined in this Part. This information must be submitted to the Office on forms provided by the Office.

    • Health, medication and illness

      418-1.11(b)(1)(ii) Staff and volunteers must each submit a medical statement on forms furnished by the Office or an approved equivalent from a health care provider: before such person has any involvement in child care work.

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      418-1.8(l)(3) Groups of children may not be mixed together to use outdoor play areas, exercise areas, gym rooms or other common areas of the center unless, the space is large enough to accommodate multiple groups which must be kept separate.

  8. Feb 29, 2024Complaint investigation2 rules 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,

    • Health, medication and illness

      418-1.11(h)(1) The program must immediately call 911 for children who require emergency medical care and also must:

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 Thistlewaithe Learning Center

Is Thistlewaithe Learning Center licensed?

Yes. New York State Office of Children and Family Services lists it as licensed and operating, first licensed September 29, 2009.

When was Thistlewaithe Learning Center last inspected?

New York State Office of Children and Family Services lists the most recent visit on February 6, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 8 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Thistlewaithe Learning Center had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 6 rules across 2 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.

How many children can Thistlewaithe Learning Center care for?

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

What are Thistlewaithe Learning Center's hours?

Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM to 2:30 PM. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Thistlewaithe Learning Center cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (914) 977-3662 to ask.

What is Thistlewaithe Learning Center's phone number?

(914) 977-3662.

Where is Thistlewaithe Learning Center?

1340 Route 35, South Salem, NY 10590. The nearest other daycare we list is The Country Childrens Center, 2 miles away.

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