Jesse Lee Day School
207 Main St, Ridgefield, CT
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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.
Hours
| MondayToday | 8:00 AM to 2:30 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 8:00 AM to 2:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 8:00 AM to 2:30 PM |
| Thursday | 8:00 AM to 2:30 PM |
| Friday | 8:00 AM to 2:30 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| Sunday | Not listed |
Programs
| Ages | Toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license. It lists: Toddlers (18-36 months) and children ages 3-6 |
|---|---|
| Programs | After-school care, full-time care, part-time care, preschool, summer camp and toddler care |
| Approach | Montessori |
| Enrichment | Language, science, drama, art, and cooking |
| Staff-to-child ratio | Toddlers (18-36 months): student-to-adult ratio 5:1 |
| More | Founded 2000 |
| Licensed capacity | 100 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
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).
State record
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
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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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;
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.
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.
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.
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,
418-1.11(h)(1) The program must immediately call 911 for children who require emergency medical care and also must:
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FAQ
Yes. New York State Office of Children and Family Services lists it as licensed and operating, first licensed September 29, 2009.
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.
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.
100, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM to 2:30 PM. Holiday hours can differ.
It has not listed its tuition. Call (914) 977-3662 to ask.
(914) 977-3662.
1340 Route 35, South Salem, NY 10590. The nearest other daycare we list is The Country Childrens Center, 2 miles away.