Playtime Daycare
355 Old Forge Hill Road, New Windsor, NY
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Victoria's Castle Daycare is a licensed child care center in New Windsor, New York. The state has licensed it since August 24, 2022, for up to 131 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 6:00 AM to 6:30 PM; Saturday, 9:00 AM to 6:30 PM. It describes its programs: after-school care, infant care, pre-k and preschool.
New York State Office of Children and Family Services made 15 visits in the last 3 years and cited 18 rules across 11 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
Hours
| MondayToday | 6:00 AM to 6:30 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 6:00 AM to 6:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 6:00 AM to 6:30 PM |
| Thursday | 6:00 AM to 6:30 PM |
| Friday | 6:00 AM to 6:30 PM |
| Saturday | 9:00 AM to 6:30 PM |
| Sunday | Not listed |
Programs
| Ages | Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Programs | After-school care, infant care, pre-k, preschool, summer camp and toddler care |
| Daily life | Snacks provided |
| More | Founded 2009 |
| Licensed capacity | 131 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Victoria's Castle Daycare has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in Orange County has a median price of $285 a week (U.S. Department of Labor, 2022).
State record
15 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Aug 25, 2026: 1 rule cited
Rules cited on 11 of 15 visits · 18 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(b)(11)(ii)(c) fingerprint images necessary for the Office to conduct a criminal history review, (not corrected)
418-1.15(b)(23) Upon termination or resignation of the director: (not corrected)
418-1.15(b)(23) Upon termination or resignation of the director: (not corrected)
418-1.15(b)(14)(ii) 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 incident, (not corrected)
418-1.10(c)(1) Child care center staff must personally make, or cause to be made, an immediate report to the Statewide Central Register of Child Abuse and Maltreatment by telephone, followed by a written report within 48 hours, in the form and manner prescribed by the Office, to the child protective service of the social services district in the county in which the child resides. (not corrected)
418-1.8(a) Children cannot be left without competent supervision at any time. Competent supervision includes awareness of and responsibility for the ongoing activity of each child. It requires that all children be within a teacher's range of vision and that the teacher be near enough to respond when redirection or intervention strategies are needed. Competent supervision must take into account the child's age emotional, physical, and cognitive development.
418-1.13(b)(3) 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: a sworn statement by the applicant indicating whether, to the best of the applicant's knowledge, such applicant has ever been convicted of a misdemeanor or felony in New York State or any other jurisdiction and fingerprint images as required to comply with the requirements of 413.4 of this Title;
418-1.15(b)(23) Upon termination or resignation of the director: (not corrected)
418-1.15(b)(23) Upon termination or resignation of the director:
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.
418-1.5(a) Suitable precautions must be taken to eliminate all conditions in areas accessible to children which pose a safety or health hazard.
418-1.15(b)(29)(v) Mid-point requirements for four-year license holders. At the two-year calendar date in a four year licensing cycle, a program must be in compliance with the following mid-point requirements and be able to show proof of compliance to the Office when requested, as follows: documentation from an inspector from the New York State Department of Labor, or an insurance company licensed to write boiler insurance in New York State, showing that all steam or hot water boilers have been inspected and approved during the current license period in accordance with the requirements of the New York State Department of Labor. For all other fuel burning heating systems and equipment, and boilers not subject to the New York State Department of Labor requirements, documentation of service by a heating contractor performed within the 12 months preceding the date of application for renewal.
418-1.15(b)(29)(iv) Mid-point requirements for four-year license holders. At the two-year calendar date in a four year licensing cycle, a program must be in compliance with the following mid-point requirements and be able to show proof of compliance to the Office when requested, as follows: documentation from service personnel qualified to perform fire suppression systems testing showing that fire suppression equipment and systems have been tested and maintained during the current license period in accordance with the requirements of the Fire Code and Building Code of New York State, or other applicable fire and building codes when the Fire and Building Code of New York State is not applicable, for use of the building as a child day care center; and
418-1.15(b)(29)(iii) Mid-point requirements for four-year license holders. At the two-year calendar date in a four year licensing cycle, a program must be in compliance with the following mid-point requirements and be able to show proof of compliance to the Office when requested, as follows: 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 or other applicable fire and building codes when the Fire and Building Code of New York State is not applicable, for use of the building as a child day care center;
418-1.14(d) Training must address all topics or subject matters required by state and federal law. The required state topics are:
418-1.11(a)(3) The program must keep documentation of immunizations the child has received to date, in accordance with New York State Public Health Law.
418-1.8(k)(3)(i) for children between ages 18 months old and 36 months old: there must be one teacher for every five children;
418-1.4(b)(4) The program must maintain on file a record of each evacuation drill conducted, using forms furnished by the Office or approved equivalents.
418-1.3(c) Before any change is made, the Office must be notified and must approve the re-designation of a classroom to a different age group of children.
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355 Old Forge Hill Road, New Windsor, NY
New Windsor, NY 12553 · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
New Windsor, NY 12553 · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
New Windsor, NY 12553 · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
New Windsor, NY 12553 · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
New Windsor, NY 12553 · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
New Windsor, NY 12553 · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
New Windsor, NY 12553 · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
262 Windsor Highway, New Windsor, NY
FAQ
Yes. New York State Office of Children and Family Services lists it as licensed and operating, first licensed August 24, 2022.
New York State Office of Children and Family Services lists the most recent visit on August 25, 2026, with 1 rule cited. It lists 15 visits in the last 3 years.
Yes. Inspectors cited 18 rules across 11 of 15 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.
131, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
Monday to Friday, 6:00 AM to 6:30 PM; Saturday, 9:00 AM to 6:30 PM. Holiday hours can differ.
It has not listed its tuition. Call (845) 787-4287 to ask.
(845) 787-4287.
374 Windsor Highway Suite 200, New Windsor, NY 12553. The nearest other daycare we list is Playtime Daycare, 0.2 miles away.