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Wee Play Children's Center

13 Hook Road, Poughkeepsie, NY 126013.4· 5 reviews
licensed capacity
34
open each week
5 days
a week, county median
$285
year first licensed
1996

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About Wee Play Children's Center

Wee Play Children's Center is a licensed child care center in Poughkeepsie, New York. The state has licensed it since November 26, 1996, for up to 34 children, serving infants, toddlers and preschoolers.

It is open Monday to Friday, 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM. It describes its programs: after-school care, before-school care, full-time care and infant care. It says it provides meals.

New York State Office of Children and Family Services made 13 visits in the last 3 years and cited 6 rules across 5 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

InfantsPreschool / pre-KBefore- and after-schoolMeals provided

Ages served: infants, toddlers and preschoolers

From the state license
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Type
Child care center
Ages
Infants, toddlers and preschoolers
Hours today
7:30 AM to 5:30 PM
Licensed capacity
34 children

Hours

Hours

MondayToday7:30 AM to 5:30 PM
Tuesday7:30 AM to 5:30 PM
Wednesday7:30 AM to 5:30 PM
Thursday7:30 AM to 5:30 PM
Friday7:30 AM to 5:30 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayNot listed
Hours it lists: “Monday - Friday 7:00AM to 5:30PM, open year round”

Programs

Programs and care

AgesInfants, toddlers and preschoolersFrom the state license
ProgramsAfter-school care, before-school care, full-time care, infant care, pre-k, preschool and toddler care
StaffFully certified teachers and assistants
Daily lifeMeals provided; Snacks provided. Potty training: POTTY LEARNING - staff work with each child individually with parents' support
SafetyOutdoor playground
Licensed capacity34 childrenFrom the state license
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Cost

Tuition and costs

Wee Play Children's Center has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in Dutchess County has a median price of $285 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.
Dutchess County medians, full time, per week

Infant

Center$285
Home daycare$230

Toddler

Center$275
Home daycare$211

Preschool

Center$254
Home daycare$200

School age

Center$225
Home daycare$200

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 Wee Play Children's Center

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Licensed Day Care Center
Capacity
34 children
Ages
Infants, toddlers and preschoolers
First licensed
1996
License number
#42209
See the state's record

Summary

13 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Aug 7, 2026: no rules cited

Rules cited on 5 of 13 visits · 6 rules in all

  • Safety and hazards 1
  • Health, medication and illness 1
  • Records and paperwork 1
  • Staff training and qualifications 1
  • Background checks 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 7, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  2. May 13, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  3. Mar 24, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
    • Safety and hazards

      418-1.15(c)(1) 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 copy of the evacuation plan, evacuation drills, and shelter-in-place drills conducted, on forms furnished by the Office or approved equivalents, as required in sections 418-1.4(b) and 418-1.5(b) of this Subpart;

  4. Feb 3, 2026Complaint investigation2 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      418-1.11(i)(3)(iv) Sharing personal hygiene items, such as washcloths, towels, toothbrushes, combs and hairbrushes, is prohibited.

    • Records and paperwork

      418-1.8(l)(4)(i) A written agreement concerning this retention between the parent and the center is required.

  5. Dec 16, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  6. Sep 15, 2025Complaint investigation1 rule cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

      418-1.8(e) A group teacher, meeting the qualifications of section 418-1.13, is required for every group of children.

  7. Jul 8, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  8. Apr 11, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  9. Jan 21, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
    • Background checks

      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;

  10. Aug 29, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
Show 3 earlier visits
  1. Jun 11, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Jan 12, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
    • Supervision and ratios

      418-1.15(a)(4) The provisions specified on the license are binding and the child day care center must operate in compliance with the terms of the license. The number and age range of children specified thereon are the maximum number and age range of children who may be in the care of the child day care center at any one time.

  3. Nov 3, 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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Questions about Wee Play Children's Center

Is Wee Play Children's Center licensed?

Yes. New York State Office of Children and Family Services lists it as licensed and operating, first licensed November 26, 1996.

When was Wee Play Children's Center last inspected?

New York State Office of Children and Family Services lists the most recent visit on August 7, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 13 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Wee Play Children's Center had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 6 rules across 5 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 Wee Play Children's Center care for?

34, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers and preschoolers.

What are Wee Play Children's Center's hours?

Monday to Friday, 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Wee Play Children's Center cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (845) 473-7529 to ask.

What is Wee Play Children's Center's phone number?

(845) 473-7529.

Where is Wee Play Children's Center?

13 Hook Road, Poughkeepsie, NY 12601. The nearest other daycare we list is Dutchess Community College Day Care Center, 1.4 miles away.

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