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815 James Street, Syracuse, NY
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Westcott Community Center is a school-age program in Syracuse, New York. It is registered with the state (since October 31, 2024), for up to 185 children, serving school-age children.
New York State Office of Children and Family Services made 7 visits in the last 3 years and cited 10 rules across 4 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
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Programs
| Ages | School-age childrenFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Licensed capacity | 185 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Westcott Community Center has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time school-age care at a child care center in Onondaga County has a median price of $215 a week (U.S. Department of Labor, 2022).
State record
7 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit May 14, 2026: no rules cited
Rules cited on 4 of 7 visits · 10 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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414.14(c)(1) Each staff person and volunteer must complete a minimum of thirty (30) hours of training every two years. The required (30) hours of training every two years is subject to the following conditions: Fifteen of the required thirty (30) hours of training must be obtained during the person's first six months at the program. (not corrected)
414.8(a) Children cannot be left without competent direct 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.
414.5(z) Pursuant to New York Public Health Law Section 2500-h, the program must comply with the anaphylaxis policy jointly issued by the Office and the New York State Department of Health and any amendments thereto. The program must notify the parent of any child in care of the anaphylaxis policy when the child is enrolled and annually thereafter. Notification shall include contact information for parents to engage further with the program to learn more about individualized aspects of the anaphylaxis policy. (not corrected)
414.5(q) Windows above the first floor that are accessible to children and present a fall hazard must be protected by permanent barriers or restrictive locking devices to prevent a window from opening fully thus preventing children from falling out the windows.
Corrected during the visit
414.13(b)(6) School-age child care programs must review and evaluate the backgrounds of all applicants for staff and volunteer positions. All applicants whose backgrounds must be reviewed must be 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.
Corrected during the visit
414.5(z) Pursuant to New York Public Health Law Section 2500-h, the program must comply with the anaphylaxis policy jointly issued by the Office and the New York State Department of Health and any amendments thereto. The program must notify the parent of any child in care of the anaphylaxis policy when the child is enrolled and annually thereafter. Notification shall include contact information for parents to engage further with the program to learn more about individualized aspects of the anaphylaxis policy. (not corrected)
414.13(b)(6) School-age child care programs must review and evaluate the backgrounds of all applicants for staff and volunteer positions. All applicants whose backgrounds must be reviewed must be 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.
414.8(a) Children cannot be left without competent direct 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.
414.5(z) Pursuant to New York Public Health Law Section 2500-h, the program must comply with the anaphylaxis policy jointly issued by the Office and the New York State Department of Health and any amendments thereto. The program must notify the parent of any child in care of the anaphylaxis policy when the child is enrolled and annually thereafter. Notification shall include contact information for parents to engage further with the program to learn more about individualized aspects of the anaphylaxis policy. (not corrected)
414.4(b)(1) Evacuation drills must be conducted at least monthly during various hours of operation of the school age child care program.
Corrected during the visit
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815 James Street, Syracuse, NY
158 Highland Ave, Syracuse, NY
Syracuse, NY 13203 · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
716 Hawley Ave, Syracuse, NY
Syracuse, NY 13203 · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
Syracuse, NY 13203 · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
Syracuse, NY 13203 · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
Syracuse, NY 13203 · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
Syracuse, NY 13203 · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
FAQ
Yes. Westcott Community Center is registered with the state and operating, first licensed October 31, 2024. This is how New York authorizes this type of child care.
New York State Office of Children and Family Services lists the most recent visit on May 14, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 7 visits in the last 3 years.
Yes. Inspectors cited 10 rules across 4 of 7 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.
185, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve school-age children.
Its hours are not listed. Call (315) 435-4097 to confirm.
It has not listed its tuition. Call (315) 435-4097 to ask.
(315) 435-4097.
710 Hawley Ave. Dr.Weeks Elementary School, Syracuse, NY 13203. The nearest other daycare we list is Catholic Charities of Onondaga County, 0.1 miles away.