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100 South Clinton St., 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 30, 2024), for up to 200 children, serving school-age children.
New York State Office of Children and Family Services made 8 visits in the last 3 years and cited 13 rules across 6 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
Hours
Programs
| Ages | School-age childrenFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Licensed capacity | 200 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
8 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit May 12, 2026: 1 rule cited
Rules cited on 6 of 8 visits · 13 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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414.15(c)(5) The program must maintain on file at the program, available for inspection by the Office or its designees at any time, the following records in a current and accurate manner: daily attendance records, which must be filled out at the time a child arrives and departs, and must include arrival and departure times; (not corrected)
414.14(b) Each applicant for, or individual in the position of director, teacher, or volunteer must complete Office- approved training that complies with federal minimum health and safety pre-service or three-month orientation period requirements. This training must be obtained pre-service or within three months of starting such position.
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)
414.11(c)(1) The registrant must prepare a health care plan on forms furnished by the Office. Such plan must protect and promote the health of children. The health care plan must be on site, followed by all staff and available upon demand by a parent or the Office. In those instances in which the program will administer medications, the health care plan must also be approved by the program's health care consultant unless the only medications to be administered are: (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
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.
414.13(b) 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:
414.11(c)(1) The registrant must prepare a health care plan on forms furnished by the Office. Such plan must protect and promote the health of children. The health care plan must be on site, followed by all staff and available upon demand by a parent or the Office. In those instances in which the program will administer medications, the health care plan must also be approved by the program's health care consultant unless the only medications to be administered are: (not corrected)
414.15(a)(4) The provisions specified on the registration are binding and the school-age child care program must operate in compliance with the terms of the registration. 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 school-age child care program at any one time.
414.15(a)(2) Each school age child care program that has been issued a registration by the Office must openly display such registration, along with any restrictions, limitations and waivers to the registration, in the program for which it was issued.
414.13(b) 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:
414.11(c)(1) The registrant must prepare a health care plan on forms furnished by the Office. Such plan must protect and promote the health of children. The health care plan must be on site, followed by all staff and available upon demand by a parent or the Office. In those instances in which the program will administer medications, the health care plan must also be approved by the program's health care consultant unless the only medications to be administered are: (not corrected)
414.5(v) All matches, lighters, medicines, drugs, cleaning materials, detergents, aerosol cans and other poisonous or toxic materials must be stored in their original containers. Such materials must be used in such a way that they will not contaminate play surfaces, food or food preparation areas, or constitute a hazard to children. Such materials must be kept in a place inaccessible to children.
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Syracuse, NY 13204 · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
Syracuse, NY 13204 · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
Syracuse, NY 13204 · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
FAQ
Yes. Westcott Community Center is registered with the state and operating, first licensed October 30, 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 12, 2026, with 1 rule cited. It lists 8 visits in the last 3 years.
Yes. Inspectors cited 13 rules across 6 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.
200, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve school-age children.
Its hours are not listed. Call (315) 435-4555 to confirm.
It has not listed its tuition. Call (315) 435-4555 to ask.
(315) 435-4555.
741 Park Avenue Frazer Elementary School, Syracuse, NY 13204. The nearest other daycare we list is PEACE, Inc.- Genesee Street Head Start, 0.1 miles away.