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Wish Upon A Star Childcare

145 Route 22 Suite 101 Suite 101, Pawling, NY 125644.2· 5 reviews
licensed capacity
44
open each week
5 days
a week, county median
$285
year first licensed
2012

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About Wish Upon A Star Childcare

Wish Upon A Star Childcare is a licensed child care center in Pawling, New York. The state has licensed it since August 8, 2012, for up to 44 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM.

New York State Office of Children and Family Services made 12 visits in the last 3 years and cited 2 rules across 2 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

InfantsSchool-age

Ages served: infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children

From the state license
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Type
Child care center
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Hours today
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM
Licensed capacity
44 children

Hours

Hours

MondayToday7:00 AM to 7:00 PM
Tuesday7:00 AM to 7:00 PM
Wednesday7:00 AM to 7:00 PM
Thursday7:00 AM to 7:00 PM
Friday7:00 AM to 7:00 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayNot listed

Programs

Programs and care

AgesInfants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license
Licensed capacity44 childrenFrom the state license

Cost

Tuition and costs

Wish Upon A Star Childcare 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 Wish Upon A Star Childcare

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Licensed Day Care Center
Capacity
44 children
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
First licensed
2012
License number
#582851
See the state's record

Summary

12 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Aug 28, 2026: 1 rule cited

Rules cited on 2 of 12 visits · 2 rules in all

  • Safe sleep 1
  • Staff training and qualifications 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 28, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
    • Safe sleep

      418-1.7(o) Other than for school age children, sleeping and napping arrangements must be made in writing between the parent and the program. Such arrangements shall include: the area of the program where the child will nap; whether the child will nap on a cot, mat, bed or a crib; and how the napping child will be supervised, consistent with the requirements of section 418-1.8 of this Subpart.

  2. Jun 12, 2026VisitNo rules cited
  3. Apr 1, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  4. Jan 6, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  5. Oct 3, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  6. Jul 22, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  7. May 13, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  8. Feb 21, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  9. Nov 19, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

      418-1.14(c) Each staff person and volunteer must complete a minimum of thirty (30) hours of training every two years. The required thirty (30) hours of training every two years is subject to the following conditions:

  10. Jul 23, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
Show 2 earlier visits
  1. Apr 11, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Dec 21, 2023VisitNo 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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FAQ

Questions about Wish Upon A Star Childcare

Is Wish Upon A Star Childcare licensed?

Yes. New York State Office of Children and Family Services lists it as licensed and operating, first licensed August 8, 2012.

When was Wish Upon A Star Childcare last inspected?

New York State Office of Children and Family Services lists the most recent visit on August 28, 2026, with 1 rule cited. It lists 12 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Wish Upon A Star Childcare had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 2 rules across 2 of 12 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 Wish Upon A Star Childcare care for?

44, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

What are Wish Upon A Star Childcare's hours?

Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Wish Upon A Star Childcare cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (845) 493-0484 to ask.

What is Wish Upon A Star Childcare's phone number?

(845) 493-0484.

Where is Wish Upon A Star Childcare?

145 Route 22 Suite 101 Suite 101, Pawling, NY 12564. The nearest other daycare we list is Stages Childcare, 1.6 miles away.

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