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YMCA Sweetheart Day Care Center

4775 Wetzel Rd., Liverpool, NY 130905.0· 3 reviews
licensed capacity
124
open each week
7 days
a week, county median
$289
year first licensed
1997

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About YMCA Sweetheart Day Care Center

YMCA Sweetheart Day Care Center is a licensed child care center in Liverpool, New York. The state has licensed it since July 21, 1997, for up to 124 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 5:30 AM to 9:00 PM; Saturday, 6:00 AM to 3:00 PM; Sunday, 8:00 AM to 3:00 PM. It describes a Bilingual / immersion approach, with full-time care.

New York State Office of Children and Family Services made 24 visits in the last 3 years and cited 35 rules across 18 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

InfantsSchool-ageAccepts child care subsidyOpen every dayBilingual program

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

From the state license. Ages it lists: 6 weeks through 5 years old
Ask when you call: rates, current openings and staff-to-child ratio.
Type
Child care center
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Hours today
5:30 AM to 9:00 PM
Licensed capacity
124 children

Hours

Hours

MondayToday5:30 AM to 9:00 PM
Tuesday5:30 AM to 9:00 PM
Wednesday5:30 AM to 9:00 PM
Thursday5:30 AM to 9:00 PM
Friday5:30 AM to 9:00 PM
Saturday6:00 AM to 3:00 PM
Sunday8:00 AM to 3:00 PM
Hours it lists: “Monday-Friday 6:45-6:00pm”

Programs

Programs and care

AgesInfants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license. It lists: 6 weeks through 5 years old
ProgramsFull-time care
ApproachBilingual / immersion (dual-language curriculum (languages not specified))
CurriculumFrog Street Curriculum
StaffAt least 15 hours of training within first 6 months; at least 30 hours of training every 2 years after that
Assistance it acceptsCounty DSS childcare subsidy payments
DiscountsReduced rate for families with a YMCA Family Membership
Licensed capacity124 childrenFrom the state license
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Cost

Tuition and costs

YMCA Sweetheart Day Care Center has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in Onondaga County has a median price of $289 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.
Onondaga County medians, full time, per week

Infant

Center$289
Home daycare$200

Toddler

Center$275
Home daycare$200

Preschool

Center$255
Home daycare$198

School age

Center$215
Home daycare$180

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 YMCA Sweetheart Day Care Center

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Licensed Day Care Center
Capacity
124 children
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
First licensed
1997
License number
#43731
See the state's record

Summary

24 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Aug 17, 2026: 1 rule cited

Rules cited on 18 of 24 visits · 35 rules in all

  • Building, equipment and play areas 8
  • Health, medication and illness 7
  • Safety and hazards 5
  • Records and paperwork 4
  • Supervision and ratios 3
  • Staff training and qualifications 3
  • Discipline and child guidance 3
  • Background checks 2

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 17, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
    • Safety and hazards

      418-1.5(y) Protective caps, covers or permanently installed obstructive devices must be used on all electrical outlets that are accessible to children.

      Corrected during the visit

  2. Jun 16, 2026Inspection3 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      418-1.15(c)(6) 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: children's individual health care plans; parental consents for emergency medical treatment; child's medical statement, immunizations, and any available results of lead screening for children not yet enrolled in kindergarten or a higher grade only; the name and dosage of any medications used by a child, the frequency of administration of such medications, and a record of their administration by child care center staff; daily health check documentation; a record of illnesses and injuries occurring while in care; and any indicators of child abuse or maltreatment;

      Corrected during the visit

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      418-1.11(i)(12) Garbage receptacles must be covered, and cleaned as needed after emptying.

    • Safety and hazards

      418-1.5(y) Protective caps, covers or permanently installed obstructive devices must be used on all electrical outlets that are accessible to children.

      Corrected during the visit

  3. May 22, 2026Complaint investigation1 rule cited
    • Supervision and ratios

      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.

  4. Apr 1, 2026Complaint investigation1 rule cited
    • Supervision and ratios

      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.

  5. Jan 22, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  6. Dec 29, 2025Complaint investigation6 rules cited
    • Records and paperwork

      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,

    • Staff training and qualifications

      418-1.14(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.

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      418-1.11(i)(8) The premises must be kept clean and free from dampness, odors and the accumulation of trash.

      Corrected during the visit

    • Discipline and child guidance

      418-1.9(m) Methods of discipline, interaction or toilet training which frighten, demean or humiliate a child are prohibited.

    • Discipline and child guidance

      418-1.9(j) Corporal punishment is prohibited. For the purposes of this Subpart, the term corporal punishment means punishment inflicted directly on the body including, but not limited to, physical restraint, spanking, biting, shaking, slapping, twisting or squeezing; demanding excessive physical exercise, prolonged lack of movement or motion, or strenuous or bizarre postures; and compelling a child to eat or have in the child's mouth soap, foods, hot spices or irritants or the like.

    • Staff training and qualifications

      418-1.8(b) The child day care center must employ staff who will promote the physical, intellectual, social, cultural and emotional well-being of the children.

  7. Oct 17, 2025Visit1 rule cited
    • Records and paperwork

      418-1.15(c)(21) 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: all records relevant to the current licensing period, and the immediately preceding licensing period;

  8. Oct 7, 2025VisitNo rules cited
  9. Oct 2, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
    • Safety and hazards

      418-1.5(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.

      Corrected during the visit

  10. Aug 5, 2025Inspection3 rules cited
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      418-1.5(aa) The following items must be used and stored in such a manner that they are not accessible to children: handbags, backpacks or briefcases belonging to adults; plastic bags; and toys and objects small enough for young children to swallow.

      Corrected during the visit

    • Safety and hazards

      418-1.5(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.

      Corrected during the visit

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      418-1.3(h) Peeling or damaged paint or plaster must be repaired.

Show 16 earlier visits
  1. Aug 1, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      418-1.3(o) All buildings used for day care centers must remain in compliance with the applicable provisions of the Fire Code and Building Code of New York State or other applicable fire and building codes when the Fire Code and Building Code of New York State is not applicable.

  2. Jul 1, 2025Complaint investigation1 rule cited
    • Records and paperwork

      418-1.15(b)(22)(iv) The child day care center must post or display conspicuously in a place to which parents have free and daily access, the following: a copy of the most recent compliance history report immediately after it is issued to the program by the Office.

  3. Jun 25, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  4. Apr 1, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      418-1.15(c)(6) 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: children's individual health care plans; parental consents for emergency medical treatment; child's medical statement, immunizations, and any available results of lead screening for children not yet enrolled in kindergarten or a higher grade only; the name and dosage of any medications used by a child, the frequency of administration of such medications, and a record of their administration by child care center staff; daily health check documentation; a record of illnesses and injuries occurring while in care; and any indicators of child abuse or maltreatment;

      Corrected during the visit

  5. Mar 7, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  6. Feb 19, 2025Complaint investigation5 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      418-1.15(c)(6) 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: children's individual health care plans; parental consents for emergency medical treatment; child's medical statement, immunizations, and any available results of lead screening for children not yet enrolled in kindergarten or a higher grade only; the name and dosage of any medications used by a child, the frequency of administration of such medications, and a record of their administration by child care center staff; daily health check documentation; a record of illnesses and injuries occurring while in care; and any indicators of child abuse or maltreatment;

      Corrected during the visit

    • Staff training and qualifications

      418-1.13(i) No person other than a director, group teacher or assistant teacher may supervise a group independently even for brief periods of time, except in an emergency.

    • Supervision and ratios

      418-1.8(p)(1) No child can be released from the child day care center to any person other than his or her parent, a person(s) currently designated in writing by such parent to receive the child, or another person authorized by law to take custody of a child.

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      418-1.3(h) Peeling or damaged paint or plaster must be repaired.

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      418-1.3(d) A temperature of at least 68 degrees Fahrenheit must be maintained in all rooms to be occupied by children.

  7. Jan 28, 2025Inspection2 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      418-1.15(c)(7) 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: copies of current staff and volunteers health statements;

    • Background checks

      418-1.13(b) 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:

  8. Jan 6, 2025Inspection2 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      418-1.15(c)(6) 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: children's individual health care plans; parental consents for emergency medical treatment; child's medical statement, immunizations, and any available results of lead screening for children not yet enrolled in kindergarten or a higher grade only; the name and dosage of any medications used by a child, the frequency of administration of such medications, and a record of their administration by child care center staff; daily health check documentation; a record of illnesses and injuries occurring while in care; and any indicators of child abuse or maltreatment;

      Corrected during the visit

    • Background checks

      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.

  9. Oct 30, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
    • Records and paperwork

      418-1.15(b)(14)(iii) 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 injury,

  10. Oct 7, 2024Inspection3 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      418-1.11(h)(5)(i) A written Individual Health Care Plan must be developed for the child;

    • Safety and hazards

      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.

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      418-1.3(h) Peeling or damaged paint or plaster must be repaired.

  11. Jul 23, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  12. Apr 5, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      418-1.15(c)(6) 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: children's individual health care plans; parental consents for emergency medical treatment; child's medical statement, immunizations, and any available results of lead screening for children not yet enrolled in kindergarten or a higher grade only; the name and dosage of any medications used by a child, the frequency of administration of such medications, and a record of their administration by child care center staff; daily health check documentation; a record of illnesses and injuries occurring while in care; and any indicators of child abuse or maltreatment;

      Corrected during the visit

  13. Mar 15, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  14. Jan 4, 2024Complaint investigation1 rule cited
    • Discipline and child guidance

      418-1.9(m) Methods of discipline, interaction or toilet training which frighten, demean or humiliate a child are prohibited.

      Corrected during the visit

  15. Oct 27, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
  16. Oct 5, 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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FAQ

Questions about YMCA Sweetheart Day Care Center

Is YMCA Sweetheart Day Care Center licensed?

Yes. New York State Office of Children and Family Services lists it as licensed and operating, first licensed July 21, 1997.

When was YMCA Sweetheart Day Care Center last inspected?

New York State Office of Children and Family Services lists the most recent visit on August 17, 2026, with 1 rule cited. It lists 24 visits in the last 3 years.

Has YMCA Sweetheart Day Care Center had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 35 rules across 18 of 24 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 YMCA Sweetheart Day Care Center care for?

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

What are YMCA Sweetheart Day Care Center's hours?

Monday to Friday, 5:30 AM to 9:00 PM; Saturday, 6:00 AM to 3:00 PM; Sunday, 8:00 AM to 3:00 PM. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does YMCA Sweetheart Day Care Center cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (315) 451-5101 to ask.

What is YMCA Sweetheart Day Care Center's phone number?

(315) 451-5101.

Where is YMCA Sweetheart Day Care Center?

4775 Wetzel Rd., Liverpool, NY 13090. The nearest other daycare we list is Inspired Minds Thrive, 0.6 miles away.

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