Day Care Center
✓ Licensed
The Neighborhood Center, Inc.
Utica, NY
· Oneida County
615 Mary St.,
Utica, NY 13501
Quick Facts
Capacity
122 children
Age Range
16 Infants, 30 Toddlers, 66 Preschoolers and 10 School-Aged Children
Subsidized Program
Does not participate
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Contact Information
📞 (315) 272-2760
Licensed Day Care Center
Active License
License Number
39953
License Holder
Sandra Soroka
Licensed Since
1991
License Issued
May 1, 2023
Active Through
Apr 30, 2027
Issued By
New York State Office of Children and Family Services
District Office
Syracuse Regional Office
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About the Provider
Our New York State licensed child care programs employ professional staff to oversee activities designed to tap every aspect of a child's capabilities and potential - on all plains: social, emotional, intellectual and physical. Our services are grouped according to age and development and our programs provide an atmosphere of love, trust and understanding. The individualized needs of each child are paramount in all services delivered and parents are invited to participate in activities and meetings. Breakfast, lunch and snacks - all under USDA guidelines - are provided for all children ages 1 through 12.
Additional Information:
This facility is authorized to administer medications; This facility is authorized to administer over-the-counter topical ointments only; This facility is authorized to administer medications; This facility is authorized to administer over-the-counter topical ointments only; Initial License Date: 1/21/2011;
Hours of Operation
- Monday07:00 AM - 05:00 PM
- Tuesday07:00 AM - 05:00 PM
- Wednesday07:00 AM - 05:00 PM
- Thursday07:00 AM - 05:00 PM
- Friday07:00 AM - 05:00 PM
- Saturday Closed
- Sunday Closed
Inspection/Report History
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| Date | Type | Regulations | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-06-09 | Complaint (Investigation Pending) | Complaint (Investigation Pending) | |
| Brief Description: Violations found | |||
| 2026-06-09 | Complaint (Substantiated) | Complaint (Substantiated) | |
| Brief Description: Violations found | |||
| 2026-06-02 | Monitoring | Monitoring | 2026-I-SRO-049528 |
| Brief Description: Violations found | |||
| 2026-06-02 | Violation | 418-1.5(y) | N |
| Brief Description: Outlets covered on all unused, accessible outlets and surge protectors | |||
| 2026-06-02 | Violation | 418-1.5(a) | N |
| Brief Description: Suitable precautions are taken to eliminate all safety and health hazards | |||
| 2026-06-02 | Violation | 418-1.11(i)(6) | N |
| Brief Description: All rooms and surfaces accessible to children are clean and disinfected or sanitized using an EPA registered product | |||
| 2026-04-24 | Complaint (Investigation Pending) | Complaint (Investigation Pending) | |
| Brief Description: Violations found | |||
| 2026-04-24 | Complaint (Substantiated) | Complaint (Substantiated) | 2026-I-SRO-042881 |
| Brief Description: Violations Found | |||
| 2026-04-24 | Violation | 418-1.8(a) | N |
| Brief Description: Competent supervision is maintained at all times | |||
| 2026-04-24 | Violation | 418-1.14(b) | N |
| Brief Description: Each identified staff supervising children alone completed Federal Health and Safety training. | |||
| 2026-02-19 | Annual Unannounced | Annual Unannounced | 2026-I-SRO-000855 |
| Brief Description: Violations found | |||
| 2025-12-03 | Monitoring | Monitoring | 2025-I-SRO-118906 |
| Brief Description: No violations cited | |||
| 2025-08-26 | Monitoring | Monitoring | 2025-I-SRO-073763 |
| Brief Description: No violations cited | |||
| 2025-06-04 | Fire Safety - Other | Fire Safety - Other | 2025-I-SRO-043973 |
| Brief Description: Violations found | |||
| 2025-06-04 | Monitoring | Monitoring | 2025-I-SRO-044650 |
| Brief Description: No violations cited | |||
| 2025-06-04 | Violation | 418-1.15(c)(32) | N |
| Brief Description: Documentation that fire suppression equipment and system are in compliance with Code is on file | |||
| 2025-06-04 | Violation | 418-1.15(c)(22) | N |
| Brief Description: Inspection by Health Department | |||
| 2025-03-05 | Annual Unannounced | Annual Unannounced | 2025-I-SRO-001659 |
| Brief Description: Violations found | |||
| 2025-03-05 | Violation | 418-1.5(a) | N |
| Brief Description: Suitable precautions are taken to eliminate all safety and health hazards | |||
| 2025-03-04 | Complaint (Substantiated) | Complaint (Substantiated) | 2025-I-SRO-026854 |
| Brief Description: Violations Found | |||
| 2025-03-04 | Complaint (Substantiated) | Complaint (Substantiated) | |
| Brief Description: Violations found | |||
| 2025-02-13 | Complaint (Substantiated) | Complaint (Substantiated) | 2025-I-SRO-023566 |
| Brief Description: Violations Found | |||
| 2025-02-13 | Complaint (Substantiated) | Complaint (Substantiated) | |
| Brief Description: Violations found | |||
| 2025-02-13 | Violation | 418-1.5(d) | N |
| Brief Description: Radiators & pipes have adequate protection to prevent injury when heating system in use | |||
| 2025-02-13 | Violation | 418-1.8(a) | P/V |
| Brief Description: Competent supervision is maintained at all times | |||
| 2025-02-13 | Violation | 418-1.15(b)(14)(iii) | N |
| Brief Description: The program must immediately notify the parent and Office of serious injury of a child while in care at the program or being transported by the program | |||
| 2024-10-01 | Complaint (Unsubstantiated) | Complaint (Unsubstantiated) | 2024-I-SRO-097461 |
| Brief Description: Violations Found | |||
| 2024-10-01 | Complaint (Unsubstantiated) | Complaint (Unsubstantiated) | |
| Brief Description: Violations found | |||
| 2024-07-11 | Annual Unannounced | Annual Unannounced | 2024-I-SRO-001253 |
| Brief Description: No violations cited | |||
| 2024-06-20 | Complaint (Substantiated) | Complaint (Substantiated) | 2024-I-SRO-052279 |
| Brief Description: Violations Found | |||
| 2024-06-20 | Complaint (Substantiated) | Complaint (Substantiated) | |
| Brief Description: Violations found | |||
| 2024-06-20 | Violation | 418-1.8(a) | P/V |
| Brief Description: Competent supervision is maintained at all times | |||
| 2024-04-19 | Complaint (Substantiated) | Complaint (Substantiated) | |
| Brief Description: Violations found | |||
| 2024-01-25 | Complaint (Substantiated) | Complaint (Substantiated) | |
| Brief Description: Violations found | |||
| 2023-11-14 | Complaint (Substantiated) | Complaint (Substantiated) | |
| Brief Description: Violations found | |||
| 2023-11-14 | Violation | 418-1.15(c)(5) | N |
| Brief Description: Attendance records are current and accurate | |||
| 2023-11-14 | Violation | 418-1.4(f) | N |
| Brief Description: Adequate means of egress must be provided, and children are only cared for on floors with accessible alternate means of egress | |||
| 2023-11-14 | Violation | 418-1.11(c)(1) | N |
| Brief Description: Record of illnesses, injuries and signs of abuse maintained for each child | |||
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