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Wall, Donna

Syracuse, NY · Onondaga County
★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 5.0 (5 reviews)
346 Lakeside Road, Syracuse, NY 13209
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Quick Facts

Capacity
16 children
Age Range
Total Capacity: 12 children, ages 6 weeks to 12 years AND 4 additional school-aged children
Type of Care
After School, Before School, Before and After School, Daytime, Full-Time
Subsidized Program
Participates
Food Program
Does not participate

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Contact Information

📞 (315) 488-5673
346 Lakeside Road
Syracuse, NY 13209
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Licensed Group Family Day Care
Active License
License Number
518150
License Issued
Mar 16, 2021
Expired
Mar 15, 2025
Issued By
New York State Office of Children and Family Services
District Office
Syracuse Regional Office

Reviews

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Patti
2018-05-09 13:50:42
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
I have used this provider for less than 6 months

I’m so thankful to have my son in Donna’s care. He has been going there for over 5 months now and we’ve noticed such a difference in him since. He can say the alphabet now and recognizes many letters. He’s also much more social and confident. Donna doesn’t just watch the kids, she’s actively involved in games and projects with them, and she teaches them great preschool basics as well. She is very professional. Her home is clean, organized, and safe. It brings me great peace of mind to know that he’s so well cared for. Thank you Donna!!

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Valerie
2018-05-08 14:00:49
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
I have used this provider for more than 6 months

I have known Donna for 40 plus years. During that time I have watched her raise her own children as well as everyone elses. Donna is committed to providing a daycare program that enables the child to grow and be nourished educationally. These children are more than prepared for entry into kindergarten. As a matter of fact most could go right to first grade with no problem. She adheres to a strict food program governed by the state and also provides outdoor activities which encourages physical education. They are always doing projects that coincide with any lesson she is doing that week. This is the best run daycare that I have ever had the privilege of placing a child into. I know that my child will be cared for in a safe environment while they are being nurtured. Parents are kept up to date on all activities that are planned. I highly recommend this daycare as it provides peace of mind for the working parent.

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Danielle P
2018-05-08 13:15:08
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
I have used this provider for more than 6 months

Once I found out that Donna had an opening I immediately pulled my daughter out of a day care center because of how reputable of a teacher she is. Donna is wonderful. My daughter has been with her almost a year now & I've never once been worried about her safety, being fed, changed, cared for, etc. while I am at work. She relieves that burden/worry that most working parents have. She treats all of the children like they are her own and its shows in the way my daughter communicates, the manners she uses, and overall how much she has learned. She doesn't "babysit" but instead she teaches all of her children and works with them at whatever age they are. Donna is very transparent which is also appreciated as a parent. My daughter is so excited about going to Miss Donna's each morning & I would highly recommend her to anyone looking for a home daycare setting.

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Nicole Kelly
2018-05-07 18:10:23
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
I have used this provider for more than 6 months

Donna is the best daycare provider. She not only takes care of my kids, and gives me piece of mind while I'm at work, but she teaches the kids in so many ways. Both of my kids could have skipped pre-school because of how much she works with the kids, and teaches them. Both of my kids learned to write their names, count to 20, count by 2's and 10's and she even helped potty train them. She works with parents so that she is consistent with what is being done at home. I can't say enough about her, and would highly recommend her to anyone that needs childcare. Her home is always clean, my kids are well fed, and she loves each one like her own. She takes alot of pride and care in her job, and it shows every single day!

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Donna
2018-05-02 14:11:46
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
I am the owner

The information in this write up is wrong. Unless you are in my backyard you cannot see my pool. All my children have been with me for years and I only take them swimming in perfect conditions. As I tell my parents,I have strict rules and this is a bonus. If they don't follow the rules, they are kicked out of the pool. So there is no way children were running and unsupervised. I have a great program and these children all end up in the top of their class. I have had people from the State withdrawl their child out of a program to bring them to my program. I love my kids and parents and they love me! :)

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About the Provider

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The children learn while playing. I do the second step program (like the schools use).  We do circle time, structure & free play, reading, music, arts & crafts, science, math, problem solving, sharing, caring and much more. I want to make a difference in the children of the furture.

Additional Information:

This facility is authorized to administer medications;Initial License Date: 3/16/2011;

Hours of Operation

  • Monday7am-5:20pm
  • Tuesday7am-5:20pm
  • Wednesday7am-5:20pm
  • Thursday7am-5:20pm
  • Friday7am-5:20pm
  • Saturday Closed
  • Sunday Closed

Inspection/Report History

Where possible, ChildcareCenter provides inspection reports as a service to families. This information is deemed reliable but is not guaranteed. We encourage families to contact the daycare provider directly with any questions or concerns. Reports can also be verified with your local daycare licensing office.

Date Type Regulations Status
2022-07-19 Violation 416.8(j)(1) Corrected
Brief Description: One caregiver may care for a maximum of six children younger than school age, or eight children when at least two of the eight children are school aged.
2022-06-15 Violation 416.3(e) Corrected
Brief Description: A firm clean crib, cot, bed or washable padded mat of age-appropriate size and construction must be provided for all children requiring a rest period.
2022-06-15 Violation 416.5(f)(1) Corrected
Brief Description: Barriers must exist to prevent children from gaining access to any swimming pool, drainage ditches, wells, ponds or other bodies of open water located on or adjacent to the property where the day care program is located. Such barriers must be of adequate height and appropriately secured to prevent children from gaining access to such areas.
2022-06-15 Violation 416.8(a) Corrected
Brief Description: 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 caregiver's range of vision except as provided in section 416.8(b) of this Part and that the caregiver 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.
2022-06-15 Violation 416.11(i)(2) Corrected
Brief Description: Caregivers and volunteers must ensure that children thoroughly wash their hands or assist children with thoroughly washing their hands with soap and running water when they are dirty, after toileting, before and after food handling or eating, after handling pets or other animals, after contact with any bodily secretion or fluid, and after coming in from outdoors.
2022-06-15 Violation 416.15(a)(1) Corrected
Brief Description: Obtain a License and Operate in Compliance with Applicable Laws and Regulations

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