Creative Gardens Daycare
150 E. COOKINGHAM DRIVE, STAATSBURG, NY 12580Childery Rating: 3/5
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Quality Indicators
See Methodology →- Overall QualityCombines daily care quality (interactions, learning, environment) with structural features like staff-to-child ratios and teacher qualifications.3 / 5
- Process QualityThe quality of daily care — caregiver-child interactions, learning activities, and the emotional climate. Drawn from the state QRIS rating, accreditations, and Head Start CLASS observations.3 / 5
- Structural QualityMeasurable features like staff-to-child ratios, group sizes, license status, and teacher qualifications. Provider-level data when available; otherwise the state regulatory baseline.4 / 5
Why this rating
This daycare earned 3 out of 5 stars overall. Process quality reflects a QUALITYstarsNY rating of Level 2 (out of 5). Structural quality reflects a 36% violation rate across 14 visits in the last 3 years (most recently inspected October 2025) and a license in good standing. The structural rating also includes New York's licensing baseline — what every licensed daycare in the state must meet. New York caps infant ratios at 1:4, toddler ratios at 1:5, and preschool ratios at 1:8. Lead teachers must hold a Child Development Associate (CDA). Teachers must complete 15 hours of annual training.
Quality Recognitions & Accreditations
- State Quality Rating
- QUALITYstarsNY Level 2 (Max 5) Learn more →
- Accreditations
- National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC)Not Accredited
- National Accreditation Commission (NAC)Not Accredited
- National Early Childhood Program Accreditation (NECPA)Not Accredited
- National Association for Family Child Care (NAFCC)Not Accredited
Facility Info
- Facility type
- Group Child Care Home
- Age groups served
- Infants, Toddlers, Preschool, School-Age
- Licensed capacity
- 16
- Teacher-child ratios & group sizesState Minimum Displayed
Age Max ratio Max group Infants 1:4 8 Toddlers 1:5 12 Preschool 1:8 21
Teacher Credentials
- Lead teacher credentialState Minimum Displayed
- Child Development Associate (CDA)
Inspection History
Across 4 inspections since 2025, the issues cited most often were Hazardous Materials Handling (2), Children's Records & Files (2), and Emergency Preparedness & Drills (1). None of the 5 findings were critical.
See All 4 Inspection Visits
Apr 28, 20261 Finding1 Important
- Evacuation Drills Must Be Conducted at Least Monthly During the Hours of Operation of the Group Family Day Care Home.416.4(b)(1)
Oct 9, 20251 Finding1 Important
- All Animals Present at the Program That Require a License Must Be Licensed.416.5(l)(2)
✓ Corrected at visit
Jul 1, 20252 Findings2 Important
- With the Exception of Children Meeting the Criteria of Section 416.11(a)(6)416.11(a)(7)
With the exception of children meeting the criteria of section 416.11(a)(6), children enrolled in child day care must remain current with their immunizations in
✓ Corrected at visit
- All Animals Present at the Program That Require a License Must Be Licensed.416.5(l)(2)
✓ Corrected at visit
Apr 22, 20251 Finding1 Important
- The Provider416.11(b)(1)(ii)
The provider, assistant(s), and substitute(s), must each submit a medical statement on forms furnished by the Office or an approved equivalent from a health car
✓ Corrected at visit
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