Harrison, Julia
415 BUCHANAN RD, UTICA, NY 13502Childery Rating: 4/5
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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.4 / 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.Not Available
- 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 4 out of 5 stars overall. Structural quality reflects a 20% violation rate across 15 visits in the last 3 years (most recently inspected January 2026) 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. No objective process measures (e.g., state quality rating or national accreditation) are available for this daycare. The overall rating reflects structural features only.
Quality Recognitions & Accreditations
- 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
- Family Child Care Home
- Age groups served
- School-Age
- Licensed capacity
- 8
- 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 3 inspections since 2025, the issues cited most often were Children's Records & Files (2), Emergency Preparedness & Drills (2), and Hazardous Materials Handling (1). Of 5 total findings, 1 was critical.
See All 3 Inspection Visits
Jan 29, 20263 Findings1 Critical2 Important
- Guidelines and Procedures to Be Followed for the Prevention of Anaphylaxis and During a Medical Emergency Resulting…417.11(c)(2)(x)
guidelines and procedures to be followed for the prevention of anaphylaxis and during a medical emergency resulting from anaphylaxis that comply with the anaphy
✓ Corrected at visit
- A Written Individual Health Care Plan Must Be Developed for the Child;417.11(h)(5)(i)
✓ Corrected at visit
- Pursuant to New York Public Health Law Section 2500-h417.5(aa)
Pursuant to New York Public Health Law Section 2500-h, the program must comply with the anaphylaxis policy jointly issued by the Office and the New York State D
✓ Corrected at visit
Apr 2, 20251 Finding1 Important
- Evacuation Drills Must Be Conducted at Least Monthly During the Hours of Operation of the Family Day Care Home.417.4(b)(1)
✓ Corrected at visit
Feb 24, 20251 Finding1 Important
- Evacuation Drills Must Be Conducted at Least Monthly During the Hours of Operation of the Family Day Care Home.417.4(b)(1)
✓ Corrected at visit
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