Laughs and Dreams Creators
307 FLORIDA RD., SYRACUSE, NY 13211Childery 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 24% violation rate across 17 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 2024, the issues cited most often were Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (2), Licensing & Administrative Compliance (2), and Hazardous Materials Handling (1). None of the 5 findings were critical.
See All 3 Inspection Visits
Jan 28, 20263 Findings3 Important
- Each Employee and Volunteer Must Complete a Minimum of Thirty (30) Hours of Training Every Two Years417.14(c)(2)
Each employee and volunteer must complete a minimum of thirty (30) hours of training every two years. The required (30) hours of training every two years is sub
- Training Must Address All Topics or Subject Matters Required by State and Federal Law. The Required State Topics Are:417.14(f)
- Mid-point Requirements for Four-year Registration417.15(b)(25)(i)
Mid-point requirements for four-year registration. At the two-year calendar date in a four year registration cycle, a program must be in compliance with the fol
Apr 23, 20251 Finding1 Important
- The Provisions Specified on the Registration Are Binding and the Family Day Care Home Must Operate in Compliance With…417.15(a)(9)
The provisions specified on the registration are binding and the family day care home must operate in compliance with the terms of the registration. The number
✓ Corrected at visit
Aug 26, 20241 Finding1 Important
- Suitable Precautions Must Be Taken to Eliminate All Conditions in Areas Accessible to Children Which Pose a Safety or Health Hazard.417.5(a)
✓ Corrected at visit
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