Seward, Nicole
1318 SUNNYCREST RD., SYRACUSE, NY 13206Childery 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 21% violation rate across 14 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
- Group Child Care Home
- Age groups served
- 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 2 inspections since 2025, the issues cited most often were Children's Records & Files (1), Parent Communication & Policies (1), and Licensing & Administrative Compliance (1). None of the 5 findings were critical.
See All 2 Inspection Visits
Apr 28, 20263 Findings3 Important
- At the Time of Administration, the Caregiver Must Document the Dosages and Time That the Medications Are Given to the Child.416.11(f)(9)(i)
- When Milk Is Served as a Beverage, Low-fat or Fat-free Milk (1% Fat or Less) Must Be Served to Children Two Years of Age or Older.416.12(ae)
- The Program Must Maintain on File at the Group Family Day Care Home416.15(c)(5)
The program must maintain on file at the group family day care home, available for inspection daily attendance records that are filled out at the time a child a
Dec 4, 20252 Findings2 Important
- The Home Must Have Adequate Indoor Space for the Comfort of the Children and to Accommodate a Variety of Activities For…416.3(j)
The home must have adequate indoor space for the comfort of the children and to accommodate a variety of activities for the number of children in care.
✓ Corrected at visit
- Children Unable to Sleep During Nap Time Shall Not Be Confined to a Sleeping Surface (Cot416.7(t)
Children unable to sleep during nap time shall not be confined to a sleeping surface (cot, crib, etc.) but instead must be offered a supervised place for quiet
✓ Corrected at visit
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