The Little Learners Lounge Llc
851 NY-443, SCHOHARIE, NY 12157Childery Rating: 2/5
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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.2 / 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.2 / 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 2 out of 5 stars overall. Process quality reflects a QUALITYstarsNY rating of Level 1 (out of 5). Structural quality reflects a 25% violation rate across 12 visits in the last 3 years (most recently inspected April 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.
Quality Recognitions & Accreditations
- State Quality Rating
- QUALITYstarsNY Level 1 (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), Licensing & Administrative Compliance (2), and Children's Records & Files (1). None of the 5 findings were critical.
See All 4 Inspection Visits
May 8, 20261 Finding1 Important
- A Safety Strap Must Be Fastened Around Children Who Are Seated in High Chairs.416.5(u)(2)
✓ Corrected at visit
Jul 18, 20252 Findings2 Important
- The Program Must Maintain on File at the Group Family Day Care Home416.15(c)(1)
The program must maintain on file at the group family day care home, available for inspection a copy of the evacuation plan, evacuation drills, and shelter-in-p
✓ Corrected at visit
- The Program Must Maintain on File at the Group Family Day Care Home416.15(c)(19)
The program must maintain on file at the group family day care home, available for inspection: the transportation policy and written parental permission for th
✓ Corrected at visit
Mar 21, 20251 Finding1 Important
- Protective Caps, Covers or Permanently Installed Obstructive Devices Must Be Used on All Electrical Outlets That Are Accessible to Children.416.5(i)
✓ Corrected at visit
Jan 3, 20251 Finding1 Important
- The Licensee Must Prepare a Health Care Plan on Forms Furnished by the Office416.11(c)(1)
The Licensee must prepare a health care plan on forms furnished by the Office. Such plan must protect and promote the health of children. The health care plan m
✓ Corrected at visit
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