Program Name: Children's Beginnings    License/Registration ID: 45171


 Program Overview
Contact Name: Kylee E. Brenon Contact Title: Director
Program Type: Day Care Center Status: Open
School District: Syracuse
Site Address: Map
100 South Clinton St. P.O. Box 7196, Syracuse, NY 13261
First Licensed/Registration Date: Nov 20, 2000
Current Registration Period: Nov 1, 2022 - Oct 31, 2026
Phone: (315) 448-0980
Fax: (315) 448-0978
Total Capacity: 78
-Infants: 16
-Toddlers: 24
-Preschool: 38
-School-Age: 0
Open Child Care Slots*:
This information was self reported to OCFS on 5/24/2023 4:46:24 PM
-Infants: 0
-Toddlers: 0
-Preschool: 0
-School-Age: 0

*Important Note: This self reported information on open child care slots can quickly change.


Please contact this program for the most current openings.


Care available during non-traditional hours: No
Removed from referral list: No

For additional information on this program and compliance history, contact
Office: Syracuse Regional Office
Phone: (315) 423-1202
For additional details and to view the checklist used during an inspection, please click on the Inspection ID links below. Inspection checklists are generated per inspection type and reason. Also note, that any regulatory requirement can be assessed and cited during an inspection and as a result, may not be reflected on the inspection checklist. These items would be reflected in the program's compliance history that is posted.

 Inspection History: (Inspections in the past 24 months)

Date Inspection Type Inspection ID Inspection Result  
Mar 8, 2024 Complaint (Substantiated) 2024-I-SRO-037996 Violations Found
Jan 9, 2024 Complaint (Unsubstantiated) 2024-I-SRO-016611 No violations cited for this Inspection
Jan 9, 2024 Annual Unannounced 2024-I-SRO-002047 No violations cited for this Inspection
Sep 27, 2023 Serious Injury 2023-I-SRO-045642 No violations cited for this Inspection
Aug 1, 2023 Complaint (Unsubstantiated) 2023-I-SRO-038266 No violations cited for this Inspection
Jul 21, 2023 Monitoring 2023-I-SRO-037590 No violations cited for this Inspection
May 5, 2023 Serious Injury 2023-I-SRO-026878 No violations cited for this Inspection
Mar 21, 2023 Serious Injury 2023-I-SRO-021609 No violations cited for this Inspection
Jan 30, 2023 Annual Unannounced 2023-I-SRO-001517 Violations Found
Jan 5, 2023 Application - Renewal 2022-I-SRO-028983 Violations Found
Dec 1, 2022 Complaint (Substantiated) 2022-I-SRO-048822 Violations Found
Nov 8, 2022 Annual Unannounced 2022-I-SRO-042196 No violations cited for this Inspection
Oct 26, 2022 Complaint (Unsubstantiated) 2022-I-SRO-041695 No New Violations
Sep 28, 2022 Complaint (Substantiated) 2022-I-SRO-039236 Violations Found
Sep 7, 2022 Serious Injury 2022-I-SRO-036351 No violations cited for this Inspection
Sep 1, 2022 Serious Illness/Contagious Disease 2022-I-SRO-035865 No violations cited for this Inspection
Aug 24, 2022 Complaint (Unsubstantiated) 2022-I-SRO-034920 Violations Found
Aug 10, 2022 Self Reported Serious Incident 2022-I-SRO-034500 Violations Found
Jul 15, 2022 Complaint (Substantiated) 2022-I-SRO-031375 Violations Found
Apr 29, 2022 Serious Injury/Contagious Disease 2022-I-SRO-023633 No violations cited for this Inspection
Apr 27, 2022 Complaint (Substantiated) 2022-I-SRO-023452 Violations Found
Additional Inspection History

*Inspections may be conducted outside of program operating hours and/or off-site(where inspector was not on premises where care is provided) for the following reasons:
-Record/File Review
-Interviewing of Staff
-Or Other Investigative Reasons

 Compliance History
Date of Last Inspection: Mar 8, 2024 Currently uncorrected violations: None
Date Regulation Description Compliance Status as of last inspection
Mar 8, 2024 418-1.12(w) The program must obtain a written statement from the parent of each infant in care setting forth the breast milk, formula and feeding schedule instructions for the infant and must be updated as changes are made. Corrected
Jan 30, 2023 418-1.5(v) All matches, lighters, medicines, drugs, cleaning materials, detergents, aerosol cans and other poisonous or toxic materials must be stored in their original containers. Such materials must be used in such a way that they will not contaminate play surfaces, food or food preparation areas, or constitute a hazard to children. Such materials must be kept in a place inaccessible to children. Corrected
Jan 30, 2023 418-1.14(c)(1) Each staff person and volunteer must complete a minimum of thirty (30) hours of training every two years. The required thirty (30) hours of training every two years is subject to the following conditions: Fifteen (15) of the required thirty (30) hours of training must be obtained during the person's first six months at the program. Corrected
Jan 5, 2023 418-1.11(a)(2) The written medical statement from the health care provider must also state whether the child is a child with special health care needs and, if so, what special provisions, if any, will be necessary in order for the child to participate in child day care. When the written statement from the health care provider advises the day care program that the child being enrolled is a child with special health care needs, the day care program must work together with the parent and the child's health care provider to develop a reasonable health care plan for the child while the child is in the child day care program. The health care plan for the child must also address how the day care program will obtain or develop any additional competencies that the staff will need to have in order to carry out the health care plan for the child. Corrected
Jan 5, 2023 418-1.14(b) Each applicant for, or individual in the position of director, teacher, or volunteer must complete Office-approved training that complies with federal minimum health and safety pre-service or three-month orientation period requirements. This training must be obtained pre-service or within three months of starting such position. Corrected
Dec 1, 2022 418-1.8(a) Children cannot be left without competent supervision at any time. Competent supervision includes awareness of and responsibility for the ongoing activity of each child. It requires that all children be within a teacher's range of vision and that the teacher be near enough to respond when redirection or intervention strategies are needed. Competent supervision must take into account the child's age emotional, physical, and cognitive development. Corrected
Dec 1, 2022 418-1.15(b)(14)(ii) The program must immediately notify the parent and Office upon learning of the following events involving a child which occurred while the child was in care at the program or was being transported by the program: serious incident, Corrected
Sep 28, 2022 418-1.8(b) The child day care center must employ staff who will promote the physical, intellectual, social, cultural and emotional well-being of the children. Corrected
Sep 28, 2022 418-1.9(m) Methods of discipline, interaction or toilet training which frighten, demean or humiliate a child are prohibited. Corrected
Aug 24, 2022 418-1.15(b)(14)(iii) The program must immediately notify the parent and Office upon learning of the following events involving a child which occurred while the child was in care at the program or was being transported by the program: serious injury, Corrected
Aug 24, 2022 418-1.15(c)(6) The program must maintain on file at the child day care center, available for inspection by the Office or its designees at any time, the following records in a current and accurate manner: children's individual health care plans; parental consents for emergency medical treatment; child's medical statement, immunizations, and any available results of lead screening for children not yet enrolled in kindergarten or a higher grade only; the name and dosage of any medications used by a child, the frequency of administration of such medications, and a record of their administration by child care center staff; daily health check documentation; a record of illnesses and injuries occurring while in care; and any indicators of child abuse or maltreatment; Corrected
Aug 10, 2022 418-1.15(c)(6) The program must maintain on file at the child day care center, available for inspection by the Office or its designees at any time, the following records in a current and accurate manner: children's individual health care plans; parental consents for emergency medical treatment; child's medical statement, immunizations, and any available results of lead screening for children not yet enrolled in kindergarten or a higher grade only; the name and dosage of any medications used by a child, the frequency of administration of such medications, and a record of their administration by child care center staff; daily health check documentation; a record of illnesses and injuries occurring while in care; and any indicators of child abuse or maltreatment; Corrected
Jul 15, 2022 418-1.8(a) Children cannot be left without competent supervision at any time. Competent supervision includes awareness of and responsibility for the ongoing activity of each child. It requires that all children be within a teacher's range of vision and that the teacher be near enough to respond when redirection or intervention strategies are needed. Competent supervision must take into account the child's age emotional, physical, and cognitive development. Corrected
Jul 15, 2022 418-1.15(c)(5) The program must maintain on file at the child day care center, available for inspection by the Office or its designees at any time, the following records in a current and accurate manner: daily attendance records, which must be filled out at the time a child arrives and departs, and must include arrival and departure times; Corrected
Apr 27, 2022 418-1.8(a) Children cannot be left without competent supervision at any time. Competent supervision includes awareness of and responsibility for the ongoing activity of each child. It requires that all children be within a teacher's range of vision and that the teacher be near enough to respond when redirection or intervention strategies are needed. Competent supervision must take into account the child's age emotional, physical, and cognitive development. Corrected
Apr 27, 2022 418-1.15(b)(14)(ii) The program must immediately notify the parent and Office upon learning of the following events involving a child which occurred while the child was in care at the program or was being transported by the program: serious incident, Corrected
*Violations are posted on this web site after the inspection results have been finalized in a report mailed to the provider. Violations are listed here as 'Corrected' after the Office has verified corrections with the provider, and a letter confirming the corrections has been mailed to the provider.
For additional information on this program and compliance history, contact
Office: Syracuse Regional Office
Phone: (315) 423-1202

 Enforcement History
The New York State Office of Children and Family Services uses a range of tools to help bring child care programs into compliance with statutory and regulatory requirements.

The enforcement actions listed on this website only include denial, revocation or suspension of a child care program's license or registration. Fines are not shown on this website. OCFS stops referring families to the program if a program's license or registration is closed, revoked or suspended.

Other enforcement actions such as Corrective action plans and fines are not shown on this website.
Enforcement Actions since April, 2019: Yes