Program Name: Doodle Bears Daycare Llc    License/Registration ID: 897057


 Program Overview
Contact Name: Megan A. Decker Contact Title: Acting Director
Program Type: Day Care Center Status: Open
School District: Marathon
Site Address: Map
3 Broome street, Marathon, NY 13803
First Licensed/Registration Date: May 25, 2023
Current Registration Period: May 25, 2023 - May 24, 2027
Phone: (607) 345-6503
Fax:
Total Capacity: 38
-Infants: 8
-Toddlers: 12
-Preschool: 18
-School-Age: 0
Open Child Care Slots*:
This information was self reported to OCFS on 5/14/2026 12:33:11 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 17, 2026 Annual Unannounced 2026-I-SRO-012481 No violations cited for this Inspection
Dec 9, 2025 Monitoring 2025-I-SRO-119735 Violations Found
Sep 5, 2025 Monitoring 2025-I-SRO-097602 No violations cited for this Inspection
May 20, 2025 Monitoring 2025-I-SRO-040456 Violations Found
Feb 6, 2025 Annual Unannounced 2025-I-SRO-014257 No violations cited for this Inspection
Dec 10, 2024 Monitoring 2024-I-SRO-114453 Violations Found
Sep 30, 2024 Monitoring 2024-I-SRO-097186 No violations cited for this Inspection
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 17, 2026 Currently uncorrected violations: Yes
Date Regulation Description Compliance Status as of last inspection
Dec 9, 2025 413.4(a) The following criminal history review and background clearances shall be conducted pursuant to and consistent with the Child Care and Development Block Grant Act for any prospective operator, director, employee or volunteer at a child day care center, small day care center, school-age child care program, group family day care home or family day care home, as defined in section (2) of this part, and any person age eighteen (18) or older living in a prospective, or who begins to live, in a group family day care home or family day care home: Not Corrected
Dec 9, 2025 418-1.3(h) Peeling or damaged paint or plaster must be repaired. Not Corrected
Dec 9, 2025 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
Dec 9, 2025 418-1.5(y) Protective caps, covers or permanently installed obstructive devices must be used on all electrical outlets that are accessible to children. Not Corrected
Dec 9, 2025 418-1.5(aa) The following items must be used and stored in such a manner that they are not accessible to children: handbags, backpacks or briefcases belonging to adults; plastic bags; and toys and objects small enough for young children to swallow. Corrected
Dec 9, 2025 418-1.8(m) There must be a director, group teacher or assistant teacher supervising all applicants, volunteers and persons in the process of approval. Not Corrected
Dec 9, 2025 418-1.9(b) The staff must use acceptable techniques and approaches to help children solve problems. Not Corrected
Dec 9, 2025 418-1.12(z) All containers or bottles of, breast milk, formula or other individualized food items must be clearly marked with the child's complete name. Not Corrected
May 20, 2025 418-1.8(k)(2)(i) for children between ages 6 weeks old and 18 months old: there must be one teacher for every four children; Corrected
May 20, 2025 418-1.8(m) There must be a director, group teacher or assistant teacher supervising all applicants, volunteers and persons in the process of approval. Corrected
Dec 10, 2024 418-1.5(aa) The following items must be used and stored in such a manner that they are not accessible to children: handbags, backpacks or briefcases belonging to adults; plastic bags; and toys and objects small enough for young children to swallow. Corrected
Dec 10, 2024 418-1.7(s) Individual clean bed coverings must be available, as needed, for each child requiring a rest period. 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 June, 2021: None