Program Name: Dream Childcare Center, LLC    License/Registration ID: 900994


 Program Overview
Contact Name: Tanika N. Jones Contact Title: Director
Program Type: Day Care Center Status: Open
School District: Syracuse
Site Address: Map
301 Slocum Ave, Syracuse, NY 13204
First Licensed/Registration Date: Nov 27, 2023
Current Registration Period: Nov 27, 2023 - Nov 26, 2027 		Phone: (315) 925-7774
Fax:
Total Capacity: 44
-Infants: 15
-Toddlers: 12
-Preschool: 10
-School-Age: 7
Open Child Care Slots*:
This information was self reported to OCFS on 12/5/2023 10:06:12 PM
-Infants: 10
-Toddlers: 9
-Preschool: 7
-School-Age: 6

*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: Yes
 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 since Nov 27, 2023)

Date Inspection Type Inspection ID Inspection Result  
Dec 23, 2024 Self Reported Serious Incident 2024-I-SRO-115066 No violations cited for this Inspection
Nov 1, 2024 Monitoring 2024-I-SRO-106214 Violations Found
Jun 17, 2024 Complaint (Unsubstantiated) 2024-I-SRO-051746 Violations Found
Jun 5, 2024 Annual Unannounced 2024-I-SRO-015379 Violations Found
*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: Dec 23, 2024 Currently uncorrected violations: None
Date Regulation Description Compliance Status as of last inspection
Nov 1, 2024 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
Jun 17, 2024 418-1.3(e) A firm clean crib, cot, bed or washable padded mat of age appropriate size and construction must be provided for all children requiring a rest period. Corrected
Jun 17, 2024 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
Jun 5, 2024 418-1.5(a) Suitable precautions must be taken to eliminate all conditions in areas accessible to children which pose a safety or health hazard. Corrected
Jun 5, 2024 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
*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, 2020: None