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On The Hill Child Care Center

4640 Nixon Park Drive, Syracuse NY 13215 · License #45207 · Day Care Center

License
Capacity 108 childrenAges 0 mo – 13 yrLast inspected Apr 8, 2026
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Director
Morgan L. Botsford
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Address
4640 Nixon Park Drive, Syracuse NY 13215 · Directions

Hours

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Care & schedule

When they operate

Day Care Center

Ages served

16 Infants, 20 Toddlers, 50 Preschoolers and 22 School-Aged Children
  • Licensed for 108 children
16
Violations, past 3 yrs
From inspections (not complaints)
0
High-risk violations
Serious / high-risk non-compliance
0
Substantiated complaints
Published by NYS OCFS
12
Inspections, past 3 yrs
Monitoring & assessments

How this facility compares

Violations per inspection, 3-yr
This facility
1.3
New York average
0.9

Inspection history & violations

Source: NYS Office of Children and Family Services
Apr 8, 2026 — Monitoring
No violations cited · view state record
Clean
Feb 4, 2026 — Annual Unannounced
No violations cited · view state record
Clean
Dec 3, 2025 — Monitoring
No violations cited · view state record
Clean
Oct 23, 2025 — Fire Safety - Alternate Year
No violations cited · view state record
Clean
Jul 2, 2025 — Monitoring
No violations cited · view state record
Clean
May 2, 2025 — Mid-Point
5 violations cited · view state record
5 violations
  • Violation

    418-1.14(c) · 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:

    Corrected by May 2, 2025

  • Violation

    418-1.14(d) · Training must address all topics or subject matters required by state and federal law. The required state topics are:

    Corrected by May 2, 2025

  • Violation

    418-1.15(b)(29)(iii) · Mid-point requirements for four-year license holders. At the two-year calendar date in a four year licensing cycle, a program must be in compliance with the following mid-point requirements and be able to show proof of compliance to the Office when requested, as follows: documentation from service personnel licensed by the New York State Department of State to perform fire alarm systems maintenance, repair and testing which shows that the fire alarm and detection systems have been inspected, tested and maintained during the current license period in accordance with the applicable requirements of the Fire and Building code of New York State or other applicable fire and building codes when the Fire and Building Code of New York State is not applicable, for use of the building as a child day care center;

    Corrected by May 2, 2025

  • Violation

    418-1.15(b)(29)(iv) · Mid-point requirements for four-year license holders. At the two-year calendar date in a four year licensing cycle, a program must be in compliance with the following mid-point requirements and be able to show proof of compliance to the Office when requested, as follows: documentation from service personnel qualified to perform fire suppression systems testing showing that fire suppression equipment and systems have been tested and maintained during the current license period in accordance with the requirements of the Fire Code and Building Code of New York State, or other applicable fire and building codes when the Fire and Building Code of New York State is not applicable, for use of the building as a child day care center; and

    Corrected by May 2, 2025

  • Violation

    418-1.15(b)(29)(v) · Mid-point requirements for four-year license holders. At the two-year calendar date in a four year licensing cycle, a program must be in compliance with the following mid-point requirements and be able to show proof of compliance to the Office when requested, as follows: documentation from an inspector from the New York State Department of Labor, or an insurance company licensed to write boiler insurance in New York State, showing that all steam or hot water boilers have been inspected and approved during the current license period in accordance with the requirements of the New York State Department of Labor. For all other fuel burning heating systems and equipment, and boilers not subject to the New York State Department of Labor requirements, documentation of service by a heating contractor performed within the 12 months preceding the date of application for renewal.

    Corrected by May 2, 2025

Jan 16, 2025 — Annual Unannounced
1 violation cited · view state record
1 violation
  • Violation

    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 by Jan 16, 2025

Jan 15, 2025 — Complaint
5 violations cited · view state record
5 violations
  • Violation

    418-1.3(d) · A temperature of at least 68 degrees Fahrenheit must be maintained in all rooms to be occupied by children.

    Corrected by Jan 15, 2025

  • Violation

    418-1.4(a) · Suitable precautions must be taken to eliminate all conditions which may contribute to or create a fire hazard.

    Corrected by Jan 15, 2025

  • Violation

    418-1.4(f)(2) · All corridors, aisles, and approaches to exits must be kept unobstructed at all times.

    Corrected by Jan 15, 2025

  • Violation

    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 by Jan 15, 2025

  • Violation

    418-1.5(y) · Protective caps, covers or permanently installed obstructive devices must be used on all electrical outlets that are accessible to children.

    Corrected by Jan 15, 2025

Aug 8, 2024 — Monitoring
No violations cited · view state record
Clean
Jun 6, 2024 — Monitoring
No violations cited · view state record
Clean
Jan 19, 2024 — Annual Unannounced
3 violations cited · view state record
3 violations
  • Violation

    418-1.3(a)(2) · Whenever change(s), addition(s) or expansion(s) are proposed which will affect, or reasonably may be expected to affect, those portions of the building designated for the care of children or for their egress in case of an emergency, the licensee must receive written approval from the Office prior to initiating such change(s), addition(s), or expansion(s).

    Corrected by Jan 19, 2024

  • Violation

    418-1.8(k)(5)(i) · for 4-year-old children: there must be one teacher for every eight children;

    Corrected by Jan 19, 2024

  • Violation

    418-1.8(l)(8) · Except for Office approved continuity of care classrooms, children under three years of age may not participate in mixed age groups except for limited periods of time at the beginning and end of the child day care center's daily operation.

    Corrected by Jan 19, 2024

Dec 4, 2023 — Annual Unannounced
2 violations cited · view state record
2 violations
  • Violation

    418-1.8(k)(5)(i) · for 4-year-old children: there must be one teacher for every eight children;

    Corrected by Dec 4, 2023

  • Violation

    418-1.8(k)(3)(i) · for children between ages 18 months old and 36 months old: there must be one teacher for every five children;

    Corrected by Dec 4, 2023

Data synced from NYS Office of Children and Family Services · Source records · Report an error