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The Gingerbread House Preschool & Childcare Center

3020 Court Street, Syracuse NY 13208 · License #710198 · Day Care Center

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Capacity 165 childrenAges 0 mo – 5 yrLast inspected May 19, 2026
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Director
David M. Cole
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Address
3020 Court Street, Syracuse NY 13208 · Directions

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Care & schedule

When they operate

Day Care Center

Ages served

24 Infants, 48 Toddlers, 93 Preschoolers
  • Licensed for 165 children
17
Violations, past 3 yrs
From inspections (not complaints)
0
High-risk violations
Serious / high-risk non-compliance
0
Substantiated complaints
Published by NYS OCFS
18
Inspections, past 3 yrs
Monitoring & assessments

How this facility compares

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

Inspection history & violations

Source: NYS Office of Children and Family Services
May 19, 2026 — Self-Report
1 violation cited · view state record
1 violation
  • Violation

    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,

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Apr 13, 2026 — Monitoring
No violations cited · view state record
Clean
Mar 5, 2026 — Fire Safety - Other
3 violations cited · view state record
3 violations
  • Violation

    418-1.3(o)(2) · Buildings, systems and equipment must be kept in good repair and operate as designed.

    Corrected by Mar 5, 2026

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  • 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 Mar 5, 2026

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  • Violation

    418-1.8(n) · The use of any type of personal electronic media device for social or entertainment purposes, including but not limited to, listening to music on headphones, playing screen games, surfing the internet, sending e-mails, or making personal calls while supervising children is prohibited. The use of mobile phones is permitted as necessary to promote the children's safety and ensuring the orderly operation of the program.

    Corrected by Mar 5, 2026

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Jan 28, 2026 — Annual Unannounced
No violations cited · view state record
Clean
Nov 14, 2025 — Monitoring
No violations cited · view state record
Clean
Aug 19, 2025 — Monitoring
2 violations cited · view state record
2 violations
  • Violation

    418-1.11(i)(12) · Garbage receptacles must be covered, and cleaned as needed after emptying.

    Corrected by Aug 19, 2025

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  • Violation

    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 by Aug 19, 2025

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May 20, 2025 — Monitoring
No violations cited · view state record
Clean
Mar 6, 2025 — Annual Unannounced
4 violations cited · view state record
4 violations
  • 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 Mar 6, 2025

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  • Violation

    418-1.5(z) · All window and door blind cords, ropes, wires and other strangulation hazards must be secured and inaccessible to children.

    Corrected by Mar 6, 2025

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  • Violation

    418-1.11(i)(12) · Garbage receptacles must be covered, and cleaned as needed after emptying.

    Corrected by Mar 6, 2025

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  • Violation

    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.

    Corrected by Mar 6, 2025

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Mar 5, 2025 — Self Reported Serious Incident
No violations cited · view state record
Clean
Jan 3, 2025 — Fire Safety - Alternate Year
No violations cited · view state record
Clean
Dec 13, 2024 — Monitoring
4 violations cited · view state record
4 violations
  • Violation

    418-1.4(b)(1) · Evacuation drills must be conducted at least monthly during various hours of operation of the child day care center.

    Corrected by Dec 13, 2024

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  • Violation

    418-1.4(h) · The director or a designated qualified staff member must conduct monthly inspections of the premises to observe possible fire or safety hazards. Any such hazard must be corrected immediately.

    Corrected by Dec 13, 2024

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  • 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 Dec 13, 2024

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  • Violation

    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 by Dec 13, 2024

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Sep 25, 2024 — Application - Renewal
No violations cited · view state record
Clean
Jun 4, 2024 — Serious Injury
No violations cited · view state record
Clean
May 3, 2024 — Monitoring
No violations cited · view state record
Clean
Apr 30, 2024 — Self Reported Serious Incident
No violations cited · view state record
Clean
Feb 9, 2024 — Annual Unannounced
3 violations cited · view state record
3 violations
  • Violation

    418-1.4(h) · The director or a designated qualified staff member must conduct monthly inspections of the premises to observe possible fire or safety hazards. Any such hazard must be corrected immediately.

    Corrected by Feb 9, 2024

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  • Violation

    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 by Feb 9, 2024

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  • Violation

    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 by Feb 9, 2024

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Oct 10, 2023 — Self Reported Serious Incident
No violations cited · view state record
Clean
Aug 4, 2023 — Serious Illness/Contagious Disease
No violations cited · view state record
Clean

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