Creative Choices Child Care Center

23 Cayuga St, Seneca Falls, NY 13148License
F

Data Freshness & Provenance

Inspection coverage

16 inspections on record

Active providers

License status: License

Last refreshed

April 3, 2026

Latest inspection

January 29, 2026

Provenance

New York licensing inspections and DaycareCheck scoring

Quick Facts

These facts are normalized from the official record so they can be quoted directly.

Updated April 3, 2026

Provider
Creative Choices Child Care Center
License number
40257
Location
23 Cayuga St, Seneca Falls, NY 13148
Status
License
Safety grade
F (Poor), score 33.3/100
Inspection record
16 inspections, last inspected January 29, 2026
Provenance
Official state licensing inspections and DaycareCheck scoring. Last refreshed April 3, 2026.

Safety Scorecard

F
Poor33.3 / 100
Health0/100
Safety15/100
Staffing100/100
Compliance25/100

30

Total Violations

Jan 29, 2026

Last Inspection

76

Capacity

Violation Timeline

Violations by month over the last 3 years, colored by severity.

All Violations (30)

SERIOUSHEALTH418-1.11(i)(8)Jan 29, 2026

The premises must be kept clean and free from dampness, odors and the accumulation of trash.

Resolution: Not Corrected

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE418-1.3(o)(2)Jan 29, 2026

Buildings, systems and equipment must be kept in good repair and operate as designed.

Resolution: Not Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY418-1.8(n)Jan 29, 2026

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.

Resolution: Not Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY418-1.8(n)Jan 29, 2026

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.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE418-1.3(o)(2)Jan 29, 2026

Buildings, systems and equipment must be kept in good repair and operate as designed.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSHEALTH418-1.11(i)(8)Jan 29, 2026

The premises must be kept clean and free from dampness, odors and the accumulation of trash.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY418-1.8(n)Jan 29, 2026

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.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE418-1.3(o)(2)Jan 29, 2026

Buildings, systems and equipment must be kept in good repair and operate as designed.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY418-1.8(n)Jan 29, 2026

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.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSHEALTH418-1.11(i)(8)Jan 29, 2026

The premises must be kept clean and free from dampness, odors and the accumulation of trash.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE418-1.3(o)(2)Jan 29, 2026

Buildings, systems and equipment must be kept in good repair and operate as designed.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSHEALTH418-1.11(i)(8)Jan 29, 2026

The premises must be kept clean and free from dampness, odors and the accumulation of trash.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY418-1.8(n)Jan 29, 2026

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.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE418-1.3(o)(2)Jan 29, 2026

Buildings, systems and equipment must be kept in good repair and operate as designed.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSHEALTH418-1.11(i)(8)Jan 29, 2026

The premises must be kept clean and free from dampness, odors and the accumulation of trash.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSHEALTH418-1.11(a)(1)Jun 23, 2025

No child may be accepted for care in a child care program unless the program has been furnished with a written statement signed by a health care provider verifying that the child is able to participate in child care and currently appears to be free from contagious or communicable diseases. A child's medical statement must have been completed within the 12 months preceding the date of enrollment.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSHEALTH418-1.11(a)(1)Jun 23, 2025

No child may be accepted for care in a child care program unless the program has been furnished with a written statement signed by a health care provider verifying that the child is able to participate in child care and currently appears to be free from contagious or communicable diseases. A child's medical statement must have been completed within the 12 months preceding the date of enrollment.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSHEALTH418-1.11(a)(1)Jun 23, 2025

No child may be accepted for care in a child care program unless the program has been furnished with a written statement signed by a health care provider verifying that the child is able to participate in child care and currently appears to be free from contagious or communicable diseases. A child's medical statement must have been completed within the 12 months preceding the date of enrollment.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSHEALTH418-1.11(a)(1)Jun 23, 2025

No child may be accepted for care in a child care program unless the program has been furnished with a written statement signed by a health care provider verifying that the child is able to participate in child care and currently appears to be free from contagious or communicable diseases. A child's medical statement must have been completed within the 12 months preceding the date of enrollment.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSHEALTH418-1.11(a)(1)Jun 23, 2025

No child may be accepted for care in a child care program unless the program has been furnished with a written statement signed by a health care provider verifying that the child is able to participate in child care and currently appears to be free from contagious or communicable diseases. A child's medical statement must have been completed within the 12 months preceding the date of enrollment.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSHEALTH418-1.11(a)(1)Jun 23, 2025

No child may be accepted for care in a child care program unless the program has been furnished with a written statement signed by a health care provider verifying that the child is able to participate in child care and currently appears to be free from contagious or communicable diseases. A child's medical statement must have been completed within the 12 months preceding the date of enrollment.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSHEALTH418-1.11(a)(1)Jan 19, 2024

No child may be accepted for care in a child care program unless the program has been furnished with a written statement signed by a health care provider verifying that the child is able to participate in child care and currently appears to be free from contagious or communicable diseases. A child's medical statement must have been completed within the 12 months preceding the date of enrollment.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSHEALTH418-1.11(a)(1)Jan 19, 2024

No child may be accepted for care in a child care program unless the program has been furnished with a written statement signed by a health care provider verifying that the child is able to participate in child care and currently appears to be free from contagious or communicable diseases. A child's medical statement must have been completed within the 12 months preceding the date of enrollment.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSHEALTH418-1.11(a)(1)Jan 19, 2024

No child may be accepted for care in a child care program unless the program has been furnished with a written statement signed by a health care provider verifying that the child is able to participate in child care and currently appears to be free from contagious or communicable diseases. A child's medical statement must have been completed within the 12 months preceding the date of enrollment.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSHEALTH418-1.11(a)(1)Jan 19, 2024

No child may be accepted for care in a child care program unless the program has been furnished with a written statement signed by a health care provider verifying that the child is able to participate in child care and currently appears to be free from contagious or communicable diseases. A child's medical statement must have been completed within the 12 months preceding the date of enrollment.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSHEALTH418-1.11(a)(1)Jan 19, 2024

No child may be accepted for care in a child care program unless the program has been furnished with a written statement signed by a health care provider verifying that the child is able to participate in child care and currently appears to be free from contagious or communicable diseases. A child's medical statement must have been completed within the 12 months preceding the date of enrollment.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSHEALTH418-1.11(a)(1)Jan 19, 2024

No child may be accepted for care in a child care program unless the program has been furnished with a written statement signed by a health care provider verifying that the child is able to participate in child care and currently appears to be free from contagious or communicable diseases. A child's medical statement must have been completed within the 12 months preceding the date of enrollment.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY418-1.4(h)Mar 10, 2023

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.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY418-1.8(a)Mar 7, 2023

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.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSHEALTH418-1.9(a)Mar 7, 2023

The program must establish and follow a written plan for behavior management that is acceptable to the office. This plan must include how the staff will approach challenging behaviors, help children solve problems and encourage acceptable behaviors.

Resolution: Corrected

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Creative Choices Child Care Center's safety grade?

Creative Choices Child Care Center has a safety grade of F (Poor) based on state inspection data. The composite score is 33.3 out of 100.

How many violations does Creative Choices Child Care Center have?

Creative Choices Child Care Center has 30 total violations on record, including 0 critical, 30 serious, and 0 minor.

When was Creative Choices Child Care Center last inspected?

Creative Choices Child Care Center was last inspected on January 29, 2026.

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