Little Apples Child Care Center

401 Loomis Avenue, Syracuse, NY 13207License
F

Data Freshness & Provenance

Inspection coverage

13 inspections on record

Active providers

License status: License

Last refreshed

April 3, 2026

Latest inspection

March 12, 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
Little Apples Child Care Center
License number
240770
Location
401 Loomis Avenue, Syracuse, NY 13207
Status
License
Safety grade
F (Poor), score 20.3/100
Inspection record
13 inspections, last inspected March 12, 2026
Provenance
Official state licensing inspections and DaycareCheck scoring. Last refreshed April 3, 2026.

Safety Scorecard

F
Poor20.3 / 100
Health20/100
Safety0/100
Staffing15/100
Compliance70/100

75

Total Violations

Mar 12, 2026

Last Inspection

61

Capacity

Violation Timeline

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

All Violations (75)

SERIOUSSAFETY418-1.5(v)Jun 23, 2025

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.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY418-1.5(a)Jun 23, 2025

Suitable precautions must be taken to eliminate all conditions in areas accessible to children which pose a safety or health hazard.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY418-1.5(aa)Jun 23, 2025

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.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY418-1.5(v)Jun 23, 2025

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.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY418-1.5(a)Jun 23, 2025

Suitable precautions must be taken to eliminate all conditions in areas accessible to children which pose a safety or health hazard.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY418-1.5(v)Jun 23, 2025

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.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY418-1.5(aa)Jun 23, 2025

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.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY418-1.5(a)Jun 23, 2025

Suitable precautions must be taken to eliminate all conditions in areas accessible to children which pose a safety or health hazard.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY418-1.5(v)Jun 23, 2025

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.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY418-1.5(aa)Jun 23, 2025

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.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY418-1.5(a)Jun 23, 2025

Suitable precautions must be taken to eliminate all conditions in areas accessible to children which pose a safety or health hazard.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY418-1.5(v)Jun 23, 2025

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.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY418-1.5(aa)Jun 23, 2025

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.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY418-1.5(a)Jun 23, 2025

Suitable precautions must be taken to eliminate all conditions in areas accessible to children which pose a safety or health hazard.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY418-1.5(aa)Jun 23, 2025

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.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSHEALTH418-1.11(c)(2)(i)Dec 12, 2024

The health care plan must describe the following: how a daily health check of each child for any indication of illness, injury, abuse or maltreatment will be conducted and documented;

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY418-1.15(c)(5)Dec 12, 2024

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: daily attendance records, which must be filled out at the time a child arrives and departs, and must include arrival and departure times;

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY418-1.5(n)(1)Dec 12, 2024

Materials and play equipment used by the children must be sturdy and free from rough edges and sharp corners.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY418-1.5(n)(1)Dec 12, 2024

Materials and play equipment used by the children must be sturdy and free from rough edges and sharp corners.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY418-1.5(n)(1)Dec 12, 2024

Materials and play equipment used by the children must be sturdy and free from rough edges and sharp corners.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSHEALTH418-1.11(c)(2)(i)Dec 12, 2024

The health care plan must describe the following: how a daily health check of each child for any indication of illness, injury, abuse or maltreatment will be conducted and documented;

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY418-1.15(c)(5)Dec 12, 2024

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: daily attendance records, which must be filled out at the time a child arrives and departs, and must include arrival and departure times;

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY418-1.5(n)(1)Dec 12, 2024

Materials and play equipment used by the children must be sturdy and free from rough edges and sharp corners.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSHEALTH418-1.11(c)(2)(i)Dec 12, 2024

The health care plan must describe the following: how a daily health check of each child for any indication of illness, injury, abuse or maltreatment will be conducted and documented;

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY418-1.15(c)(5)Dec 12, 2024

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: daily attendance records, which must be filled out at the time a child arrives and departs, and must include arrival and departure times;

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY418-1.15(c)(5)Dec 12, 2024

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: daily attendance records, which must be filled out at the time a child arrives and departs, and must include arrival and departure times;

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSHEALTH418-1.11(c)(2)(i)Dec 12, 2024

The health care plan must describe the following: how a daily health check of each child for any indication of illness, injury, abuse or maltreatment will be conducted and documented;

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY418-1.5(n)(1)Dec 12, 2024

Materials and play equipment used by the children must be sturdy and free from rough edges and sharp corners.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY418-1.15(c)(5)Dec 12, 2024

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: daily attendance records, which must be filled out at the time a child arrives and departs, and must include arrival and departure times;

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSHEALTH418-1.11(c)(2)(i)Dec 12, 2024

The health care plan must describe the following: how a daily health check of each child for any indication of illness, injury, abuse or maltreatment will be conducted and documented;

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSTAFFING418-1.13(b)(2)Mar 4, 2024

Child day care centers must review and evaluate the backgrounds of all applicants for staff and volunteer positions. All applicants whose backgrounds must be checked are required to provide the following: the names, addresses and day time telephone numbers of at least two acceptable references, other than relatives, at least one of whom can verify employment history, work record and qualifications, and at least one of whom can attest to the applicant's character, habits and personal qualifications to be a child care center staff member;

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE418-1.3(h)Mar 4, 2024

Peeling or damaged paint or plaster must be repaired.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY418-1.5(n)(1)Mar 4, 2024

Materials and play equipment used by the children must be sturdy and free from rough edges and sharp corners.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSHEALTH418-1.11(a)(1)Mar 4, 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

SERIOUSSTAFFING418-1.13(g)Mar 4, 2024

Minimum education and experience qualifications:

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE418-1.3(h)Mar 4, 2024

Peeling or damaged paint or plaster must be repaired.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY418-1.5(n)(1)Mar 4, 2024

Materials and play equipment used by the children must be sturdy and free from rough edges and sharp corners.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSHEALTH418-1.11(a)(1)Mar 4, 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

SERIOUSSTAFFING418-1.13(b)(2)Mar 4, 2024

Child day care centers must review and evaluate the backgrounds of all applicants for staff and volunteer positions. All applicants whose backgrounds must be checked are required to provide the following: the names, addresses and day time telephone numbers of at least two acceptable references, other than relatives, at least one of whom can verify employment history, work record and qualifications, and at least one of whom can attest to the applicant's character, habits and personal qualifications to be a child care center staff member;

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSTAFFING418-1.13(g)Mar 4, 2024

Minimum education and experience qualifications:

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSHEALTH418-1.11(a)(1)Mar 4, 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

SERIOUSSTAFFING418-1.13(b)(2)Mar 4, 2024

Child day care centers must review and evaluate the backgrounds of all applicants for staff and volunteer positions. All applicants whose backgrounds must be checked are required to provide the following: the names, addresses and day time telephone numbers of at least two acceptable references, other than relatives, at least one of whom can verify employment history, work record and qualifications, and at least one of whom can attest to the applicant's character, habits and personal qualifications to be a child care center staff member;

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSTAFFING418-1.13(g)Mar 4, 2024

Minimum education and experience qualifications:

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE418-1.3(h)Mar 4, 2024

Peeling or damaged paint or plaster must be repaired.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY418-1.5(n)(1)Mar 4, 2024

Materials and play equipment used by the children must be sturdy and free from rough edges and sharp corners.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSHEALTH418-1.11(a)(1)Mar 4, 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

SERIOUSSTAFFING418-1.13(b)(2)Mar 4, 2024

Child day care centers must review and evaluate the backgrounds of all applicants for staff and volunteer positions. All applicants whose backgrounds must be checked are required to provide the following: the names, addresses and day time telephone numbers of at least two acceptable references, other than relatives, at least one of whom can verify employment history, work record and qualifications, and at least one of whom can attest to the applicant's character, habits and personal qualifications to be a child care center staff member;

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSTAFFING418-1.13(g)Mar 4, 2024

Minimum education and experience qualifications:

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE418-1.3(h)Mar 4, 2024

Peeling or damaged paint or plaster must be repaired.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY418-1.5(n)(1)Mar 4, 2024

Materials and play equipment used by the children must be sturdy and free from rough edges and sharp corners.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSHEALTH418-1.11(a)(1)Mar 4, 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

SERIOUSSTAFFING418-1.13(b)(2)Mar 4, 2024

Child day care centers must review and evaluate the backgrounds of all applicants for staff and volunteer positions. All applicants whose backgrounds must be checked are required to provide the following: the names, addresses and day time telephone numbers of at least two acceptable references, other than relatives, at least one of whom can verify employment history, work record and qualifications, and at least one of whom can attest to the applicant's character, habits and personal qualifications to be a child care center staff member;

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSTAFFING418-1.13(g)Mar 4, 2024

Minimum education and experience qualifications:

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE418-1.3(h)Mar 4, 2024

Peeling or damaged paint or plaster must be repaired.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY418-1.5(n)(1)Mar 4, 2024

Materials and play equipment used by the children must be sturdy and free from rough edges and sharp corners.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSHEALTH418-1.11(a)(1)Mar 4, 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

SERIOUSSTAFFING418-1.13(b)(2)Mar 4, 2024

Child day care centers must review and evaluate the backgrounds of all applicants for staff and volunteer positions. All applicants whose backgrounds must be checked are required to provide the following: the names, addresses and day time telephone numbers of at least two acceptable references, other than relatives, at least one of whom can verify employment history, work record and qualifications, and at least one of whom can attest to the applicant's character, habits and personal qualifications to be a child care center staff member;

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSTAFFING418-1.13(g)Mar 4, 2024

Minimum education and experience qualifications:

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE418-1.3(h)Mar 4, 2024

Peeling or damaged paint or plaster must be repaired.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY418-1.5(n)(1)Mar 4, 2024

Materials and play equipment used by the children must be sturdy and free from rough edges and sharp corners.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSTAFFING418-1.13(f)Nov 8, 2023

In child day care centers where the licensed capacity is 45 or more children, the administrative/fiscal management functions and supervision functions may not be performed by a group teacher or assistant teacher.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY418-1.7(q)Nov 8, 2023

Cribs, bassinets and other sleeping areas for infants through 12 months of age must include an appropriately sized fitted sheet, and must not have bumper pads, toys, stuffed animals, blankets, pillows, wedges or infant positioners. Wedges or infant positioners will be permitted with medical documentation from the child's health care provider.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY418-1.7(h)(3)Nov 8, 2023

Television and other electronic visual media must be turned off while children are sleeping, and during established nap times. This is not to prohibit an individual from using electronic visual media for business purposes during sleep or nap time if all children are sleeping and its use does not interfere with the supervision of children.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY418-1.7(h)(3)Nov 8, 2023

Television and other electronic visual media must be turned off while children are sleeping, and during established nap times. This is not to prohibit an individual from using electronic visual media for business purposes during sleep or nap time if all children are sleeping and its use does not interfere with the supervision of children.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY418-1.7(q)Nov 8, 2023

Cribs, bassinets and other sleeping areas for infants through 12 months of age must include an appropriately sized fitted sheet, and must not have bumper pads, toys, stuffed animals, blankets, pillows, wedges or infant positioners. Wedges or infant positioners will be permitted with medical documentation from the child's health care provider.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSTAFFING418-1.13(f)Nov 8, 2023

In child day care centers where the licensed capacity is 45 or more children, the administrative/fiscal management functions and supervision functions may not be performed by a group teacher or assistant teacher.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY418-1.7(h)(3)Nov 8, 2023

Television and other electronic visual media must be turned off while children are sleeping, and during established nap times. This is not to prohibit an individual from using electronic visual media for business purposes during sleep or nap time if all children are sleeping and its use does not interfere with the supervision of children.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY418-1.7(q)Nov 8, 2023

Cribs, bassinets and other sleeping areas for infants through 12 months of age must include an appropriately sized fitted sheet, and must not have bumper pads, toys, stuffed animals, blankets, pillows, wedges or infant positioners. Wedges or infant positioners will be permitted with medical documentation from the child's health care provider.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSTAFFING418-1.13(f)Nov 8, 2023

In child day care centers where the licensed capacity is 45 or more children, the administrative/fiscal management functions and supervision functions may not be performed by a group teacher or assistant teacher.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY418-1.7(h)(3)Nov 8, 2023

Television and other electronic visual media must be turned off while children are sleeping, and during established nap times. This is not to prohibit an individual from using electronic visual media for business purposes during sleep or nap time if all children are sleeping and its use does not interfere with the supervision of children.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY418-1.7(q)Nov 8, 2023

Cribs, bassinets and other sleeping areas for infants through 12 months of age must include an appropriately sized fitted sheet, and must not have bumper pads, toys, stuffed animals, blankets, pillows, wedges or infant positioners. Wedges or infant positioners will be permitted with medical documentation from the child's health care provider.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSTAFFING418-1.13(f)Nov 8, 2023

In child day care centers where the licensed capacity is 45 or more children, the administrative/fiscal management functions and supervision functions may not be performed by a group teacher or assistant teacher.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY418-1.7(h)(3)Nov 8, 2023

Television and other electronic visual media must be turned off while children are sleeping, and during established nap times. This is not to prohibit an individual from using electronic visual media for business purposes during sleep or nap time if all children are sleeping and its use does not interfere with the supervision of children.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY418-1.7(q)Nov 8, 2023

Cribs, bassinets and other sleeping areas for infants through 12 months of age must include an appropriately sized fitted sheet, and must not have bumper pads, toys, stuffed animals, blankets, pillows, wedges or infant positioners. Wedges or infant positioners will be permitted with medical documentation from the child's health care provider.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSTAFFING418-1.13(f)Nov 8, 2023

In child day care centers where the licensed capacity is 45 or more children, the administrative/fiscal management functions and supervision functions may not be performed by a group teacher or assistant teacher.

Resolution: Corrected

Get Inspection Alerts

Be the first to know when new inspections or violations are reported for Little Apples Child Care Center.

Nearby Daycares in Syracuse

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Little Apples Child Care Center's safety grade?

Little Apples Child Care Center has a safety grade of F (Poor) based on state inspection data. The composite score is 20.3 out of 100.

How many violations does Little Apples Child Care Center have?

Little Apples Child Care Center has 75 total violations on record, including 0 critical, 75 serious, and 0 minor.

When was Little Apples Child Care Center last inspected?

Little Apples Child Care Center was last inspected on March 12, 2026.

Parent Resources