Group Child Care Homes in ZIP 12188 (Waterford, NY)
4 licensed group child care homes operate in ZIP 12188, Waterford, NY, per the current data.
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Group child care homes are licensed home-based programs that care for more children than a standard family child care home, usually with more than one caregiver on site. Licensing rules set group sizes, ratios, and safety requirements, and the homelike setting distinguishes them from centers.
Data profile for ZIP 12188
The current data covers the 4 providers with a mailing address in ZIP 12188: 0 (0%) carry a published state quality rating. No provider in this ZIP carries a published overall star rating in the current data, so comparison here rests on inspection, staffing, and quality details. 2 of these providers report 32 licensed child care spaces in total.
| Providers on record | 4 |
|---|---|
| With a published overall rating | None published |
| Average overall rating | Not published |
| Highest-rated provider | Not published |
| Ownership mix | Not reported |
| Licensed capacity (total) | 32 |
Choosing among group child care homes in ZIP 12188
The strongest comparisons weigh several signals together - licensing record, ratios and group sizes, caregiver experience, and the particular hours and services a family needs. No single measure captures all of that, and nothing replaces a visit.
When you are choosing care in ZIP 12188, Waterford, NY, visit in person if you can, ask about current openings and waitlists, and get tuition, hours, and holiday schedules in writing. Also ask how the program handles sick days, late pickups, and concerns that come up during the day.
State measures by provider
| Provider | Care type | Overall | Ownership | Licensed capacity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Learning Essentials Childcare | Group Child Care Home | Not rated | Not reported | 16 |
| Learning Essentials Childcare | Group Child Care Home | Not rated | Not reported | — |
| Little Sprouts Family Care | Group Child Care Home | Not rated | Not reported | 16 |
| Little Sprouts Family Care | Group Child Care Home | Not rated | Not reported | — |
Listed group child care homes in ZIP 12188
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Data sources
This page draws on public state licensing datasets including state child care licensing records and registries, processing date 2026-10-07. See the methodology page for normalization details. This page is provided for general information only.
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