Pierce, Melinda
Carthage, NY 13619
About Pierce, Melinda
Pierce, Melinda is a licensed center located in Carthage, New York (13619). Licensing and inspection records are maintained by the NY Office of Children and Family Services (OCFS) — Division of Child Care Services. Licensed capacity is 8 children.
Cost & subsidies in New York
Statewide averages: $2,050/month infant, $1,430/month preschool. Most New York families qualify for assistance through NY Child Care Assistance Program (CCAP) (intake: (800) 345-5437).
Federal options stack on top: Child & Dependent Care Tax Credit (20-35% of up to $6,000), and a Dependent Care FSA ($5,000 cap). Verify which assistance programs this provider accepts directly with the center.
Before you enroll
A few quick checks every parent should do before signing a child-care contract — applies to Pierce, Melinda and any other licensed provider:
- Verify the license is current in the state database (link above) — not expired or under restriction.
- Tour during operating hours. Observe child-staff interactions in your child's age room.
- Ask the actual ratio in that room (not center-wide average).
- Ask about staff turnover in the last 12 months. Under 30% is healthy.
- Read the parent handbook and contract before signing. Pay attention to illness policy, late-pickup fees, holiday closures, withdrawal terms.
- Confirm which subsidies and FSA/CDCTC documentation the provider supports.
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