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Albany, NY 12206 · takes infants · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
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A Brighter Smile Day Care is a home daycare in Albany, New York. It is registered with the state (since November 15, 2006), for up to 8 children.
As a home daycare, the provider shares the address with families when you call.
New York State Office of Children and Family Services made 14 visits in the last 3 years and cited 10 rules across 3 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
Hours
Programs
| Setting | Family child care homeFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Licensed capacity | 8 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
A Brighter Smile Day Care has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a home daycare in Albany County has a median price of $230 a week (U.S. Department of Labor, 2022).
State record
14 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jul 20, 2026: 8 rules cited
Rules cited on 3 of 14 visits · 10 rules in all
For comparison: 79% of New York daycares had at least one rule cited in the last 3 years; the typical daycare had 4.
A cited rule is what an inspector found on the day of a visit. It is not a rating of the daycare today.
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417.5(y) All window and door blind cords, ropes, wires and other strangulation hazards must be secured and inaccessible to children. (not corrected)
417.5(j) All matches, lighters, medicines, drugs, detergents, aerosol cans and other poisonous or toxic materials must be stored in their original containers, and 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. (not corrected)
417.5(i) Protective caps, covers or permanently installed obstructive devices must be used on all electrical outlets that are accessible to children. (not corrected)
417.5(a) Suitable precautions must be taken to eliminate all conditions in areas accessible to children which pose a safety or health hazard. (not corrected)
417.4(i) Trash, garbage and combustible materials must not be stored in the furnace room, or in rooms or outdoor areas adjacent to the home that are ordinarily occupied by or accessible to children. If there is not a separate, enclosed furnace room, trash, garbage and combustible materials must not be stored within four feet of the furnace. (not corrected)
417.4(h)(4) All paths of egress on the interior and exterior of the home, including corridors, aisles and approaches must be kept free of obstructions, impediments and debris at all times. (not corrected)
417.4(a) Suitable precautions must be taken to eliminate all conditions which may contribute to or create a fire hazard. (not corrected)
417.3(h) Peeling or damaged paint or plaster must be repaired. (not corrected)
417.4(b)(1) Evacuation drills must be conducted at least monthly during the hours of operation of the family day care home.
Corrected during the visit
417.14(c)(2) Each employee and volunteer must complete a minimum of thirty (30) hours of training every two years. The required (30) hours of training every two years is subject to the following conditions: A minimum of five (5) hours of Office approved training must be obtained each year which addresses topics or subject matters set forth in 417.14(f).
Corrected during the visit
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Albany, NY 12206 · takes infants · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
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Albany, NY 12206 · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
Albany, NY 12206 · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
Albany, NY 12206 · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
Albany, NY 12206 · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
Albany, NY 12206 · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
Albany, NY 12206 · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
FAQ
Yes. A Brighter Smile Day Care is registered with the state and operating, first licensed November 15, 2006. This is how New York authorizes this type of child care.
New York State Office of Children and Family Services lists the most recent visit on July 20, 2026, with 8 rules cited. It lists 14 visits in the last 3 years.
Yes. Inspectors cited 10 rules across 3 of 14 visits in the last 3 years. For comparison: 79% of New York daycares had at least one rule cited in the last 3 years; the typical daycare had 4. A cited rule is what an inspector found on the day of a visit. It is not a rating of the daycare today.
8, the licensed capacity on the state record.
Its hours are not listed. Call (518) 432-4363 to confirm.
It has not listed its tuition. Call (518) 432-4363 to ask.
(518) 432-4363.
Albany, NY 12206. It is a home daycare, so the provider shares the street address with families directly.