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Ark, Inc. Rainbow Center

847 River Street, Troy, NY 12180
licensed capacity
55
a week, county median
$215
year first licensed
2018
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About Ark, Inc. Rainbow Center

Ark, Inc. Rainbow Center is a school-age program in Troy, New York. It is registered with the state (since June 5, 2018), for up to 55 children, serving school-age children.

New York State Office of Children and Family Services made 14 visits in the last 3 years and cited 10 rules across 5 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

School-age

Ages served: school-age children

From the state license
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Type
School-age program
Ages
School-age children
Hours today
Not listed
Licensed capacity
55 children

Hours

Hours

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Programs

Programs and care

AgesSchool-age childrenFrom the state license
Licensed capacity55 childrenFrom the state license

Cost

Tuition and costs

Ark, Inc. Rainbow Center has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time school-age care at a child care center in Rensselaer County has a median price of $215 a week (U.S. Department of Labor, 2022).

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Rensselaer County medians, full time, per week

Infant

Center$289
Home daycare$200

Toddler

Center$275
Home daycare$200

Preschool

Center$255
Home daycare$198

School age

Center$215
Home daycare$180

County median full-time prices at centers and home daycares, U.S. Department of Labor, National Database of Childcare Prices, 2022 (the latest year). Not this daycare's rates; prices have risen since.

State record

Inspection reports for Ark, Inc. Rainbow Center

License

Status
Registered with the state and operating
License type
Registered School Age Child Care
Capacity
55 children
Ages
School-age children
First licensed
2018
License number
#816907
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Summary

14 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Aug 10, 2026: no rules cited

Rules cited on 5 of 14 visits · 10 rules in all

  • Staff training and qualifications 5
  • Building, equipment and play areas 3
  • Safety and hazards 2

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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  1. Aug 10, 2026VisitNo rules cited
  2. Jun 16, 2026Inspection2 rules cited
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      414.15(b)(29)(v) Mid-point requirements for four-year registration holders. At the two-year calendar date in a four year registration cycle, a program must be in compliance with the following mid-point requirements and be able to show proof of compliance to the Office when requested, as follows: documentation from an inspector from the New York State Department of Labor, or an insurance company licensed to write boiler insurance in New York State, showing that all steam or hot water boilers have been inspected and approved during the current license period in accordance with the requirements of the New York State Department of Labor. For all other fuel burning heating systems and equipment, and boilers not subject to the New York State Department of Labor requirements, documentation of service by a heating contractor performed within the 12 months preceding the date of application for renewal.

    • Staff training and qualifications

      414.15(b)(29)(i) Mid-point requirements for four-year registration holders. At the two-year calendar date in a four year registration cycle, a program must be in compliance with the following mid-point requirements and be able to show proof of compliance to the Office when requested, as follows: proof of compliance with the training requirements of section 414.14;

  3. Mar 26, 2026VisitNo rules cited
  4. Feb 12, 2026VisitNo rules cited
  5. Jan 28, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      414.3(k) Adequate and safe water supply and sewage facilities must be provided and must comply with State and local laws. Hot and cold running water must be available and accessible at all times.

  6. Nov 13, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  7. Sep 15, 2025VisitNo rules cited
  8. Jun 5, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  9. Jan 10, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  10. Oct 8, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
Show 5 earlier visits
  1. Jul 23, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  2. May 29, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
    • Safety and hazards

      414.15(c)(33) The program must maintain on file at the program, available for inspection by the Office or its designees at any time, the following records in a current and accurate manner: documentation from the local government authority having jurisdiction for determining compliance with the Fire and Building Code of New York State

  3. May 23, 2024Inspection5 rules cited
    • Safety and hazards

      414.15(c)(31) The program must maintain on file at the program, available for inspection by the Office or its designees at any time, the following records in a current and accurate manner: documentation from service personnel licensed by the New York State Department of State to perform fire alarm systems maintenance, repair and testing which shows that the fire alarm and detection systems have been inspected, tested and maintained during the current registration period in accordance with the applicable requirements of the Fire and Building Code of New York State;

    • Staff training and qualifications

      414.14(c)(2) Each staff person 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 414.14(d).

      Corrected during the visit

    • Staff training and qualifications

      414.14(c)(1) Each staff person 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: Fifteen of the required thirty (30) hours of training must be obtained during the person's first six months at the program.

      Corrected during the visit

    • Staff training and qualifications

      414.14(b) Each applicant for, or individual in the position of director, teacher, or volunteer must complete Office- approved training that complies with federal minimum health and safety pre-service or three-month orientation period requirements. This training must be obtained pre-service or within three months of starting such position.

      Corrected during the visit

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      414.4(c) Fire detection, alarm and firefighting equipment appropriate to the type of building construction, size, height and occupancy must be provided maintained and operate as designed.

  4. Jan 11, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

      414.14(k) All child care programs must have at least one staff person who holds a valid certification in cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and first aid on the premises of the program during the program's operating hours.

      Corrected during the visit

  5. Oct 4, 2023InspectionNo rules cited

Copied from New York State Office of Children and Family Services on October 2, 2026; the state's records start around Oct 2023. Rule wording, severity and dates are the state's.

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FAQ

Questions about Ark, Inc. Rainbow Center

Is Ark, Inc. Rainbow Center licensed?

Yes. Ark, Inc. Rainbow Center is registered with the state and operating, first licensed June 5, 2018. This is how New York authorizes this type of child care.

When was Ark, Inc. Rainbow Center last inspected?

New York State Office of Children and Family Services lists the most recent visit on August 10, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 14 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Ark, Inc. Rainbow Center had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 10 rules across 5 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.

How many children can Ark, Inc. Rainbow Center care for?

55, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve school-age children.

What are Ark, Inc. Rainbow Center's hours?

Its hours are not listed. Call (518) 203-8183 to confirm.

How much does Ark, Inc. Rainbow Center cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (518) 203-8183 to ask.

What is Ark, Inc. Rainbow Center's phone number?

(518) 203-8183.

Where is Ark, Inc. Rainbow Center?

847 River Street, Troy, NY 12180. The nearest other daycare we list is Catholic Charities of the Diocese of Albany@Sunnyside Center, 0.4 miles away.

Sources: New York State Office of Children and Family Services (license and visits) · U.S. Department of Labor, 2022 (county prices).