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Colonie Youth Center

15 Avis Drive, Latham, NY 121103.0· 6 reviews
licensed capacity
24
a week, county median
$254
year first licensed
2023

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About Colonie Youth Center

Colonie Youth Center is a licensed child care center in Latham, New York. The state has licensed it since August 24, 2023, for up to 24 children, serving preschoolers.

New York State Office of Children and Family Services made 9 visits in the last 3 years and cited 6 rules across 5 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

Ages served: preschoolers

From the state license
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Type
Child care center
Ages
Preschoolers
Hours today
Not listed
Licensed capacity
24 children

Hours

Hours

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Programs

Programs and care

AgesPreschoolersFrom the state license
Licensed capacity24 childrenFrom the state license
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Cost

Tuition and costs

Colonie Youth Center has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time preschool care at a child care center in Albany County has a median price of $254 a week (U.S. Department of Labor, 2022).

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Albany County medians, full time, per week

Infant

Center$285
Home daycare$230

Toddler

Center$275
Home daycare$211

Preschool

Center$254
Home daycare$200

School age

Center$225
Home daycare$200

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 Colonie Youth Center

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Licensed Day Care Center
Capacity
24 children
Ages
Preschoolers
First licensed
2023
License number
#899364
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Summary

9 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit May 26, 2026: 2 rules cited

Rules cited on 5 of 9 visits · 6 rules in all

  • Safety and hazards 3
  • Staff training and qualifications 1
  • Health, medication and illness 1
  • Building, equipment and play areas 1

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. May 26, 2026Inspection2 rules cited
    • Safety and hazards

      418-1.5(v) 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.

      Corrected during the visit

    • Safety and hazards

      418-1.5(a) Suitable precautions must be taken to eliminate all conditions in areas accessible to children which pose a safety or health hazard.

      Corrected during the visit

  2. Sep 22, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

      418-1.14(c)(1) Each staff person and volunteer must complete a minimum of thirty (30) hours of training every two years. The required thirty (30) hours of training every two years is subject to the following conditions: Fifteen (15) of the required thirty (30) hours of training must be obtained during the person's first six months at the program.

  3. Jan 23, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
    • Safety and hazards

      418-1.4(f)(2) All corridors, aisles, and approaches to exits must be kept unobstructed at all times.

      Corrected during the visit

  4. Dec 9, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  5. Sep 26, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      418-1.15(c)(6) 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: children's individual health care plans; parental consents for emergency medical treatment; child's medical statement, immunizations, and any available results of lead screening for children not yet enrolled in kindergarten or a higher grade only; the name and dosage of any medications used by a child, the frequency of administration of such medications, and a record of their administration by child care center staff; daily health check documentation; a record of illnesses and injuries occurring while in care; and any indicators of child abuse or maltreatment;

  6. Jun 28, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  7. Jun 24, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  8. Jan 18, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  9. Dec 11, 2023Inspection1 rule cited
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      418-1.3(s) Space must be provided so that children's personal items may be stored separately.

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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Questions about Colonie Youth Center

Is Colonie Youth Center licensed?

Yes. New York State Office of Children and Family Services lists it as licensed and operating, first licensed August 24, 2023.

When was Colonie Youth Center last inspected?

New York State Office of Children and Family Services lists the most recent visit on May 26, 2026, with 2 rules cited. It lists 9 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Colonie Youth Center had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 6 rules across 5 of 9 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 Colonie Youth Center care for?

24, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve preschoolers.

What are Colonie Youth Center's hours?

Its hours are not listed. Call (518) 438-9596 to confirm.

How much does Colonie Youth Center cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (518) 438-9596 to ask.

What is Colonie Youth Center's phone number?

(518) 438-9596.

Where is Colonie Youth Center?

15 Avis Drive, Latham, NY 12110. The nearest other daycare we list is Happy Smiles Play & Learn Childcare, 0.2 miles away.

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