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Columbia Children's Center

142 Union Tpke, Hudson, NY 125344.0· 4 reviews
licensed capacity
67
open each week
5 days
a week, county median
$289
year first licensed
1991

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About Columbia Children's Center

Columbia Children's Center is a licensed child care center in Hudson, New York. The state has licensed it since June 10, 1991, for up to 67 children, serving infants, toddlers and preschoolers.

It is open Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM.

New York State Office of Children and Family Services made 32 visits in the last 3 years and cited 15 rules across 9 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

Infants

Ages served: infants, toddlers and preschoolers

From the state license
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Type
Child care center
Ages
Infants, toddlers and preschoolers
Hours today
7:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Licensed capacity
67 children

Hours

Hours

MondayToday7:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Tuesday7:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Wednesday7:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Thursday7:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Friday7:00 AM to 5:00 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayNot listed

Programs

Programs and care

AgesInfants, toddlers and preschoolersFrom the state license
Licensed capacity67 childrenFrom the state license
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Cost

Tuition and costs

Columbia Children's Center has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in Columbia County has a median price of $289 a week (U.S. Department of Labor, 2022).

Ask the daycare for its ratesIt has not listed its tuition. The county medians below are a starting point.
Columbia 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 Columbia Children's Center

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Licensed Day Care Center
Capacity
67 children
Ages
Infants, toddlers and preschoolers
First licensed
1991
License number
#40679
See the state's record

Summary

32 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Sep 9, 2026: no rules cited

Rules cited on 9 of 32 visits · 15 rules in all

  • Supervision and ratios 5
  • Records and paperwork 3
  • Discipline and child guidance 2
  • Safety and hazards 2
  • Health, medication and illness 1
  • Food and nutrition 1
  • Other rules 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. Sep 9, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Jun 22, 2026Complaint investigationNo rules cited
  3. Jun 2, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  4. Feb 26, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  5. Jan 15, 2026Visit1 rule cited
    • Supervision and ratios

      418-1.8(k)(3)(i) for children between ages 18 months old and 36 months old: there must be one teacher for every five children;

  6. Nov 24, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  7. Nov 12, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  8. Oct 28, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  9. Sep 3, 2025Complaint investigation3 rules cited
    • Records and paperwork

      418-1.15(c)(12) 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: a current daily schedule documenting the arrival and departure times of each staff person and volunteers;

    • Discipline and child guidance

      418-1.10(a) Any abuse or maltreatment of a child is prohibited. A day care center must prohibit and may not tolerate or in any manner condone an act of abuse or maltreatment by an staff, volunteer or any other person. An abused child or maltreated child means a child defined as an abused child or maltreated child pursuant to Section 412 of the Social Services Law.

    • Supervision and ratios

      418-1.8(a) Children cannot be left without competent supervision at any time. Competent supervision includes awareness of and responsibility for the ongoing activity of each child. It requires that all children be within a teacher's range of vision and that the teacher be near enough to respond when redirection or intervention strategies are needed. Competent supervision must take into account the child's age emotional, physical, and cognitive development.

  10. Aug 25, 2025Visit1 rule cited
    • Supervision and ratios

      418-1.8(k)(3)(i) for children between ages 18 months old and 36 months old: there must be one teacher for every five children;

Show 22 earlier visits
  1. Jul 15, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  2. May 28, 2025Inspection2 rules cited
    • Records and paperwork

      418-1.15(c)(12) 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: a current daily schedule documenting the arrival and departure times of each staff person and volunteers;

    • Safety and hazards

      418-1.5(y) Protective caps, covers or permanently installed obstructive devices must be used on all electrical outlets that are accessible to children.

  3. Apr 9, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  4. Feb 25, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  5. Dec 4, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  6. Oct 25, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  7. Oct 23, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  8. Sep 12, 2024VisitNo rules cited
  9. Jul 31, 2024Complaint investigation1 rule cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      418-1.11(h)(1) The program must immediately call 911 for children who require emergency medical care and also must:

  10. Jul 18, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  11. May 6, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  12. Apr 12, 2024VisitNo rules cited
  13. Apr 12, 2024VisitNo rules cited
  14. Apr 1, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  15. Mar 27, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  16. Mar 12, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  17. Feb 14, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  18. Feb 5, 2024Complaint investigation6 rules cited
    • Food and nutrition

      418-1.12(z) All containers or bottles of, breast milk, formula or other individualized food items must be clearly marked with the child's complete name.

    • Supervision and ratios

      418-1.8(a) Children cannot be left without competent supervision at any time. Competent supervision includes awareness of and responsibility for the ongoing activity of each child. It requires that all children be within a teacher's range of vision and that the teacher be near enough to respond when redirection or intervention strategies are needed. Competent supervision must take into account the child's age emotional, physical, and cognitive development.

    • Safety and hazards

      418-1.4(b)(1) Evacuation drills must be conducted at least monthly during various hours of operation of the child day care center.

    • Records and paperwork

      418-1.15(b)(14)(ii) The program must immediately notify the parent and Office upon learning of the following events involving a child which occurred while the child was in care at the program or was being transported by the program: serious incident,

    • Discipline and child guidance

      418-1.10(c)(1) Child care center staff must personally make, or cause to be made, an immediate report to the Statewide Central Register of Child Abuse and Maltreatment by telephone, followed by a written report within 48 hours, in the form and manner prescribed by the Office, to the child protective service of the social services district in the county in which the child resides.

    • Supervision and ratios

      418-1.8(a) Children cannot be left without competent supervision at any time. Competent supervision includes awareness of and responsibility for the ongoing activity of each child. It requires that all children be within a teacher's range of vision and that the teacher be near enough to respond when redirection or intervention strategies are needed. Competent supervision must take into account the child's age emotional, physical, and cognitive development.

  19. Feb 5, 2024Complaint investigation6 rules cited
    • Food and nutrition

      418-1.12(z) All containers or bottles of, breast milk, formula or other individualized food items must be clearly marked with the child's complete name.

    • Supervision and ratios

      418-1.8(a) Children cannot be left without competent supervision at any time. Competent supervision includes awareness of and responsibility for the ongoing activity of each child. It requires that all children be within a teacher's range of vision and that the teacher be near enough to respond when redirection or intervention strategies are needed. Competent supervision must take into account the child's age emotional, physical, and cognitive development.

    • Safety and hazards

      418-1.4(b)(1) Evacuation drills must be conducted at least monthly during various hours of operation of the child day care center.

    • Records and paperwork

      418-1.15(b)(14)(ii) The program must immediately notify the parent and Office upon learning of the following events involving a child which occurred while the child was in care at the program or was being transported by the program: serious incident,

    • Discipline and child guidance

      418-1.10(c)(1) Child care center staff must personally make, or cause to be made, an immediate report to the Statewide Central Register of Child Abuse and Maltreatment by telephone, followed by a written report within 48 hours, in the form and manner prescribed by the Office, to the child protective service of the social services district in the county in which the child resides.

    • Supervision and ratios

      418-1.8(a) Children cannot be left without competent supervision at any time. Competent supervision includes awareness of and responsibility for the ongoing activity of each child. It requires that all children be within a teacher's range of vision and that the teacher be near enough to respond when redirection or intervention strategies are needed. Competent supervision must take into account the child's age emotional, physical, and cognitive development.

  20. Jan 9, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  21. Nov 10, 2023Inspection1 rule cited
    • Other rules

      418-1.2(f) Applicants for renewal of a license may not be issued a license until an inspection of the child day care center has been conducted showing compliance with the requirements of this Subpart and the relevant provisions of the Social Services Law.

  22. Nov 6, 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 Columbia Children's Center

Is Columbia Children's Center licensed?

Yes. New York State Office of Children and Family Services lists it as licensed and operating, first licensed June 10, 1991.

When was Columbia Children's Center last inspected?

New York State Office of Children and Family Services lists the most recent visit on September 9, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 32 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Columbia Children's Center had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 15 rules across 9 of 32 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 Columbia Children's Center care for?

67, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers and preschoolers.

What are Columbia Children's Center's hours?

Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Columbia Children's Center cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (518) 828-2465 to ask.

What is Columbia Children's Center's phone number?

(518) 828-2465.

Where is Columbia Children's Center?

142 Union Tpke, Hudson, NY 12534. The nearest other daycare we list is Mental Health Association Columbia Greene Counties, 0.8 miles away.

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