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Creative Kids Childcare Center

96 2nd St, Albany, NY 122104.6· 11 reviews
licensed capacity
67
open each week
7 days
a week, county median
$285
year first licensed
2023

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About Creative Kids Childcare Center

Creative Kids Childcare Center is a licensed child care center in Albany, New York. The state has licensed it since January 30, 2023, for up to 67 children, serving infants, toddlers and preschoolers.

It is open every day, Open 24 hours. It describes its programs: full-time care, infant care, pre-k and preschool.

New York State Office of Children and Family Services made 19 visits in the last 3 years and cited 18 rules across 9 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

InfantsPreschool / pre-KOpen every day

Ages served: infants, toddlers and preschoolers

From the state license. Ages it lists: six weeks through school age
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Type
Child care center
Ages
Infants, toddlers and preschoolers
Hours today
Open 24 hours
Licensed capacity
67 children

Hours

Hours

MondayTodayOpen 24 hours
TuesdayOpen 24 hours
WednesdayOpen 24 hours
ThursdayOpen 24 hours
FridayOpen 24 hours
SaturdayOpen 24 hours
SundayOpen 24 hours

Programs

Programs and care

AgesInfants, toddlers and preschoolersFrom the state license. It lists: Six weeks through school age
ProgramsFull-time care, infant care, pre-k, preschool and toddler care
Daily lifePotty training: Teachers actively work towards potty-training each child in the two's class
Licensed capacity67 childrenFrom the state license
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Cost

Tuition and costs

Creative Kids Childcare Center has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in Albany County has a median price of $285 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.
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 Creative Kids Childcare Center

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Licensed Day Care Center
Capacity
67 children
Ages
Infants, toddlers and preschoolers
First licensed
2023
License number
#888951
See the state's record

Summary

19 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jul 13, 2026: 1 rule cited

Rules cited on 10 of 19 visits · 18 rules in all

  • Discipline and child guidance 4
  • Health, medication and illness 3
  • Safety and hazards 3
  • Staff training and qualifications 3
  • Records and paperwork 2
  • Supervision and ratios 1
  • Food and nutrition 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. Jul 13, 2026Complaint investigation1 rule cited
    • Discipline and child guidance

      418-1.9(j) Corporal punishment is prohibited. For the purposes of this Subpart, the term corporal punishment means punishment inflicted directly on the body including, but not limited to, physical restraint, spanking, biting, shaking, slapping, twisting or squeezing; demanding excessive physical exercise, prolonged lack of movement or motion, or strenuous or bizarre postures; and compelling a child to eat or have in the child's mouth soap, foods, hot spices or irritants or the like. (not corrected)

  2. Jul 8, 2026VisitNo rules cited
  3. Jun 17, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  4. Apr 24, 2026Complaint investigation1 rule cited
    • 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,

  5. Mar 16, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  6. Nov 18, 2025VisitNo rules cited
  7. Sep 16, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  8. May 15, 2025Complaint investigation4 rules cited
    • Records and paperwork

      418-1.15(b)(14)(iii) 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 injury,

    • Health, medication and illness

      418-1.11(c)(1) The licensee must prepare a health care plan on forms furnished by the Office. Such plan must protect and promote the health of children. The health care plan must be on site, followed by all staff and available upon demand by a parent or the Office. In those instances in which the program will administer medications, the health care plan must also be approved by the program's health care consultant unless the only medications to be administered are:

    • Supervision and ratios

      418-1.8(l)(7) Except for Office approved continuity of care classrooms, infants may never be mixed with other age groups.

    • Safety and hazards

      418-1.5(s)(3) Egress doors from the center must be able to be opened from the inside without using a key. Child protective door knob covers may not be used on egress doors.

  9. May 5, 2025Complaint investigation1 rule cited
    • 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.

  10. May 2, 2025Inspection3 rules cited
    • Discipline and child guidance

      418-1.9(m) Methods of discipline, interaction or toilet training which frighten, demean or humiliate a child are prohibited.

    • Discipline and child guidance

      418-1.9(a) The program must establish and follow a written plan for behavior management that is acceptable to the office. This plan must include how the staff will approach challenging behaviors, help children solve problems and encourage acceptable behaviors.

    • Staff training and qualifications

      418-1.8(b) The child day care center must employ staff who will promote the physical, intellectual, social, cultural and emotional well-being of the children.

Show 9 earlier visits
  1. Apr 1, 2025Inspection2 rules cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

      418-1.14(d) Training must address all topics or subject matters required by state and federal law. The required state topics are:

    • 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.

  2. Feb 18, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  3. Dec 18, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  4. Sep 4, 2024Inspection1 rule 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.

      Corrected during the visit

  5. Jun 17, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  6. May 16, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  7. Apr 23, 2024Inspection2 rules cited
    • Safety and hazards

      418-1.4(a) Suitable precautions must be taken to eliminate all conditions which may contribute to or create a fire hazard.

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      418-1.3(o)(2) Buildings, systems and equipment must be kept in good repair and operate as designed.

  8. Mar 25, 2024Inspection3 rules 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;

    • Health, medication and illness

      418-1.11(f)(21) In the case of medication that needs to be given on an ongoing, long-term basis, the authorization and consent forms for children under the age of 5 years of age must be reauthorized at least once every six months. Any changes in the medication authorization related to dosage, time or frequency of administration shall require a program to obtain new instructions written by the licensed authorized prescriber. All other changes to the original medication authorization require a change in the prescription.

    • Safety and hazards

      418-1.5(b)(4) Each program must hold two shelter-in-place drills annually during which procedures and supplies are reviewed. Parents must be made aware of this drill in advance.

  9. Mar 25, 2024Visit3 rules 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;

    • Health, medication and illness

      418-1.11(f)(21) In the case of medication that needs to be given on an ongoing, long-term basis, the authorization and consent forms for children under the age of 5 years of age must be reauthorized at least once every six months. Any changes in the medication authorization related to dosage, time or frequency of administration shall require a program to obtain new instructions written by the licensed authorized prescriber. All other changes to the original medication authorization require a change in the prescription.

    • Safety and hazards

      418-1.5(b)(4) Each program must hold two shelter-in-place drills annually during which procedures and supplies are reviewed. Parents must be made aware of this drill in advance.

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 Creative Kids Childcare Center

Is Creative Kids Childcare Center licensed?

Yes. New York State Office of Children and Family Services lists it as licensed and operating, first licensed January 30, 2023.

When was Creative Kids Childcare Center last inspected?

New York State Office of Children and Family Services lists the most recent visit on July 13, 2026, with 1 rule cited. It lists 19 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Creative Kids Childcare Center had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 18 rules across 10 of 19 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 Creative Kids Childcare Center care for?

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

What are Creative Kids Childcare Center's hours?

Every day, Open 24 hours. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Creative Kids Childcare Center cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (518) 599-0012 to ask.

What is Creative Kids Childcare Center's phone number?

(518) 599-0012.

Where is Creative Kids Childcare Center?

96 2nd St, Albany, NY 12210. The nearest other daycare we list is The Children's Place at The Plaza, 0.1 miles away.

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