Schenectady Day Nursery
25 Lafayette Street, Schenectady, NY
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Devesh Childcare is a licensed group home daycare in Schenectady, New York. The state has licensed it since May 9, 2024, for up to 16 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 16 visits in the last 3 years and cited 10 rules across 5 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
Hours
Programs
| Setting | Group child care homeFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Licensed capacity | 16 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Devesh Childcare has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a home daycare in Schenectady County has a median price of $200 a week (U.S. Department of Labor, 2022).
State record
16 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Aug 26, 2026: 1 rule cited
Rules cited on 5 of 16 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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416.14(c)(2) 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 416.14(f).
416.15(b)(12) The group family day care home must report to the Office: any change affecting, or which reasonably might be expected to affect, those portions of the building and property in which the program is operating or which are used for the children's egress in the case of emergency; any change in household members; and any other change that would place the home out of compliance with applicable regulations. (not corrected)
416.15(b)(3) The licensee cannot provide an additional shift of care until the changes have been approved in writing by the Office.
416.15(b)(2) The licensee must make a written request to the Office before providing an additional shift of care beyond what was specified and approved in the initial application.
416.12(ac) A caregiver or volunteer must not force or bribe a child to eat nor use food as a reward or punishment.
416.11(a)(1) No child may be accepted for care in a child care program unless the program has been furnished with a written statement signed by a health care provider verifying that the child is able to participate in child care and currently appears to be free from contagious or communicable diseases. A child's medical statement must have been completed within the 12 months preceding the date of enrollment.
416.5(k) Cleaning materials must be stored in their original containers unless the product's use or the program's health care plan indicates that the product be mixed with water before use. In this case, the container used for subsequent use of the mixed product must state the name of the cleaning material contained within. Cleaning 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.
416.5(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.
Corrected during the visit
416.5(a) Suitable precautions must be taken to eliminate all conditions in areas accessible to children which pose a safety or health hazard.
416.4(a) Suitable precautions must be taken to eliminate all conditions which may contribute to or create a fire hazard.
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25 Lafayette Street, Schenectady, NY
1098 Parkwood Blvd, Schenectady, NY
25 Lafayette Street, Schenectady, NY
Schenectady, NY 12307 · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
Schenectady, NY 12307 · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
Schenectady, NY 12307 · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
Schenectady, NY 12307 · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
Schenectady, NY 12307 · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
Schenectady, NY 12307 · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
FAQ
Yes. New York State Office of Children and Family Services lists it as licensed and operating, first licensed May 9, 2024.
New York State Office of Children and Family Services lists the most recent visit on August 26, 2026, with 1 rule cited. It lists 16 visits in the last 3 years.
Yes. Inspectors cited 10 rules across 5 of 16 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.
16, the licensed capacity on the state record.
Its hours are not listed. Call (631) 943-0181 to confirm.
It has not listed its tuition. Call (631) 943-0181 to ask.
(631) 943-0181.
Schenectady, NY 12307. It is a home daycare, so the provider shares the street address with families directly.