Watertown Family YMCA Day Care Center
514 Washington Street, Watertown, NY
5.0· 5 reviews
Jan Ward
- licensed capacity
- 16
- a week, county median
- $190
- year first licensed
- 1994
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About Jan Ward
Jan Ward is a licensed group home daycare in Watertown, New York. The state has licensed it since October 1, 1994, 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 10 visits in the last 3 years and cited 5 rules across 3 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
Ask when you call: rates, current openings, the address and how to visit, staff-to-child ratio, teacher qualifications, whether it accepts child care subsidies and hours.
- Type
- Group home daycare
- Ages
- Ask the daycare
- Hours today
- Not listed
- Licensed capacity
- 16 children
Hours
Hours
Hours not listed. Call (315) 782-0247 to confirm.
Programs
Programs and care
| Setting | Group child care homeFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Licensed capacity | 16 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Jan Ward has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a home daycare in Jefferson County has a median price of $190 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.
Infant
Center$247
Home daycare$190
Toddler
Center$230
Home daycare$180
Preschool
Center$200
Home daycare$175
School age
Center$194
Home daycare$175
State record
Inspection reports for Jan Ward
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Licensed Group Family Day Care
- Capacity
- 16 children
- First licensed
- 1994
- License number
- #12016
Summary
10 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Aug 21, 2026: 1 rule cited
Rules cited on 3 of 10 visits · 5 rules in all
- Safety and hazards 4
- Health, medication and illness 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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Aug 21, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
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.
- Jun 15, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
Mar 6, 2026Inspection3 rules cited
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(i) Protective caps, covers or permanently installed obstructive devices must be used on all electrical outlets that are accessible to children.
416.5(a) Suitable precautions must be taken to eliminate all conditions in areas accessible to children which pose a safety or health hazard.
- Dec 8, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Aug 11, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Jun 23, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Feb 7, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Dec 9, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
Oct 15, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
416.5(b)(2) The emergency evacuation diagram must be posted in a visible location.
- Apr 11, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
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FAQ
Questions about Jan Ward
Is Jan Ward licensed?
Yes. New York State Office of Children and Family Services lists it as licensed and operating, first licensed October 1, 1994.
When was Jan Ward last inspected?
New York State Office of Children and Family Services lists the most recent visit on August 21, 2026, with 1 rule cited. It lists 10 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Jan Ward had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 5 rules across 3 of 10 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 Jan Ward care for?
16, the licensed capacity on the state record.
What are Jan Ward's hours?
Its hours are not listed. Call (315) 782-0247 to confirm.
How much does Jan Ward cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (315) 782-0247 to ask.
What is Jan Ward's phone number?
(315) 782-0247.
Where is Jan Ward?
Watertown, NY 13601. It is a home daycare, so the provider shares the street address with families directly.