The Young Men's Christian Association of the Capital District
185 Mott Rd., Duanesburg, NY
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Lil Gems Childcare Center is a licensed child care center in Duanesburg, New York. The state has licensed it since March 23, 2005, for up to 24 children, serving toddlers and preschoolers.
New York State Office of Children and Family Services made 10 visits in the last 3 years and cited 12 rules across 4 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
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Programs
| Ages | Toddlers and preschoolersFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Licensed capacity | 24 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Lil Gems Childcare Center has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time toddler care at a child care center in Schenectady County has a median price of $275 a week (U.S. Department of Labor, 2022).
State record
10 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit May 11, 2026: no rules cited
Rules cited on 4 of 10 visits · 12 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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418-1.8(l)(4) Any child who is 18 months or older who may not be developmentally ready to advance to the next age group setting may be retained for a period of up to three months.
418-1.14(c)(2) 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: A minimum of five (5) hours of Office-approved training must be obtained each year which addresses topics or subject matters set forth in 418-1.14(d).
418-1.11(d)(6) The health care plan must provide the following: the designation of a health care consultant of record for programs offering care to infants and toddlers or moderately ill children. The health care plan must describe the scheduling of visits by a health care consultant to day care center programs offering care to infants and toddlers or moderately ill children. At least once every two years, the health care consultant of record must visit the center and review the program's health care policies and procedures.
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.
418-1.4(a) Suitable precautions must be taken to eliminate all conditions which may contribute to or create a fire hazard.
418-1.13(a) Staff members must be qualified by training and experience to carry out their respective functions in the administration, operation and maintenance of the child day care center.
418-1.12(ab) Heating, breast milk, formula and other food items for infants in a microwave oven is prohibited.
418-1.12(d) Food must be prepared and stored in a safe and sanitary manner and served at appropriate intervals.
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.
418-1.7(m) Children may not sleep or nap in car seats, baby swings, strollers, infant seats or bouncy seats unless otherwise prescribed by a health care provider. Should a child fall asleep in one of these devices, he or she must be moved to a crib/cot or other approved sleeping surface.
418-1.5(b)(9) All evacuation cribs or devices used to evacuate children must be of substantial construction and designed for evacuation.
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.
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FAQ
Yes. New York State Office of Children and Family Services lists it as licensed and operating, first licensed March 23, 2005.
New York State Office of Children and Family Services lists the most recent visit on May 11, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 10 visits in the last 3 years.
Yes. Inspectors cited 12 rules across 4 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.
24, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve toddlers and preschoolers.
Its hours are not listed. Call (518) 528-5368 to confirm.
It has not listed its tuition. Call (518) 528-5368 to ask.
(518) 528-5368.
1692 Duanesburg Rd, Duanesburg, NY 12056. The nearest other daycare we list is The Young Men's Christian Association of the Capital District, 1.5 miles away.