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Mrs. Marva's Childcare Program

35 Commerce Avenue, Albany, NY 122065.0· 10 reviews
licensed capacity
92
open each week
5 days
a week, county median
$285
year first licensed
2017
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About Mrs. Marva's Childcare Program

Mrs. Marva's Childcare Program is a licensed child care center in Albany, New York. The state has licensed it since May 16, 2017, for up to 92 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM.

New York State Office of Children and Family Services made 11 visits in the last 3 years and cited 6 rules across 2 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

InfantsSchool-age

Ages served: infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children

From the state license
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Type
Child care center
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Hours today
Closed today
Licensed capacity
92 children

Hours

Hours

Monday7:00 AM to 5:30 PM
Tuesday7:00 AM to 5:30 PM
Wednesday7:00 AM to 5:30 PM
Thursday7:00 AM to 5:30 PM
Friday7:00 AM to 5:30 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayTodayNot listed

Programs

Programs and care

AgesInfants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license
Licensed capacity92 childrenFrom the state license
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Cost

Tuition and costs

Mrs. Marva's Childcare Program 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 Mrs. Marva's Childcare Program

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Licensed Day Care Center
Capacity
92 children
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
First licensed
2017
License number
#774469
See the state's record

Summary

11 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jul 3, 2026: 5 rules cited

Rules cited on 2 of 11 visits · 6 rules in all

  • Safety and hazards 4
  • Building, equipment and play areas 2

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 3, 2026Inspection5 rules cited
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      418-1.5(n)(2) Play equipment must be installed and used in accordance with the manufacturer's specifications and instructions, be in good repair, and be placed in a safe location. (not corrected)

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      418-1.5(n)(1) Materials and play equipment used by the children must be sturdy and free from rough edges and sharp corners. (not corrected)

    • Safety and hazards

      418-1.5(f) Barriers must exist to prevent children from gaining access to unsafe areas. Such areas include, but are not limited to, swimming pools, drainage ditches, wells, ponds, or other bodies of open water, holes, wood and coal burning stoves, fireplaces, pellet stoves, permanently installed gas space heaters, or any other unsafe area. (not corrected)

    • Safety and hazards

      418-1.4(f)(2) All corridors, aisles, and approaches to exits must be kept unobstructed at all times. (not corrected)

    • 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. (not corrected)

  2. Jul 1, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  3. Mar 11, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  4. Dec 17, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  5. Jul 25, 2025VisitNo rules cited
  6. Jun 24, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  7. Apr 22, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  8. Dec 17, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
    • Safety and hazards

      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.

  9. Sep 24, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  10. Apr 8, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
Show 1 earlier visit
  1. Jan 5, 2024InspectionNo 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 Mrs. Marva's Childcare Program

Is Mrs. Marva's Childcare Program licensed?

Yes. New York State Office of Children and Family Services lists it as licensed and operating, first licensed May 16, 2017.

When was Mrs. Marva's Childcare Program last inspected?

New York State Office of Children and Family Services lists the most recent visit on July 3, 2026, with 5 rules cited. It lists 11 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Mrs. Marva's Childcare Program had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 6 rules across 2 of 11 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 Mrs. Marva's Childcare Program care for?

92, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

What are Mrs. Marva's Childcare Program's hours?

Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Mrs. Marva's Childcare Program cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (518) 949-2508 to ask.

What is Mrs. Marva's Childcare Program's phone number?

(518) 949-2508.

Where is Mrs. Marva's Childcare Program?

35 Commerce Avenue, Albany, NY 12206. The nearest other daycare we list is Nurturing Arms Day Care, 0.3 miles away.

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