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62 Northern Ave., Plattsburgh, NY
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North Country Kids is a licensed child care center in Plattsburgh, New York. The state has licensed it since June 8, 2012, for up to 60 children, serving preschoolers.
It describes its programs: preschool and special-needs / inclusion care.
New York State Office of Children and Family Services made 12 visits in the last 3 years and cited 9 rules across 5 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
Hours
Programs
| Ages | PreschoolersFrom the state license. It lists: Birth to five years of age |
|---|---|
| Programs | Preschool and special-needs / inclusion care |
| Curriculum | Scholastic Building Language for Literacy Curriculum |
| Class size | Six community children and six children with special needs |
| Staff | All therapists have an excellent foundation with child development and are well trained to work with young children |
| Licensed capacity | 60 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
North Country Kids has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time preschool care at a child care center in Clinton County has a median price of $200 a week (U.S. Department of Labor, 2022).
State record
12 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jun 1, 2026: 6 rules cited
Rules cited on 5 of 12 visits · 9 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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418-1.13(g)(5) To be qualified as an assistant teacher to any age class, a person must possess either:
418-1.11(h)(1)(i) The program must immediately call 911 for children who require emergency medical care and also must: obtain written consent at the time of admission from the parent which authorizes the program to obtain emergency health care for the child;
418-1.11(b)(6) The initial medical statement for staff and volunteers must include the results of a Mantoux tuberculin test or other federally approved tuberculin test performed within the 12 months preceding the date of the application.
418-1.11(a)(3) The program must keep documentation of immunizations the child has received to date, in accordance with New York State Public Health Law.
418-1.4(g) Trash, garbage and combustible materials must not be stored in the furnace room or in rooms or outdoor areas adjacent to the facility that are ordinarily occupied by or accessible to children.
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(g)(5) To be qualified as an assistant teacher to any age class, a person must possess either:
418-1.11(h)(1)(i) The program must immediately call 911 for children who require emergency medical care and also must: obtain written consent at the time of admission from the parent which authorizes the program to obtain emergency health care for the child;
418-1.11(b)(6) The initial medical statement for staff and volunteers must include the results of a Mantoux tuberculin test or other federally approved tuberculin test performed within the 12 months preceding the date of the application.
418-1.11(a)(3) The program must keep documentation of immunizations the child has received to date, in accordance with New York State Public Health Law.
418-1.4(g) Trash, garbage and combustible materials must not be stored in the furnace room or in rooms or outdoor areas adjacent to the facility that are ordinarily occupied by or accessible to children.
418-1.4(a) Suitable precautions must be taken to eliminate all conditions which may contribute to or create a fire hazard.
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:
418-1.5(aa) The following items must be used and stored in such a manner that they are not accessible to children: handbags, backpacks or briefcases belonging to adults; plastic bags; and toys and objects small enough for young children to swallow.
Corrected during the visit
418-1.14(c) 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:
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FAQ
Yes. New York State Office of Children and Family Services lists it as licensed and operating, first licensed June 8, 2012.
New York State Office of Children and Family Services lists the most recent visit on June 1, 2026, with 6 rules cited. It lists 12 visits in the last 3 years.
Yes. Inspectors cited 9 rules across 5 of 12 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.
60, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve preschoolers.
Its hours are not listed. Call (518) 561-3803 to confirm.
It has not listed its tuition. Call (518) 561-3803 to ask.
(518) 561-3803.
22 New York Road, Plattsburgh, NY 12903. The nearest other daycare we list is North Country Kids, under 0.1 miles away.