Schenectady Day Nursery
25 Lafayette Street, Schenectady, NY
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Rise and Shine Sunshine Day Care is a licensed group home daycare in Schenectady, New York. The state has licensed it since September 26, 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 9 visits in the last 3 years and cited 14 rules across 7 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
Rise and Shine Sunshine Day Care 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
9 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Sep 11, 2026: 4 rules cited
Rules cited on 7 of 9 visits · 14 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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416.5(r) An operable flashlight or battery powered lantern must be kept in the child care area. Such equipment must be properly maintained for use in the event of a power failure. (not corrected)
416.5(a) Suitable precautions must be taken to eliminate all conditions in areas accessible to children which pose a safety or health hazard. (not corrected)
416.4(a) Suitable precautions must be taken to eliminate all conditions which may contribute to or create a fire hazard. (not corrected)
416.3(g) Toxic paints or finishes must not be used on room surfaces, furniture or any other equipment, materials or furnishings which may be used by children or are within their reach. (not corrected)
416.14(b) Before the Office issues an initial license, the applicant must complete a health and safety training course approved by the Office relating to the protection of the health and safety of children and must demonstrate basic competency with regard to health and safety standards. Such training must comply with the federal minimum health and safety pre-service training requirements. Health and safety training received prior to issuance of the license, may be applied to the initial fifteen (15) hours of training required pursuant to section 416.14(c)(1) of this Part provided that such training was received within twelve (12) months of licensure. If an applicant does not become licensed or registered within two years of successfully completing the health and safety training, the coursework must be repeated.
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.
416.14(b) Before the Office issues an initial license, the applicant must complete a health and safety training course approved by the Office relating to the protection of the health and safety of children and must demonstrate basic competency with regard to health and safety standards. Such training must comply with the federal minimum health and safety pre-service training requirements. Health and safety training received prior to issuance of the license, may be applied to the initial fifteen (15) hours of training required pursuant to section 416.14(c)(1) of this Part provided that such training was received within twelve (12) months of licensure. If an applicant does not become licensed or registered within two years of successfully completing the health and safety training, the coursework must be repeated.
416.13(b) All child day care providers, employees, volunteers and any person age eighteen (18) or older living or who begins to live in a group family day care home are required to comply with the criminal history review provisions of this Part and Part 413 of this Title.
416.11(i)(12) When disposable diapers are used, soiled diapers must be disposed of immediately into an outside trash disposal, or placed in a tightly covered plastic-lined trash can inaccessible to children until outdoor disposal is possible.
416.4(b)(1) Evacuation drills must be conducted at least monthly during the hours of operation of the group family day care home.
413.3(g)(3)(i) The Office shall require the child day care program to immediately post upon receipt, in a prominent place at the program that is visible to parents, a copy of the most recent compliance history report issued to the program by the Office.
416.4(b)(1) Evacuation drills must be conducted at least monthly during the hours of operation of the group family day care home.
413.3(g)(3)(i) The Office shall require the child day care program to immediately post upon receipt, in a prominent place at the program that is visible to parents, a copy of the most recent compliance history report issued to the program by the Office.
416.7(v) Television and other electronic visual media must be turned off when not part of a planned developmentally appropriate program activity.
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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 September 26, 2024.
New York State Office of Children and Family Services lists the most recent visit on September 11, 2026, with 4 rules cited. It lists 9 visits in the last 3 years.
Yes. Inspectors cited 14 rules across 7 of 9 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 (518) 612-0230 to confirm.
It has not listed its tuition. Call (518) 612-0230 to ask.
(518) 612-0230.
Schenectady, NY 12307. It is a home daycare, so the provider shares the street address with families directly.