Plattsburgh YMCA
50 Bailey Ave., Plattsburgh, NY
3.4· 34 reviews
Ruthie's Place
- licensed capacity
- 16
- a week, county median
- $190
- year first licensed
- 2013
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About
About Ruthie's Place
Ruthie's Place is a licensed group home daycare in Plattsburgh, New York. The state has licensed it since August 2, 2013, 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 12 visits in the last 3 years and cited 15 rules across 11 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 (518) 563-2292 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
Ruthie's Place has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a home daycare in Clinton 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 Ruthie's Place
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Licensed Group Family Day Care
- Capacity
- 16 children
- First licensed
- 2013
- License number
- #624443
Summary
12 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Aug 17, 2026: 1 rule cited
Rules cited on 11 of 12 visits · 15 rules in all
- Safety and hazards 5
- Supervision and ratios 2
- Discipline and child guidance 2
- Health, medication and illness 2
- Building, equipment and play areas 1
- Staff training and qualifications 1
- Records and paperwork 1
- Safe sleep 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 17, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
416.3(h) Peeling or damaged paint or plaster must be repaired.
May 26, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
416.5(u)(2) A safety strap must be fastened around children who are seated in high chairs.
Mar 30, 2026Inspection2 rules cited
416.5(u)(2) A safety strap must be fastened around children who are seated in high chairs.
Corrected during the visit
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
- Oct 6, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Aug 7, 2025Inspection2 rules cited
416.15(b)(25)(iii) At the two-year calendar date in a four year licensing cycle, a program must be in compliance with the following mid-point requirements and be able to show proof of compliance to the Office when requested: proof of compliance with the training requirements of section 416.14.
416.4(b)(1) Evacuation drills must be conducted at least monthly during the hours of operation of the group family day care home.
Corrected during the visit
Aug 7, 2025Inspection2 rules cited
416.15(b)(25)(iii) At the two-year calendar date in a four year licensing cycle, a program must be in compliance with the following mid-point requirements and be able to show proof of compliance to the Office when requested: proof of compliance with the training requirements of section 416.14.
416.4(b)(1) Evacuation drills must be conducted at least monthly during the hours of operation of the group family day care home.
Corrected during the visit
May 2, 2025Inspection2 rules cited
416.15(a)(9) The provisions specified on the license are binding and the group family day care home must operate in compliance with the terms of the license. The number and age range of children specified thereon are the maximum number and age range of children who may be in the care of the group family day care home at any one time.
416.8(j)(3) When care is provided for children under the age of two years, there must be at least one caregiver present for every two children under the age of two years in attendance.
Corrected during the visit
Feb 21, 2025Inspection2 rules cited
416.15(a)(9) The provisions specified on the license are binding and the group family day care home must operate in compliance with the terms of the license. The number and age range of children specified thereon are the maximum number and age range of children who may be in the care of the group family day care home at any one time.
Corrected during the visit
416.7(v) Television and other electronic visual media must be turned off when not part of a planned developmentally appropriate program activity.
Nov 5, 2024Inspection2 rules cited
416.11(i)(27) Garbage receptacles must be covered, and cleaned as needed after emptying.
Corrected during the visit
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.
Aug 22, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
416.7(n) Cribs, bassinets and other sleeping areas for infants through 12 months of age must include an appropriately sized fitted sheet, and must not have bumper pads, toys, stuffed animals, blankets, pillows, wedges or infant positioners. Wedges or infant positioners will be permitted with medical documentation from the child's health care provider.
Corrected during the visit
Show 2 earlier visits
Jun 14, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
416.7(i) Except while sleeping, awaking or going to sleep, an infant must not be left in a crib, playpen or other confined space for more than 30 minutes at any one time. Other than at meals or snack time, a child must not be left in a high chair for longer than 15 minutes.
Corrected during the visit
Mar 4, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
416.4(h)(4) All paths of egress on the interior and exterior of the home, including corridors, aisles and approaches must be kept free of obstructions, impediments and debris at all times.
Corrected during the visit
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FAQ
Questions about Ruthie's Place
Is Ruthie's Place licensed?
Yes. New York State Office of Children and Family Services lists it as licensed and operating, first licensed August 2, 2013.
When was Ruthie's Place last inspected?
New York State Office of Children and Family Services lists the most recent visit on August 17, 2026, with 1 rule cited. It lists 12 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Ruthie's Place had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 15 rules across 11 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.
How many children can Ruthie's Place care for?
16, the licensed capacity on the state record.
What are Ruthie's Place's hours?
Its hours are not listed. Call (518) 563-2292 to confirm.
How much does Ruthie's Place cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (518) 563-2292 to ask.
What is Ruthie's Place's phone number?
(518) 563-2292.
Where is Ruthie's Place?
Plattsburgh, NY 12901. It is a home daycare, so the provider shares the street address with families directly.