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The Young Men's Christian Association of the Capital District

204 S Tenbroeck Street, Scotia, NY 123023.4· 19 reviews
licensed capacity
135
open each week
5 days
a week, county median
$289
year first licensed
1999

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About

About The Young Men's Christian Association of the Capital District

The Young Men's Christian Association of the Capital District is a licensed child care center in Scotia, New York. The state has licensed it since June 21, 1999, for up to 135 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM.

New York State Office of Children and Family Services made 17 visits in the last 3 years and cited 17 rules across 5 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
7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Licensed capacity
135 children

Hours

Hours

MondayToday7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Tuesday7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Wednesday7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Thursday7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Friday7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayNot listed

Programs

Programs and care

AgesInfants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license
Licensed capacity135 childrenFrom the state license
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Cost

Tuition and costs

The Young Men's Christian Association of the Capital District has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in Schenectady County has a median price of $289 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.
Schenectady County medians, full time, per week

Infant

Center$289
Home daycare$200

Toddler

Center$275
Home daycare$200

Preschool

Center$255
Home daycare$198

School age

Center$215
Home daycare$180

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 The Young Men's Christian Association of the Capital District

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Licensed Day Care Center
Capacity
135 children
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
First licensed
1999
License number
#44161
See the state's record

Summary

17 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Aug 26, 2026: no rules cited

Rules cited on 6 of 17 visits · 17 rules in all

  • Safety and hazards 7
  • Discipline and child guidance 4
  • Health, medication and illness 2
  • Records and paperwork 1
  • Staff training and qualifications 1
  • Safe sleep 1
  • Building, equipment and play areas 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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  1. Aug 26, 2026VisitNo rules cited
  2. Aug 6, 2026VisitNo rules cited
  3. Jun 24, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  4. Mar 18, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  5. Dec 10, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      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:

      Corrected during the visit

  6. Jul 30, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  7. Jun 25, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  8. Apr 4, 2025Complaint investigation6 rules cited
    • Records and paperwork

      418-1.15(b)(14)(ii) The program must immediately notify the parent and Office upon learning of the following events involving a child which occurred while the child was in care at the program or was being transported by the program: serious incident,

    • Staff training and qualifications

      418-1.13(a)(1) Staff and volunteers must be mature, of good character and possess suitable personal qualifications.

    • Discipline and child guidance

      418-1.10(c)(1) Child care center staff must personally make, or cause to be made, an immediate report to the Statewide Central Register of Child Abuse and Maltreatment by telephone, followed by a written report within 48 hours, in the form and manner prescribed by the Office, to the child protective service of the social services district in the county in which the child resides.

    • Discipline and child guidance

      418-1.10(a) Any abuse or maltreatment of a child is prohibited. A day care center must prohibit and may not tolerate or in any manner condone an act of abuse or maltreatment by an staff, volunteer or any other person. An abused child or maltreated child means a child defined as an abused child or maltreated child pursuant to Section 412 of the Social Services Law.

    • Discipline and child guidance

      418-1.9(m) Methods of discipline, interaction or toilet training which frighten, demean or humiliate a child are prohibited.

    • Discipline and child guidance

      418-1.9(b) The staff must use acceptable techniques and approaches to help children solve problems.

  9. Mar 24, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      418-1.11(f)(21) In the case of medication that needs to be given on an ongoing, long-term basis, the authorization and consent forms for children under the age of 5 years of age must be reauthorized at least once every six months. Any changes in the medication authorization related to dosage, time or frequency of administration shall require a program to obtain new instructions written by the licensed authorized prescriber. All other changes to the original medication authorization require a change in the prescription.

  10. Mar 24, 2025Visit1 rule cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      418-1.11(f)(21) In the case of medication that needs to be given on an ongoing, long-term basis, the authorization and consent forms for children under the age of 5 years of age must be reauthorized at least once every six months. Any changes in the medication authorization related to dosage, time or frequency of administration shall require a program to obtain new instructions written by the licensed authorized prescriber. All other changes to the original medication authorization require a change in the prescription.

Show 7 earlier visits
  1. Dec 20, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Sep 12, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
    • Safety and hazards

      418-1.4(b)(4) The program must maintain on file a record of each evacuation drill conducted, using forms furnished by the Office or approved equivalents.

  3. Jun 4, 2024VisitNo rules cited
  4. Apr 8, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  5. Mar 28, 2024Inspection8 rules cited
    • Safe sleep

      418-1.7(r)(7) The resting/napping places must: be at least two feet apart from each other.

    • Safety and hazards

      418-1.5(z) All window and door blind cords, ropes, wires and other strangulation hazards must be secured and inaccessible to children.

    • 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.

    • Safety and hazards

      418-1.5(n)(1) Materials and play equipment used by the children must be sturdy and free from rough edges and sharp corners.

    • 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.

    • Safety and hazards

      418-1.4(f)(2) All corridors, aisles, and approaches to exits must be kept unobstructed at all times.

    • Safety and hazards

      418-1.4(d) All fire alarm and detection systems must be inspected, tested and maintained in accordance with the applicable requirements of the Fire Code and Building Code of New York State or other applicable fire and building codes when the Fire Code and Building Code of New York State is not applicable.

    • 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.

  6. Feb 6, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  7. Nov 29, 2023InspectionNo 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 The Young Men's Christian Association of the Capital District

Is The Young Men's Christian Association of the Capital District licensed?

Yes. New York State Office of Children and Family Services lists it as licensed and operating, first licensed June 21, 1999.

When was The Young Men's Christian Association of the Capital District last inspected?

New York State Office of Children and Family Services lists the most recent visit on August 26, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 17 visits in the last 3 years.

Has The Young Men's Christian Association of the Capital District had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 17 rules across 6 of 17 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 The Young Men's Christian Association of the Capital District care for?

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

What are The Young Men's Christian Association of the Capital District's hours?

Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does The Young Men's Christian Association of the Capital District cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (518) 374-4914 to ask.

What is The Young Men's Christian Association of the Capital District's phone number?

(518) 374-4914.

Where is The Young Men's Christian Association of the Capital District?

204 S Tenbroeck Street, Scotia, NY 12302. The nearest other daycare we list is The Young Men's Christian Association of the Capital District, 0.6 miles away.

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