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The Young Men's Christian Association of the Capital District

250 Winding Brook Drive, Guilderland, NY 120844.1· 65 reviews
licensed capacity
126
a week, county median
$225
year first licensed
2008

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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 school-age program in Guilderland, New York. It is registered with the state (since August 27, 2008), for up to 126 children, serving school-age children.

It describes its programs: after-school care and summer camp.

New York State Office of Children and Family Services made 20 visits in the last 3 years and cited 17 rules across 6 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

Before- and after-schoolSummer camp

Ages served: school-age children

From the state license
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Type
School-age program
Ages
School-age children
Hours today
Not listed
Licensed capacity
126 children

Hours

Hours

Hours not listed. Call (518) 456-3634 to confirm.
Call to confirmHours it lists: “Monday to Thursday 5:30am – 9pm; Saturday & Sunday 7am – 7pm”

Programs

Programs and care

AgesSchool-age childrenFrom the state license
ProgramsAfter-school care and summer camp
SafetyOutdoor playground
Licensed capacity126 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 school-age care at a child care center in Albany County has a median price of $225 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 The Young Men's Christian Association of the Capital District

License

Status
Registered with the state and operating
License type
Registered School Age Child Care
Capacity
126 children
Ages
School-age children
First licensed
2008
License number
#359837
See the state's record

Summary

20 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Sep 28, 2026: no rules cited

Rules cited on 6 of 20 visits · 17 rules in all

  • Staff training and qualifications 5
  • Health, medication and illness 3
  • Safety and hazards 2
  • Records and paperwork 2
  • Background checks 2
  • Supervision and ratios 2
  • 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. Sep 28, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Aug 27, 2026Inspection9 rules cited
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      414.15(c)(34) The program must maintain on file at the program, available for inspection by the Office or its designees at any time, the following records in a current and accurate manner: documentation showing inspection and approval of any steam or hot water boilers performed in accordance with the requirements of the New York State Department of Labor and service performed once every 24 months during the current registration period on all other fuel burning heating systems and equipment and boilers not subject to the New York State Department of Labor requirements. (not corrected)

    • Safety and hazards

      414.15(c)(32) The program must maintain on file at the program, available for inspection by the Office or its designees at any time, the following records in a current and accurate manner: documentation from service personnel qualified to perform fire suppression systems maintenance, repair and testing showing that fire suppression equipment and systems have been tested and maintained during the current registration period in accordance with the applicable requirements of the Fire and Building Code of New York State;

    • Records and paperwork

      414.15(c)(22) The program must maintain on file at the program, available for inspection by the Office or its designees at any time, the following records in a current and accurate manner: documentation from the local health department or the New York State Department of Health showing that the facility has been approved in accordance with the requirements of the New York State Department of Health;

    • Staff training and qualifications

      414.14(c)(1) Each staff person and volunteer must complete a minimum of thirty (30) hours of training every two years. The required (30) hours of training every two years is subject to the following conditions: Fifteen of the required thirty (30) hours of training must be obtained during the person's first six months at the program.

    • Staff training and qualifications

      414.14(b) Each applicant for, or individual in the position of director, teacher, or volunteer must complete Office- approved training that complies with federal minimum health and safety pre-service or three-month orientation period requirements. This training must be obtained pre-service or within three months of starting such position.

    • Staff training and qualifications

      414.13(g)(3) To be qualified as an assistant teacher, a person must possess either:

    • Background checks

      414.13(b)(2) School-age child care programs must review and evaluate the backgrounds of all applicants for staff and volunteer positions. All applicants whose backgrounds must be reviewed must be required to provide the following: the names, addresses and day time telephone numbers of at least two acceptable references, other than relatives, at least one of whom can verify employment history, work record and qualifications, and at least one of whom can attest to the applicant's character, habits and personal qualifications to be a school-age child care program staff member;

    • Background checks

      414.13(b)(1) School-age child care programs must review and evaluate the backgrounds of all applicants for staff and volunteer positions. All applicants whose backgrounds must be reviewed must be required to provide the following: a statement or summary of each applicant's employment history including, but not limited to, any relevant child-caring experience;

    • Health, medication and illness

      414.11(b)(1) Staff and volunteers must each submit a medical statement on forms furnished by the Office or an approved equivalent from a health care provider: (not corrected)

  3. Jun 17, 2026Inspection2 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      414.11(f)(20) In the case of medication that needs to be given on an ongoing, long-term basis, the authorization and consent forms for children must be reauthorized at least once every 12 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.

    • Records and paperwork

      414.11(a)(1) The program must obtain an individual health plan for any child identified as a child with special health care needs, prior to the child being in attendance at the program.

  4. Mar 25, 2026VisitNo rules cited
  5. Feb 18, 2026VisitNo rules cited
  6. Feb 5, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  7. Feb 4, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  8. Nov 4, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  9. Sep 19, 2025VisitNo rules cited
  10. May 14, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Show 10 earlier visits
  1. Mar 13, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      414.11(b)(3) Initial medical statements sent in with the application or as a result of a new hire must be dated within 12 months preceding the date of application or hiring date.

      Corrected during the visit

  2. Feb 20, 2025VisitNo rules cited
  3. Jan 28, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  4. Jan 27, 2025Inspection2 rules cited
    • Supervision and ratios

      414.8(j) When a school-age child care program is in operation, an adequate number of qualified staff must be on duty to protect the health and safety of the children in care.

    • Supervision and ratios

      414.8(d) No person under 18 years of age may be left alone to supervise a group of children at any time, including in an emergency.

  5. Nov 8, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
    • Safety and hazards

      414.15(b)(29)(iv) Mid-point requirements for four-year registration holders. At the two-year calendar date in a four year registration 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, as follows: documentation from service personnel qualified to perform fire suppression systems testing showing that fire suppression equipment and systems have been tested and maintained during the current registration period in accordance with the requirements of the Fire Code and Building Code of New York State, or other applicable fire and building codes when the Fire and Building Code of New York State is not applicable, for use of the building as a school age child care program; and

  6. Nov 5, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  7. Sep 13, 2024Inspection2 rules cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

      414.14(d)(8) statutes and regulations pertaining to child abuse and maltreatment; and

    • Staff training and qualifications

      414.14(c) Each staff person and volunteer must complete a minimum of thirty (30) hours of training every two years. The required (30) hours of training every two years is subject to the following conditions:

      Corrected during the visit

  8. Apr 24, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  9. Feb 20, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  10. Dec 11, 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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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. The Young Men's Christian Association of the Capital District is registered with the state and operating, first licensed August 27, 2008. This is how New York authorizes this type of child care.

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 September 28, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 20 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 20 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?

126, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve school-age children.

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

Its hours are not listed. Call (518) 456-3634 to confirm.

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

It has not listed its tuition. Call (518) 456-3634 to ask.

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

(518) 456-3634.

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

250 Winding Brook Drive, Guilderland, NY 12084. The nearest other daycare we list is The Young Men's Christian Association of the Capital District, 0.4 miles away.

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