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1859 Western Ave, Albany, NY
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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.
Hours
Programs
| Ages | School-age childrenFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Programs | After-school care and summer camp |
| Safety | Outdoor playground |
| Licensed capacity | 126 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
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).
State record
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
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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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)
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;
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;
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.
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.
414.13(g)(3) To be qualified as an assistant teacher, a person must possess either:
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;
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;
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)
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.
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.
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
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.
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.
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
414.14(d)(8) statutes and regulations pertaining to child abuse and maltreatment; and
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
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FAQ
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.
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.
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.
126, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve school-age children.
Its hours are not listed. Call (518) 456-3634 to confirm.
It has not listed its tuition. Call (518) 456-3634 to ask.
(518) 456-3634.
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.