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The Young Women's Christian Association of Ulster County

209 Clinton Ave., Kingston, NY 124014.1· 32 reviews
licensed capacity
53
a week, county median
$285
year first licensed
1999

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About

About The Young Women's Christian Association of Ulster County

The Young Women's Christian Association of Ulster County is a licensed child care center in Kingston, New York. The state has licensed it since November 19, 1999, for up to 53 children, serving infants, toddlers and preschoolers.

It describes a Play-based approach, with infant care and preschool. It says it provides meals.

New York State Office of Children and Family Services made 20 visits in the last 3 years and cited 35 rules across 10 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

InfantsMeals provided

Ages served: infants, toddlers and preschoolers

From the state license. Ages it lists: 3 months to 5 years
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Type
Child care center
Ages
Infants, toddlers and preschoolers
Hours today
Not listed
Licensed capacity
53 children

Hours

Hours

Hours not listed. Call (845) 338-6844 to confirm.
Call to confirmHours it lists: “Mon - Fri 7:00 am - 6:00 pm; Sat - Sun Closed”

Programs

Programs and care

AgesInfants, toddlers and preschoolersFrom the state license. It lists: 3 months to 5 years
ProgramsInfant care and preschool
ApproachPlay-based
CurriculumCreative Curriculum
Daily lifeMeals provided; Snacks provided
Licensed capacity53 childrenFrom the state license
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Cost

Tuition and costs

The Young Women's Christian Association of Ulster County has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in Ulster County has a median price of $285 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.
Ulster 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 Women's Christian Association of Ulster County

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Licensed Day Care Center
Capacity
53 children
Ages
Infants, toddlers and preschoolers
First licensed
1999
License number
#44718
See the state's record

Summary

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

Rules cited on 10 of 20 visits · 35 rules in all

  • Discipline and child guidance 11
  • Records and paperwork 5
  • Supervision and ratios 5
  • Building, equipment and play areas 4
  • Staff training and qualifications 3
  • Safety and hazards 3
  • Safe sleep 2
  • Health, medication and illness 1
  • Background checks 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 3, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  2. May 7, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  3. Mar 19, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  4. Feb 5, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  5. Nov 21, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  6. Oct 21, 2025Complaint investigation7 rules cited
    • 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

      418-1.9(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.

    • Discipline and child guidance

      418-1.9(a) The program must establish and follow a written plan for behavior management that is acceptable to the office. This plan must include how the staff will approach challenging behaviors, help children solve problems and encourage acceptable behaviors.

    • Safe sleep

      418-1.7(w) Children unable to sleep during nap time shall not be confined to a sleeping surface (cot, crib, etc) but instead must be offered a supervised place for quiet play.

    • Safe sleep

      418-1.7(o) Other than for school age children, sleeping and napping arrangements must be made in writing between the parent and the program. Such arrangements shall include: the area of the program where the child will nap; whether the child will nap on a cot, mat, bed or a crib; and how the napping child will be supervised, consistent with the requirements of section 418-1.8 of this Subpart.

  7. Oct 14, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  8. Sep 16, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  9. Jul 31, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  10. Jun 20, 2025Complaint investigation1 rule cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      418-1.11(b)(6) The initial medical statement for staff and volunteers must include the results of a Mantoux tuberculin test or other federally approved tuberculin test performed within the 12 months preceding the date of the application.

      Corrected during the visit

Show 11 earlier visits
  1. Jun 11, 2025Complaint investigation12 rules cited
    • Records and paperwork

      418-1.15(c)(12) The program must maintain on file at the child day care center, available for inspection by the Office or its designees at any time, the following records in a current and accurate manner: a current daily schedule documenting the arrival and departure times of each staff person and volunteers;

    • Records and paperwork

      418-1.15(c)(5) The program must maintain on file at the child day care center, available for inspection by the Office or its designees at any time, the following records in a current and accurate manner: daily attendance records, which must be filled out at the time a child arrives and departs, and must include arrival and departure times;

    • Records and paperwork

      418-1.15(b)(6) Confidentiality.

    • 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

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

    • Discipline and child guidance

      418-1.9(l) A child may only be disciplined by a director, group teacher or assistant teacher.

    • Discipline and child guidance

      418-1.9(e) Any discipline used must relate to the child's action and be handled without prolonged delay on the part of the staff so that the child is aware of the relationship between his or her actions and the consequences of those actions.

    • Discipline and child guidance

      418-1.9(d) Behavior management must promote self-esteem in children and guide children in such a way as to help each child develop self-control and assume responsibility for his or her actions through clear and consistent rules and limits appropriate to the ages and development of the children in care.

    • Discipline and child guidance

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

    • Discipline and child guidance

      418-1.9(a) The program must establish and follow a written plan for behavior management that is acceptable to the office. This plan must include how the staff will approach challenging behaviors, help children solve problems and encourage acceptable behaviors.

    • Supervision and ratios

      418-1.8(n) The use of any type of personal electronic media device for social or entertainment purposes, including but not limited to, listening to music on headphones, playing screen games, surfing the internet, sending e-mails, or making personal calls while supervising children is prohibited. The use of mobile phones is permitted as necessary to promote the children's safety and ensuring the orderly operation of the program.

    • Supervision and ratios

      418-1.8(c) The child day care center must provide supervision of the staff responsible for the care of children. Workloads and assignments must be arranged to provide consistency of care to children and to allow staff to fulfill their respective responsibilities.

  2. May 22, 2025Complaint investigation1 rule cited
    • Background checks

      413.4(a) The following criminal history review and background clearances shall be conducted pursuant to and consistent with the Child Care and Development Block Grant Act for any prospective operator, director, employee or volunteer at a child day care center, small day care center, school-age child care program, group family day care home or family day care home, as defined in section (2) of this part, and any person age eighteen (18) or older living in a prospective, or who begins to live, in a group family day care home or family day care home:

  3. May 9, 2025Complaint investigation3 rules cited
    • Records and paperwork

      418-1.15(b)(8)(ii) The parent of a child receiving care must have: the right to inspect all parts of the building used for child day care or which could present a hazard to the health or safety of the child whenever the parent requests at any time during the hours of operation of the child day care center;

    • Staff training and qualifications

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

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      418-1.5(l)(7) The program must provide parents with a written description of all animals kept on the premises prior to a child's enrollment in the program.

  4. Apr 21, 2025Complaint investigation2 rules cited
    • Discipline and child guidance

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

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      418-1.5(l)(7) The program must provide parents with a written description of all animals kept on the premises prior to a child's enrollment in the program.

  5. Mar 11, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  6. Aug 21, 2024Inspection2 rules cited
    • Supervision and ratios

      418-1.15(b)(23)(i) Upon termination or resignation of the director: An acting director must be immediately named by the licensee.

    • Records and paperwork

      418-1.15(b)(11)(i) In hiring a director subsequent to issuance of a license, a program: must notify the Office immediately in writing when there is any proposed change in director;

  7. Jun 24, 2024Complaint investigation3 rules cited
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      418-1.11(i)(9) The premises must be kept free of vermin.

    • Supervision and ratios

      418-1.8(n) The use of any type of personal electronic media device for social or entertainment purposes, including but not limited to, listening to music on headphones, playing screen games, surfing the internet, sending e-mails, or making personal calls while supervising children is prohibited. The use of mobile phones is permitted as necessary to promote the children's safety and ensuring the orderly operation of the program.

    • Safety and hazards

      418-1.4(h) The director or a designated qualified staff member must conduct monthly inspections of the premises to observe possible fire or safety hazards. Any such hazard must be corrected immediately.

  8. Apr 22, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  9. Dec 12, 2023Inspection2 rules cited
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      418-1.4(e) All fire suppression equipment and systems must be 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.

      Corrected during the visit

    • 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.

  10. Nov 28, 2023Inspection2 rules cited
    • Supervision and ratios

      418-1.8(n) The use of any type of personal electronic media device for social or entertainment purposes, including but not limited to, listening to music on headphones, playing screen games, surfing the internet, sending e-mails, or making personal calls while supervising children is prohibited. The use of mobile phones is permitted as necessary to promote the children's safety and ensuring the orderly operation of the program.

    • Safety and hazards

      418-1.5(b)(2) The Emergency Evacuation Diagram, as approved by the Office, must be posted in a conspicuous place in every room.

  11. Oct 23, 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 Women's Christian Association of Ulster County

Is The Young Women's Christian Association of Ulster County licensed?

Yes. New York State Office of Children and Family Services lists it as licensed and operating, first licensed November 19, 1999.

When was The Young Women's Christian Association of Ulster County last inspected?

New York State Office of Children and Family Services lists the most recent visit on August 3, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 20 visits in the last 3 years.

Has The Young Women's Christian Association of Ulster County had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 35 rules across 10 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 Women's Christian Association of Ulster County care for?

53, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers and preschoolers.

What are The Young Women's Christian Association of Ulster County's hours?

Its hours are not listed. Call (845) 338-6844 to confirm.

How much does The Young Women's Christian Association of Ulster County cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (845) 338-6844 to ask.

What is The Young Women's Christian Association of Ulster County's phone number?

(845) 338-6844.

Where is The Young Women's Christian Association of Ulster County?

209 Clinton Ave., Kingston, NY 12401. The nearest other daycare we list is YMCA of Kingston and Ulster County, 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).