Skip to content
Child care center 

Watertown Family YMCA Day Care Center

514 Washington Street, Watertown, NY 136015.0· 5 reviews
licensed capacity
76
open each week
5 days
a week, county median
$247
year first licensed
2010

We are a directory, not the daycare. We cannot hold a spot, enroll a child or answer questions about care.

Own this daycare? Claim it
Licensed by the stateInspection record

About

About Watertown Family YMCA Day Care Center

Watertown Family YMCA Day Care Center is a licensed child care center in Watertown, New York. The state has licensed it since December 31, 2010, for up to 76 children, serving infants, toddlers and preschoolers.

It is open Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 5:30 PM. It describes its programs: pre-k.

New York State Office of Children and Family Services made 19 visits in the last 3 years and cited 9 rules across 8 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

InfantsPreschool / pre-K

Ages served: infants, toddlers and preschoolers

From the state license. Ages it lists: Child Watch: 6 weeks to 12 years old
Ask when you call: rates, current openings, staff-to-child ratio, teacher qualifications and whether it accepts child care subsidies.
Type
Child care center
Ages
Infants, toddlers and preschoolers
Hours today
Closed today
Licensed capacity
76 children

Hours

Hours

Monday6:30 AM to 5:30 PM
Tuesday6:30 AM to 5:30 PM
Wednesday6:30 AM to 5:30 PM
Thursday6:30 AM to 5:30 PM
Friday6:30 AM to 5:30 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayTodayNot listed

Programs

Programs and care

AgesInfants, toddlers and preschoolersFrom the state license. It lists: Child Watch: 6 weeks to 12 years old
ProgramsPre-K
Licensed capacity76 childrenFrom the state license
A daycare without an item may still offer it; ask.

Cost

Tuition and costs

Watertown Family YMCA Day Care Center has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in Jefferson County has a median price of $247 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.
Jefferson County medians, full time, per week

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

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 Watertown Family YMCA Day Care Center

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Licensed Day Care Center
Capacity
76 children
Ages
Infants, toddlers and preschoolers
First licensed
2010
License number
#434192
See the state's record

Summary

19 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jul 6, 2026: 1 rule cited

Rules cited on 9 of 19 visits · 9 rules in all

  • Supervision and ratios 3
  • Health, medication and illness 2
  • Building, equipment and play areas 2
  • Staff training and qualifications 1
  • Records and paperwork 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.

Own this daycare? Add your response to the state record

See all 19 visits
  1. Jul 6, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      418-1.15(c)(6) 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: children's individual health care plans; parental consents for emergency medical treatment; child's medical statement, immunizations, and any available results of lead screening for children not yet enrolled in kindergarten or a higher grade only; the name and dosage of any medications used by a child, the frequency of administration of such medications, and a record of their administration by child care center staff; daily health check documentation; a record of illnesses and injuries occurring while in care; and any indicators of child abuse or maltreatment;

      Corrected during the visit

  2. Apr 6, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  3. Feb 6, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  4. Nov 6, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  5. Jul 24, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  6. Apr 15, 2025Complaint investigation2 rules cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

      418-1.8(b) The child day care center must employ staff who will promote the physical, intellectual, social, cultural and emotional well-being of the children.

    • Supervision and ratios

      418-1.8(a) Children cannot be left without competent supervision at any time. Competent supervision includes awareness of and responsibility for the ongoing activity of each child. It requires that all children be within a teacher's range of vision and that the teacher be near enough to respond when redirection or intervention strategies are needed. Competent supervision must take into account the child's age emotional, physical, and cognitive development.

      Corrected during the visit

  7. Apr 1, 2025VisitNo rules cited
  8. Mar 25, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      418-1.5(aa) The following items must be used and stored in such a manner that they are not accessible to children: handbags, backpacks or briefcases belonging to adults; plastic bags; and toys and objects small enough for young children to swallow.

      Corrected during the visit

  9. Feb 11, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  10. Feb 10, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      418-1.3(h) Peeling or damaged paint or plaster must be repaired.

Show 9 earlier visits
  1. Dec 10, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Aug 9, 2024VisitNo rules cited
  3. Jul 30, 2024Complaint investigation1 rule cited
    • Supervision and ratios

      418-1.8(a) Children cannot be left without competent supervision at any time. Competent supervision includes awareness of and responsibility for the ongoing activity of each child. It requires that all children be within a teacher's range of vision and that the teacher be near enough to respond when redirection or intervention strategies are needed. Competent supervision must take into account the child's age emotional, physical, and cognitive development.

  4. Jun 25, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
    • 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;

      Corrected during the visit

  5. Apr 3, 2024VisitNo rules cited
  6. Mar 22, 2024Visit1 rule cited
    • Supervision and ratios

      418-1.8(k)(4)(i) for 3-year-old children: there must be one teacher for every seven children;

  7. Jan 4, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      418-1.11(i)(18)(v) When disposable diapers are used, soiled diapers must be disposed of immediately into an outside trash disposal, or placed in a tightly covered plastic-lined trash can inaccessible to children until outdoor disposal is possible.

  8. Jan 4, 2024Visit1 rule cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      418-1.11(i)(18)(v) When disposable diapers are used, soiled diapers must be disposed of immediately into an outside trash disposal, or placed in a tightly covered plastic-lined trash can inaccessible to children until outdoor disposal is possible.

  9. Nov 21, 2023VisitNo 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.

Reviews

Parent reviews

No parent reviews yet

If your child goes or went here, your review helps other parents. We check every review against our review guidelines.

Your rating

Daycares near Watertown Family YMCA Day Care Center

Home daycare

Chyenne George

Watertown, NY 13601 · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families

FAQ

Questions about Watertown Family YMCA Day Care Center

Is Watertown Family YMCA Day Care Center licensed?

Yes. New York State Office of Children and Family Services lists it as licensed and operating, first licensed December 31, 2010.

When was Watertown Family YMCA Day Care Center last inspected?

New York State Office of Children and Family Services lists the most recent visit on July 6, 2026, with 1 rule cited. It lists 19 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Watertown Family YMCA Day Care Center had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 9 rules across 9 of 19 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 Watertown Family YMCA Day Care Center care for?

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

What are Watertown Family YMCA Day Care Center's hours?

Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 5:30 PM. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Watertown Family YMCA Day Care Center cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (315) 755-1208 to ask.

What is Watertown Family YMCA Day Care Center's phone number?

(315) 755-1208.

Where is Watertown Family YMCA Day Care Center?

514 Washington Street, Watertown, NY 13601. The nearest other daycare we list is Renae's Daycare, 0.1 miles away.

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