Watertown Family YMCA Day Care Center
514 Washington Street, Watertown, NY
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Watertown Family YMCA is a school-age program in Watertown, New York. It is registered with the state (since November 1, 1994), for up to 180 children, serving school-age children.
New York State Office of Children and Family Services made 16 visits in the last 3 years and cited 24 rules across 9 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
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Programs
| Ages | School-age childrenFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Licensed capacity | 180 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Watertown Family YMCA has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time school-age care at a child care center in Jefferson County has a median price of $194 a week (U.S. Department of Labor, 2022).
State record
16 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jul 28, 2026: 3 rules cited
Rules cited on 9 of 16 visits · 24 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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414.5(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.
414.5(a) Suitable precautions must be taken to eliminate all conditions in areas accessible to children which pose a safety or health hazard.
414.3(i) Readily accessible outdoor play space which is adequate for active play must be provided. Outdoor space may include public parks, school yards or public play areas. A written diagram outlining how children will safely travel to and from this location must be developed and approved by the Office.
414.11(f)(9)(i) At the time of administration, the staff person must document the dosages and time that the medications are given to the child.
414.11(f)(8)(iii) Staff who are authorized to administer medications must administer medication as follows: at the right time,
414.11(f)(9)(ii) All observable side effects must be documented and communicated to the parent, and when appropriate, the child's health care provider.
414.11(f)(9)(i) At the time of administration, the staff person must document the dosages and time that the medications are given to the child.
414.11(f)(8)(iii) Staff who are authorized to administer medications must administer medication as follows: at the right time,
414.15(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,
414.8(a) Children cannot be left without competent direct 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.
414.15(a)(2) Each school age child care program that has been issued a registration by the Office must openly display such registration, along with any restrictions, limitations and waivers to the registration, in the program for which it was issued.
Corrected during the visit
414.4(b)(4) The program must maintain on file a record of each evacuation drill conducted, using forms furnished by the Office or approved equivalents.
413.3(g)(3)(i) The Office shall require the child day care program to immediately post upon receipt, in a prominent place at the program that is visible to parents, a copy of the most recent compliance history report issued to the program by the Office.
Corrected during the visit
414.11(f)(8)(iii) Staff who are authorized to administer medications must administer medication as follows: at the right time,
414.15(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,
414.8(p)(1) No child can be released from the school-age child care program to any person other than his or her parent(s), person currently designated in writing by such parent to receive the child, or any other person authorized by law to take custody of a child.
414.8(b) School-age child care programs must employ staff who will promote the physical, intellectual, social, cultural and emotional well-being of the children.
414.8(a) Children cannot be left without competent direct 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.
414.5(b)(2) The Emergency Evacuation Diagram, as approved by the Office, must be posted in a conspicuous place in every room used by the school age child care program.
Corrected during the visit
414.15(b)(14) 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:
414.13(d)(3) With the prior written approval of the Office, a staff person who is qualified to perform program supervision functions may perform such functions at up to four different programs operated by a single agency. In order to obtain Office approval, the agency will be required to demonstrate how the staff person will provide adequate supervision and program development support to each site.
414.13(b)(3) 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 sworn statement by the applicant indicating whether, to the best of the applicant's knowledge, such applicant has ever been convicted of a misdemeanor or felony in New York State or any other jurisdiction and fingerprint images as required to comply with the requirements of 413.4 of this Title;
414.11(c)(2)(i) The health care plan must describe the following: how a daily health check of each child for any indication of illness, injury, abuse or maltreatment will be conducted and documented;
Corrected during the visit
414.4(i) A record of all inspections and all corrections must be maintained at the program or at a central location available for review upon request.
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FAQ
Yes. Watertown Family YMCA is registered with the state and operating, first licensed November 1, 1994. 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 July 28, 2026, with 3 rules cited. It lists 16 visits in the last 3 years.
Yes. Inspectors cited 24 rules across 9 of 16 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.
180, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve school-age children.
Its hours are not listed. Call (315) 785-3780 to confirm.
It has not listed its tuition. Call (315) 785-3780 to ask.
(315) 785-3780.
1351 Washington St, Watertown, NY 13601. The nearest other daycare we list is Cornell Cooperative Extension Association of Jefferson County, under 0.1 miles away.