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Watertown Family YMCA

1351 Washington St, Watertown, NY 13601
licensed capacity
180
a week, county median
$194
year first licensed
1994

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About Watertown Family YMCA

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.

School-age

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
180 children

Hours

Hours

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Programs

Programs and care

AgesSchool-age childrenFrom the state license
Licensed capacity180 childrenFrom the state license

Cost

Tuition and costs

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).

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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

License

Status
Registered with the state and operating
License type
Registered School Age Child Care
Capacity
180 children
Ages
School-age children
First licensed
1994
License number
#42431
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Summary

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

  • Health, medication and illness 9
  • Supervision and ratios 4
  • Records and paperwork 4
  • Safety and hazards 3
  • Building, equipment and play areas 2
  • Staff training and qualifications 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. Jul 28, 2026Visit3 rules cited
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      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.

    • Safety and hazards

      414.5(a) Suitable precautions must be taken to eliminate all conditions in areas accessible to children which pose a safety or health hazard.

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      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.

  2. May 6, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  3. Feb 24, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  4. Dec 1, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  5. Sep 18, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  6. Jun 11, 2025Inspection2 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      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.

    • Health, medication and illness

      414.11(f)(8)(iii) Staff who are authorized to administer medications must administer medication as follows: at the right time,

  7. Apr 25, 2025Inspection3 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      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.

    • Health, medication and illness

      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.

    • Health, medication and illness

      414.11(f)(8)(iii) Staff who are authorized to administer medications must administer medication as follows: at the right time,

  8. Apr 24, 2025Complaint investigation2 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      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,

    • Supervision and ratios

      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.

  9. Apr 22, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  10. Jan 9, 2025Inspection3 rules cited
    • Records and paperwork

      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

    • Safety and hazards

      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.

    • Records and paperwork

      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

Show 6 earlier visits
  1. Oct 21, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Jul 22, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      414.11(f)(8)(iii) Staff who are authorized to administer medications must administer medication as follows: at the right time,

  3. Jul 8, 2024Visit4 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      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,

    • Supervision and ratios

      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.

    • Staff training and qualifications

      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.

    • Supervision and ratios

      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.

  4. Apr 25, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
    • Safety and hazards

      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

  5. Feb 15, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  6. Jan 26, 2024Inspection5 rules cited
    • Records and paperwork

      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:

    • Supervision and ratios

      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.

    • Background checks

      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;

    • Health, medication and illness

      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

    • Records and paperwork

      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.

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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FAQ

Questions about Watertown Family YMCA

Is Watertown Family YMCA licensed?

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.

When was Watertown Family YMCA last inspected?

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.

Has Watertown Family YMCA had rules cited by the state?

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.

How many children can Watertown Family YMCA care for?

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

What are Watertown Family YMCA's hours?

Its hours are not listed. Call (315) 785-3780 to confirm.

How much does Watertown Family YMCA cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (315) 785-3780 to ask.

What is Watertown Family YMCA's phone number?

(315) 785-3780.

Where is Watertown Family YMCA?

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.

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