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Watertown Family YMCA
- licensed capacity
- 20
- a week, county median
- $194
- year first licensed
- 1996
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About
About Watertown Family YMCA
Watertown Family YMCA is a school-age program in Carthage, New York. It is registered with the state (since September 1, 1996), for up to 20 children, serving school-age children.
New York State Office of Children and Family Services made 11 visits in the last 3 years and cited 4 rules across 2 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
School-age
Ages served: school-age children
6 wk
6 mo
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12 yr
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- Type
- School-age program
- Ages
- School-age children
- Hours today
- Not listed
- Licensed capacity
- 20 children
Hours
Hours
Hours not listed. Call (315) 493-1570 to confirm.
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | School-age childrenFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Licensed capacity | 20 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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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
State record
Inspection reports for Watertown Family YMCA
License
- Status
- Registered with the state and operating
- License type
- Registered School Age Child Care
- Capacity
- 20 children
- Ages
- School-age children
- First licensed
- 1996
- License number
- #43207
Summary
11 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Sep 22, 2026: no rules cited
Rules cited on 2 of 11 visits · 4 rules in all
- Building, equipment and play areas 1
- Staff training and qualifications 1
- Records and paperwork 1
- Safety and hazards 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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- Sep 22, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
- Apr 14, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
- Jan 7, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
- Nov 6, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Sep 10, 2025Inspection2 rules cited
414.15(d) A school age child care program located in a public school building currently used for an elementary, middle or secondary public education program approved or inspected by the State Education Department is exempt from the requirements set forth in sections 414.15(b)(29)(ii-v), and 414.15(c)(29-34). Such program must maintain on file copies of the current certificate of occupancy issued by the State Education Department. If a program is not issued a certificate of occupancy, the appropriate local equivalent, acceptable to the State Education Department, must be maintained on file.
Corrected during the visit
414.14(h) The program must submit verification of completion of the training requirements to their program's designated registration office on forms provided by the Office or an approved equivalent.
- May 9, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Feb 11, 2025Inspection2 rules cited
414.5(b)(5) The program must maintain on file a record of each shelter-in-place drill conducted, using forms provided by the Office or approved equivalents.
414.4(b)(1) Evacuation drills must be conducted at least monthly during various hours of operation of the school age child care program.
- Dec 5, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
- Sep 10, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
- May 1, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
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- Feb 13, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
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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 September 1, 1996. 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 September 22, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 11 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Watertown Family YMCA had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 4 rules across 2 of 11 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?
20, 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) 493-1570 to confirm.
How much does Watertown Family YMCA cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (315) 493-1570 to ask.
What is Watertown Family YMCA's phone number?
(315) 493-1570.
Where is Watertown Family YMCA?
900 Beaver Lane, Carthage, NY 13619. The nearest other daycare we list is Little Heroes Hangout, 0.3 miles away.