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Watervliet Civic Chest

2557 10th Avenue Watervliet Elementary School, Watervliet, NY 121894.6· 10 reviews
licensed capacity
164
open each week
5 days
a week, county median
$225
year first licensed
2004
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About

About Watervliet Civic Chest

Watervliet Civic Chest is a school-age program in Watervliet, New York. It is registered with the state (since February 3, 2004), for up to 164 children, serving school-age children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM to 2:00 PM. It describes its programs: after-school care, before-school care and summer camp.

New York State Office of Children and Family Services made 24 visits in the last 3 years and cited 4 rules across 3 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

Before- and after-schoolSummer camp

Ages served: school-age children

From the state license
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Type
School-age program
Ages
School-age children
Hours today
8:00 AM to 2:00 PM
Licensed capacity
164 children

Hours

Hours

MondayToday8:00 AM to 2:00 PM
Tuesday8:00 AM to 2:00 PM
Wednesday8:00 AM to 2:00 PM
Thursday8:00 AM to 2:00 PM
Friday8:00 AM to 2:00 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayNot listed

Programs

Programs and care

AgesSchool-age childrenFrom the state license
ProgramsAfter-school care, before-school care and summer camp
Licensed capacity164 childrenFrom the state license
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Cost

Tuition and costs

Watervliet Civic Chest has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time school-age care at a child care center in Albany County has a median price of $225 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.
Albany 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 Watervliet Civic Chest

License

Status
Registered with the state and operating
License type
Registered School Age Child Care
Capacity
164 children
Ages
School-age children
First licensed
2004
License number
#142950
See the state's record

Summary

24 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Aug 26, 2026: no rules cited

Rules cited on 3 of 24 visits · 4 rules in all

  • Records and paperwork 2
  • Staff training and qualifications 2

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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See all 24 visits
  1. Aug 26, 2026VisitNo rules cited
  2. Apr 16, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  3. Mar 5, 2026VisitNo rules cited
  4. Feb 12, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  5. Feb 4, 2026VisitNo rules cited
  6. Jan 27, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  7. Nov 19, 2025VisitNo rules cited
  8. Oct 31, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  9. Oct 7, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
    • Records and paperwork

      414.15(c)(12) The program must maintain on file at the program, 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;

  10. Sep 22, 2025VisitNo rules cited
Show 14 earlier visits
  1. Sep 16, 2025VisitNo rules cited
  2. May 28, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  3. May 5, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  4. Apr 2, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  5. Feb 13, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  6. Dec 20, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
    • Records and paperwork

      414.15(b)(14)(iii) 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 injury,

  7. Nov 20, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  8. Sep 18, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  9. May 14, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  10. Mar 14, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  11. Feb 9, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  12. Jan 26, 2024Inspection2 rules cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

      414.14(c)(2) Each staff person and volunteer must complete a minimum of thirty (30) hours of training every two years. The required (30) hours of training every two years is subject to the following conditions: A minimum of five (5) hours of Office approved training must be obtained each year which addresses topics or subject matters set forth in 414.14(d).

    • Staff training and qualifications

      414.14(b) Each applicant for, or individual in the position of director, teacher, or volunteer must complete Office- approved training that complies with federal minimum health and safety pre-service or three-month orientation period requirements. This training must be obtained pre-service or within three months of starting such position.

  13. Jan 11, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  14. Nov 15, 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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FAQ

Questions about Watervliet Civic Chest

Is Watervliet Civic Chest licensed?

Yes. Watervliet Civic Chest is registered with the state and operating, first licensed February 3, 2004. This is how New York authorizes this type of child care.

When was Watervliet Civic Chest last inspected?

New York State Office of Children and Family Services lists the most recent visit on August 26, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 24 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Watervliet Civic Chest had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 4 rules across 3 of 24 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 Watervliet Civic Chest care for?

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

What are Watervliet Civic Chest's hours?

Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM to 2:00 PM. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Watervliet Civic Chest cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (518) 273-5922 to ask.

What is Watervliet Civic Chest's phone number?

(518) 273-5922.

Where is Watervliet Civic Chest?

2557 10th Avenue Watervliet Elementary School, Watervliet, NY 12189. The nearest other daycare we list is Watervliet Civic Chest, 0.2 miles away.

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