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YMCA @ William O. Schaefer Elementary

140 Lester Drive, Tappan, NY 10983
licensed capacity
230
a week, county median
$250
year first licensed
2004

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About YMCA @ William O. Schaefer Elementary

YMCA @ William O. Schaefer Elementary is a school-age program in Tappan, New York. It is registered with the state (since August 16, 2004), for up to 230 children, serving school-age children.

New York State Office of Children and Family Services made 17 visits in the last 3 years and cited 11 rules across 8 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
230 children

Hours

Hours

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Programs

Programs and care

AgesSchool-age childrenFrom the state license
Licensed capacity230 childrenFrom the state license

Cost

Tuition and costs

YMCA @ William O. Schaefer Elementary has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time school-age care at a child care center in Rockland County has a median price of $250 a week (U.S. Department of Labor, 2022).

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Rockland County medians, full time, per week

Infant

Center$325
Home daycare$300

Toddler

Center$300
Home daycare$290

Preschool

Center$293
Home daycare$275

School age

Center$250
Home daycare$250

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 YMCA @ William O. Schaefer Elementary

License

Status
Registered with the state and operating
License type
Registered School Age Child Care
Capacity
230 children
Ages
School-age children
First licensed
2004
License number
#206797
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Summary

17 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Sep 25, 2026: 1 rule cited

Rules cited on 8 of 17 visits · 11 rules in all

  • Staff training and qualifications 4
  • Records and paperwork 2
  • Supervision and ratios 1
  • Safety and hazards 1
  • Building, equipment and play areas 1
  • Health, medication and illness 1
  • Other rules 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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See all 17 visits
  1. Sep 25, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

      414.14(c) 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: (not corrected)

  2. Sep 10, 2026Inspection3 rules cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

      414.14(d) Training must address all topics or subject matters required by state and federal law. The required state topics are; (not corrected)

    • Staff training and qualifications

      414.13(g)(2)(i) To be qualified as a group teacher, a person must possess either: an associate's degree in child development, elementary education, physical education, recreation or a related field; or (not corrected)

    • Other rules

      414.2(f) Applicants for renewal of a registration may not be issued a registration until an inspection of the program has been conducted showing compliance with the requirements of this Part and the relevant provisions of the Social Services Law. (not corrected)

  3. Aug 17, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

      414.14(c) 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: (not corrected)

  4. Jun 15, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  5. May 28, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  6. Mar 19, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  7. Nov 20, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
    • 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.

  8. Sep 15, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
    • 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

  9. Jul 31, 2025VisitNo rules cited
  10. Apr 29, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Show 7 earlier visits
  1. Mar 6, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Dec 9, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  3. Sep 18, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
    • 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.

  4. Jul 31, 2024Inspection2 rules 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.

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      414.3(g) Peeling or damaged paint or plaster must be repaired.

  5. Jun 4, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  6. Mar 12, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      414.15(c)(7) 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: copies of current staff and volunteers health statements;

  7. Nov 17, 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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Questions about YMCA @ William O. Schaefer Elementary

Is YMCA @ William O. Schaefer Elementary licensed?

Yes. YMCA @ William O. Schaefer Elementary is registered with the state and operating, first licensed August 16, 2004. This is how New York authorizes this type of child care.

When was YMCA @ William O. Schaefer Elementary last inspected?

New York State Office of Children and Family Services lists the most recent visit on September 25, 2026, with 1 rule cited. It lists 17 visits in the last 3 years.

Has YMCA @ William O. Schaefer Elementary had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 11 rules across 8 of 17 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 YMCA @ William O. Schaefer Elementary care for?

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

What are YMCA @ William O. Schaefer Elementary's hours?

Its hours are not listed. Call (845) 643-3070 to confirm.

How much does YMCA @ William O. Schaefer Elementary cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (845) 643-3070 to ask.

What is YMCA @ William O. Schaefer Elementary's phone number?

(845) 643-3070.

Where is YMCA @ William O. Schaefer Elementary?

140 Lester Drive, Tappan, NY 10983. The nearest other daycare we list is Mommy Carol's Childcare, 0.5 miles away.

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