The Young Men's Christian Association of the Capital District
3437 CARMAN ROAD, SCHENECTADY, NY 12303Childery Rating: 4/5
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Quality Indicators
See Methodology →- Overall QualityCombines daily care quality (interactions, learning, environment) with structural features like staff-to-child ratios and teacher qualifications.4 / 5
- Process QualityThe quality of daily care — caregiver-child interactions, learning activities, and the emotional climate. Drawn from the state QRIS rating, accreditations, and Head Start CLASS observations.Not Available
- Structural QualityMeasurable features like staff-to-child ratios, group sizes, license status, and teacher qualifications. Provider-level data when available; otherwise the state regulatory baseline.4 / 5
Why this rating
This daycare earned 4 out of 5 stars overall. Structural quality reflects a 15% violation rate across 20 visits in the last 3 years (most recently inspected April 2026) and a license in good standing. The structural rating also includes New York's licensing baseline — what every licensed daycare in the state must meet. New York caps infant ratios at 1:4, toddler ratios at 1:5, and preschool ratios at 1:8. Lead teachers must hold a Child Development Associate (CDA). Teachers must complete 15 hours of annual training. No objective process measures (e.g., state quality rating or national accreditation) are available for this daycare. The overall rating reflects structural features only.
Quality Recognitions & Accreditations
- Accreditations
- National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC)Not Accredited
- National Accreditation Commission (NAC)Not Accredited
- National Early Childhood Program Accreditation (NECPA)Not Accredited
- National Association for Family Child Care (NAFCC)Not Accredited
Facility Info
- Facility type
- After School
- Age groups served
- School-Age
- Licensed capacity
- 80
- Teacher-child ratios & group sizesState Minimum Displayed
Age Max ratio Max group Infants 1:4 8 Toddlers 1:5 12 Preschool 1:8 21
Teacher Credentials
- Lead teacher credentialState Minimum Displayed
- Child Development Associate (CDA)
Inspection History
Across 2 inspections since 2025, the issues cited most often were Emergency Preparedness & Drills (5). None of the 5 findings were critical.
See All 2 Inspection Visits
Feb 11, 20262 Findings2 Important
- Suitable Precautions Must Be Taken to Eliminate All Conditions Which May Contribute to or Create a Fire Hazard.414.4(a)
✓ Corrected at visit
- All Fire Alarm and Detection Systems Must Be Inspected414.4(d)
All fire alarm and detection systems must be inspected, tested and maintained in accordance with the applicable requirements of Fire Code and Building Code of N
✓ Corrected at visit
Feb 12, 20253 Findings3 Important
- Suitable Precautions Must Be Taken to Eliminate All Conditions Which May Contribute to or Create a Fire Hazard.414.4(a)
✓ Corrected at visit
- All Fire Alarm and Detection Systems Must Be Inspected414.4(d)
All fire alarm and detection systems must be inspected, tested and maintained in accordance with the applicable requirements of Fire Code and Building Code of N
✓ Corrected at visit
- Trash, Garbage and Combustible Materials Must Not Be Stored in the Furnace Room or in Rooms or Outdoor Areas Adjacent…414.4(g)
Trash, garbage and combustible materials must not be stored in the furnace room or in rooms or outdoor areas adjacent to the facility that are ordinarily occupi
✓ Corrected at visit
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