The Young Men's Christian Association of the Capital District
369 NEW SCOTLAND AVENUE, ALBANY, NY 12208Childery 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 28% violation rate across 18 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
- 200
- 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 4 inspections since 2025, the issues cited most often were Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (2), Staff-to-Child Ratios & Group Size (2), and Licensing & Administrative Compliance (1). None of the 5 findings were critical.
See All 4 Inspection Visits
Apr 30, 20261 Finding1 Important
- The Clearances Required Pursuant to This Section413.4(d)(4)
The clearances required pursuant to this section, other than those for which on-going criminal history results are provided, shall be conducted for any existing
✓ Corrected at visit
Sep 26, 20252 Findings2 Important
- When a School-age Child Care Program Is in Operation414.8(j)
When a school-age child care program is in operation, an adequate number of qualified staff must be on duty to protect the health and safety of the children in
✓ Corrected at visit
- For a Child of School-age Through the Age of Nine Years Old: The Maximum Group Size Is Twenty Children.414.8(k)(1)(ii)
✓ Corrected at visit
Jun 24, 20251 Finding1 Important
- Mid-point Requirements for Four-year Registration Holders414.15(b)(29)(i)
Mid-point requirements for four-year registration holders. At the two-year calendar date in a four year registration cycle, a program must be in compliance with
✓ Corrected at visit
Jan 7, 20251 Finding1 Important
- The Clearances Required Pursuant to This Section413.4(d)(4)
The clearances required pursuant to this section, other than those for which on-going criminal history results are provided, shall be conducted for any existing
✓ Corrected at visit
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