The Young Men's Christian Association of the Capital District
274 SOUTH PEARL STREET, ALBANY, NY 12202Childery 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 27% violation rate across 11 visits in the last 3 years (most recently inspected March 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
- 60
- 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 Licensing & Administrative Compliance (2), Parent Communication & Policies (1), and Children's Records & Files (1). None of the 4 findings were critical.
See All 4 Inspection Visits
May 20, 20261 Finding1 Important
- The Office Shall Require the Child Day Care Program to Immediately Post Upon Receipt413.3(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
✓ Corrected at visit
Sep 26, 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
Apr 11, 20251 Finding1 Important
- Initial Medical Statements Sent in with the Application or as a Result of a New Hire Must Be Dated Within 12 Months…414.11(b)(3)
Initial medical statements sent in with the application or as a result of a new hire must be dated within 12 months preceding the date of application or hiring
✓ Corrected at visit
Feb 10, 20251 Finding1 Important
- The Provisions Specified on the Registration Are Binding and the School-age Child Care Program Must Operate In…414.15(a)(4)
The provisions specified on the registration are binding and the school-age child care program must operate in compliance with the terms of the registration. Th
✓ Corrected at visit
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