YMCA of Kingston and Ulster County
67 WALL STREET, KINGSTON, NY 12401Childery 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 25% violation rate across 12 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
- 40
- 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 Emergency Preparedness & Drills (3) and Hazardous Materials Handling (2). None of the 5 findings were critical.
See All 4 Inspection Visits
May 14, 20261 Finding1 Important
- An Operable Flashlight or Battery Powered Lantern Must Be Kept in the Child Care Area414.5(r)
An operable flashlight or battery powered lantern must be kept in the child care area. Such equipment must be properly maintained for use in the event of a powe
Mar 17, 20261 Finding1 Important
- The Program Must Maintain on File a Record of Each Shelter-in-place Drill Conducted414.5(b)(5)
The program must maintain on file a record of each shelter-in-place drill conducted, using forms provided by the Office or approved equivalents.
✓ Corrected at visit
Jun 3, 20252 Findings2 Important
- Evacuation Drills Must Be Conducted at Least Monthly During Various Hours of Operation of the School Age Child Care Program.414.4(b)(1)
✓ Corrected at visit
- The Director or a Designated Qualified Staff Member Must Conduct Monthly Inspections of the Premises to Observe…414.4(h)
The director or a designated qualified staff member must conduct monthly inspections of the premises to observe possible fire and safety hazards. Any such hazar
✓ Corrected at visit
Mar 6, 20251 Finding1 Important
- Evacuation Drills Must Be Conducted at Least Monthly During Various Hours of Operation of the School Age Child Care Program.414.4(b)(1)
✓ Corrected at visit
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