Young Men`s Christian Association of Central New York, Inc.
345 JAMESVILLE AVE., SYRACUSE, NY 13210Childery 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 20% violation rate across 20 visits in the last 3 years (most recently inspected February 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
- Preschool, School-Age
- Licensed capacity
- 40
- Teacher-child ratios & group sizesState Minimum Displayed
Age Max ratio Max group 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 Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (3), Emergency Preparedness & Drills (1), and Licensing & Administrative Compliance (1). None of the 5 findings were critical.
See All 2 Inspection Visits
Feb 26, 20263 Findings3 Important
- Each Applicant For414.14(b)
Each applicant for, or individual in the position of director, teacher, or volunteer must complete Office- approved training that complies with federal minimum
✓ Corrected at visit
- In Hiring a Director Subsequent to Issuance of a Registration414.15(b)(11)(ii)(e)
In hiring a director subsequent to issuance of a registration, a program: must submit to the Office within 15 days of the written notification of the change in
- 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
Dec 3, 20252 Findings2 Important
- Each Applicant For414.14(b)
Each applicant for, or individual in the position of director, teacher, or volunteer must complete Office- approved training that complies with federal minimum
✓ Corrected at visit
- Any Teacher414.14(b)(1)
Any teacher, director, or volunteer who has not completed this training must not be left unsupervised with children in care until such time as the training has
✓ Corrected at visit
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