School-Age Child Care
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Ark, Inc. Rainbow Center
Troy, NY
· Rensselaer County
847 River Street,
Troy, NY 12180
Quick Facts
Capacity
55 children
Age Range
55 School-Aged Children
Subsidized Program
Does not participate
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Licensed School-Age Child Care
Active License
License Number
816907
License Holder
Doretha Holmes
Licensed Since
2018
License Issued
Jun 5, 2024
Active Through
Jun 4, 2028
Issued By
New York State Office of Children and Family Services
District Office
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About the Provider
Ark, Inc. Rainbow Center is a School-Age Child Care in Troy NY, with a maximum capacity of 55 children. This child care center helps with children in the age range of 55 School-Aged Children. It is open Monday - Friday, 07:30 AM - 09:00 AM. The provider does not participate in a subsidized child care program.
Additional Information:
This facility is authorized to administer medications;
Hours of Operation
- Monday07:30 AM - 09:00 AM
- Tuesday07:30 AM - 09:00 AM
- Wednesday07:30 AM - 09:00 AM
- Thursday07:30 AM - 09:00 AM
- Friday07:30 AM - 09:00 AM
- Saturday Closed
- Sunday Closed
Inspection/Report History
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| Date | Type | Regulations | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-08-10 | Technical Assistance | Technical Assistance | 2026-I-ARO-069853 |
| Brief Description: No violations cited | |||
| 2026-06-16 | Mid-Point | Mid-Point | 2026-I-ARO-055499 |
| Brief Description: Violations found | |||
| 2026-06-16 | Violation | 414.15(b)(29)(v) | N |
| Brief Description: Documentation of inspection of boiler or other heating system (Mid-Point) | |||
| 2026-03-26 | Technical Assistance | Technical Assistance | 2026-I-ARO-026454 |
| Brief Description: No violations cited | |||
| 2026-02-12 | Technical Assistance | Technical Assistance | 2026-I-ARO-021804 |
| Brief Description: No violations cited | |||
| 2026-01-28 | Annual Unannounced | Annual Unannounced | 2026-I-ARO-008865 |
| Brief Description: Violations found | |||
| 2026-01-28 | Violation | 414.3(k) | Corrected |
| Brief Description: Adequate and safe water supply and sewage facilities must be provided and must comply with State and local laws. Hot and cold running water must be available and accessible at all times. | |||
| 2025-11-13 | Monitoring | Monitoring | 2025-I-ARO-114807 |
| Brief Description: No violations cited | |||
| 2025-09-15 | Technical Assistance | Technical Assistance | 2025-I-ARO-084061 |
| Brief Description: No violations cited | |||
| 2025-06-05 | Monitoring | Monitoring | 2025-I-ARO-044711 |
| Brief Description: No violations cited | |||
| 2025-01-10 | Annual Unannounced | Annual Unannounced | 2025-I-ARO-010221 |
| Brief Description: No violations cited | |||
| 2024-10-08 | Monitoring | Monitoring | 2024-I-ARO-099900 |
| Brief Description: No violations cited | |||
| 2024-07-23 | Monitoring | Monitoring | 2024-I-ARO-075364 |
| Brief Description: No violations cited | |||
| 2024-05-29 | Documentation Review | Documentation Review | 2024-I-ARO-049223 |
| Brief Description: Violations found | |||
| 2024-05-29 | Violation | 414.14(b) | P/V |
| Brief Description: Each identified staff and volunteer completed Federal Health and Safety training within required timeframes | |||
| 2024-05-29 | Violation | 414.15(c)(31) | P/V |
| Brief Description: Documentation on file that fire alarm systems are maintained, tested and inspected in accordance with state or other applicable codes | |||
| 2024-05-23 | Application - Renewal | Application - Renewal | 2024-I-ARO-018869 |
| Brief Description: Violations found | |||
| 2024-05-23 | Violation | 414.14(c)(2) | N |
| Brief Description: A minimum of five (5) hours of Office approved training must be obtained each year which addresses topics or subject matters set forth in 414.14(d). | |||
| 2024-05-23 | Violation | 414.14(c)(1) | N |
| Brief Description: Director and any new staff complete 15 hours of training within the first 6 months | |||
| 2024-05-23 | Violation | 414.14(b) | N |
| Brief Description: Each identified staff and volunteer completed Federal Health and Safety training within required timeframes | |||
| 2024-05-23 | Violation | 414.15(c)(31) | N |
| Brief Description: Documentation on file that fire alarm systems are maintained, tested and inspected in accordance with state or other applicable codes | |||
| 2024-01-11 | Annual Unannounced | Annual Unannounced | 2024-I-ARO-010423 |
| Brief Description: Violations found | |||
| 2024-01-11 | Violation | 414.14(k) | N |
| Brief Description: At least one staff member certified in First Aid and CPR is present at all times children are in care | |||
| 2023-10-04 | Monitoring | Monitoring | 2023-I-ARO-046536 |
| Brief Description: No violations cited | |||
| 2022-06-23 | Violation | 414.4(i) | Corrected |
| Brief Description: A record of all inspections and all corrections must be maintained at the program or at a central location available for review upon request. | |||
| 2022-06-23 | Violation | 414.14(c) | Not Corrected |
| Brief Description: Each staff person and volunteer must complete a minimum of thirty (30) hours of training every two years. The required (30) hours of training every two years is subject to the following conditions: | |||
| 2022-06-23 | Violation | 414.14(d) | Corrected |
| Brief Description: Training must address all topics or subject matters required by state and federal law. The required state topics are; | |||
| 2022-06-23 | Violation | 414.15(c)(31) | Not Corrected |
| Brief Description: The program must maintain on file at the program, available for inspection by the Office or its designees at any time, the following records in a current and accurate manner: documentation from service personnel licensed by the New York State Department of State to perform fire alarm systems maintenance, repair and testing which shows that the fire alarm and detection systems have been inspected, tested and maintained during the current registration period in accordance with the applicable requirements of the Fire and Building Code of New York State; | |||
| 2022-06-23 | Violation | 414.15(c)(32) | Corrected |
| Brief Description: The program must maintain on file at the program, available for inspection by the Office or its designees at any time, the following records in a current and accurate manner: documentation from service personnel qualified to perform fire suppression systems maintenance, repair and testing showing that fire suppression equipment and systems have been tested and maintained during the current registration period in accordance with the applicable requirements of the Fire and Building Code of New York State; | |||
| 2022-06-23 | Violation | 414.15(c)(34) | Not Corrected |
| Brief Description: The program must maintain on file at the program, available for inspection by the Office or its designees at any time, the following records in a current and accurate manner: documentation showing inspection and approval of any steam or hot water boilers performed in accordance with the requirements of the New York State Department of Labor and service performed once every 24 months during the current registration period on all other fuel burning heating systems and equipment and boilers not subject to the New York State Department of Labor requirements. | |||
| 2022-06-15 | Violation | 414.11(a)(1) | Corrected |
| Brief Description: The program must obtain an individual health plan for any child identified as a child with special health care needs, prior to the child being in attendance at the program. | |||
| 2022-06-15 | Violation | 414.11(b)(1) | Corrected |
| Brief Description: Staff and volunteers must each submit a medical statement on forms furnished by the Office or an approved equivalent from a health care provider: | |||
| 2022-06-15 | Violation | 414.15(c)(3) | Corrected |
| Brief Description: The program must maintain on file at the program, available for inspection by the Office or its designees at any time, the following records in a current and accurate manner: the name, address, gender, and date of birth of each child and each child's parents' names, addresses, telephone numbers and place(s) at which the parents or other persons responsible for the child can be reached in case of an emergency; | |||
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