Ballston Area Community Center, Inc. - Ballston Spa NY School-Age Child Care

20 Malta Avenue , Ballston Spa NY 12020
(518) 885-3261

About the Provider

Description: Our Mission: To provide essential community services, programs, support and projects that enhance the social, emotional and recreational development of youth and families of the Ballston Area.

Additional Information: Initial License Date: 5/16/2000; This facility is authorized to administer medications;

Program and Licensing Details

  • License Number: 44882
  • Capacity: 110
  • Enrolled in Subsidized Child Care Program: No
  • Schools Served: Ballston Spa School District
  • Initial License Issue Date: 2000-05-16
  • Current License Issue Date: 2020-05-16
  • District Office: Albany Regional Office
  • District Office Phone: (518) 402-3038 (Note: This is not the facility phone number.)

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Inspection/Report History

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Date Type Regulations Status
2022-06-23 Violation 414.5(v) Corrected
Brief Description: All matches, lighters, medicines, drugs, cleaning materials, detergents, aerosol cans and other poisonous or toxic materials must be stored in their original containers. Such materials must be used in such a way that they will not contaminate play surfaces, food or food preparation areas, or constitute a hazard to children. Such materials must be kept in a place inaccessible to children.
2022-05-20 Violation 414.14(b) Corrected
Brief Description: Each applicant for, or individual in the position of director, teacher, or volunteer must complete Office- approved training that complies with federal minimum health and safety pre-service or three-month orientation period requirements. This training must be obtained pre-service or within three months of starting such position.
2022-05-20 Violation 414.14(c)(1) 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: Fifteen of the required thirty (30) hours of training must be obtained during the person's first six months at the program.
2022-05-20 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;
2021-09-01 Violation 414.4(a) Corrected
Brief Description: Suitable precautions must be taken to eliminate all conditions which may contribute to or create a fire hazard.
2021-09-01 Violation 414.4(b)(3) Corrected
Brief Description: When morning and afternoon shifts of care are provided, such drills must be conducted monthly during each shift of care.
2021-09-01 Violation 414.4(f)(2) Corrected
Brief Description: All corridors, aisles, and approaches to exits must be kept unobstructed at all times.
2021-09-01 Violation 414.4(g) Corrected
Brief Description: Trash, garbage and combustible materials must not be stored in the furnace room or in rooms or outdoor areas adjacent to the facility that are ordinarily occupied by or accessible to children.
2021-09-01 Violation 414.5(a) Corrected
Brief Description: Suitable precautions must be taken to eliminate all conditions in areas accessible to children which pose a safety or health hazard.
2021-09-01 Violation 414.5(b)(2) Corrected
Brief Description: The Emergency Evacuation Diagram, as approved by the Office, must be posted in a conspicuous place in every room used by the school age child care program.
2021-09-01 Violation 414.5(b)(4) Corrected
Brief Description: Each program must hold two shelter-in-place drills annually during which procedures and supplies are reviewed. Parents must be made aware of this drill in advance.
2021-09-01 Violation 414.11(b)(3) Corrected
Brief Description: 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 date.
2021-09-01 Violation 414.11(i)(8) Corrected
Brief Description: The premises must be kept clean and free from dampness, odors and the accumulation of trash.
2021-09-01 Violation 414.15(c)(6) 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: children's individual health care plans; parental consents for emergency medical treatment; the name and dosage of any medications used by a child, the frequency of administration of such medications, and a record of their administration by program staff; daily health check documentation; a record of illnesses and injuries occurring while in care; and any indicators of child abuse or maltreatment;
2021-09-01 Violation 414.4(a) Corrected
Brief Description: Suitable precautions must be taken to eliminate all conditions which may contribute to or create a fire hazard.

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