Group Family Day Care
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Bertholf, Valerie
West Chazy, NY
· Clinton County
Ketchem Bridge Road,
West Chazy, NY 12992
Quick Facts
Capacity
16 children
Age Range
12 children, ages 6 weeks to 12 years AND 4 additional school-aged children
Subsidized Program
Does not participate
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Licensed Group Family Day Care
Active License
License Number
352941
Licensed Since
2008
License Issued
Jul 30, 2026
Active Through
Jul 29, 2030
Issued By
New York State Office of Children and Family Services
District Office
Albany Regional Office
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About the Provider
Bertholf, Valerie is a Group Family Day Care in West Chazy NY, with a maximum capacity of 16 children. The home-based daycare service helps with children in the age range of 12 children, ages 6 weeks to 12 years AND 4 additional school-aged children. It is open Monday - Friday, 06:30 AM - 05:00 PM. The provider does not participate in a subsidized child care program.
Additional Information:
This facility is authorized to administer over-the-counter topical ointments only; Initial License Date: 7/30/2008;
Hours of Operation
- Monday06:30 AM - 05:00 PM
- Tuesday06:30 AM - 05:00 PM
- Wednesday06:30 AM - 05:00 PM
- Thursday06:30 AM - 05:00 PM
- Friday06:30 AM - 05:00 PM
- Saturday Closed
- Sunday Closed
Inspection/Report History
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| Date | Type | Regulations | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-07-24 | Application - Renewal | Application - Renewal | 2026-I-ARO-025245 |
| Brief Description: Violations found | |||
| 2026-07-24 | Violation | 416.4(b)(2) | N |
| Brief Description: Evacuation drill records show that exit routes were varied | |||
| 2026-07-24 | Violation | 416.7(u) | N |
| Brief Description: TV and other electronic visual media are not used solely to occupy time | |||
| 2026-07-24 | Violation | 416.15(c)(13) | N |
| Brief Description: Daily schedule documenting the arrival and departure times of all caregivers, employees & volunteers | |||
| 2026-06-16 | Fire Safety - Renewal | Fire Safety - Renewal | 2026-I-ARO-057951 |
| Brief Description: No violations cited | |||
| 2026-04-21 | Annual Unannounced | Annual Unannounced | 2026-I-ARO-003807 |
| Brief Description: No violations cited | |||
| 2025-12-04 | Monitoring | Monitoring | 2025-I-ARO-118956 |
| Brief Description: Violations found | |||
| 2025-12-04 | Violation | 416.4(b)(1) | Corrected |
| Brief Description: Evacuation drills must be conducted at least monthly during the hours of operation of the group family day care home. | |||
| 2025-12-04 | Violation | 416.15(c)(5) | Corrected |
| Brief Description: The program must maintain on file at the group family day care home, available for inspection daily attendance records that are filled out at the time a child arrives and departs, and must include arrival and departure times; | |||
| 2025-09-30 | Monitoring | Monitoring | 2025-I-ARO-104614 |
| Brief Description: Violations found | |||
| 2025-09-30 | Violation | 416.5(n)(5) | N |
| Brief Description: There must be a cushioned surface under outside play equipment that poses a fall hazard, regardless of height | |||
| 2025-06-24 | Monitoring | Monitoring | 2025-I-ARO-047882 |
| Brief Description: Violations found | |||
| 2025-06-24 | Violation | 416.7(n) | N |
| Brief Description: Sleeping areas for infants do not have bumper pads, toys, pillows, heavy blankets, etc. unless medically approved | |||
| 2025-03-25 | Annual Unannounced | Annual Unannounced | 2025-I-ARO-004812 |
| Brief Description: Violations found | |||
| 2025-03-25 | Violation | 416.14(m) | N |
| Brief Description: A caregiver certified in First Aid and CPR is present at all times children are in care | |||
| 2025-03-25 | Violation | 416.15(c)(5) | Corrected |
| Brief Description: The program must maintain on file at the group family day care home, available for inspection daily attendance records that are filled out at the time a child arrives and departs, and must include arrival and departure times; | |||
| 2025-03-25 | Violation | 416.15(c)(6) | Corrected |
| Brief Description: The program must maintain on file at the group family day care home, available for inspection children's individual health care plans; parental consents for emergency medical treatment; child's medical statement, immunizations, and any available results of lead screening for children not yet enrolled in kindergarten or a higher grade only; 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 caregivers; daily health check documentation; a record of illnesses and injuries occurring while in care; and any indicators of child abuse or maltreatment; | |||
| 2024-11-04 | Monitoring | Monitoring | 2024-I-ARO-105252 |
| Brief Description: Violations found | |||
| 2024-11-04 | Violation | 416.5(u)(2) | Corrected |
| Brief Description: A safety strap must be fastened around children who are seated in high chairs. | |||
| 2024-09-23 | Monitoring | Monitoring | 2024-I-ARO-095876 |
| Brief Description: Violations found | |||
| 2024-09-23 | Violation | 416.5(k) | Corrected |
| Brief Description: Cleaning materials must be stored in their original containers unless the product's use or the program's health care plan indicates that the product be mixed with water before use. In this case, the container used for subsequent use of the mixed product must state the name of the cleaning material contained within. Cleaning 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. | |||
| 2024-08-13 | Documentation Review | Documentation Review | 2024-I-ARO-079433 |
| Brief Description: Violations found | |||
| 2024-08-13 | Violation | 416.14(c)(1) | Corrected |
| Brief Description: 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. | |||
| 2024-06-26 | Monitoring | Monitoring | 2024-I-ARO-046709 |
| Brief Description: Violations found | |||
| 2024-06-26 | Violation | 416.7(l) | N |
| Brief Description: Sleeping and napping arrangements are made in writing between the parent and the program | |||
| 2024-06-26 | Violation | 416.11(a)(1) | Corrected |
| Brief Description: No child may be accepted for care in a child care program unless the program has been furnished with a written statement signed by a health care provider verifying that the child is able to participate in child care and currently appears to be free from contagious or communicable diseases. A child's medical statement must have been completed within the 12 months preceding the date of enrollment. | |||
| 2024-01-22 | Annual Unannounced | Annual Unannounced | 2024-I-ARO-004625 |
| Brief Description: Violations found | |||
| 2022-07-13 | Violation | 416.5(i) | Not Corrected |
| Brief Description: Protective caps, covers or permanently installed obstructive devices must be used on all electrical outlets that are accessible to children. | |||
| 2022-07-13 | Violation | 416.5(n)(5) | Not Corrected |
| Brief Description: There must be a cushioned surface under all outside play equipment that present a fall hazard. Surfacing may not include concrete, asphalt, grass or hard compacted dirt. | |||
| 2022-07-13 | Violation | 416.11(a)(3) | Not Corrected |
| Brief Description: The program must keep documentation of immunizations the child has received to date, in accordance with New York State Public Health Law. | |||
| 2022-07-13 | Violation | 416.15(c)(1) | Not Corrected |
| Brief Description: The program must maintain on file at the group family day care home, available for inspection a copy of the evacuation plan, evacuation drills, and shelter-in-place drills conducted, on forms furnished by the Office or approved equivalents, as required in sections 416.4 and 416.5 of this Part; | |||
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