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Circle of Friends

Ravena, NY · Albany County
★ ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆ 1.0 (1 review)
14379 Route 9W, Ravena, NY 12143
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Quick Facts

Capacity
44 children
Age Range
44 Preschoolers
Subsidized Program
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✓ Licensed Day Care Center
Active License
License Number
42005
License Holder
Victoria F. Gipprich
Licensed Since
1993
License Issued
Sep 8, 2023
Active Through
Sep 7, 2027
Issued By
New York State Office of Children and Family Services
District Office
Albany Regional Office

Reviews

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Favreau
2012-06-15 14:01:21
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Horrible facility.  My child was violently shaken by one of the staff that is still working there.  I witnessed this abusive conduct, called the police and nothing happend. No justice was served whatsoever.  If I or anyone else were to touch anyone or shake violently or even verbal threat then we would be held accountable.  Don't send your children to this facility.

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About the Provider

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Circle of Friends offers classroom and community-based special education programs that bring special education and therapeutic services to children in the most appropriate, least restrictive, or natural environment. This can be the home (particularly for very young children) or a general education classroom setting. An important aspect of this program is the commitment to collaboration and communication between parents, therapists, and educators.

Services for children are determined through an evaluation process in either Early Intervention (birth to three years of age) or the Committee on Preschool Special Education (three to five years of age). When approved by the local county Early Intervention (EI) or local school district Committee on Preschool Special Education (CPSE), the services are then provided. Each child receives services that meet his or her specific needs.
Additional Information: This facility is authorized to administer medications;Initial License Date: 9/8/1993;

Hours of Operation

  • Monday08:30 AM - 01:30 PM
  • Tuesday08:30 AM - 01:30 PM
  • Wednesday08:30 AM - 01:30 PM
  • Thursday08:30 AM - 01:30 PM
  • Friday08:30 AM - 01:30 PM
  • Saturday Closed
  • Sunday Closed

Inspection/Report History

Where possible, ChildcareCenter provides inspection reports as a service to families. This information is deemed reliable but is not guaranteed. We encourage families to contact the daycare provider directly with any questions or concerns. Reports can also be verified with your local daycare licensing office.

Date Type Regulations Status
2026-07-24 Self-Report Self-Report 2026-I-ARO-065907
Brief Description: No violations cited
2026-05-28 Self-Report Self-Report 2026-I-ARO-053133
Brief Description: No violations cited
2026-04-16 Fire Safety - TA Fire Safety - TA 2026-I-ARO-032583
Brief Description: No violations cited
2026-04-16 Monitoring Monitoring 2026-I-ARO-030232
Brief Description: No violations cited
2026-01-09 Annual Unannounced Annual Unannounced 2026-I-ARO-001171
Brief Description: No violations cited
2025-12-12 Self-Report Self-Report 2025-I-ARO-119915
Brief Description: Violations found
2025-10-14 Monitoring Monitoring 2025-I-ARO-107832
Brief Description: No violations cited
2025-08-12 Monitoring Monitoring 2025-I-ARO-058538
Brief Description: No violations cited
2025-08-01 Complaint (Substantiated) Complaint (Substantiated) 2025-I-ARO-055963
Brief Description: Violations Found
2025-08-01 Complaint (Substantiated) Complaint (Substantiated)
Brief Description: Violations found
2025-06-17 Monitoring Monitoring 2025-I-ARO-042773
Brief Description: No violations cited
2025-03-20 Annual Unannounced Annual Unannounced 2025-I-ARO-001990
Brief Description: No violations cited
2025-01-15 Monitoring Monitoring 2025-I-ARO-019232
Brief Description: No violations cited
2024-11-13 Monitoring Monitoring 2024-I-ARO-107526
Brief Description: No violations cited
2024-11-04 Self Reported Serious Incident Self Reported Serious Incident 2024-I-ARO-106091
Brief Description: Violations found
2024-10-08 Complaint (Substantiated) Complaint (Substantiated) 2024-I-ARO-099457
Brief Description: Violations Found
2024-10-08 Complaint (Substantiated) Complaint (Substantiated)
Brief Description: Violations found
2024-10-08 Violation 418-1.8(a) P/V
Brief Description: Competent supervision is maintained at all times
2024-09-19 Monitoring Monitoring 2024-I-ARO-092585
Brief Description: No violations cited
2024-09-13 Fire Safety - Alternate Year Fire Safety - Alternate Year 2024-I-ARO-085921
Brief Description: No violations cited
2024-07-23 Complaint (Substantiated) Complaint (Substantiated) 2024-I-ARO-075480
Brief Description: Violations Found
2024-07-23 Complaint (Substantiated) Complaint (Substantiated)
Brief Description: Violations found
2024-04-10 Annual Unannounced Annual Unannounced 2024-I-ARO-001599
Brief Description: No violations cited
2023-10-16 Self Reported Serious Incident Self Reported Serious Incident 2023-I-ARO-048170
Brief Description: No violations cited

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