Group Family Day Care
✓ Licensed
Damon, Kimberly
Potsdam, NY
· Saint Lawrence County
Elderkin Street,
Potsdam, NY 13676
Quick Facts
Capacity
16 children
Age Range
12 children, ages 6 weeks to 12 years AND 4 additional school-aged children
Rate Range
sliding scale by income
Type of Care
After School, Before School, Before and After School, Daytime, Full-Time, Part-Time
Subsidized Program
Participates
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Contact Information
📞 (315) 857-0450
Licensed Group Family Day Care
Active License
License Number
218416
Licensed Since
2005
License Issued
Mar 11, 2023
Active Through
Mar 10, 2027
Issued By
New York State Office of Children and Family Services
District Office
Syracuse Regional Office
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About the Provider
Bright Beginnings A Group Family Day Care Potsdam NY. Location- 5 Elderkin St. (right near down town). Meals- Breakfast, lunch, and afternoon snacks each day. Age- Care for children from ages 6 weeks to 12 years. Hours- 6am-5pm (or as close to that as possible) Monday-Friday. Contact us for current openings: 315-857-0450/ 315-262-8148 or [email protected]
Additional Information:
This facility is authorized to administer over-the-counter topical ointments only; Initial License Date: 3/11/2005; This facility is authorized to administer medications;
Hours of Operation
- Monday06:00 AM - 05:00 PM
- Tuesday06:00 AM - 05:00 PM
- Wednesday06:00 AM - 05:00 PM
- Thursday06:00 AM - 05:00 PM
- Friday06:00 AM - 05:00 PM
- Saturday Closed
- Sunday Closed
Inspection/Report History
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| Date | Type | Regulations | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-07-22 | Monitoring | Monitoring | 2026-I-SRO-064712 |
| Brief Description: No violations cited | |||
| 2026-04-23 | Monitoring | Monitoring | 2026-I-SRO-035424 |
| Brief Description: No violations cited | |||
| 2026-03-11 | Annual Unannounced | Annual Unannounced | 2026-I-SRO-002653 |
| Brief Description: Violations found | |||
| 2026-03-11 | Violation | 416.8(j)(1) | P/V |
| Brief Description: One caregiver observed for either 6 children not yet in school or 8 when at least 2 are school age | |||
| 2026-03-11 | 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. | |||
| 2026-03-11 | Violation | 416.8(j)(2) | N |
| Brief Description: Two caregivers present when more than 6 children, none of whom are school age, are in care | |||
| 2026-01-30 | Complaint (Substantiated) | Complaint (Substantiated) | |
| Brief Description: Violations found | |||
| 2026-01-30 | Complaint (Substantiated) | Complaint (Substantiated) | 2026-I-SRO-019754 |
| Brief Description: Violations Found | |||
| 2026-01-30 | Violation | 416.8(j)(1) | N |
| Brief Description: One caregiver observed for either 6 children not yet in school or 8 when at least 2 are school age | |||
| 2026-01-30 | Violation | 416.11(i)(10) | Corrected |
| Brief Description: Children must be kept clean and comfortable at all times. Diapers must be changed when wet or soiled. The diaper changing area must be as close as possible to a sink with soap and hot and cold running water. This area or sink must not be used for food preparation. Diaper changing surfaces must be cleaned and disinfected after each use with an Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) registered product that has an EPA registration number on the label. | |||
| 2025-10-21 | Monitoring | Monitoring | 2025-I-SRO-109036 |
| Brief Description: Violations found | |||
| 2025-10-21 | Violation | 416.4(b)(1) | N |
| Brief Description: Evacuation drills have been conducted each month | |||
| 2025-08-29 | Fire Safety - Monitor | Fire Safety - Monitor | 2025-I-SRO-082401 |
| Brief Description: No violations cited | |||
| 2025-08-29 | Self-Report | Self-Report | 2025-I-SRO-073685 |
| Brief Description: No violations cited | |||
| 2025-07-15 | Fire Safety - Monitor | Fire Safety - Monitor | 2025-I-SRO-051928 |
| Brief Description: Violations found | |||
| 2025-07-15 | Monitoring | Monitoring | 2025-I-SRO-051825 |
| Brief Description: No violations cited | |||
| 2025-07-15 | 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 | |||
| 2025-04-24 | Monitoring | Monitoring | 2025-I-SRO-036105 |
| Brief Description: No violations cited | |||
| 2025-02-26 | Annual Unannounced | Annual Unannounced | 2025-I-SRO-003578 |
| Brief Description: No violations cited | |||
| 2024-10-02 | Monitoring | Monitoring | 2024-I-SRO-098613 |
| Brief Description: Violations found | |||
| 2024-10-02 | Violation | 416.4(b)(1) | N |
| Brief Description: Evacuation drills have been conducted each month | |||
| 2024-07-18 | Monitoring | Monitoring | 2024-I-SRO-074828 |
| Brief Description: No violations cited | |||
| 2024-06-13 | Complaint (Substantiated) | Complaint (Substantiated) | |
| Brief Description: Violations found | |||
| 2024-06-13 | Complaint (Substantiated) | Complaint (Substantiated) | 2024-I-SRO-051263 |
| Brief Description: Violations Found | |||
| 2024-06-13 | Violation | 416.3(j) | Corrected |
| Brief Description: The home must have adequate indoor space for the comfort of the children and to accommodate a variety of activities for the number of children in care. | |||
| 2024-06-13 | Violation | 416.8(d) | Corrected |
| Brief Description: Only approved caregivers may be left unsupervised with day care children. | |||
| 2024-06-13 | Violation | 416.8(j)(2) | N |
| Brief Description: Two caregivers present when more than 6 children, none of whom are school age, are in care | |||
| 2024-06-13 | Violation | 416.13(a)(5) | Corrected |
| Brief Description: The provider, assistant(s), and substitutes must each meet the following qualifications: submit a satisfactory medical statement, as required in section 416.11(b). | |||
| 2024-06-13 | Violation | 416.13(b) | Corrected |
| Brief Description: All child day care providers, employees, volunteers and any person age eighteen (18) or older living or who begins to live in a group family day care home are required to comply with the criminal history review provisions of this Part and Part 413 of this Title. | |||
| 2024-06-13 | Violation | 416.14(m) | N |
| Brief Description: A caregiver certified in First Aid and CPR is present at all times children are in care | |||
| 2024-06-13 | Violation | 416.15(a)(9) | P/V |
| Brief Description: Numbers and ages of children present are within licensed or registered capacity | |||
| 2024-05-15 | Monitoring | Monitoring | 2024-I-SRO-046853 |
| Brief Description: No violations cited | |||
| 2024-03-05 | Annual Unannounced | Annual Unannounced | 2024-I-SRO-003278 |
| Brief Description: No violations cited | |||
| 2023-10-19 | Monitoring | Monitoring | 2023-I-SRO-048211 |
| Brief Description: No violations cited | |||
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