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Darlene's Open Arms Child Care

Albany, NY · Albany County
186 First St Apt. 1, Albany, NY 12210
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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
Food Program
Does not participate

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Contact Information

📞 (518) 729-4413
186 First St, Apt. 1
Albany, NY 12210
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Licensed Group Family Day Care
Active License
License Number
565612
License Issued
May 14, 2022
Expired
May 13, 2026
Issued By
New York State Office of Children and Family Services
District Office
Albany Regional Office

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About the Provider

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Darlene's Open Arms Child Care is a Group Family Day Care in Albany 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. 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: 5/14/2012; This facility is authorized to administer medications;

Hours of Operation

  • Days of Operation Monday–Friday

Inspection/Report History

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Date Type Regulations Status
2026-05-27 Application - Renewal Application - Renewal 2025-I-ARO-123049
Brief Description: No violations cited for this Inspection
2026-04-08 Fire Safety - Renewal Fire Safety - Renewal 2026-I-ARO-028995
Brief Description: Violations Found
2026-04-08 Violation 416.3(h) Not Corrected
Brief Description: Peeling or damaged paint or plaster must be repaired.
2026-04-08 Violation 416.4(a) Not Corrected
Brief Description: Suitable precautions must be taken to eliminate all conditions which may contribute to or create a fire hazard.
2026-04-08 Violation 416.5(a) Not Corrected
Brief Description: Suitable precautions must be taken to eliminate all conditions in areas accessible to children which pose a safety or health hazard.
2026-04-08 Violation 416.5(f)(2) Not Corrected
Brief Description: Barriers must exist to prevent children from gaining access to unsafe, dangerous or hazardous areas or devices. Such areas and devices include, but are not limited to, holes, pits, wood, pellet and coal burning stoves, fireplaces and permanently installed gas space heaters.
2026-03-30 Annual Unannounced Annual Unannounced 2026-I-ARO-005311
Brief Description: Violations Found
2026-03-30 Violation 416.5(j) Corrected
Brief Description: All matches, lighters, medicines, drugs, detergents, aerosol cans and other poisonous or toxic materials must be stored in their original containers, and 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.
2026-03-30 Violation 416.4(h)(4) Not Corrected
Brief Description: All paths of egress on the interior and exterior of the home, including corridors, aisles and approaches must be kept free of obstructions, impediments and debris at all times.
2025-12-23 Monitoring Monitoring 2025-I-ARO-122752
Brief Description: Violations Found
2025-12-23 Violation 416.14(m) Corrected
Brief Description: All child care programs must have at least one caregiver who holds a valid certification in cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and first aid on the premises of the child care program during the program's operating hours.
2025-09-23 Monitoring Monitoring 2025-I-ARO-103022
Brief Description: Violations Found
2025-09-23 Violation 416.14(m) Corrected
Brief Description: All child care programs must have at least one caregiver who holds a valid certification in cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and first aid on the premises of the child care program during the program's operating hours.
2025-06-04 Annual Unannounced Annual Unannounced 2025-I-ARO-006454
Brief Description: No violations cited for this Inspection
2024-11-15 Monitoring Monitoring 2024-I-ARO-107520
Brief Description: Violations Found

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