Group Family Day Care
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Dolphin's Daycare
Plattsburgh, NY
· Clinton County
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Plattsburgh, NY 12901
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) 561-1581
Licensed Group Family Day Care
Active License
License Number
313413
License Issued
Aug 16, 2023
Active Through
Aug 15, 2027
Issued By
New York State Office of Children and Family Services
District Office
Albany Regional Office
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About the Provider
Dolphin's Daycare is a Group Family Day Care in Plattsburgh 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; Care is available during non-traditional hours;
Hours of Operation
- Days of Operation Monday–Friday
Inspection/Report History
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| Date | Type | Regulations | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-05-11 | Complaint (Investigation Pending) | Complaint (Investigation Pending) | 2026-I-ARO-049080 |
| Brief Description: Violations Found | |||
| 2026-05-11 | 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. | |||
| 2026-04-21 | Monitoring | Monitoring | 2026-I-ARO-034662 |
| Brief Description: Violations Found | |||
| 2026-04-21 | 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. | |||
| 2026-04-21 | Violation | 416.5(i) | Corrected |
| Brief Description: Protective caps, covers or permanently installed obstructive devices must be used on all electrical outlets that are accessible to children. | |||
| 2026-01-29 | Annual Unannounced | Annual Unannounced | 2026-I-ARO-003487 |
| Brief Description: Violations Found | |||
| 2026-01-29 | 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. | |||
| 2026-01-29 | 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. | |||
| 2026-01-29 | Violation | 416.12(ab) | Corrected |
| Brief Description: Children may not be placed in a crib with a bottle, food or drink. | |||
| 2026-01-29 | 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; | |||
| 2025-09-29 | Monitoring | Monitoring | 2025-I-ARO-104399 |
| Brief Description: Violations Found | |||
| 2025-09-29 | Violation | 416.11(i)(16) | Corrected |
| Brief Description: When more than one child in the program is being toilet trained, potty chairs must be emptied, cleaned and then sanitized or disinfected after each use with an Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) registered product that has an EPA registration number on the label. | |||
| 2025-08-07 | Fire Safety - Full Existing | Fire Safety - Full Existing | 2025-I-ARO-057840 |
| Brief Description: No violations cited for this Inspection | |||
| 2025-08-07 | Monitoring | Monitoring | 2025-I-ARO-057396 |
| Brief Description: Violations Found | |||
| 2025-08-07 | 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. | |||
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