Group Family Day Care
✓ Licensed
Mcdonald, Celeste
Hudson Falls, NY
· Washington County
Clark Street,
Hudson Falls, NY 12839
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
576411
Licensed Since
2012
License Issued
Mar 23, 2022
Expired
Mar 22, 2026
Issued By
New York State Office of Children and Family Services
District Office
Albany Regional Office
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About the Provider
Mcdonald, Celeste is a Group Family Day Care in Hudson Falls 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, 07:00 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: 3/23/2012; This facility is authorized to administer medications;
Hours of Operation
- Monday07:00 AM - 05:00 PM
- Tuesday07:00 AM - 05:00 PM
- Wednesday07:00 AM - 05:00 PM
- Thursday07:00 AM - 05:00 PM
- Friday07:00 AM - 05:00 PM
- Saturday Closed
- Sunday Closed
Inspection/Report History
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| Date | Type | Regulations | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-09-10 | Monitoring | Monitoring | 2026-I-ARO-099541 |
| Brief Description: No violations cited | |||
| 2026-07-28 | Monitoring | Monitoring | 2026-I-ARO-065755 |
| Brief Description: Violations found | |||
| 2026-07-28 | Violation | 416.14(b) | P/V |
| Brief Description: Each identified staff and volunteer completed Federal Health and Safety training within required timeframes | |||
| 2026-07-28 | Violation | 416.7(u) | N |
| Brief Description: TV and other electronic visual media are not used solely to occupy time | |||
| 2026-07-13 | Monitoring | Monitoring | 2026-I-ARO-061303 |
| Brief Description: Violations found | |||
| 2026-06-25 | Complaint (Substantiated) | Complaint (Substantiated) | |
| Brief Description: Violations found | |||
| 2026-06-22 | Application - Renewal | Application - Renewal | 2025-I-ARO-113508 |
| Brief Description: Violations found | |||
| 2026-06-22 | Violation | 416.4(a) | P/V |
| Brief Description: Eliminate fire hazards | |||
| 2026-06-22 | Violation | 416.5(k) | N |
| Brief Description: All cleaning materials must be used and stored such that they will not present a hazard | |||
| 2026-06-22 | Violation | 416.5(l)(2) | N |
| Brief Description: All pets that require a license must be licensed | |||
| 2026-06-22 | Violation | 416.5(l)(3) | N |
| Brief Description: All required vaccines for pets are current | |||
| 2026-06-22 | Violation | 416.5(i) | N |
| Brief Description: Outlets covered on all unused, accessible outlets and surge protectors | |||
| 2026-06-22 | Violation | 416.5(a) | N |
| Brief Description: Suitable precautions are taken to eliminate all safety and health hazards | |||
| 2026-06-22 | Violation | 416.7(l) | N |
| Brief Description: Sleeping and napping arrangements are made in writing between the parent and the program | |||
| 2026-06-22 | Violation | 416.11(a)(3) | N |
| Brief Description: Childrens immunizations are current | |||
| 2026-06-22 | Violation | 416.11(h)(1)(i) | N |
| Brief Description: Written parental consent for emergency medical treatment | |||
| 2026-06-22 | Violation | 416.12(n) | N |
| Brief Description: Parent agreement in writing specifying infant feeding schedule and instructions | |||
| 2026-06-22 | Violation | 416.14(b) | P/V |
| Brief Description: Each identified staff and volunteer completed Federal Health and Safety training within required timeframes | |||
| 2026-06-22 | Violation | 416.14(c) | N |
| Brief Description: Provider & assistant have completed 15 hours of training in first 6 months | |||
| 2026-06-22 | Violation | 416.14(f) | P/V |
| Brief Description: Provider & assistant must complete 30 hours in all topics every 2 years | |||
| 2026-06-22 | Violation | 416.15(c)(6) | P/V |
| Brief Description: Childrens daily records of illness, injury, indicators of abuse | |||
| 2026-06-22 | Violation | 416.15(c)(13) | P/V |
| Brief Description: Daily schedule documenting the arrival and departure times of all caregivers, employees & volunteers | |||
| 2026-04-15 | Fire Safety - Renewal | Fire Safety - Renewal | 2026-I-ARO-030394 |
| Brief Description: Violations found | |||
| 2026-04-15 | Violation | 416.4(a) | N |
| Brief Description: Eliminate fire hazards | |||
| 2026-04-15 | Violation | 416.5(v) | N |
| Brief Description: Working carbon monoxide alarm on lowest level with a designated napping area | |||
| 2026-04-02 | Complaint (Investigation Pending) | Complaint (Investigation Pending) | 2026-I-ARO-027793 |
| Brief Description: Violations Found | |||
| 2026-04-02 | Complaint (Unsubstantiated) | Complaint (Unsubstantiated) | |
| Brief Description: Violations found | |||
| 2026-04-02 | Violation | 416.13(c) | Not 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 hired after June 30, 2013, must comply with the background check requirements for the register of substantiated category one cases of abuse or neglect maintained by the Justice Center for the Protection of Persons with Special Needs pursuant to Section 495 of the Social Services Law. | |||
| 2026-04-02 | Violation | 416.15(c)(6) | Not 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; | |||
| 2026-04-02 | Violation | 416.15(c)(13) | Not Corrected |
| Brief Description: The program must maintain on file at the group family day care home, available for inspection: a daily schedule documenting the arrival and departure times of each caregiver, employees and volunteers; | |||
| 2026-01-20 | Annual Unannounced | Annual Unannounced | 2026-I-ARO-005375 |
| Brief Description: Violations found | |||
| 2026-01-20 | Violation | 416.14(m) | N |
| Brief Description: A caregiver certified in First Aid and CPR is present at all times children are in care | |||
| 2025-09-18 | Monitoring | Monitoring | 2025-I-ARO-093604 |
| Brief Description: No violations cited | |||
| 2025-06-26 | Monitoring | Monitoring | 2025-I-ARO-047399 |
| Brief Description: No violations cited | |||
| 2025-03-04 | Annual Unannounced | Annual Unannounced | 2025-I-ARO-006521 |
| Brief Description: No violations cited | |||
| 2024-11-07 | Monitoring | Monitoring | 2024-I-ARO-105950 |
| Brief Description: No violations cited | |||
| 2024-08-13 | Monitoring | Monitoring | 2024-I-ARO-075039 |
| Brief Description: No violations cited | |||
| 2024-06-10 | Monitoring | Monitoring | 2024-I-ARO-051342 |
| Brief Description: No violations cited | |||
| 2024-05-16 | Monitoring | Monitoring | 2024-I-ARO-047641 |
| Brief Description: No violations cited | |||
| 2024-05-08 | Monitoring | Monitoring | 2024-I-ARO-046349 |
| Brief Description: No violations cited | |||
| 2024-05-06 | Complaint (Unsubstantiated) | Complaint (Unsubstantiated) | |
| Brief Description: Violations found | |||
| 2024-04-24 | Mid-Point | Mid-Point | 2024-I-ARO-039411 |
| Brief Description: Violations found | |||
| 2024-04-24 | Violation | 416.14(f) | P/V |
| Brief Description: Provider & assistant must complete 30 hours in all topics every 2 years | |||
| 2024-04-24 | Violation | 416.15(b)(25)(iii) | N |
| Brief Description: Proof of compliance with training requirements | |||
| 2024-02-23 | Annual Unannounced | Annual Unannounced | 2024-I-ARO-006434 |
| Brief Description: No violations cited | |||
| 2023-10-16 | Annual Unannounced | Annual Unannounced | 2023-I-ARO-006299 |
| Brief Description: Violations found | |||
| 2023-10-16 | Violation | 416.4(b)(4) | N |
| Brief Description: Monthly evacuation drills recorded on approved form & available for review | |||
| 2023-10-16 | Violation | 416.5(b)(5) | N |
| Brief Description: Shelter in place drills have been conducted and recorded as required | |||
| 2022-05-27 | Violation | 416.5(a) | Corrected |
| Brief Description: Suitable precautions must be taken to eliminate all conditions in areas accessible to children which pose a safety or health hazard. | |||
| 2022-05-27 | 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. | |||
| 2022-05-27 | Violation | 416.5(l)(2) | Corrected |
| Brief Description: All animals present at the program that require a license must be licensed. | |||
| 2022-05-27 | Violation | 416.5(l)(3) | Corrected |
| Brief Description: All required vaccinations must be kept current for all animals present at the program. | |||
| 2022-05-27 | Violation | 416.7(l) | Corrected |
| Brief Description: Other than for school age children, sleeping and napping arrangements must be made in writing between the parent and the program. Such arrangements shall include: the area of the home where the child will nap; whether the child will nap on a cot, mat, bed or a crib; and how the napping child will be supervised, consistent with the requirements of section 416.8 of this Part. | |||
| 2022-05-27 | Violation | 416.11(h)(1)(i) | Corrected |
| Brief Description: The caregivers also must: obtain written consent at the time of admission from the parent which authorizes the provider or other caregivers to obtain emergency health care for the child; | |||
| 2022-05-27 | Violation | 416.14(f) | Corrected |
| Brief Description: Training must address all topics or subject matters required by state and federal law. The required state topics are: | |||
| 2022-05-27 | Violation | 416.15(c)(6) | Not 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; | |||
| 2022-05-27 | Violation | 416.15(c)(13) | Corrected |
| Brief Description: The program must maintain on file at the group family day care home, available for inspection: a daily schedule documenting the arrival and departure times of each caregiver, employees and volunteers; | |||
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