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Next Best Thing

Schenectady, NY · Schenectady County
Duanesberg Road, Schenectady, NY 12306
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Quick Facts

Capacity
8 children
Age Range
6 children, ages 6 weeks to 12 years AND 2 additional school-aged children
Subsidized Program
Does not participate
Food Program
Does not participate

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Contact Information

📞 (518) 248-2008
Duanesberg Road
Schenectady, NY 12306
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Licensed Family Day Care
Active License
License Number
236895
License Issued
Jul 21, 2023
Active Through
Jul 20, 2027
Issued By
New York State Office of Children and Family Services
District Office
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About the Provider

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Next Best Thing is a Family Day Care in Schenectady NY, with a maximum capacity of 8 children. The home-based daycare service helps with children in the age range of 6 children, ages 6 weeks to 12 years AND 2 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; This facility is authorized to administer over-the-counter topical ointments only; Care is available during non-traditional hours; Initial License Date: 7/21/2005;

Hours of Operation

  • Days of Operation Monday–Friday

Inspection/Report History

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Date Type Regulations Status
2026-05-20 Monitoring Monitoring 2026-I-ARO-051817
Brief Description: No violations cited for this Inspection
2026-05-11 Fire Safety - Full Existing Fire Safety - Full Existing 2026-I-ARO-049559
Brief Description: Violations Found
2026-05-11 Violation 417.4(a) Not Corrected
Brief Description: Suitable precautions must be taken to eliminate all conditions which may contribute to or create a fire hazard.
2026-05-11 Violation 417.5(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.
2026-05-11 Violation 417.5(j) Not 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.
2026-05-07 Self-Report Self-Report 2026-I-ARO-048594
Brief Description: No New Violations
2026-04-10 Monitoring Monitoring 2026-I-ARO-029538
Brief Description: No violations cited for this Inspection
2026-01-13 Annual Unannounced Annual Unannounced 2026-I-ARO-002830
Brief Description: No violations cited for this Inspection
2025-10-15 Monitoring Monitoring 2025-I-ARO-108534
Brief Description: Violations Found
2025-10-15 Violation 417.15(b)(2) Corrected
Brief Description: The registrant must make a written request to the Office before providing an additional shift of care beyond what was specified and approved in the initial application.
2025-07-11 Monitoring Monitoring 2025-I-ARO-051467
Brief Description: No violations cited for this Inspection
2025-04-25 Monitoring Monitoring 2025-I-ARO-035584
Brief Description: No violations cited for this Inspection
2025-03-03 Annual Unannounced Annual Unannounced 2025-I-ARO-003766
Brief Description: No violations cited for this Inspection
2024-12-02 Monitoring Monitoring 2024-I-ARO-111106
Brief Description: No violations cited for this Inspection
2024-09-11 Monitoring Monitoring 2024-I-ARO-085524
Brief Description: No violations cited for this Inspection

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