Next Best Thing - Schenectady NY Family Day Care

Duanesberg Road , Schenectady NY 12306
(518) 248-2008

About the Provider

Description: 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 Total Capacity: 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;

Program and Licensing Details

  • License Number: 236895
  • Capacity: 8
  • Age Range: Total Capacity: 6 children, ages 6 weeks to 12 years AND 2 additional school-aged children
  • Enrolled in Subsidized Child Care Program: No
  • Schools Served: Schalmont School District
  • Initial License Issue Date: 2005-07-21
  • Current License Issue Date: 2019-07-21
  • District Office: Brightside Up
  • District Office Phone: (518) 426-7181 (Note: This is not the facility phone number.)

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Inspection/Report History

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Date Type Regulations Status
2021-07-30 Violation 413.3(g)(3)(i) Corrected
Brief Description: The Office shall require the child day care program to immediately post upon receipt, in a prominent place at the program that is visible to parents, a copy of the most recent compliance history report issued to the program by the Office.
2021-07-30 Violation 417.11(a)(3) Corrected
Brief Description: The program must keep documentation of immunizations the child has received to date, in accordance with New York State Public Health Law.
2021-07-30 Violation 413.3(g)(3)(i) Corrected
Brief Description: The Office shall require the child day care program to immediately post upon receipt, in a prominent place at the program that is visible to parents, a copy of the most recent compliance history report issued to the program by the Office.
2021-07-30 Violation 417.11(a)(3) Corrected
Brief Description: The program must keep documentation of immunizations the child has received to date, in accordance with New York State Public Health Law.
2019-07-10 Violation 417.15(c)(6) Corrected
Brief Description: Maintain on file children's health records, including parental consents for emergency medical treatment; child's medical statement and immunizations; any available results of lead screening; the name and dosage of any medications used by a child and the frequency of administration of such medications; and a record of illnesses, injuries occurring while in care, and any indicators of child abuse or maltreatment
2019-06-03 Violation 417.14(q)(1) Corrected
Brief Description: Every person in the position of assistant, substitute, or volunteer with the potential for regular and substantial contact with children at the time this regulation becomes effective must complete the Office-approved training by September 30, 2017. Any assistant or substitute who does not complete this training by September 30, 2017 must not be left unsupervised with children in care until such time as the training has been completed. The person supervising the individual must have completed the Office-approved training that complies with the federal minimum health and safety pre-service training requirements.
2019-03-26 Violation 417.4(b)(1) Corrected
Brief Description: Evacuation drills must be conducted at least monthly during the hours of operation of the family day care home.
2018-12-12 Violation 417.15(a)(9) Corrected
Brief Description: The provisions specified on the registration are binding and the family day care home must operate in compliance with the terms of the registration. The number and age range of children specified thereon are the maximum number and age range of children who may be in the care of the family day care home at any one time
2018-08-13 417.15(c)(6) Corrected
Brief Description: Maintain on file children's health records, including parental consents for emergency medical treatment; child's medical statement and immunizations; any available results of lead screening; the name and dosage of any medications used by a child and the frequency of administration of such medications; and a record of illnesses, injuries occurring while in care, and any indicators of child abuse or maltreatment
2018-08-13 417.4(b)(1) Corrected
Brief Description: Evacuation drills must be conducted at least monthly during the hours of operation of the family day care home.
2018-08-13 417.5(b)(4) Corrected
Brief Description: Each program must hold two shelter-in-place drills annually during which procedures and supplies are reviewed. Parents must be made aware of this drill in advance
2017-07-20 417.5(b)(4) Corrected
Brief Description: Each program must hold two shelter-in-place drills annually during which procedures and supplies are reviewed. Parents must be made aware of this drill in advance

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