Group Family Day Care
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Sandy's Family Child Care
Watervliet, NY
· Albany County
5th ave,
Watervliet, NY 12189
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
845534
Licensed Since
2019
License Issued
Sep 12, 2025
Active Through
Sep 11, 2029
Issued By
New York State Office of Children and Family Services
District Office
Albany Regional Office
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About the Provider
Sandy's Family Child Care is a Group Family Day Care in Watervliet 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, 06:00 AM - 10:00 PM; Saturday, 01:00 PM - 10:00 PM. The provider does not participate in a subsidized child care program.
Additional Information:
Care is available during non-traditional hours; This facility is authorized to administer medications;
Hours of Operation
- Monday06:00 AM - 10:00 PM
- Tuesday06:00 AM - 10:00 PM
- Wednesday06:00 AM - 10:00 PM
- Thursday06:00 AM - 10:00 PM
- Friday06:00 AM - 10:00 PM
- Saturday 01:00 PM - 10:00 PM
- Sunday Closed
Inspection/Report History
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| Date | Type | Regulations | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-07-27 | Fire Safety - Pools & Bodies of Water | Fire Safety - Pools & Bodies of Water | 2026-I-ARO-066621 |
| Brief Description: Violations found | |||
| 2026-07-27 | Violation | 416.5(f)(1) | N |
| Brief Description: No pools/ponds/water hazards located on or adjacent to the program property; or if present, barriers exist to prevent access | |||
| 2026-05-07 | Monitoring | Monitoring | 2026-I-ARO-048817 |
| Brief Description: No violations cited | |||
| 2026-01-14 | Annual Unannounced | Annual Unannounced | 2026-I-ARO-009708 |
| Brief Description: No violations cited | |||
| 2025-10-29 | Monitoring | Monitoring | 2025-I-ARO-111838 |
| Brief Description: No violations cited | |||
| 2025-09-12 | Application - Renewal | Application - Renewal | 2025-I-ARO-036066 |
| Brief Description: Violations found | |||
| 2025-09-12 | Violation | 416.4(c) | N |
| Brief Description: Smoke detectors operating on each floor including those not used for childcare | |||
| 2025-09-12 | Violation | 416.4(f) | N |
| Brief Description: Extinguishers are appropriate type, in working condition, in the kitchen and outside furnace area | |||
| 2025-09-12 | Violation | 416.5(a) | N |
| Brief Description: Suitable precautions are taken to eliminate all safety and health hazards | |||
| 2025-09-12 | Violation | 416.5(i) | N |
| Brief Description: Outlets covered on all unused, accessible outlets and surge protectors | |||
| 2025-09-12 | Violation | 416.5(l)(2) | N |
| Brief Description: All pets that require a license must be licensed | |||
| 2025-09-12 | 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. | |||
| 2025-09-12 | Violation | 416.11(a)(3) | N |
| Brief Description: Childrens immunizations are current | |||
| 2025-09-12 | Violation | 416.14(c) | N |
| Brief Description: Provider & assistant have completed 15 hours of training in first 6 months | |||
| 2025-09-12 | Violation | 416.14(c)(1) | Corrected |
| Brief Description: The required 30 hours of training every two years is subject to the following conditions: Fifteen of the required thirty (30) hours of training must be obtained during the person's first six months at the program. | |||
| 2025-05-09 | Non-Traditional Hours | Non-Traditional Hours | 2025-I-ARO-038736 |
| Brief Description: No violations cited | |||
| 2025-05-07 | Monitoring | Monitoring | 2025-I-ARO-038363 |
| Brief Description: No violations cited | |||
| 2025-02-12 | Annual Unannounced | Annual Unannounced | 2025-I-ARO-011145 |
| Brief Description: No violations cited | |||
| 2024-09-10 | Monitoring | Monitoring | 2024-I-ARO-084493 |
| Brief Description: Violations found | |||
| 2024-09-10 | Violation | 416.5(a) | N |
| Brief Description: Any pool installed or modified since 2006 has compliant pool alarm in place and operating | |||
| 2024-09-10 | Violation | 416.5(f)(1) | N |
| Brief Description: No pools/ponds/water hazards located on or adjacent to the program property; or if present, barriers exist to prevent access | |||
| 2024-09-10 | 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. | |||
| 2024-06-04 | Mid-Point | Mid-Point | 2023-I-ARO-043752 |
| Brief Description: Violations found | |||
| 2024-06-04 | Violation | 416.15(b)(25)(iii) | N |
| Brief Description: Proof of compliance with training requirements | |||
| 2024-06-04 | Violation | 416.15(b)(25)(ii) | N |
| Brief Description: Report of inspection and approval of solid fuel burning/gas space heaters within 12 months preceding the mid-point date | |||
| 2024-03-28 | Annual Unannounced | Annual Unannounced | 2024-I-ARO-011455 |
| Brief Description: No violations cited | |||
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