The Duck, Duck, Goose Day Care - Watertown NY Group Family Day Care

1004 Gotham Street , Watertown NY 13601
(315) 788-7405

About the Provider

Description: The Duck, Duck, Goose Day Care is a Group Family Day Care in Watertown NY, with a maximum capacity of 16 children. The home-based daycare service helps with children in the age range of Total Capacity: 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; Initial License Date: 5/16/2005;

Program and Licensing Details

  • License Number: 222119
  • Capacity: 16
  • Age Range: Total Capacity: 12 children, ages 6 weeks to 12 years AND 4 additional school-aged children
  • Enrolled in Subsidized Child Care Program: No
  • Schools Served: Watertown School District
  • Initial License Issue Date: 2005-05-16
  • Current License Issue Date: 2019-05-16
  • District Office: Syracuse Regional Office
  • District Office Phone: (315) 423-1202 (Note: This is not the facility phone number.)

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Inspection/Report History

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Date Type Regulations Status
2021-10-18 Violation 416.5(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.
2021-10-18 Violation 416.5(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.
2020-01-07 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.
2020-01-07 Violation 416.15(c) Corrected
Brief Description: The program must maintain on file at the group family day care home, available for inspection by the Office or its designees at any time, the following records in a current and accurate manner:
2020-01-07 Violation 416.15(c)(5) Corrected
Brief Description: The program must maintain on file at the group family day care home, available for inspection daily attendance records that are filled out at the time a child arrives and departs, and must include arrival and departure times;
2020-01-07 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;
2019-08-07 Violation 416.11(i)(1) Corrected
Brief Description: Caregivers and volunteers must thoroughly wash their hands with soap and running water at the beginning of each day, before and after the administration of medications, when they are dirty, after toileting or assisting children with toileting, after changing a diaper, before and after food handling or eating, after handling pets or other animals, after contact with any bodily secretion or fluid, and after coming in from outdoors.
2019-04-22 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
2019-04-22 Violation 416.5(l)(2) Corrected
Brief Description: All pets that require a license must be licensed.
2019-04-22 Violation 416.5(u)(2) Corrected
Brief Description: A safety strap must be fastened around children who are seated in high chairs.
2019-04-22 Violation 416.11(a)(1) Corrected
Brief Description: Other than children who are enrolled in kindergarten or a higher grade, 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 day 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.
2019-04-22 Violation 416.12(q) Corrected
Brief Description: If more than one child in the program is receiving breast milk, infant formula or other individualized food items, all containers or bottles must be clearly marked with the child's first and last name
2018-10-15 416.15(c)(13) Corrected
Brief Description: Must have on file a daily schedule documenting the arrival and departure times of each caregiver, employees and volunteers
2018-10-15 416.15(c)(5) Corrected
Brief Description: Maintain on file the daily attendance records that are filled out at the time a child arrives and departs, and must include arrival and departure times
2018-10-15 416.8(j)(2) Corrected
Brief Description: Two caregivers must be present when more than six children, none of whom are school age, are in care

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