Group Family Day Care
✓ Licensed
Ruthie's Place
Plattsburgh, NY
· Clinton County
Pike Street,
Plattsburgh, NY 12901
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
624443
Licensed Since
2013
License Issued
Aug 2, 2023
Active Through
Aug 1, 2027
Issued By
New York State Office of Children and Family Services
District Office
Albany Regional Office
Reviews
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2015-08-06 23:25:41
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This is an excellent childcare center!
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About the Provider
Ruthie's Place is a Group Family Day Care in Plattsburgh 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. The provider does not participate in a subsidized child care program.
Additional Information:
Initial License Date: 8/2/2013; This facility is authorized to administer medications;
Hours of Operation
- Days of Operation Monday–Friday
Inspection/Report History
Where possible, ChildcareCenter provides inspection reports as a service to families. This information is deemed reliable but is not guaranteed. We encourage families to contact the daycare provider directly with any questions or concerns. Reports can also be verified with your local daycare licensing office.
| Date | Type | Regulations | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-08-17 | Monitoring | Monitoring | 2026-I-ARO-071422 |
| Brief Description: Violations found | |||
| 2026-08-17 | Violation | 416.3(h) | N |
| Brief Description: No peeling or damaged paint or plaster inside and outside the home | |||
| 2026-05-26 | Monitoring | Monitoring | 2026-I-ARO-052708 |
| Brief Description: Violations found | |||
| 2026-05-26 | Violation | 416.5(u)(2) | Not Corrected |
| Brief Description: A safety strap must be fastened around children who are seated in high chairs. | |||
| 2026-03-30 | Annual Unannounced | Annual Unannounced | 2026-I-ARO-005775 |
| Brief Description: Violations found | |||
| 2026-03-30 | Violation | 416.5(j) | N |
| Brief Description: Poisonous, toxic, flammable and dangerous items are inaccessible to children | |||
| 2026-03-30 | Violation | 416.5(u)(2) | Corrected |
| Brief Description: A safety strap must be fastened around children who are seated in high chairs. | |||
| 2025-10-06 | Monitoring | Monitoring | 2025-I-ARO-106008 |
| Brief Description: No violations cited | |||
| 2025-08-07 | Fire Safety - Full Existing | Fire Safety - Full Existing | 2025-I-ARO-057826 |
| Brief Description: Violations found | |||
| 2025-08-07 | Mid-Point | Mid-Point | 2025-I-ARO-056405 |
| Brief Description: Violations found | |||
| 2025-08-07 | Violation | 416.4(b)(1) | N |
| Brief Description: Evacuation drills have been conducted each month | |||
| 2025-08-07 | Violation | 416.15(b)(25)(iii) | N |
| Brief Description: Proof of compliance with training requirements | |||
| 2025-05-02 | Monitoring | Monitoring | 2025-I-ARO-037163 |
| Brief Description: Violations found | |||
| 2025-05-02 | Violation | 416.8(j)(3) | N |
| Brief Description: One caregiver present for every 2 children under 2 years in attendance | |||
| 2025-05-02 | Violation | 416.15(a)(9) | N |
| Brief Description: Numbers and ages of children present are within licensed or registered capacity | |||
| 2025-02-21 | Annual Unannounced | Annual Unannounced | 2025-I-ARO-006946 |
| Brief Description: Violations found | |||
| 2025-02-21 | Violation | 416.7(v) | N |
| Brief Description: Television and other electronic visual media must be turned off when not part of the program plan | |||
| 2025-02-21 | Violation | 416.15(a)(9) | Corrected |
| Brief Description: The provisions specified on the license are binding and the group family day care home must operate in compliance with the terms of the license. 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 group family day care home at any one time. | |||
| 2024-11-05 | Monitoring | Monitoring | 2024-I-ARO-105635 |
| Brief Description: Violations found | |||
| 2024-11-05 | 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. | |||
| 2024-11-05 | Violation | 416.11(i)(27) | Corrected |
| Brief Description: Garbage receptacles must be covered, and cleaned as needed after emptying. | |||
| 2024-08-22 | Monitoring | Monitoring | 2024-I-ARO-081329 |
| Brief Description: Violations found | |||
| 2024-08-22 | Violation | 416.7(n) | Corrected |
| Brief Description: Cribs, bassinets and other sleeping areas for infants through 12 months of age must include an appropriately sized fitted sheet, and must not have bumper pads, toys, stuffed animals, blankets, pillows, wedges or infant positioners. Wedges or infant positioners will be permitted with medical documentation from the child's health care provider. | |||
| 2024-06-14 | Monitoring | Monitoring | 2024-I-ARO-051771 |
| Brief Description: Violations found | |||
| 2024-06-14 | Violation | 416.7(i) | Corrected |
| Brief Description: Except while sleeping, awaking or going to sleep, an infant must not be left in a crib, playpen or other confined space for more than 30 minutes at any one time. Other than at meals or snack time, a child must not be left in a high chair for longer than 15 minutes. | |||
| 2024-03-04 | Annual Unannounced | Annual Unannounced | 2024-I-ARO-006886 |
| Brief Description: Violations found | |||
| 2024-03-04 | Violation | 416.4(h)(4) | N |
| Brief Description: Paths of egress, both interior and exterior are free of obstructions and debris including ice/snow | |||
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