Family Day Care
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Smith, Cheryl
Kingston, NY
· Ulster County
Abbey St.,
Kingston, NY 12401
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
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Contact Information
Licensed Family Day Care
Active License
License Number
312141
Licensed Since
2007
License Issued
Jul 24, 2023
Active Through
Jul 23, 2027
Issued By
New York State Office of Children and Family Services
District Office
Family Of Woodstock
Reviews
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2017-08-28 18:55:37
★ ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆
I have used this provider for more than 6 months
Ridiculous!!! Son came home super thirsty and starving everyday. As soon as we moved her to another daycare, she gained 5 pounds! Do not take your kid here!!
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About the Provider
Smith, Cheryl is a Family Day Care in Kingston 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. It is open Monday - Friday, 06:30 AM - 06:00 PM; Saturday - Sunday, 08:00 AM - 05:00 PM. 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; Initial License Date: 7/24/2007; There has been enforcement actions since 2003; This facility is authorized to administer medications;
Hours of Operation
- Monday06:30 AM - 06:00 PM
- Tuesday06:30 AM - 06:00 PM
- Wednesday06:30 AM - 06:00 PM
- Thursday06:30 AM - 06:00 PM
- Friday06:30 AM - 06:00 PM
- Saturday 08:00 AM - 05:00 PM
- Sunday 08:00 AM - 05:00 PM
Inspection/Report History
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| Date | Type | Regulations | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-06-29 | Monitoring | Monitoring | 2026-I-YRO-058201 |
| Brief Description: No violations cited | |||
| 2026-03-31 | Annual Unannounced | Annual Unannounced | 2026-I-YRO-003478 |
| Brief Description: Violations found | |||
| 2026-03-31 | Violation | 417.11(c)(2)(i) | N |
| Brief Description: Health checks of each child conducted daily and recorded as described in health care plan | |||
| 2026-03-31 | Violation | 417.15(c)(5) | N |
| Brief Description: Daily attendance records are filled out with arrival and departure times | |||
| 2026-01-19 | Monitoring | Monitoring | 2026-I-YRO-018921 |
| Brief Description: Violations found | |||
| 2026-01-19 | Violation | 417.14(m) | N |
| Brief Description: A caregiver certified in First Aid and CPR is present at all times children are in care | |||
| 2025-12-15 | Monitoring | Monitoring | 2025-I-YRO-120833 |
| Brief Description: Violations found | |||
| 2025-12-15 | Violation | 417.4(b)(4) | N |
| Brief Description: Monthly evacuation drills recorded on approved form & available for review | |||
| 2025-12-15 | Violation | 417.14(m) | Corrected |
| Brief Description: All child care programs must have at least one caregiver, who holds a valid certification in cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and first aid, on the premises of the child care program during the program's operating hours. | |||
| 2025-09-25 | Monitoring | Monitoring | 2025-I-YRO-102908 |
| Brief Description: Violations found | |||
| 2025-09-25 | Violation | 417.15(c)(3) | N |
| Brief Description: Childrens names, addresses, emergency contact information on file | |||
| 2025-05-27 | Monitoring | Monitoring | 2025-I-YRO-042446 |
| Brief Description: No violations cited | |||
| 2025-01-31 | Annual Unannounced | Annual Unannounced | 2025-I-YRO-004466 |
| Brief Description: Violations found | |||
| 2025-01-31 | Violation | 417.14(c)(2) | N |
| Brief Description: A minimum of five (5) hours of Office approved training must be obtained each year which addresses topics or subject matters set forth in 417.14(f). | |||
| 2025-01-31 | Violation | 417.11(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. | |||
| 2024-11-06 | Monitoring | Monitoring | 2024-I-YRO-105292 |
| Brief Description: No violations cited | |||
| 2024-07-29 | Monitoring | Monitoring | 2024-I-YRO-074096 |
| Brief Description: No violations cited | |||
| 2024-05-09 | Monitoring | Monitoring | 2024-I-YRO-046013 |
| Brief Description: No violations cited | |||
| 2024-01-08 | Annual Unannounced | Annual Unannounced | 2024-I-YRO-004240 |
| Brief Description: No violations cited | |||
| 2023-10-24 | Monitoring | Monitoring | 2023-I-YRO-047188 |
| Brief Description: Violations found | |||
| 2023-10-24 | Violation | 417.4(b)(1) | N |
| Brief Description: Evacuation drills have been conducted each month | |||
| 2023-10-24 | Violation | 417.14(m) | N |
| Brief Description: A caregiver certified in First Aid and CPR is present at all times children are in care | |||
| 2022-05-27 | Violation | 417.8(j)(2) | Corrected |
| Brief Description: When care is provided for children under the age of two years, there must be at least one caregiver present for every two children under the age of two years in attendance. | |||
| 2022-05-27 | Violation | 417.15(c)(5) | Corrected |
| Brief Description: The program must maintain on file at the 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: daily attendance records that are filled out at the time a child arrives and departs, and must include arrival and departure times; | |||
| 2022-05-27 | Violation | 417.15(c)(6) | Corrected |
| Brief Description: The program must maintain on file at the 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: 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; | |||
| 2022-03-15 | Violation | 417.15(c)(5) | Corrected |
| Brief Description: The program must maintain on file at the 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: daily attendance records that are filled out at the time a child arrives and departs, and must include arrival and departure times; | |||
| 2022-03-15 | Violation | 417.15(c)(6) | Corrected |
| Brief Description: The program must maintain on file at the 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: 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; | |||
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