Colonie Youth Center, Inc. @ Forest Park School - Albany NY School-Age Child Care

100 Forest Drive , Albany NY 12205
(518) 438-9596

About the Provider

Description: The Colonie Youth Center (CYC) is a private non-profit corporation dedicated to enhancing the living experience for all people in the greater Capital Region. CYC accomplishes this through the provision of quality child care, counseling, recreation, education, health and fitness services and programs for youth, adults and seniors. It is the philosophy of the Colonie Youth Center, Inc., School-age Child Care Programs to provide a child-centered environment in which children are given the opportunity to grow, learn, socialize and have fun.

Additional Information: This facility is authorized to administer over-the-counter topical ointments only; Initial License Date: 9/8/1992;

Program and Licensing Details

  • License Number: 41121
  • Capacity: 44
  • Enrolled in Subsidized Child Care Program: No
  • Schools Served: South Colonie School District
  • Initial License Issue Date: 1992-09-08
  • Current License Issue Date: 2024-07-01
  • Current License Expiration Date: 2028-06-30
  • 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
2026-06-03 Monitoring Monitoring 2026-I-ARO-055259
Brief Description: No violations cited for this Inspection
2026-03-09 Annual Unannounced Annual Unannounced 2026-I-ARO-001072
Brief Description: No violations cited for this Inspection
2026-03-06 Fire Safety - Alternate Year Fire Safety - Alternate Year 2026-I-ARO-024297
Brief Description: Violations Found
2026-03-06 Violation 414.3(l)(2) Corrected
Brief Description: Buildings, systems and equipment must be kept in good repair and operate as designed.
2026-03-06 Violation 414.4(a) Corrected
Brief Description: Suitable precautions must be taken to eliminate all conditions which may contribute to or create a fire hazard.
2026-03-06 Violation 414.4(f)(2) Not Corrected
Brief Description: All corridors, aisles, and approaches to exits must be kept unobstructed at all times.
2026-03-06 Violation 414.5(a) Not Corrected
Brief Description: Suitable precautions must be taken to eliminate all conditions in areas accessible to children which pose a safety or health hazard.
2026-03-06 Violation 414.5(w) Corrected
Brief Description: Cleaning materials must be stored in their original containers unless the product's use or the program's health care plan indicates that the product be mixed with water before use. In this case, the container used for subsequent use of the mixed product must state the name of the cleaning material contained within. Cleaning materials 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.
2025-11-12 Monitoring Monitoring 2025-I-ARO-114334
Brief Description: No violations cited for this Inspection
2025-09-24 Technical Assistance Technical Assistance 2025-I-ARO-058473
Brief Description: No violations cited for this Inspection
2025-06-12 Monitoring Monitoring 2025-I-ARO-044583
Brief Description: No violations cited for this Inspection
2025-02-03 Annual Unannounced Annual Unannounced 2025-I-ARO-001887
Brief Description: No violations cited for this Inspection
2024-10-21 Serious Injury Serious Injury 2024-I-ARO-102161
Brief Description: No violations cited for this Inspection
2024-09-24 Technical Assistance Technical Assistance 2024-I-ARO-074078
Brief Description: No violations cited for this Inspection
2024-06-10 Application - Renewal Application - Renewal 2024-I-ARO-025566
Brief Description: No violations cited for this Inspection

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