Description: Darlene's Open Arms Child Care is a Group Family Day Care in Albany 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: This facility is authorized to administer over-the-counter topical ointments only; Initial License Date: 5/14/2012; This facility is authorized to administer medications;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, as the provider may have already addressed some or all issues. Reports can also be verified with your local daycare licensing office.
| Date | Type | Regulations | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-05-27 | Application - Renewal | Application - Renewal | 2025-I-ARO-123049 |
| Brief Description: No violations cited for this Inspection | |||
| 2026-04-08 | Fire Safety - Renewal | Fire Safety - Renewal | 2026-I-ARO-028995 |
| Brief Description: Violations Found | |||
| 2026-04-08 | Violation | 416.3(h) | Not Corrected |
| Brief Description: Peeling or damaged paint or plaster must be repaired. | |||
| 2026-04-08 | Violation | 416.4(a) | Not Corrected |
| Brief Description: Suitable precautions must be taken to eliminate all conditions which may contribute to or create a fire hazard. | |||
| 2026-04-08 | Violation | 416.5(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. | |||
| 2026-04-08 | Violation | 416.5(f)(2) | Not Corrected |
| Brief Description: Barriers must exist to prevent children from gaining access to unsafe, dangerous or hazardous areas or devices. Such areas and devices include, but are not limited to, holes, pits, wood, pellet and coal burning stoves, fireplaces and permanently installed gas space heaters. | |||
| 2026-03-30 | Annual Unannounced | Annual Unannounced | 2026-I-ARO-005311 |
| Brief Description: Violations Found | |||
| 2026-03-30 | Violation | 416.5(j) | 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. | |||
| 2026-03-30 | Violation | 416.4(h)(4) | Not Corrected |
| Brief Description: All paths of egress on the interior and exterior of the home, including corridors, aisles and approaches must be kept free of obstructions, impediments and debris at all times. | |||
| 2025-12-23 | Monitoring | Monitoring | 2025-I-ARO-122752 |
| Brief Description: Violations Found | |||
| 2025-12-23 | Violation | 416.14(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. | |||
| 2025-09-23 | Monitoring | Monitoring | 2025-I-ARO-103022 |
| Brief Description: Violations Found | |||
| 2025-09-23 | Violation | 416.14(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. | |||
| 2025-06-04 | Annual Unannounced | Annual Unannounced | 2025-I-ARO-006454 |
| Brief Description: No violations cited for this Inspection | |||
| 2024-11-15 | Monitoring | Monitoring | 2024-I-ARO-107520 |
| Brief Description: Violations Found | |||
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