Creative Kids Childcare Center, LLC
Data Freshness & Provenance
Inspection coverage
36 inspections on record
Active providers
License status: License
Last refreshed
April 3, 2026
Latest inspection
March 16, 2026
Provenance
New York licensing inspections and DaycareCheck scoring
Quick Facts
These facts are normalized from the official record so they can be quoted directly.
Updated April 3, 2026
- Provider
- Creative Kids Childcare Center, LLC
- License number
- 888951
- Location
- 96 2nd St, Albany, NY 12210
- Status
- License
- Safety grade
- F (Poor), score 7.5/100
- Inspection record
- 36 inspections, last inspected March 16, 2026
- Provenance
- Official state licensing inspections and DaycareCheck scoring. Last refreshed April 3, 2026.
Safety Scorecard
118
Total Violations
Mar 16, 2026
Last Inspection
67
Capacity
Violation Timeline
Violations by month over the last 3 years, colored by severity.
All Violations (118)
Except for Office approved continuity of care classrooms, infants may never be mixed with other age groups.
Resolution: Corrected
The program must immediately notify the parent and Office upon learning of the following events involving a child which occurred while the child was in care at the program or was being transported by the program: serious injury,
Resolution: Corrected
The licensee must prepare a health care plan on forms furnished by the Office. Such plan must protect and promote the health of children. The health care plan must be on site, followed by all staff and available upon demand by a parent or the Office. In those instances in which the program will administer medications, the health care plan must also be approved by the program's health care consultant unless the only medications to be administered are:
Resolution: Corrected
Egress doors from the center must be able to be opened from the inside without using a key. Child protective door knob covers may not be used on egress doors.
Resolution: Corrected
Except for Office approved continuity of care classrooms, infants may never be mixed with other age groups.
Resolution: Corrected
The program must immediately notify the parent and Office upon learning of the following events involving a child which occurred while the child was in care at the program or was being transported by the program: serious injury,
Resolution: Corrected
Egress doors from the center must be able to be opened from the inside without using a key. Child protective door knob covers may not be used on egress doors.
Resolution: Corrected
The program must immediately notify the parent and Office upon learning of the following events involving a child which occurred while the child was in care at the program or was being transported by the program: serious injury,
Resolution: Corrected
The licensee must prepare a health care plan on forms furnished by the Office. Such plan must protect and promote the health of children. The health care plan must be on site, followed by all staff and available upon demand by a parent or the Office. In those instances in which the program will administer medications, the health care plan must also be approved by the program's health care consultant unless the only medications to be administered are:
Resolution: Corrected
Except for Office approved continuity of care classrooms, infants may never be mixed with other age groups.
Resolution: Corrected
Egress doors from the center must be able to be opened from the inside without using a key. Child protective door knob covers may not be used on egress doors.
Resolution: Corrected
The program must immediately notify the parent and Office upon learning of the following events involving a child which occurred while the child was in care at the program or was being transported by the program: serious injury,
Resolution: Corrected
The licensee must prepare a health care plan on forms furnished by the Office. Such plan must protect and promote the health of children. The health care plan must be on site, followed by all staff and available upon demand by a parent or the Office. In those instances in which the program will administer medications, the health care plan must also be approved by the program's health care consultant unless the only medications to be administered are:
Resolution: Corrected
Egress doors from the center must be able to be opened from the inside without using a key. Child protective door knob covers may not be used on egress doors.
Resolution: Corrected
The licensee must prepare a health care plan on forms furnished by the Office. Such plan must protect and promote the health of children. The health care plan must be on site, followed by all staff and available upon demand by a parent or the Office. In those instances in which the program will administer medications, the health care plan must also be approved by the program's health care consultant unless the only medications to be administered are:
Resolution: Corrected
Except for Office approved continuity of care classrooms, infants may never be mixed with other age groups.
Resolution: Corrected
Egress doors from the center must be able to be opened from the inside without using a key. Child protective door knob covers may not be used on egress doors.
Resolution: Corrected
The program must immediately notify the parent and Office upon learning of the following events involving a child which occurred while the child was in care at the program or was being transported by the program: serious injury,
Resolution: Corrected
The licensee must prepare a health care plan on forms furnished by the Office. Such plan must protect and promote the health of children. The health care plan must be on site, followed by all staff and available upon demand by a parent or the Office. In those instances in which the program will administer medications, the health care plan must also be approved by the program's health care consultant unless the only medications to be administered are:
Resolution: Corrected
Except for Office approved continuity of care classrooms, infants may never be mixed with other age groups.
Resolution: Corrected
Any abuse or maltreatment of a child is prohibited. A day care center must prohibit and may not tolerate or in any manner condone an act of abuse or maltreatment by an staff, volunteer or any other person. An abused child or maltreated child means a child defined as an abused child or maltreated child pursuant to Section 412 of the Social Services Law.
Resolution: Corrected
Any abuse or maltreatment of a child is prohibited. A day care center must prohibit and may not tolerate or in any manner condone an act of abuse or maltreatment by an staff, volunteer or any other person. An abused child or maltreated child means a child defined as an abused child or maltreated child pursuant to Section 412 of the Social Services Law.
Resolution: Corrected
Any abuse or maltreatment of a child is prohibited. A day care center must prohibit and may not tolerate or in any manner condone an act of abuse or maltreatment by an staff, volunteer or any other person. An abused child or maltreated child means a child defined as an abused child or maltreated child pursuant to Section 412 of the Social Services Law.
Resolution: Corrected
Any abuse or maltreatment of a child is prohibited. A day care center must prohibit and may not tolerate or in any manner condone an act of abuse or maltreatment by an staff, volunteer or any other person. An abused child or maltreated child means a child defined as an abused child or maltreated child pursuant to Section 412 of the Social Services Law.
Resolution: Corrected
Any abuse or maltreatment of a child is prohibited. A day care center must prohibit and may not tolerate or in any manner condone an act of abuse or maltreatment by an staff, volunteer or any other person. An abused child or maltreated child means a child defined as an abused child or maltreated child pursuant to Section 412 of the Social Services Law.
Resolution: Corrected
Methods of discipline, interaction or toilet training which frighten, demean or humiliate a child are prohibited.
Resolution: Corrected
The child day care center must employ staff who will promote the physical, intellectual, social, cultural and emotional well-being of the children.
Resolution: Corrected
The program must establish and follow a written plan for behavior management that is acceptable to the office. This plan must include how the staff will approach challenging behaviors, help children solve problems and encourage acceptable behaviors.
Resolution: Corrected
The child day care center must employ staff who will promote the physical, intellectual, social, cultural and emotional well-being of the children.
Resolution: Corrected
The child day care center must employ staff who will promote the physical, intellectual, social, cultural and emotional well-being of the children.
Resolution: Corrected
The program must establish and follow a written plan for behavior management that is acceptable to the office. This plan must include how the staff will approach challenging behaviors, help children solve problems and encourage acceptable behaviors.
Resolution: Corrected
Methods of discipline, interaction or toilet training which frighten, demean or humiliate a child are prohibited.
Resolution: Corrected
The child day care center must employ staff who will promote the physical, intellectual, social, cultural and emotional well-being of the children.
Resolution: Corrected
The program must establish and follow a written plan for behavior management that is acceptable to the office. This plan must include how the staff will approach challenging behaviors, help children solve problems and encourage acceptable behaviors.
Resolution: Corrected
Methods of discipline, interaction or toilet training which frighten, demean or humiliate a child are prohibited.
Resolution: Corrected
The program must establish and follow a written plan for behavior management that is acceptable to the office. This plan must include how the staff will approach challenging behaviors, help children solve problems and encourage acceptable behaviors.
Resolution: Corrected
Methods of discipline, interaction or toilet training which frighten, demean or humiliate a child are prohibited.
Resolution: Corrected
The child day care center must employ staff who will promote the physical, intellectual, social, cultural and emotional well-being of the children.
Resolution: Corrected
The program must establish and follow a written plan for behavior management that is acceptable to the office. This plan must include how the staff will approach challenging behaviors, help children solve problems and encourage acceptable behaviors.
Resolution: Corrected
Methods of discipline, interaction or toilet training which frighten, demean or humiliate a child are prohibited.
Resolution: Corrected
Training must address all topics or subject matters required by state and federal law. The required state topics are:
Resolution: Corrected
Each staff person and volunteer must complete a minimum of thirty (30) hours of training every two years. The required thirty (30) hours of training every two years is subject to the following conditions: Fifteen (15) of the required thirty (30) hours of training must be obtained during the person's first six months at the program.
Resolution: Corrected
Training must address all topics or subject matters required by state and federal law. The required state topics are:
Resolution: Corrected
Each staff person and volunteer must complete a minimum of thirty (30) hours of training every two years. The required thirty (30) hours of training every two years is subject to the following conditions: Fifteen (15) of the required thirty (30) hours of training must be obtained during the person's first six months at the program.
Resolution: Corrected
Training must address all topics or subject matters required by state and federal law. The required state topics are:
Resolution: Corrected
Each staff person and volunteer must complete a minimum of thirty (30) hours of training every two years. The required thirty (30) hours of training every two years is subject to the following conditions: Fifteen (15) of the required thirty (30) hours of training must be obtained during the person's first six months at the program.
Resolution: Corrected
Training must address all topics or subject matters required by state and federal law. The required state topics are:
Resolution: Corrected
Each staff person and volunteer must complete a minimum of thirty (30) hours of training every two years. The required thirty (30) hours of training every two years is subject to the following conditions: Fifteen (15) of the required thirty (30) hours of training must be obtained during the person's first six months at the program.
Resolution: Corrected
Training must address all topics or subject matters required by state and federal law. The required state topics are:
Resolution: Corrected
Each staff person and volunteer must complete a minimum of thirty (30) hours of training every two years. The required thirty (30) hours of training every two years is subject to the following conditions: Fifteen (15) of the required thirty (30) hours of training must be obtained during the person's first six months at the program.
Resolution: Corrected
All containers or bottles of, breast milk, formula or other individualized food items must be clearly marked with the child's complete name.
Resolution: Corrected
All containers or bottles of, breast milk, formula or other individualized food items must be clearly marked with the child's complete name.
Resolution: Corrected
All containers or bottles of, breast milk, formula or other individualized food items must be clearly marked with the child's complete name.
Resolution: Corrected
All containers or bottles of, breast milk, formula or other individualized food items must be clearly marked with the child's complete name.
Resolution: Corrected
All containers or bottles of, breast milk, formula or other individualized food items must be clearly marked with the child's complete name.
Resolution: Corrected
Suitable precautions must be taken to eliminate all conditions which may contribute to or create a fire hazard.
Resolution: Corrected
Buildings, systems and equipment must be kept in good repair and operate as designed.
Resolution: Corrected
Buildings, systems and equipment must be kept in good repair and operate as designed.
Resolution: Corrected
Suitable precautions must be taken to eliminate all conditions which may contribute to or create a fire hazard.
Resolution: Corrected
Buildings, systems and equipment must be kept in good repair and operate as designed.
Resolution: Corrected
Suitable precautions must be taken to eliminate all conditions which may contribute to or create a fire hazard.
Resolution: Corrected
Buildings, systems and equipment must be kept in good repair and operate as designed.
Resolution: Corrected
Suitable precautions must be taken to eliminate all conditions which may contribute to or create a fire hazard.
Resolution: Corrected
Buildings, systems and equipment must be kept in good repair and operate as designed.
Resolution: Corrected
Suitable precautions must be taken to eliminate all conditions which may contribute to or create a fire hazard.
Resolution: Corrected
In the case of medication that needs to be given on an ongoing, long-term basis, the authorization and consent forms for children under the age of 5 years of age must be reauthorized at least once every six months. Any changes in the medication authorization related to dosage, time or frequency of administration shall require a program to obtain new instructions written by the licensed authorized prescriber. All other changes to the original medication authorization require a change in the prescription.
Resolution: Corrected
Each program must hold two shelter-in-place drills annually during which procedures and supplies are reviewed. Parents must be made aware of this drill in advance.
Resolution: Corrected
The program must maintain on file at the child day care center, 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 child care center staff; daily health check documentation; a record of illnesses and injuries occurring while in care; and any indicators of child abuse or maltreatment;
Resolution: Corrected
Each program must hold two shelter-in-place drills annually during which procedures and supplies are reviewed. Parents must be made aware of this drill in advance.
Resolution: Corrected
In the case of medication that needs to be given on an ongoing, long-term basis, the authorization and consent forms for children under the age of 5 years of age must be reauthorized at least once every six months. Any changes in the medication authorization related to dosage, time or frequency of administration shall require a program to obtain new instructions written by the licensed authorized prescriber. All other changes to the original medication authorization require a change in the prescription.
Resolution: Corrected
The program must maintain on file at the child day care center, 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 child care center staff; daily health check documentation; a record of illnesses and injuries occurring while in care; and any indicators of child abuse or maltreatment;
Resolution: Corrected
Each program must hold two shelter-in-place drills annually during which procedures and supplies are reviewed. Parents must be made aware of this drill in advance.
Resolution: Corrected
In the case of medication that needs to be given on an ongoing, long-term basis, the authorization and consent forms for children under the age of 5 years of age must be reauthorized at least once every six months. Any changes in the medication authorization related to dosage, time or frequency of administration shall require a program to obtain new instructions written by the licensed authorized prescriber. All other changes to the original medication authorization require a change in the prescription.
Resolution: Corrected
The program must maintain on file at the child day care center, 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 child care center staff; daily health check documentation; a record of illnesses and injuries occurring while in care; and any indicators of child abuse or maltreatment;
Resolution: Corrected
Each program must hold two shelter-in-place drills annually during which procedures and supplies are reviewed. Parents must be made aware of this drill in advance.
Resolution: Corrected
In the case of medication that needs to be given on an ongoing, long-term basis, the authorization and consent forms for children under the age of 5 years of age must be reauthorized at least once every six months. Any changes in the medication authorization related to dosage, time or frequency of administration shall require a program to obtain new instructions written by the licensed authorized prescriber. All other changes to the original medication authorization require a change in the prescription.
Resolution: Corrected
The program must maintain on file at the child day care center, 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 child care center staff; daily health check documentation; a record of illnesses and injuries occurring while in care; and any indicators of child abuse or maltreatment;
Resolution: Corrected
In the case of medication that needs to be given on an ongoing, long-term basis, the authorization and consent forms for children under the age of 5 years of age must be reauthorized at least once every six months. Any changes in the medication authorization related to dosage, time or frequency of administration shall require a program to obtain new instructions written by the licensed authorized prescriber. All other changes to the original medication authorization require a change in the prescription.
Resolution: Corrected
The program must maintain on file at the child day care center, 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 child care center staff; daily health check documentation; a record of illnesses and injuries occurring while in care; and any indicators of child abuse or maltreatment;
Resolution: Corrected
Each program must hold two shelter-in-place drills annually during which procedures and supplies are reviewed. Parents must be made aware of this drill in advance.
Resolution: Corrected
In the case of medication that needs to be given on an ongoing, long-term basis, the authorization and consent forms for children under the age of 5 years of age must be reauthorized at least once every six months. Any changes in the medication authorization related to dosage, time or frequency of administration shall require a program to obtain new instructions written by the licensed authorized prescriber. All other changes to the original medication authorization require a change in the prescription.
Resolution: Corrected
The program must maintain on file at the child day care center, 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 child care center staff; daily health check documentation; a record of illnesses and injuries occurring while in care; and any indicators of child abuse or maltreatment;
Resolution: Corrected
Each program must hold two shelter-in-place drills annually during which procedures and supplies are reviewed. Parents must be made aware of this drill in advance.
Resolution: Corrected
Except for Office approved continuity of care classrooms, infants may never be mixed with other age groups.
Resolution: Corrected
Except for Office approved continuity of care classrooms, infants may never be mixed with other age groups.
Resolution: Corrected
Except for Office approved continuity of care classrooms, infants may never be mixed with other age groups.
Resolution: Corrected
Except for Office approved continuity of care classrooms, infants may never be mixed with other age groups.
Resolution: Corrected
Except for Office approved continuity of care classrooms, infants may never be mixed with other age groups.
Resolution: Corrected
The child day care center must admit inspectors and other representatives of the Office onto the grounds and premises at any time during the hours of operation of the center. Inspectors and representatives of the Office must be given free access to the building or buildings used by the center, staff, volunteers and children and any records of the center.
Resolution: Corrected
The provisions specified on the license are binding and the child day care center 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 child day care center at any one time.
Resolution: Corrected
There must be a director, group teacher or assistant teacher supervising all applicants, volunteers and persons in the process of approval.
Resolution: Corrected
for children between ages 6 weeks old and 18 months old: the maximum group size is eight children.
Resolution: Corrected
The child day care center must provide supervision of the staff responsible for the care of children. Workloads and assignments must be arranged to provide consistency of care to children and to allow staff to fulfill their respective responsibilities.
Resolution: Corrected
The child day care center must admit inspectors and other representatives of the Office onto the grounds and premises at any time during the hours of operation of the center. Inspectors and representatives of the Office must be given free access to the building or buildings used by the center, staff, volunteers and children and any records of the center.
Resolution: Corrected
The child day care center must admit inspectors and other representatives of the Office onto the grounds and premises at any time during the hours of operation of the center. Inspectors and representatives of the Office must be given free access to the building or buildings used by the center, staff, volunteers and children and any records of the center.
Resolution: Corrected
The child day care center must provide supervision of the staff responsible for the care of children. Workloads and assignments must be arranged to provide consistency of care to children and to allow staff to fulfill their respective responsibilities.
Resolution: Corrected
for children between ages 6 weeks old and 18 months old: the maximum group size is eight children.
Resolution: Corrected
There must be a director, group teacher or assistant teacher supervising all applicants, volunteers and persons in the process of approval.
Resolution: Corrected
The provisions specified on the license are binding and the child day care center 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 child day care center at any one time.
Resolution: Corrected
The child day care center must provide supervision of the staff responsible for the care of children. Workloads and assignments must be arranged to provide consistency of care to children and to allow staff to fulfill their respective responsibilities.
Resolution: Corrected
for children between ages 6 weeks old and 18 months old: the maximum group size is eight children.
Resolution: Corrected
There must be a director, group teacher or assistant teacher supervising all applicants, volunteers and persons in the process of approval.
Resolution: Corrected
The provisions specified on the license are binding and the child day care center 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 child day care center at any one time.
Resolution: Corrected
The child day care center must admit inspectors and other representatives of the Office onto the grounds and premises at any time during the hours of operation of the center. Inspectors and representatives of the Office must be given free access to the building or buildings used by the center, staff, volunteers and children and any records of the center.
Resolution: Corrected
The child day care center must provide supervision of the staff responsible for the care of children. Workloads and assignments must be arranged to provide consistency of care to children and to allow staff to fulfill their respective responsibilities.
Resolution: Corrected
for children between ages 6 weeks old and 18 months old: the maximum group size is eight children.
Resolution: Corrected
There must be a director, group teacher or assistant teacher supervising all applicants, volunteers and persons in the process of approval.
Resolution: Corrected
The provisions specified on the license are binding and the child day care center 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 child day care center at any one time.
Resolution: Corrected
The child day care center must admit inspectors and other representatives of the Office onto the grounds and premises at any time during the hours of operation of the center. Inspectors and representatives of the Office must be given free access to the building or buildings used by the center, staff, volunteers and children and any records of the center.
Resolution: Corrected
The child day care center must provide supervision of the staff responsible for the care of children. Workloads and assignments must be arranged to provide consistency of care to children and to allow staff to fulfill their respective responsibilities.
Resolution: Corrected
for children between ages 6 weeks old and 18 months old: the maximum group size is eight children.
Resolution: Corrected
There must be a director, group teacher or assistant teacher supervising all applicants, volunteers and persons in the process of approval.
Resolution: Corrected
The provisions specified on the license are binding and the child day care center 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 child day care center at any one time.
Resolution: Corrected
A prospective director, employee or volunteer may begin to work or volunteer at a child day care center, small day care center, school-age child care program, group family day care home or family day care home after completing the check described in paragraphs (1) or (2) of subdivision (a) of this section.
Resolution: Corrected
If television or other electronic visual media is used, it must be part of a planned developmentally appropriate program with an educational, social, physical or other learning objective that includes identified goals and objectives. Television and other electronic visual media must not be used solely to occupy time.
Resolution: Corrected
When a child care center is in operation, an adequate number of qualified teachers must be on duty to ensure the health and safety of the children in care.
Resolution: Corrected
for children between ages 18 months old and 36 months old: the maximum group size is twelve children.
Resolution: Corrected
The program must maintain on file at the child day care center, 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 child care center staff; daily health check documentation; a record of illnesses and injuries occurring while in care; and any indicators of child abuse or maltreatment;
Resolution: Corrected
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Creative Kids Childcare Center, LLC's safety grade?
Creative Kids Childcare Center, LLC has a safety grade of F (Poor) based on state inspection data. The composite score is 7.5 out of 100.
How many violations does Creative Kids Childcare Center, LLC have?
Creative Kids Childcare Center, LLC has 118 total violations on record, including 0 critical, 118 serious, and 0 minor.
When was Creative Kids Childcare Center, LLC last inspected?
Creative Kids Childcare Center, LLC was last inspected on March 16, 2026.