Rainbow Land Daycare

16 Alden Ave., Albany, NY 12209License
F

Data Freshness & Provenance

Inspection coverage

11 inspections on record

Active providers

License status: License

Last refreshed

April 3, 2026

Latest inspection

March 10, 2026

Provenance

New York licensing inspections and DaycareCheck scoring

Quick Facts

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Updated April 3, 2026

Provider
Rainbow Land Daycare
License number
919643
Location
16 Alden Ave., Albany, NY 12209
Status
License
Safety grade
F (Poor), score 46.0/100
Inspection record
11 inspections, last inspected March 10, 2026
Provenance
Official state licensing inspections and DaycareCheck scoring. Last refreshed April 3, 2026.

Safety Scorecard

F
Poor46.0 / 100
Health50/100
Safety0/100
Staffing100/100
Compliance40/100

Quality Rating

1 Star

Rated by QUALITYstarsNY, the state quality rating and improvement system.

26

Total Violations

Mar 10, 2026

Last Inspection

16

Capacity

Violation Timeline

Violations by month over the last 3 years, colored by severity.

All Violations (26)

SERIOUSSAFETY416.15(c)(5)Mar 10, 2026

The program must maintain on file at the group family day care home, available for inspection daily attendance records that are filled out at the time a child arrives and departs, and must include arrival and departure times;

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY416.5(a)Mar 10, 2026

Suitable precautions must be taken to eliminate all conditions in areas accessible to children which pose a safety or health hazard.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY416.7(n)Mar 10, 2026

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.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY416.15(c)(5)Mar 10, 2026

The program must maintain on file at the group family day care home, available for inspection daily attendance records that are filled out at the time a child arrives and departs, and must include arrival and departure times;

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE416.3(h)Mar 10, 2026

Peeling or damaged paint or plaster must be repaired.

Resolution: Not Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY416.5(a)Mar 10, 2026

Suitable precautions must be taken to eliminate all conditions in areas accessible to children which pose a safety or health hazard.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY416.7(n)Mar 10, 2026

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.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY416.15(c)(5)Mar 10, 2026

The program must maintain on file at the group family day care home, available for inspection daily attendance records that are filled out at the time a child arrives and departs, and must include arrival and departure times;

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE416.3(h)Mar 10, 2026

Peeling or damaged paint or plaster must be repaired.

Resolution: Not Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY416.5(a)Mar 10, 2026

Suitable precautions must be taken to eliminate all conditions in areas accessible to children which pose a safety or health hazard.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY416.7(n)Mar 10, 2026

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.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE416.3(h)Mar 10, 2026

Peeling or damaged paint or plaster must be repaired.

Resolution: Not Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY416.5(a)Mar 10, 2026

Suitable precautions must be taken to eliminate all conditions in areas accessible to children which pose a safety or health hazard.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY416.7(n)Mar 10, 2026

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.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY416.15(c)(5)Mar 10, 2026

The program must maintain on file at the group family day care home, available for inspection daily attendance records that are filled out at the time a child arrives and departs, and must include arrival and departure times;

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE416.3(h)Mar 10, 2026

Peeling or damaged paint or plaster must be repaired.

Resolution: Not Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY416.8(j)(1)Dec 30, 2025

One caregiver may care for a maximum of six children younger than school age, or eight children when at least two of the eight children are school aged.

Resolution: Not Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY416.8(j)(1)Dec 30, 2025

One caregiver may care for a maximum of six children younger than school age, or eight children when at least two of the eight children are school aged.

Resolution: Not Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY416.8(j)(1)Dec 30, 2025

One caregiver may care for a maximum of six children younger than school age, or eight children when at least two of the eight children are school aged.

Resolution: Not Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY416.8(j)(1)Dec 30, 2025

One caregiver may care for a maximum of six children younger than school age, or eight children when at least two of the eight children are school aged.

Resolution: Not Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY416.8(j)(1)Dec 30, 2025

One caregiver may care for a maximum of six children younger than school age, or eight children when at least two of the eight children are school aged.

Resolution: Not Corrected

SERIOUSHEALTH416.11(a)(1)Nov 13, 2024

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.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSHEALTH416.11(a)(1)Nov 13, 2024

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.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSHEALTH416.11(a)(1)Nov 13, 2024

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.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSHEALTH416.11(a)(1)Nov 13, 2024

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.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSHEALTH416.11(a)(1)Nov 13, 2024

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.

Resolution: Corrected

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Rainbow Land Daycare's safety grade?

Rainbow Land Daycare has a safety grade of F (Poor) based on state inspection data. The composite score is 46.0 out of 100.

How many violations does Rainbow Land Daycare have?

Rainbow Land Daycare has 26 total violations on record, including 0 critical, 26 serious, and 0 minor.

When was Rainbow Land Daycare last inspected?

Rainbow Land Daycare was last inspected on March 10, 2026.

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