Small Tales Day Care Center Inc

6307 State Route 9, Chestertown, NY 12817License
F

Data Freshness & Provenance

Inspection coverage

19 inspections on record

Active providers

License status: License

Last refreshed

April 3, 2026

Latest inspection

March 17, 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
Small Tales Day Care Center Inc
License number
900356
Location
6307 State Route 9, Chestertown, NY 12817
Status
License
Safety grade
F (Poor), score 17.0/100
Inspection record
19 inspections, last inspected March 17, 2026
Provenance
Official state licensing inspections and DaycareCheck scoring. Last refreshed April 3, 2026.

Safety Scorecard

F
Poor17.0 / 100
Health15/100
Safety0/100
Staffing50/100
Compliance0/100

Quality Rating

1 Star

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

44

Total Violations

Mar 17, 2026

Last Inspection

29

Capacity

Violation Timeline

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

All Violations (44)

SERIOUSHEALTH418-1.12(z)Mar 17, 2026

All containers or bottles of, breast milk, formula or other individualized food items must be clearly marked with the child's complete name.

Resolution: Not Corrected

SERIOUSHEALTH418-1.12(z)Mar 17, 2026

All containers or bottles of, breast milk, formula or other individualized food items must be clearly marked with the child's complete name.

Resolution: Not Corrected

SERIOUSHEALTH418-1.12(z)Mar 17, 2026

All containers or bottles of, breast milk, formula or other individualized food items must be clearly marked with the child's complete name.

Resolution: Not Corrected

SERIOUSHEALTH418-1.12(z)Mar 17, 2026

All containers or bottles of, breast milk, formula or other individualized food items must be clearly marked with the child's complete name.

Resolution: Not Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY418-1.4(f)Sep 10, 2025

Adequate means of egress must be provided. Children may be cared for only on such floors as are provided with readily accessible alternate means of egress to other floors, in the case of fire-resistant buildings, and to the outside in the case of non-fire-resistant buildings.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY418-1.4(f)Sep 10, 2025

Adequate means of egress must be provided. Children may be cared for only on such floors as are provided with readily accessible alternate means of egress to other floors, in the case of fire-resistant buildings, and to the outside in the case of non-fire-resistant buildings.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY418-1.4(f)Sep 10, 2025

Adequate means of egress must be provided. Children may be cared for only on such floors as are provided with readily accessible alternate means of egress to other floors, in the case of fire-resistant buildings, and to the outside in the case of non-fire-resistant buildings.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY418-1.4(f)Sep 10, 2025

Adequate means of egress must be provided. Children may be cared for only on such floors as are provided with readily accessible alternate means of egress to other floors, in the case of fire-resistant buildings, and to the outside in the case of non-fire-resistant buildings.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY418-1.4(f)Sep 10, 2025

Adequate means of egress must be provided. Children may be cared for only on such floors as are provided with readily accessible alternate means of egress to other floors, in the case of fire-resistant buildings, and to the outside in the case of non-fire-resistant buildings.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY418-1.4(f)Jun 5, 2025

Adequate means of egress must be provided. Children may be cared for only on such floors as are provided with readily accessible alternate means of egress to other floors, in the case of fire-resistant buildings, and to the outside in the case of non-fire-resistant buildings.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY418-1.4(a)Jun 5, 2025

Suitable precautions must be taken to eliminate all conditions which may contribute to or create a fire hazard.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE418-1.3(o)Jun 5, 2025

All buildings used for day care centers must remain in compliance with the applicable provisions of the Fire Code and Building Code of New York State or other applicable fire and building codes when the Fire Code and Building Code of New York State is not applicable.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY418-1.4(f)Jun 5, 2025

Adequate means of egress must be provided. Children may be cared for only on such floors as are provided with readily accessible alternate means of egress to other floors, in the case of fire-resistant buildings, and to the outside in the case of non-fire-resistant buildings.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE418-1.3(o)Jun 5, 2025

All buildings used for day care centers must remain in compliance with the applicable provisions of the Fire Code and Building Code of New York State or other applicable fire and building codes when the Fire Code and Building Code of New York State is not applicable.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY418-1.4(a)Jun 5, 2025

Suitable precautions must be taken to eliminate all conditions which may contribute to or create a fire hazard.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY418-1.4(f)Jun 5, 2025

Adequate means of egress must be provided. Children may be cared for only on such floors as are provided with readily accessible alternate means of egress to other floors, in the case of fire-resistant buildings, and to the outside in the case of non-fire-resistant buildings.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE418-1.3(o)Jun 5, 2025

All buildings used for day care centers must remain in compliance with the applicable provisions of the Fire Code and Building Code of New York State or other applicable fire and building codes when the Fire Code and Building Code of New York State is not applicable.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY418-1.4(a)Jun 5, 2025

Suitable precautions must be taken to eliminate all conditions which may contribute to or create a fire hazard.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY418-1.4(f)Jun 5, 2025

Adequate means of egress must be provided. Children may be cared for only on such floors as are provided with readily accessible alternate means of egress to other floors, in the case of fire-resistant buildings, and to the outside in the case of non-fire-resistant buildings.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY418-1.4(f)Jun 5, 2025

Adequate means of egress must be provided. Children may be cared for only on such floors as are provided with readily accessible alternate means of egress to other floors, in the case of fire-resistant buildings, and to the outside in the case of non-fire-resistant buildings.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE418-1.3(o)Jun 5, 2025

All buildings used for day care centers must remain in compliance with the applicable provisions of the Fire Code and Building Code of New York State or other applicable fire and building codes when the Fire Code and Building Code of New York State is not applicable.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY418-1.4(a)Jun 5, 2025

Suitable precautions must be taken to eliminate all conditions which may contribute to or create a fire hazard.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE418-1.3(o)Jun 5, 2025

All buildings used for day care centers must remain in compliance with the applicable provisions of the Fire Code and Building Code of New York State or other applicable fire and building codes when the Fire Code and Building Code of New York State is not applicable.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY418-1.4(a)Jun 5, 2025

Suitable precautions must be taken to eliminate all conditions which may contribute to or create a fire hazard.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE418-1.3(b)Sep 25, 2024

Areas that will be used by the children must be well-lighted and well-ventilated. Heating, ventilation and lighting equipment must be adequate for the protection of the health of the children.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSTAFFING418-1.14(k)Sep 25, 2024

All child care programs must have at least one staff person who holds a valid certification in cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and first aid on the premises of the program during the program's operating hours.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSTAFFING418-1.14(k)Sep 25, 2024

All child care programs must have at least one staff person who holds a valid certification in cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and first aid on the premises of the program during the program's operating hours.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE418-1.3(b)Sep 25, 2024

Areas that will be used by the children must be well-lighted and well-ventilated. Heating, ventilation and lighting equipment must be adequate for the protection of the health of the children.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSTAFFING418-1.14(k)Sep 25, 2024

All child care programs must have at least one staff person who holds a valid certification in cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and first aid on the premises of the program during the program's operating hours.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSTAFFING418-1.14(k)Sep 25, 2024

All child care programs must have at least one staff person who holds a valid certification in cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and first aid on the premises of the program during the program's operating hours.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSTAFFING418-1.14(k)Sep 25, 2024

All child care programs must have at least one staff person who holds a valid certification in cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and first aid on the premises of the program during the program's operating hours.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE418-1.3(b)Sep 25, 2024

Areas that will be used by the children must be well-lighted and well-ventilated. Heating, ventilation and lighting equipment must be adequate for the protection of the health of the children.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE418-1.3(b)Sep 25, 2024

Areas that will be used by the children must be well-lighted and well-ventilated. Heating, ventilation and lighting equipment must be adequate for the protection of the health of the children.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE418-1.3(b)Sep 25, 2024

Areas that will be used by the children must be well-lighted and well-ventilated. Heating, ventilation and lighting equipment must be adequate for the protection of the health of the children.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSHEALTH418-1.11(b)(12)Mar 21, 2024

The director and all teachers must have knowledge of and access to children's medical records and all emergency information.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY418-1.15(c)(6)Mar 21, 2024

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

SERIOUSHEALTH418-1.11(b)(12)Mar 21, 2024

The director and all teachers must have knowledge of and access to children's medical records and all emergency information.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSHEALTH418-1.11(b)(12)Mar 21, 2024

The director and all teachers must have knowledge of and access to children's medical records and all emergency information.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY418-1.15(c)(6)Mar 21, 2024

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

SERIOUSHEALTH418-1.11(b)(12)Mar 21, 2024

The director and all teachers must have knowledge of and access to children's medical records and all emergency information.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY418-1.15(c)(6)Mar 21, 2024

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

SERIOUSHEALTH418-1.11(b)(12)Mar 21, 2024

The director and all teachers must have knowledge of and access to children's medical records and all emergency information.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY418-1.15(c)(6)Mar 21, 2024

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

SERIOUSSAFETY418-1.15(c)(6)Mar 21, 2024

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 Small Tales Day Care Center Inc's safety grade?

Small Tales Day Care Center Inc has a safety grade of F (Poor) based on state inspection data. The composite score is 17.0 out of 100.

How many violations does Small Tales Day Care Center Inc have?

Small Tales Day Care Center Inc has 44 total violations on record, including 0 critical, 44 serious, and 0 minor.

When was Small Tales Day Care Center Inc last inspected?

Small Tales Day Care Center Inc was last inspected on March 17, 2026.

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