Small Tales Day Care Center Inc
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
Quality Rating
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)
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Suitable precautions must be taken to eliminate all conditions which may contribute to or create a fire hazard.
Resolution: Corrected
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
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
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
Suitable precautions must be taken to eliminate all conditions which may contribute to or create a fire hazard.
Resolution: Corrected
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
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
Suitable precautions must be taken to eliminate all conditions which may contribute to or create a fire hazard.
Resolution: Corrected
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
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
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
Suitable precautions must be taken to eliminate all conditions which may contribute to or create a fire hazard.
Resolution: Corrected
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
Suitable precautions must be taken to eliminate all conditions which may contribute to or create a fire hazard.
Resolution: Corrected
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
The director and all teachers must have knowledge of and access to children's medical records and all emergency information.
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
The director and all teachers must have knowledge of and access to children's medical records and all emergency information.
Resolution: Corrected
The director and all teachers must have knowledge of and access to children's medical records and all emergency information.
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
The director and all teachers must have knowledge of and access to children's medical records and all emergency information.
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
The director and all teachers must have knowledge of and access to children's medical records and all emergency information.
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
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.