Colonie Youth Center, Inc.

19 Wards Lane, Menands, NY 12204Registration
F

Data Freshness & Provenance

Inspection coverage

31 inspections on record

Active providers

License status: Registration

Last refreshed

April 3, 2026

Latest inspection

February 6, 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
Colonie Youth Center, Inc.
License number
876449
Location
19 Wards Lane, Menands, NY 12204
Status
Registration
Safety grade
F (Poor), score 18.8/100
Inspection record
31 inspections, last inspected February 6, 2026
Provenance
Official state licensing inspections and DaycareCheck scoring. Last refreshed April 3, 2026.

Safety Scorecard

F
Poor18.8 / 100
Health50/100
Safety0/100
Staffing0/100
Compliance25/100

70

Total Violations

Feb 6, 2026

Last Inspection

30

Capacity

Violation Timeline

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

All Violations (70)

SERIOUSSAFETY414.4(f)(2)Nov 19, 2025

All corridors, aisles, and approaches to exits must be kept unobstructed at all times.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY414.8(k)(1)(i)Nov 19, 2025

for a child of school-age through the age of nine years old: there must be one teacher for every ten children;

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSTAFFING414.14(m)Nov 19, 2025

The staff persons who hold the valid certification in CPR and First Aid must have their certification available for review during their working hours at the program.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSTAFFING414.14(m)Nov 19, 2025

The staff persons who hold the valid certification in CPR and First Aid must have their certification available for review during their working hours at the program.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSTAFFING414.14(m)Nov 19, 2025

The staff persons who hold the valid certification in CPR and First Aid must have their certification available for review during their working hours at the program.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY414.8(k)(1)(i)Nov 19, 2025

for a child of school-age through the age of nine years old: there must be one teacher for every ten children;

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY414.4(f)(2)Nov 19, 2025

All corridors, aisles, and approaches to exits must be kept unobstructed at all times.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSTAFFING414.14(m)Nov 19, 2025

The staff persons who hold the valid certification in CPR and First Aid must have their certification available for review during their working hours at the program.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY414.8(k)(1)(i)Nov 19, 2025

for a child of school-age through the age of nine years old: there must be one teacher for every ten children;

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY414.4(f)(2)Nov 19, 2025

All corridors, aisles, and approaches to exits must be kept unobstructed at all times.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY414.8(k)(1)(i)Nov 19, 2025

for a child of school-age through the age of nine years old: there must be one teacher for every ten children;

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY414.4(f)(2)Nov 19, 2025

All corridors, aisles, and approaches to exits must be kept unobstructed at all times.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY414.8(k)(1)(i)Nov 19, 2025

for a child of school-age through the age of nine years old: there must be one teacher for every ten children;

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSTAFFING414.14(m)Nov 19, 2025

The staff persons who hold the valid certification in CPR and First Aid must have their certification available for review during their working hours at the program.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY414.4(f)(2)Nov 19, 2025

All corridors, aisles, and approaches to exits must be kept unobstructed at all times.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSTAFFING414.14(b)Sep 18, 2025

Each applicant for, or individual in the position of director, teacher, or volunteer must complete Office- approved training that complies with federal minimum health and safety pre-service or three-month orientation period requirements. This training must be obtained pre-service or within three months of starting such position.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSTAFFING414.14(b)Sep 18, 2025

Each applicant for, or individual in the position of director, teacher, or volunteer must complete Office- approved training that complies with federal minimum health and safety pre-service or three-month orientation period requirements. This training must be obtained pre-service or within three months of starting such position.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSTAFFING414.14(b)Sep 18, 2025

Each applicant for, or individual in the position of director, teacher, or volunteer must complete Office- approved training that complies with federal minimum health and safety pre-service or three-month orientation period requirements. This training must be obtained pre-service or within three months of starting such position.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSTAFFING414.14(b)Sep 18, 2025

Each applicant for, or individual in the position of director, teacher, or volunteer must complete Office- approved training that complies with federal minimum health and safety pre-service or three-month orientation period requirements. This training must be obtained pre-service or within three months of starting such position.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSTAFFING414.14(b)Sep 18, 2025

Each applicant for, or individual in the position of director, teacher, or volunteer must complete Office- approved training that complies with federal minimum health and safety pre-service or three-month orientation period requirements. This training must be obtained pre-service or within three months of starting such position.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY414.5(n)(2)Apr 30, 2025

Play equipment must be installed and used in accordance with the manufacturer's specifications and instructions, be in good repair, and be placed in a safe location.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY414.5(d)Apr 30, 2025

Whenever the heating system is in use, pipes and radiators accessible to children must have barriers or covers to protect children from injury, unless rooms are only used for sedentary activities such as homework, arts and crafts. Radiators and pipes accessible to children, located in rooms used for physical activity and active play must have barriers or covers to protect children from injury whenever the heating system is in use.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY414.4(g)Apr 30, 2025

Trash, garbage and combustible materials must not be stored in the furnace room or in rooms or outdoor areas adjacent to the facility that are ordinarily occupied by or accessible to children.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY414.4(f)(2)Apr 30, 2025

All corridors, aisles, and approaches to exits must be kept unobstructed at all times.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY414.4(a)Apr 30, 2025

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

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE414.3(l)(2)Apr 30, 2025

Buildings, systems and equipment must be kept in good repair and operate as designed.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY414.4(a)Apr 30, 2025

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

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY414.4(f)(2)Apr 30, 2025

All corridors, aisles, and approaches to exits must be kept unobstructed at all times.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY414.4(g)Apr 30, 2025

Trash, garbage and combustible materials must not be stored in the furnace room or in rooms or outdoor areas adjacent to the facility that are ordinarily occupied by or accessible to children.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY414.5(d)Apr 30, 2025

Whenever the heating system is in use, pipes and radiators accessible to children must have barriers or covers to protect children from injury, unless rooms are only used for sedentary activities such as homework, arts and crafts. Radiators and pipes accessible to children, located in rooms used for physical activity and active play must have barriers or covers to protect children from injury whenever the heating system is in use.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE414.3(l)(2)Apr 30, 2025

Buildings, systems and equipment must be kept in good repair and operate as designed.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY414.4(a)Apr 30, 2025

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

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY414.4(f)(2)Apr 30, 2025

All corridors, aisles, and approaches to exits must be kept unobstructed at all times.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY414.4(g)Apr 30, 2025

Trash, garbage and combustible materials must not be stored in the furnace room or in rooms or outdoor areas adjacent to the facility that are ordinarily occupied by or accessible to children.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY414.5(d)Apr 30, 2025

Whenever the heating system is in use, pipes and radiators accessible to children must have barriers or covers to protect children from injury, unless rooms are only used for sedentary activities such as homework, arts and crafts. Radiators and pipes accessible to children, located in rooms used for physical activity and active play must have barriers or covers to protect children from injury whenever the heating system is in use.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY414.5(n)(2)Apr 30, 2025

Play equipment must be installed and used in accordance with the manufacturer's specifications and instructions, be in good repair, and be placed in a safe location.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE414.3(l)(2)Apr 30, 2025

Buildings, systems and equipment must be kept in good repair and operate as designed.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY414.4(f)(2)Apr 30, 2025

All corridors, aisles, and approaches to exits must be kept unobstructed at all times.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY414.4(g)Apr 30, 2025

Trash, garbage and combustible materials must not be stored in the furnace room or in rooms or outdoor areas adjacent to the facility that are ordinarily occupied by or accessible to children.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY414.5(d)Apr 30, 2025

Whenever the heating system is in use, pipes and radiators accessible to children must have barriers or covers to protect children from injury, unless rooms are only used for sedentary activities such as homework, arts and crafts. Radiators and pipes accessible to children, located in rooms used for physical activity and active play must have barriers or covers to protect children from injury whenever the heating system is in use.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY414.5(n)(2)Apr 30, 2025

Play equipment must be installed and used in accordance with the manufacturer's specifications and instructions, be in good repair, and be placed in a safe location.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE414.3(l)(2)Apr 30, 2025

Buildings, systems and equipment must be kept in good repair and operate as designed.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY414.4(a)Apr 30, 2025

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

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY414.4(f)(2)Apr 30, 2025

All corridors, aisles, and approaches to exits must be kept unobstructed at all times.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY414.4(g)Apr 30, 2025

Trash, garbage and combustible materials must not be stored in the furnace room or in rooms or outdoor areas adjacent to the facility that are ordinarily occupied by or accessible to children.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY414.5(d)Apr 30, 2025

Whenever the heating system is in use, pipes and radiators accessible to children must have barriers or covers to protect children from injury, unless rooms are only used for sedentary activities such as homework, arts and crafts. Radiators and pipes accessible to children, located in rooms used for physical activity and active play must have barriers or covers to protect children from injury whenever the heating system is in use.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY414.5(n)(2)Apr 30, 2025

Play equipment must be installed and used in accordance with the manufacturer's specifications and instructions, be in good repair, and be placed in a safe location.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY414.5(n)(2)Apr 30, 2025

Play equipment must be installed and used in accordance with the manufacturer's specifications and instructions, be in good repair, and be placed in a safe location.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE414.3(l)(2)Apr 30, 2025

Buildings, systems and equipment must be kept in good repair and operate as designed.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY414.4(a)Apr 30, 2025

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

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSHEALTH414.9(b)Apr 3, 2025

The staff must use acceptable techniques and approaches to help children solve problems.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY414.15(a)(4)Apr 3, 2025

The provisions specified on the registration are binding and the school-age child care program must operate in compliance with the terms of the registration. 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 school-age child care program at any one time.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY414.8(k)(1)(i)Apr 3, 2025

for a child of school-age through the age of nine years old: there must be one teacher for every ten children;

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY414.15(a)(4)Apr 3, 2025

The provisions specified on the registration are binding and the school-age child care program must operate in compliance with the terms of the registration. 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 school-age child care program at any one time.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY414.15(a)(4)Apr 3, 2025

The provisions specified on the registration are binding and the school-age child care program must operate in compliance with the terms of the registration. 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 school-age child care program at any one time.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY414.8(k)(1)(i)Apr 3, 2025

for a child of school-age through the age of nine years old: there must be one teacher for every ten children;

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSHEALTH414.9(b)Apr 3, 2025

The staff must use acceptable techniques and approaches to help children solve problems.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY414.8(k)(1)(i)Apr 3, 2025

for a child of school-age through the age of nine years old: there must be one teacher for every ten children;

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSHEALTH414.9(b)Apr 3, 2025

The staff must use acceptable techniques and approaches to help children solve problems.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY414.15(a)(4)Apr 3, 2025

The provisions specified on the registration are binding and the school-age child care program must operate in compliance with the terms of the registration. 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 school-age child care program at any one time.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY414.8(k)(1)(i)Apr 3, 2025

for a child of school-age through the age of nine years old: there must be one teacher for every ten children;

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSHEALTH414.9(b)Apr 3, 2025

The staff must use acceptable techniques and approaches to help children solve problems.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY414.8(k)(1)(i)Apr 3, 2025

for a child of school-age through the age of nine years old: there must be one teacher for every ten children;

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSHEALTH414.9(b)Apr 3, 2025

The staff must use acceptable techniques and approaches to help children solve problems.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY414.15(a)(4)Apr 3, 2025

The provisions specified on the registration are binding and the school-age child care program must operate in compliance with the terms of the registration. 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 school-age child care program at any one time.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY414.5(v)Sep 18, 2024

All matches, lighters, medicines, drugs, cleaning materials, detergents, aerosol cans and other poisonous or toxic materials must be stored in their original containers. Such materials 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.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY414.5(v)Sep 18, 2024

All matches, lighters, medicines, drugs, cleaning materials, detergents, aerosol cans and other poisonous or toxic materials must be stored in their original containers. Such materials 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.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY414.5(v)Sep 18, 2024

All matches, lighters, medicines, drugs, cleaning materials, detergents, aerosol cans and other poisonous or toxic materials must be stored in their original containers. Such materials 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.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY414.5(v)Sep 18, 2024

All matches, lighters, medicines, drugs, cleaning materials, detergents, aerosol cans and other poisonous or toxic materials must be stored in their original containers. Such materials 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.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY414.5(v)Sep 18, 2024

All matches, lighters, medicines, drugs, cleaning materials, detergents, aerosol cans and other poisonous or toxic materials must be stored in their original containers. Such materials 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.

Resolution: Corrected

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Colonie Youth Center, Inc.'s safety grade?

Colonie Youth Center, Inc. has a safety grade of F (Poor) based on state inspection data. The composite score is 18.8 out of 100.

How many violations does Colonie Youth Center, Inc. have?

Colonie Youth Center, Inc. has 70 total violations on record, including 0 critical, 70 serious, and 0 minor.

When was Colonie Youth Center, Inc. last inspected?

Colonie Youth Center, Inc. was last inspected on February 6, 2026.

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