Our World Montessori

1335 Balltown Road, Niskayuna, NY 12309License
F

Data Freshness & Provenance

Inspection coverage

30 inspections on record

Active providers

License status: License

Last refreshed

April 3, 2026

Latest inspection

March 24, 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
Our World Montessori
License number
233441
Location
1335 Balltown Road, Niskayuna, NY 12309
Status
License
Safety grade
F (Poor), score 34.8/100
Inspection record
30 inspections, last inspected March 24, 2026
Provenance
Official state licensing inspections and DaycareCheck scoring. Last refreshed April 3, 2026.

Safety Scorecard

F
Poor34.8 / 100
Health95/100
Safety0/100
Staffing25/100
Compliance0/100

Quality Rating

3 Stars

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

75

Total Violations

Mar 24, 2026

Last Inspection

46

Capacity

Violation Timeline

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

All Violations (75)

SERIOUSSAFETY418-1.4(b)(4)Mar 24, 2026

The program must maintain on file a record of each evacuation drill conducted, using forms furnished by the Office or approved equivalents.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY418-1.4(b)(4)Mar 24, 2026

The program must maintain on file a record of each evacuation drill conducted, using forms furnished by the Office or approved equivalents.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY418-1.4(b)(4)Mar 24, 2026

The program must maintain on file a record of each evacuation drill conducted, using forms furnished by the Office or approved equivalents.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY418-1.4(b)(4)Mar 24, 2026

The program must maintain on file a record of each evacuation drill conducted, using forms furnished by the Office or approved equivalents.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE418-1.3(d)Jan 15, 2026

A temperature of at least 68 degrees Fahrenheit must be maintained in all rooms to be occupied by children.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE418-1.3(d)Jan 15, 2026

A temperature of at least 68 degrees Fahrenheit must be maintained in all rooms to be occupied by children.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE418-1.3(d)Jan 15, 2026

A temperature of at least 68 degrees Fahrenheit must be maintained in all rooms to be occupied by children.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE418-1.3(d)Jan 15, 2026

A temperature of at least 68 degrees Fahrenheit must be maintained in all rooms to be occupied by children.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE418-1.3(d)Jan 15, 2026

A temperature of at least 68 degrees Fahrenheit must be maintained in all rooms to be occupied by children.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSTAFFING418-1.14(k)Apr 15, 2025

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)Apr 15, 2025

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)Apr 15, 2025

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)Apr 15, 2025

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)Apr 15, 2025

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

SERIOUSSAFETY418-1.7(w)Feb 5, 2025

Children unable to sleep during nap time shall not be confined to a sleeping surface (cot, crib, etc) but instead must be offered a supervised place for quiet play.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY418-1.8(k)(5)(i)Feb 5, 2025

for 4-year-old children: there must be one teacher for every eight children;

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY418-1.8(k)(3)(i)Feb 5, 2025

for children between ages 18 months old and 36 months old: there must be one teacher for every five children;

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY418-1.8(l)(11)Feb 5, 2025

Day care centers that have been approved to operate a school-age children component in their day care center may only mix school age children with pre-school children at the very beginning of the day and the very end of the day. School age children may never be mixed with pre-school children for the entire period of time they are in care at the center.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY418-1.15(a)(4)Feb 5, 2025

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

SERIOUSSAFETY418-1.8(l)(8)Feb 5, 2025

Except for Office approved continuity of care classrooms, children under three years of age may not participate in mixed age groups except for limited periods of time at the beginning and end of the child day care center's daily operation.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY418-1.8(k)(3)(i)Feb 5, 2025

for children between ages 18 months old and 36 months old: there must be one teacher for every five children;

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY418-1.7(w)Feb 5, 2025

Children unable to sleep during nap time shall not be confined to a sleeping surface (cot, crib, etc) but instead must be offered a supervised place for quiet play.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY418-1.8(k)(3)(i)Feb 5, 2025

for children between ages 18 months old and 36 months old: there must be one teacher for every five children;

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY418-1.8(k)(5)(i)Feb 5, 2025

for 4-year-old children: there must be one teacher for every eight children;

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY418-1.8(l)(8)Feb 5, 2025

Except for Office approved continuity of care classrooms, children under three years of age may not participate in mixed age groups except for limited periods of time at the beginning and end of the child day care center's daily operation.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY418-1.8(l)(11)Feb 5, 2025

Day care centers that have been approved to operate a school-age children component in their day care center may only mix school age children with pre-school children at the very beginning of the day and the very end of the day. School age children may never be mixed with pre-school children for the entire period of time they are in care at the center.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY418-1.15(a)(4)Feb 5, 2025

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

SERIOUSSAFETY418-1.7(w)Feb 5, 2025

Children unable to sleep during nap time shall not be confined to a sleeping surface (cot, crib, etc) but instead must be offered a supervised place for quiet play.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY418-1.8(k)(3)(i)Feb 5, 2025

for children between ages 18 months old and 36 months old: there must be one teacher for every five children;

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY418-1.8(k)(5)(i)Feb 5, 2025

for 4-year-old children: there must be one teacher for every eight children;

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY418-1.8(l)(8)Feb 5, 2025

Except for Office approved continuity of care classrooms, children under three years of age may not participate in mixed age groups except for limited periods of time at the beginning and end of the child day care center's daily operation.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY418-1.8(l)(11)Feb 5, 2025

Day care centers that have been approved to operate a school-age children component in their day care center may only mix school age children with pre-school children at the very beginning of the day and the very end of the day. School age children may never be mixed with pre-school children for the entire period of time they are in care at the center.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY418-1.15(a)(4)Feb 5, 2025

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

SERIOUSSAFETY418-1.7(w)Feb 5, 2025

Children unable to sleep during nap time shall not be confined to a sleeping surface (cot, crib, etc) but instead must be offered a supervised place for quiet play.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY418-1.8(k)(3)(i)Feb 5, 2025

for children between ages 18 months old and 36 months old: there must be one teacher for every five children;

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY418-1.8(k)(5)(i)Feb 5, 2025

for 4-year-old children: there must be one teacher for every eight children;

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY418-1.8(l)(8)Feb 5, 2025

Except for Office approved continuity of care classrooms, children under three years of age may not participate in mixed age groups except for limited periods of time at the beginning and end of the child day care center's daily operation.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY418-1.8(l)(11)Feb 5, 2025

Day care centers that have been approved to operate a school-age children component in their day care center may only mix school age children with pre-school children at the very beginning of the day and the very end of the day. School age children may never be mixed with pre-school children for the entire period of time they are in care at the center.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY418-1.15(a)(4)Feb 5, 2025

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

SERIOUSSAFETY418-1.7(w)Feb 5, 2025

Children unable to sleep during nap time shall not be confined to a sleeping surface (cot, crib, etc) but instead must be offered a supervised place for quiet play.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY418-1.8(k)(5)(i)Feb 5, 2025

for 4-year-old children: there must be one teacher for every eight children;

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY418-1.8(l)(8)Feb 5, 2025

Except for Office approved continuity of care classrooms, children under three years of age may not participate in mixed age groups except for limited periods of time at the beginning and end of the child day care center's daily operation.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY418-1.8(l)(11)Feb 5, 2025

Day care centers that have been approved to operate a school-age children component in their day care center may only mix school age children with pre-school children at the very beginning of the day and the very end of the day. School age children may never be mixed with pre-school children for the entire period of time they are in care at the center.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY418-1.15(a)(4)Feb 5, 2025

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

SERIOUSSAFETY418-1.15(b)(8)(iii)Jan 6, 2025

The parent of a child receiving care must have: unlimited and on demand access to the director and teachers whenever such child is in care or during the normal hours of operation; and

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE418-1.3(n)Jan 6, 2025

Adequate and safe water supply and sewage facilities must be provided and must comply with State and local laws. Hot and cold running water must be available and accessible at all times.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY418-1.15(b)(8)(iii)Jan 6, 2025

The parent of a child receiving care must have: unlimited and on demand access to the director and teachers whenever such child is in care or during the normal hours of operation; and

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY418-1.15(b)(8)(iii)Jan 6, 2025

The parent of a child receiving care must have: unlimited and on demand access to the director and teachers whenever such child is in care or during the normal hours of operation; and

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE418-1.3(n)Jan 6, 2025

Adequate and safe water supply and sewage facilities must be provided and must comply with State and local laws. Hot and cold running water must be available and accessible at all times.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE418-1.3(n)Jan 6, 2025

Adequate and safe water supply and sewage facilities must be provided and must comply with State and local laws. Hot and cold running water must be available and accessible at all times.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY418-1.15(b)(8)(iii)Jan 6, 2025

The parent of a child receiving care must have: unlimited and on demand access to the director and teachers whenever such child is in care or during the normal hours of operation; and

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE418-1.3(n)Jan 6, 2025

Adequate and safe water supply and sewage facilities must be provided and must comply with State and local laws. Hot and cold running water must be available and accessible at all times.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY418-1.15(b)(8)(iii)Jan 6, 2025

The parent of a child receiving care must have: unlimited and on demand access to the director and teachers whenever such child is in care or during the normal hours of operation; and

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE418-1.3(n)Jan 6, 2025

Adequate and safe water supply and sewage facilities must be provided and must comply with State and local laws. Hot and cold running water must be available and accessible at all times.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY418-1.8(k)(3)(ii)Dec 17, 2024

for children between ages 18 months old and 36 months old: the maximum group size is twelve children.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY418-1.8(k)(3)(ii)Dec 17, 2024

for children between ages 18 months old and 36 months old: the maximum group size is twelve children.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY418-1.8(k)(3)(ii)Dec 17, 2024

for children between ages 18 months old and 36 months old: the maximum group size is twelve children.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY418-1.8(k)(3)(ii)Dec 17, 2024

for children between ages 18 months old and 36 months old: the maximum group size is twelve children.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY418-1.8(k)(3)(ii)Dec 17, 2024

for children between ages 18 months old and 36 months old: the maximum group size is twelve children.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY418-1.4(a)Mar 13, 2024

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

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY418-1.5(a)Mar 13, 2024

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

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE418-1.3(o)(2)Mar 13, 2024

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

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY418-1.5(a)Mar 13, 2024

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

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY418-1.4(a)Mar 13, 2024

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

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY418-1.5(a)Mar 13, 2024

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

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE418-1.3(o)(2)Mar 13, 2024

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

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY418-1.4(a)Mar 13, 2024

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

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY418-1.5(a)Mar 13, 2024

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

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE418-1.3(o)(2)Mar 13, 2024

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

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE418-1.3(o)(2)Mar 13, 2024

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

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY418-1.4(a)Mar 13, 2024

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

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY418-1.5(a)Mar 13, 2024

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

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE418-1.3(o)(2)Mar 13, 2024

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

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY418-1.4(a)Mar 13, 2024

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

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSHEALTH418-1.11(c)(1)Mar 30, 2023

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Our World Montessori's safety grade?

Our World Montessori has a safety grade of F (Poor) based on state inspection data. The composite score is 34.8 out of 100.

How many violations does Our World Montessori have?

Our World Montessori has 75 total violations on record, including 0 critical, 75 serious, and 0 minor.

When was Our World Montessori last inspected?

Our World Montessori was last inspected on March 24, 2026.

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