Damon, Kimberly

5 Elderkin Street, Potsdam, NY 13676License
F

Data Freshness & Provenance

Inspection coverage

37 inspections on record

Active providers

License status: License

Last refreshed

April 3, 2026

Latest inspection

March 11, 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
Damon, Kimberly
License number
218416
Location
5 Elderkin Street, Potsdam, NY 13676
Status
License
Safety grade
F (Poor), score 19.5/100
Inspection record
37 inspections, last inspected March 11, 2026
Provenance
Official state licensing inspections and DaycareCheck scoring. Last refreshed April 3, 2026.

Safety Scorecard

F
Poor19.5 / 100
Health40/100
Safety0/100
Staffing0/100
Compliance50/100

71

Total Violations

Mar 11, 2026

Last Inspection

16

Capacity

Violation Timeline

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

All Violations (71)

SERIOUSSAFETY416.8(j)(2)Mar 11, 2026

Two caregivers must be present when more than six children, none of whom are school age, are in care.

Resolution: Not Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY416.4(b)(1)Mar 11, 2026

Evacuation drills must be conducted at least monthly during the hours of operation of the group family day care home.

Resolution: Not Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY416.8(j)(2)Mar 11, 2026

Two caregivers must be present when more than six children, none of whom are school age, are in care.

Resolution: Not Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY416.4(b)(1)Mar 11, 2026

Evacuation drills must be conducted at least monthly during the hours of operation of the group family day care home.

Resolution: Not Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY416.4(b)(1)Mar 11, 2026

Evacuation drills must be conducted at least monthly during the hours of operation of the group family day care home.

Resolution: Not Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY416.8(j)(2)Mar 11, 2026

Two caregivers must be present when more than six children, none of whom are school age, are in care.

Resolution: Not Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY416.4(b)(1)Mar 11, 2026

Evacuation drills must be conducted at least monthly during the hours of operation of the group family day care home.

Resolution: Not Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY416.8(j)(2)Mar 11, 2026

Two caregivers must be present when more than six children, none of whom are school age, are in care.

Resolution: Not Corrected

SERIOUSHEALTH416.11(i)(10)Jan 30, 2026

Children must be kept clean and comfortable at all times. Diapers must be changed when wet or soiled. The diaper changing area must be as close as possible to a sink with soap and hot and cold running water. This area or sink must not be used for food preparation. Diaper changing surfaces must be cleaned and disinfected after each use with an Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) registered product that has an EPA registration number on the label.

Resolution: Not Corrected

SERIOUSHEALTH416.11(i)(10)Jan 30, 2026

Children must be kept clean and comfortable at all times. Diapers must be changed when wet or soiled. The diaper changing area must be as close as possible to a sink with soap and hot and cold running water. This area or sink must not be used for food preparation. Diaper changing surfaces must be cleaned and disinfected after each use with an Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) registered product that has an EPA registration number on the label.

Resolution: Not Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY416.8(j)(1)Jan 30, 2026

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(i)(10)Jan 30, 2026

Children must be kept clean and comfortable at all times. Diapers must be changed when wet or soiled. The diaper changing area must be as close as possible to a sink with soap and hot and cold running water. This area or sink must not be used for food preparation. Diaper changing surfaces must be cleaned and disinfected after each use with an Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) registered product that has an EPA registration number on the label.

Resolution: Not Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY416.8(j)(1)Jan 30, 2026

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(i)(10)Jan 30, 2026

Children must be kept clean and comfortable at all times. Diapers must be changed when wet or soiled. The diaper changing area must be as close as possible to a sink with soap and hot and cold running water. This area or sink must not be used for food preparation. Diaper changing surfaces must be cleaned and disinfected after each use with an Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) registered product that has an EPA registration number on the label.

Resolution: Not Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY416.8(j)(1)Jan 30, 2026

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)Jan 30, 2026

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

SERIOUSSAFETY416.4(b)(1)Oct 21, 2025

Evacuation drills must be conducted at least monthly during the hours of operation of the group family day care home.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY416.4(b)(1)Oct 21, 2025

Evacuation drills must be conducted at least monthly during the hours of operation of the group family day care home.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY416.4(b)(1)Oct 21, 2025

Evacuation drills must be conducted at least monthly during the hours of operation of the group family day care home.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY416.4(b)(1)Oct 21, 2025

Evacuation drills must be conducted at least monthly during the hours of operation of the group family day care home.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY416.4(b)(1)Oct 21, 2025

Evacuation drills must be conducted at least monthly during the hours of operation of the group family day care home.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY416.5(n)(5)Jul 15, 2025

There must be a cushioned surface under all outside play equipment that present a fall hazard. Surfacing may not include concrete, asphalt, grass or hard compacted dirt.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY416.5(n)(5)Jul 15, 2025

There must be a cushioned surface under all outside play equipment that present a fall hazard. Surfacing may not include concrete, asphalt, grass or hard compacted dirt.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY416.5(n)(5)Jul 15, 2025

There must be a cushioned surface under all outside play equipment that present a fall hazard. Surfacing may not include concrete, asphalt, grass or hard compacted dirt.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY416.5(n)(5)Jul 15, 2025

There must be a cushioned surface under all outside play equipment that present a fall hazard. Surfacing may not include concrete, asphalt, grass or hard compacted dirt.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY416.5(n)(5)Jul 15, 2025

There must be a cushioned surface under all outside play equipment that present a fall hazard. Surfacing may not include concrete, asphalt, grass or hard compacted dirt.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY416.5(n)(5)Jul 15, 2025

There must be a cushioned surface under all outside play equipment that present a fall hazard. Surfacing may not include concrete, asphalt, grass or hard compacted dirt.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY416.5(n)(5)Jul 15, 2025

There must be a cushioned surface under all outside play equipment that present a fall hazard. Surfacing may not include concrete, asphalt, grass or hard compacted dirt.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY416.5(n)(5)Jul 15, 2025

There must be a cushioned surface under all outside play equipment that present a fall hazard. Surfacing may not include concrete, asphalt, grass or hard compacted dirt.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY416.5(n)(5)Jul 15, 2025

There must be a cushioned surface under all outside play equipment that present a fall hazard. Surfacing may not include concrete, asphalt, grass or hard compacted dirt.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY416.5(n)(5)Jul 15, 2025

There must be a cushioned surface under all outside play equipment that present a fall hazard. Surfacing may not include concrete, asphalt, grass or hard compacted dirt.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY416.4(b)(1)Oct 2, 2024

Evacuation drills must be conducted at least monthly during the hours of operation of the group family day care home.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY416.4(b)(1)Oct 2, 2024

Evacuation drills must be conducted at least monthly during the hours of operation of the group family day care home.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY416.4(b)(1)Oct 2, 2024

Evacuation drills must be conducted at least monthly during the hours of operation of the group family day care home.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY416.4(b)(1)Oct 2, 2024

Evacuation drills must be conducted at least monthly during the hours of operation of the group family day care home.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY416.4(b)(1)Oct 2, 2024

Evacuation drills must be conducted at least monthly during the hours of operation of the group family day care home.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY416.8(j)(2)Jun 13, 2024

Two caregivers must be present when more than six children, none of whom are school age, are in care.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY416.8(d)Jun 13, 2024

Only approved caregivers may be left unsupervised with day care children.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE416.3(j)Jun 13, 2024

The home must have adequate indoor space for the comfort of the children and to accommodate a variety of activities for the number of children in care.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY416.15(a)(9)Jun 13, 2024

The provisions specified on the license are binding and the group family day care home 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 group family day care home at any one time.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSTAFFING416.14(m)Jun 13, 2024

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

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSTAFFING416.13(b)Jun 13, 2024

All child day care providers, employees, volunteers and any person age eighteen (18) or older living or who begins to live in a group family day care home are required to comply with the criminal history review provisions of this Part and Part 413 of this Title.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSTAFFING416.13(a)(5)Jun 13, 2024

The provider, assistant(s), and substitutes must each meet the following qualifications: submit a satisfactory medical statement, as required in section 416.11(b).

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSTAFFING416.14(m)Jun 13, 2024

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

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY416.15(a)(9)Jun 13, 2024

The provisions specified on the license are binding and the group family day care home 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 group family day care home at any one time.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY416.8(j)(2)Jun 13, 2024

Two caregivers must be present when more than six children, none of whom are school age, are in care.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE416.3(j)Jun 13, 2024

The home must have adequate indoor space for the comfort of the children and to accommodate a variety of activities for the number of children in care.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY416.8(d)Jun 13, 2024

Only approved caregivers may be left unsupervised with day care children.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSTAFFING416.13(a)(5)Jun 13, 2024

The provider, assistant(s), and substitutes must each meet the following qualifications: submit a satisfactory medical statement, as required in section 416.11(b).

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSTAFFING416.13(b)Jun 13, 2024

All child day care providers, employees, volunteers and any person age eighteen (18) or older living or who begins to live in a group family day care home are required to comply with the criminal history review provisions of this Part and Part 413 of this Title.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSTAFFING416.14(m)Jun 13, 2024

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

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY416.15(a)(9)Jun 13, 2024

The provisions specified on the license are binding and the group family day care home 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 group family day care home at any one time.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE416.3(j)Jun 13, 2024

The home must have adequate indoor space for the comfort of the children and to accommodate a variety of activities for the number of children in care.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY416.8(d)Jun 13, 2024

Only approved caregivers may be left unsupervised with day care children.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY416.8(j)(2)Jun 13, 2024

Two caregivers must be present when more than six children, none of whom are school age, are in care.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSTAFFING416.13(a)(5)Jun 13, 2024

The provider, assistant(s), and substitutes must each meet the following qualifications: submit a satisfactory medical statement, as required in section 416.11(b).

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSTAFFING416.13(b)Jun 13, 2024

All child day care providers, employees, volunteers and any person age eighteen (18) or older living or who begins to live in a group family day care home are required to comply with the criminal history review provisions of this Part and Part 413 of this Title.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSTAFFING416.14(m)Jun 13, 2024

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

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY416.15(a)(9)Jun 13, 2024

The provisions specified on the license are binding and the group family day care home 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 group family day care home at any one time.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE416.3(j)Jun 13, 2024

The home must have adequate indoor space for the comfort of the children and to accommodate a variety of activities for the number of children in care.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY416.8(d)Jun 13, 2024

Only approved caregivers may be left unsupervised with day care children.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY416.8(j)(2)Jun 13, 2024

Two caregivers must be present when more than six children, none of whom are school age, are in care.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSTAFFING416.13(a)(5)Jun 13, 2024

The provider, assistant(s), and substitutes must each meet the following qualifications: submit a satisfactory medical statement, as required in section 416.11(b).

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSTAFFING416.13(b)Jun 13, 2024

All child day care providers, employees, volunteers and any person age eighteen (18) or older living or who begins to live in a group family day care home are required to comply with the criminal history review provisions of this Part and Part 413 of this Title.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSTAFFING416.14(m)Jun 13, 2024

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

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY416.15(a)(9)Jun 13, 2024

The provisions specified on the license are binding and the group family day care home 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 group family day care home at any one time.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE416.3(j)Jun 13, 2024

The home must have adequate indoor space for the comfort of the children and to accommodate a variety of activities for the number of children in care.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY416.8(d)Jun 13, 2024

Only approved caregivers may be left unsupervised with day care children.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY416.8(j)(2)Jun 13, 2024

Two caregivers must be present when more than six children, none of whom are school age, are in care.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSTAFFING416.13(a)(5)Jun 13, 2024

The provider, assistant(s), and substitutes must each meet the following qualifications: submit a satisfactory medical statement, as required in section 416.11(b).

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSTAFFING416.13(b)Jun 13, 2024

All child day care providers, employees, volunteers and any person age eighteen (18) or older living or who begins to live in a group family day care home are required to comply with the criminal history review provisions of this Part and Part 413 of this Title.

Resolution: Corrected

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Damon, Kimberly's safety grade?

Damon, Kimberly has a safety grade of F (Poor) based on state inspection data. The composite score is 19.5 out of 100.

How many violations does Damon, Kimberly have?

Damon, Kimberly has 71 total violations on record, including 0 critical, 71 serious, and 0 minor.

When was Damon, Kimberly last inspected?

Damon, Kimberly was last inspected on March 11, 2026.

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