The TreeHouse

184 Bowen Rd, Saranac, NY 12981Pending Revocation
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Data Freshness & Provenance

Inspection coverage

18 inspections on record

Active providers

License status: Pending Revocation

Last refreshed

April 3, 2026

Latest inspection

March 4, 2026

Provenance

New York licensing inspections and DaycareCheck scoring

Quick Facts

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Updated April 3, 2026

Provider
The TreeHouse
License number
889678
Location
184 Bowen Rd, Saranac, NY 12981
Status
Pending Revocation
Safety grade
F (Poor), score 15.0/100
Inspection record
18 inspections, last inspected March 4, 2026
Provenance
Official state licensing inspections and DaycareCheck scoring. Last refreshed April 3, 2026.

Safety Scorecard

F
Poor15.0 / 100
Health0/100
Safety0/100
Staffing0/100
Compliance100/100

68

Total Violations

Mar 4, 2026

Last Inspection

20

Capacity

Violation Timeline

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

All Violations (68)

SERIOUSSAFETY414.5(v)Feb 11, 2026

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

SERIOUSHEALTH414.9(a)Feb 11, 2026

The program must establish and follow a written plan for behavior management that is acceptable to the office. This plan must include how the staff will approach challenging behaviors, help children solve problems and encourage acceptable behaviors.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY414.8(a)Feb 11, 2026

Children cannot be left without competent direct supervision at any time. Competent supervision includes awareness of and responsibility for the ongoing activity of each child. It requires that all children be within a teacher's range of vision and that the teacher be near enough to respond when redirection or intervention strategies are needed. Competent supervision must take into account the child's age emotional, physical, and cognitive development.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY414.5(v)Feb 11, 2026

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

SERIOUSSAFETY414.4(f)(2)Feb 11, 2026

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

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSHEALTH414.9(f)Feb 11, 2026

Isolating a child in a closet, darkened area, or any area where the child cannot be seen and supervised by a staff member is prohibited.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSHEALTH414.9(a)Feb 11, 2026

The program must establish and follow a written plan for behavior management that is acceptable to the office. This plan must include how the staff will approach challenging behaviors, help children solve problems and encourage acceptable behaviors.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY414.8(a)Feb 11, 2026

Children cannot be left without competent direct supervision at any time. Competent supervision includes awareness of and responsibility for the ongoing activity of each child. It requires that all children be within a teacher's range of vision and that the teacher be near enough to respond when redirection or intervention strategies are needed. Competent supervision must take into account the child's age emotional, physical, and cognitive development.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY414.4(f)(2)Feb 11, 2026

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

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSHEALTH414.9(f)Feb 11, 2026

Isolating a child in a closet, darkened area, or any area where the child cannot be seen and supervised by a staff member is prohibited.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSHEALTH414.9(a)Feb 11, 2026

The program must establish and follow a written plan for behavior management that is acceptable to the office. This plan must include how the staff will approach challenging behaviors, help children solve problems and encourage acceptable behaviors.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY414.8(a)Feb 11, 2026

Children cannot be left without competent direct supervision at any time. Competent supervision includes awareness of and responsibility for the ongoing activity of each child. It requires that all children be within a teacher's range of vision and that the teacher be near enough to respond when redirection or intervention strategies are needed. Competent supervision must take into account the child's age emotional, physical, and cognitive development.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY414.5(v)Feb 11, 2026

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

SERIOUSSAFETY414.4(f)(2)Feb 11, 2026

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

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSHEALTH414.9(f)Feb 11, 2026

Isolating a child in a closet, darkened area, or any area where the child cannot be seen and supervised by a staff member is prohibited.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSHEALTH414.9(a)Feb 11, 2026

The program must establish and follow a written plan for behavior management that is acceptable to the office. This plan must include how the staff will approach challenging behaviors, help children solve problems and encourage acceptable behaviors.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY414.8(a)Feb 11, 2026

Children cannot be left without competent direct supervision at any time. Competent supervision includes awareness of and responsibility for the ongoing activity of each child. It requires that all children be within a teacher's range of vision and that the teacher be near enough to respond when redirection or intervention strategies are needed. Competent supervision must take into account the child's age emotional, physical, and cognitive development.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY414.5(v)Feb 11, 2026

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

SERIOUSSAFETY414.4(f)(2)Feb 11, 2026

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

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSHEALTH414.9(f)Feb 11, 2026

Isolating a child in a closet, darkened area, or any area where the child cannot be seen and supervised by a staff member is prohibited.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY414.5(g)(4)Aug 21, 2025

The program shall develop and implement a method to keep track of the location and maintain safety for all children during swimming and other off-site activities. The program shall establish and follow a written plan which details the system of supervising and checking swimmers. This includes a plan for children who are non-swimmers. In addition, a plan for a lost swimmer must be established.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY414.5(g)(4)Aug 21, 2025

The program shall develop and implement a method to keep track of the location and maintain safety for all children during swimming and other off-site activities. The program shall establish and follow a written plan which details the system of supervising and checking swimmers. This includes a plan for children who are non-swimmers. In addition, a plan for a lost swimmer must be established.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY414.5(g)(4)Aug 21, 2025

The program shall develop and implement a method to keep track of the location and maintain safety for all children during swimming and other off-site activities. The program shall establish and follow a written plan which details the system of supervising and checking swimmers. This includes a plan for children who are non-swimmers. In addition, a plan for a lost swimmer must be established.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY414.5(g)(4)Aug 21, 2025

The program shall develop and implement a method to keep track of the location and maintain safety for all children during swimming and other off-site activities. The program shall establish and follow a written plan which details the system of supervising and checking swimmers. This includes a plan for children who are non-swimmers. In addition, a plan for a lost swimmer must be established.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSTAFFING414.14(c)(1)Oct 10, 2024

Each staff person and volunteer must complete a minimum of thirty (30) hours of training every two years. The required (30) hours of training every two years is subject to the following conditions: Fifteen of the required thirty (30) hours of training must be obtained during the person's first six months at the program.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSTAFFING414.14(c)(1)Oct 10, 2024

Each staff person and volunteer must complete a minimum of thirty (30) hours of training every two years. The required (30) hours of training every two years is subject to the following conditions: Fifteen of the required thirty (30) hours of training must be obtained during the person's first six months at the program.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSTAFFING414.14(c)(1)Oct 10, 2024

Each staff person and volunteer must complete a minimum of thirty (30) hours of training every two years. The required (30) hours of training every two years is subject to the following conditions: Fifteen of the required thirty (30) hours of training must be obtained during the person's first six months at the program.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSTAFFING414.14(c)(1)Oct 10, 2024

Each staff person and volunteer must complete a minimum of thirty (30) hours of training every two years. The required (30) hours of training every two years is subject to the following conditions: Fifteen of the required thirty (30) hours of training must be obtained during the person's first six months at the program.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY414.15(c)(12)Apr 9, 2024

The program must maintain on file at the program, available for inspection by the Office or its designees at any time, the following records in a current and accurate manner: a current daily schedule documenting the arrival and departure times of each staff person and volunteers;

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY414.8(j)Apr 9, 2024

When a school-age child care program is in operation, an adequate number of qualified staff must be on duty to protect the health and safety of the children in care.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY414.15(c)(12)Apr 9, 2024

The program must maintain on file at the program, available for inspection by the Office or its designees at any time, the following records in a current and accurate manner: a current daily schedule documenting the arrival and departure times of each staff person and volunteers;

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY414.8(j)Apr 9, 2024

When a school-age child care program is in operation, an adequate number of qualified staff must be on duty to protect the health and safety of the children in care.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY414.8(j)Apr 9, 2024

When a school-age child care program is in operation, an adequate number of qualified staff must be on duty to protect the health and safety of the children in care.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY414.15(c)(12)Apr 9, 2024

The program must maintain on file at the program, available for inspection by the Office or its designees at any time, the following records in a current and accurate manner: a current daily schedule documenting the arrival and departure times of each staff person and volunteers;

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY414.15(c)(12)Apr 9, 2024

The program must maintain on file at the program, available for inspection by the Office or its designees at any time, the following records in a current and accurate manner: a current daily schedule documenting the arrival and departure times of each staff person and volunteers;

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY414.8(j)Apr 9, 2024

When a school-age child care program is in operation, an adequate number of qualified staff must be on duty to protect the health and safety of the children in care.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY414.15(c)(5)Apr 3, 2024

The program must maintain on file at the program, available for inspection by the Office or its designees at any time, the following records in a current and accurate manner: daily attendance records, which must be filled out at the time a child arrives and departs, and must include arrival and departure times;

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY414.15(c)(1)Apr 3, 2024

The program must maintain on file at the program, available for inspection by the Office or its designees at any time, the following records in a current and accurate manner: a copy of the evacuation plan, evacuation drills, and shelter-in-place drills conducted, on forms furnished by the Office or approved equivalents, as required in sections 414.4 and 414.5 of this Part;

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY414.5(b)(5)Apr 3, 2024

The program must maintain on file a record of each shelter-in-place drill conducted, using forms provided by the Office or approved equivalents.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY414.15(c)(5)Apr 3, 2024

The program must maintain on file at the program, available for inspection by the Office or its designees at any time, the following records in a current and accurate manner: daily attendance records, which must be filled out at the time a child arrives and departs, and must include arrival and departure times;

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY414.15(c)(1)Apr 3, 2024

The program must maintain on file at the program, available for inspection by the Office or its designees at any time, the following records in a current and accurate manner: a copy of the evacuation plan, evacuation drills, and shelter-in-place drills conducted, on forms furnished by the Office or approved equivalents, as required in sections 414.4 and 414.5 of this Part;

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY414.5(b)(5)Apr 3, 2024

The program must maintain on file a record of each shelter-in-place drill conducted, using forms provided by the Office or approved equivalents.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY414.15(c)(5)Apr 3, 2024

The program must maintain on file at the program, available for inspection by the Office or its designees at any time, the following records in a current and accurate manner: daily attendance records, which must be filled out at the time a child arrives and departs, and must include arrival and departure times;

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY414.15(c)(1)Apr 3, 2024

The program must maintain on file at the program, available for inspection by the Office or its designees at any time, the following records in a current and accurate manner: a copy of the evacuation plan, evacuation drills, and shelter-in-place drills conducted, on forms furnished by the Office or approved equivalents, as required in sections 414.4 and 414.5 of this Part;

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY414.5(b)(5)Apr 3, 2024

The program must maintain on file a record of each shelter-in-place drill conducted, using forms provided by the Office or approved equivalents.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY414.15(c)(5)Apr 3, 2024

The program must maintain on file at the program, available for inspection by the Office or its designees at any time, the following records in a current and accurate manner: daily attendance records, which must be filled out at the time a child arrives and departs, and must include arrival and departure times;

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY414.15(c)(1)Apr 3, 2024

The program must maintain on file at the program, available for inspection by the Office or its designees at any time, the following records in a current and accurate manner: a copy of the evacuation plan, evacuation drills, and shelter-in-place drills conducted, on forms furnished by the Office or approved equivalents, as required in sections 414.4 and 414.5 of this Part;

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY414.5(b)(5)Apr 3, 2024

The program must maintain on file a record of each shelter-in-place drill conducted, using forms provided by the Office or approved equivalents.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSTAFFING414.14(b)Jan 23, 2024

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(c)(2)Jan 23, 2024

Each staff person and volunteer must complete a minimum of thirty (30) hours of training every two years. The required (30) hours of training every two years is subject to the following conditions: A minimum of five (5) hours of Office approved training must be obtained each year which addresses topics or subject matters set forth in 414.14(d).

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSTAFFING414.14(c)(1)Jan 23, 2024

Each staff person and volunteer must complete a minimum of thirty (30) hours of training every two years. The required (30) hours of training every two years is subject to the following conditions: Fifteen of the required thirty (30) hours of training must be obtained during the person's first six months at the program.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSTAFFING414.14(b)Jan 23, 2024

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(b)(5)Jan 23, 2024

The program must maintain on file a record of each shelter-in-place drill conducted, using forms provided by the Office or approved equivalents.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSTAFFING414.14(c)(2)Jan 23, 2024

Each staff person and volunteer must complete a minimum of thirty (30) hours of training every two years. The required (30) hours of training every two years is subject to the following conditions: A minimum of five (5) hours of Office approved training must be obtained each year which addresses topics or subject matters set forth in 414.14(d).

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSTAFFING414.14(c)(1)Jan 23, 2024

Each staff person and volunteer must complete a minimum of thirty (30) hours of training every two years. The required (30) hours of training every two years is subject to the following conditions: Fifteen of the required thirty (30) hours of training must be obtained during the person's first six months at the program.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSTAFFING414.14(b)Jan 23, 2024

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(b)(5)Jan 23, 2024

The program must maintain on file a record of each shelter-in-place drill conducted, using forms provided by the Office or approved equivalents.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY414.5(b)(5)Jan 23, 2024

The program must maintain on file a record of each shelter-in-place drill conducted, using forms provided by the Office or approved equivalents.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSTAFFING414.14(c)(2)Jan 23, 2024

Each staff person and volunteer must complete a minimum of thirty (30) hours of training every two years. The required (30) hours of training every two years is subject to the following conditions: A minimum of five (5) hours of Office approved training must be obtained each year which addresses topics or subject matters set forth in 414.14(d).

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSTAFFING414.14(c)(1)Jan 23, 2024

Each staff person and volunteer must complete a minimum of thirty (30) hours of training every two years. The required (30) hours of training every two years is subject to the following conditions: Fifteen of the required thirty (30) hours of training must be obtained during the person's first six months at the program.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY414.5(b)(5)Jan 23, 2024

The program must maintain on file a record of each shelter-in-place drill conducted, using forms provided by the Office or approved equivalents.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSTAFFING414.14(c)(2)Jan 23, 2024

Each staff person and volunteer must complete a minimum of thirty (30) hours of training every two years. The required (30) hours of training every two years is subject to the following conditions: A minimum of five (5) hours of Office approved training must be obtained each year which addresses topics or subject matters set forth in 414.14(d).

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSTAFFING414.14(c)(1)Jan 23, 2024

Each staff person and volunteer must complete a minimum of thirty (30) hours of training every two years. The required (30) hours of training every two years is subject to the following conditions: Fifteen of the required thirty (30) hours of training must be obtained during the person's first six months at the program.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSTAFFING414.14(b)Jan 23, 2024

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

SERIOUSSAFETY414.15(c)(5)Apr 6, 2023

The program must maintain on file at the program, available for inspection by the Office or its designees at any time, the following records in a current and accurate manner: daily attendance records, which must be filled out at the time a child arrives and departs, and must include arrival and departure times;

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY414.15(c)(5)Apr 6, 2023

The program must maintain on file at the program, available for inspection by the Office or its designees at any time, the following records in a current and accurate manner: daily attendance records, which must be filled out at the time a child arrives and departs, and must include arrival and departure times;

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY414.15(c)(5)Apr 6, 2023

The program must maintain on file at the program, available for inspection by the Office or its designees at any time, the following records in a current and accurate manner: daily attendance records, which must be filled out at the time a child arrives and departs, and must include arrival and departure times;

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY414.15(c)(5)Apr 6, 2023

The program must maintain on file at the program, available for inspection by the Office or its designees at any time, the following records in a current and accurate manner: daily attendance records, which must be filled out at the time a child arrives and departs, and must include arrival and departure times;

Resolution: Corrected

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is The TreeHouse's safety grade?

The TreeHouse has a safety grade of F (Poor) based on state inspection data. The composite score is 15.0 out of 100.

How many violations does The TreeHouse have?

The TreeHouse has 68 total violations on record, including 0 critical, 68 serious, and 0 minor.

When was The TreeHouse last inspected?

The TreeHouse was last inspected on March 4, 2026.

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