Childhood Friends, Inc.

3040 Hamburg Street, Schenectady, NY 12303License
D

Data Freshness & Provenance

Inspection coverage

32 inspections on record

Active providers

License status: License

Last refreshed

April 3, 2026

Latest inspection

March 18, 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
Childhood Friends, Inc.
License number
483017
Location
3040 Hamburg Street, Schenectady, NY 12303
Status
License
Safety grade
D (Below Average), score 61.0/100
Inspection record
32 inspections, last inspected March 18, 2026
Provenance
Official state licensing inspections and DaycareCheck scoring. Last refreshed April 3, 2026.

Safety Scorecard

D
Below Average61.0 / 100
Health20/100
Safety50/100
Staffing100/100
Compliance100/100

Quality Rating

2 Stars

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

21

Total Violations

Mar 18, 2026

Last Inspection

98

Capacity

Violation Timeline

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

All Violations (21)

SERIOUSHEALTH418-1.11(c)(1)Jul 11, 2024

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

SERIOUSHEALTH418-1.11(c)(1)Jul 11, 2024

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

SERIOUSHEALTH418-1.11(c)(1)Jul 11, 2024

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

SERIOUSHEALTH418-1.11(c)(1)Jul 11, 2024

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

SERIOUSHEALTH418-1.11(c)(1)Jul 11, 2024

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

SERIOUSSAFETY418-1.15(b)(29)(iii)Feb 21, 2024

Mid-point requirements for four-year license holders. At the two-year calendar date in a four year licensing cycle, a program must be in compliance with the following mid-point requirements and be able to show proof of compliance to the Office when requested, as follows: documentation from service personnel licensed by the New York State Department of State to perform fire alarm systems maintenance, repair and testing which shows that the fire alarm and detection systems have been inspected, tested and maintained during the current license period in accordance with the applicable requirements of the Fire and Building code of New York State or other applicable fire and building codes when the Fire and Building Code of New York State is not applicable, for use of the building as a child day care center;

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY418-1.15(b)(29)(iii)Feb 21, 2024

Mid-point requirements for four-year license holders. At the two-year calendar date in a four year licensing cycle, a program must be in compliance with the following mid-point requirements and be able to show proof of compliance to the Office when requested, as follows: documentation from service personnel licensed by the New York State Department of State to perform fire alarm systems maintenance, repair and testing which shows that the fire alarm and detection systems have been inspected, tested and maintained during the current license period in accordance with the applicable requirements of the Fire and Building code of New York State or other applicable fire and building codes when the Fire and Building Code of New York State is not applicable, for use of the building as a child day care center;

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY418-1.15(b)(29)(iii)Feb 21, 2024

Mid-point requirements for four-year license holders. At the two-year calendar date in a four year licensing cycle, a program must be in compliance with the following mid-point requirements and be able to show proof of compliance to the Office when requested, as follows: documentation from service personnel licensed by the New York State Department of State to perform fire alarm systems maintenance, repair and testing which shows that the fire alarm and detection systems have been inspected, tested and maintained during the current license period in accordance with the applicable requirements of the Fire and Building code of New York State or other applicable fire and building codes when the Fire and Building Code of New York State is not applicable, for use of the building as a child day care center;

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY418-1.15(b)(29)(iii)Feb 21, 2024

Mid-point requirements for four-year license holders. At the two-year calendar date in a four year licensing cycle, a program must be in compliance with the following mid-point requirements and be able to show proof of compliance to the Office when requested, as follows: documentation from service personnel licensed by the New York State Department of State to perform fire alarm systems maintenance, repair and testing which shows that the fire alarm and detection systems have been inspected, tested and maintained during the current license period in accordance with the applicable requirements of the Fire and Building code of New York State or other applicable fire and building codes when the Fire and Building Code of New York State is not applicable, for use of the building as a child day care center;

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY418-1.15(b)(29)(iii)Feb 21, 2024

Mid-point requirements for four-year license holders. At the two-year calendar date in a four year licensing cycle, a program must be in compliance with the following mid-point requirements and be able to show proof of compliance to the Office when requested, as follows: documentation from service personnel licensed by the New York State Department of State to perform fire alarm systems maintenance, repair and testing which shows that the fire alarm and detection systems have been inspected, tested and maintained during the current license period in accordance with the applicable requirements of the Fire and Building code of New York State or other applicable fire and building codes when the Fire and Building Code of New York State is not applicable, for use of the building as a child day care center;

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY418-1.8(k)(3)(i)Oct 12, 2023

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)(3)(i)Oct 12, 2023

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)(3)(i)Oct 12, 2023

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)(3)(i)Oct 12, 2023

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)(3)(i)Oct 12, 2023

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

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSHEALTH418-1.11(c)(1)Apr 13, 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

SERIOUSHEALTH418-1.11(c)(1)Apr 13, 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

SERIOUSHEALTH418-1.11(c)(1)Apr 13, 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

SERIOUSHEALTH418-1.11(c)(1)Apr 13, 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

SERIOUSHEALTH418-1.11(c)(1)Apr 13, 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

SERIOUSHEALTH418-1.11(c)(1)Mar 23, 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

Get Inspection Alerts

Be the first to know when new inspections or violations are reported for Childhood Friends, Inc..

Nearby Daycares in Schenectady

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Childhood Friends, Inc.'s safety grade?

Childhood Friends, Inc. has a safety grade of D (Below Average) based on state inspection data. The composite score is 61.0 out of 100.

How many violations does Childhood Friends, Inc. have?

Childhood Friends, Inc. has 21 total violations on record, including 0 critical, 21 serious, and 0 minor.

When was Childhood Friends, Inc. last inspected?

Childhood Friends, Inc. was last inspected on March 18, 2026.

Parent Resources