Ark, Inc. Rainbow Center

847 River Street, Troy, NY 12180Registration
F

Data Freshness & Provenance

Inspection coverage

32 inspections on record

Active providers

License status: Registration

Last refreshed

April 3, 2026

Latest inspection

March 26, 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
Ark, Inc. Rainbow Center
License number
816907
Location
847 River Street, Troy, NY 12180
Status
Registration
Safety grade
F (Poor), score 30.0/100
Inspection record
32 inspections, last inspected March 26, 2026
Provenance
Official state licensing inspections and DaycareCheck scoring. Last refreshed April 3, 2026.

Safety Scorecard

F
Poor30.0 / 100
Health100/100
Safety0/100
Staffing0/100
Compliance0/100

45

Total Violations

Mar 26, 2026

Last Inspection

55

Capacity

Violation Timeline

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

All Violations (45)

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE414.3(k)Jan 28, 2026

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

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE414.3(k)Jan 28, 2026

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

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE414.3(k)Jan 28, 2026

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

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE414.3(k)Jan 28, 2026

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

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE414.3(k)Jan 28, 2026

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

SERIOUSSAFETY414.15(c)(33)May 29, 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: documentation from the local government authority having jurisdiction for determining compliance with the Fire and Building Code of New York State

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY414.15(c)(33)May 29, 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: documentation from the local government authority having jurisdiction for determining compliance with the Fire and Building Code of New York State

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY414.15(c)(33)May 29, 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: documentation from the local government authority having jurisdiction for determining compliance with the Fire and Building Code of New York State

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY414.15(c)(33)May 29, 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: documentation from the local government authority having jurisdiction for determining compliance with the Fire and Building Code of New York State

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY414.15(c)(33)May 29, 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: documentation from the local government authority having jurisdiction for determining compliance with the Fire and Building Code of New York State

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSTAFFING414.14(c)(1)May 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)May 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)(31)May 23, 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: 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 registration period in accordance with the applicable requirements of the Fire and Building Code of New York State;

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY414.4(c)May 23, 2024

Fire detection, alarm and firefighting equipment appropriate to the type of building construction, size, height and occupancy must be provided maintained and operate as designed.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSTAFFING414.14(c)(2)May 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

SERIOUSSAFETY414.15(c)(31)May 23, 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: 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 registration period in accordance with the applicable requirements of the Fire and Building Code of New York State;

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY414.15(c)(31)May 23, 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: 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 registration period in accordance with the applicable requirements of the Fire and Building Code of New York State;

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY414.4(c)May 23, 2024

Fire detection, alarm and firefighting equipment appropriate to the type of building construction, size, height and occupancy must be provided maintained and operate as designed.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSTAFFING414.14(b)May 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)(1)May 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(c)(2)May 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

SERIOUSSAFETY414.15(c)(31)May 23, 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: 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 registration period in accordance with the applicable requirements of the Fire and Building Code of New York State;

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY414.4(c)May 23, 2024

Fire detection, alarm and firefighting equipment appropriate to the type of building construction, size, height and occupancy must be provided maintained and operate as designed.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSTAFFING414.14(b)May 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)(1)May 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(c)(2)May 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

SERIOUSSAFETY414.4(c)May 23, 2024

Fire detection, alarm and firefighting equipment appropriate to the type of building construction, size, height and occupancy must be provided maintained and operate as designed.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSTAFFING414.14(b)May 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)(1)May 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(c)(2)May 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

SERIOUSSAFETY414.15(c)(31)May 23, 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: 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 registration period in accordance with the applicable requirements of the Fire and Building Code of New York State;

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY414.4(c)May 23, 2024

Fire detection, alarm and firefighting equipment appropriate to the type of building construction, size, height and occupancy must be provided maintained and operate as designed.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSTAFFING414.14(b)May 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)(1)May 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(c)(2)May 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(k)Jan 11, 2024

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

SERIOUSSTAFFING414.14(k)Jan 11, 2024

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

SERIOUSSTAFFING414.14(k)Jan 11, 2024

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

SERIOUSSTAFFING414.14(k)Jan 11, 2024

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

SERIOUSSTAFFING414.14(k)Jan 11, 2024

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

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE413.3(g)(3)(i)Jul 17, 2023

The Office shall require the child day care program to immediately post upon receipt, in a prominent place at the program that is visible to parents, a copy of the most recent compliance history report issued to the program by the Office.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE413.3(g)(3)(i)Jul 17, 2023

The Office shall require the child day care program to immediately post upon receipt, in a prominent place at the program that is visible to parents, a copy of the most recent compliance history report issued to the program by the Office.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE413.3(g)(3)(i)Jul 17, 2023

The Office shall require the child day care program to immediately post upon receipt, in a prominent place at the program that is visible to parents, a copy of the most recent compliance history report issued to the program by the Office.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE413.3(g)(3)(i)Jul 17, 2023

The Office shall require the child day care program to immediately post upon receipt, in a prominent place at the program that is visible to parents, a copy of the most recent compliance history report issued to the program by the Office.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE413.3(g)(3)(i)Jul 17, 2023

The Office shall require the child day care program to immediately post upon receipt, in a prominent place at the program that is visible to parents, a copy of the most recent compliance history report issued to the program by the Office.

Resolution: Corrected

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Ark, Inc. Rainbow Center's safety grade?

Ark, Inc. Rainbow Center has a safety grade of F (Poor) based on state inspection data. The composite score is 30.0 out of 100.

How many violations does Ark, Inc. Rainbow Center have?

Ark, Inc. Rainbow Center has 45 total violations on record, including 0 critical, 45 serious, and 0 minor.

When was Ark, Inc. Rainbow Center last inspected?

Ark, Inc. Rainbow Center was last inspected on March 26, 2026.

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