The Treehouse Child Care Center

1833 State Street, Watertown, NY 13601License
F

Data Freshness & Provenance

Inspection coverage

15 inspections on record

Active providers

License status: License

Last refreshed

April 1, 2026

Latest inspection

February 17, 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 1, 2026

Provider
The Treehouse Child Care Center
License number
947206
Location
1833 State Street, Watertown, NY 13601
Status
License
Safety grade
F (Poor), score 46.0/100
Inspection record
15 inspections, last inspected February 17, 2026
Provenance
Official state licensing inspections and DaycareCheck scoring. Last refreshed April 1, 2026.

Safety Scorecard

F
Poor46.0 / 100
Health70/100
Safety0/100
Staffing100/100
Compliance0/100

40

Total Violations

Feb 17, 2026

Last Inspection

18

Capacity

Violation Timeline

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

All Violations (60)

SERIOUSHEALTH418-1.11(i)(18)(iii)Feb 17, 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: Corrected

SERIOUSHEALTH418-1.11(i)(18)(iii)Feb 17, 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: Corrected

SERIOUSHEALTH418-1.11(i)(18)(iii)Feb 17, 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: Corrected

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE418-1.3(o)Oct 15, 2025

All buildings used for day care centers must remain in compliance with the applicable provisions of the Fire Code and Building Code of New York State or other applicable fire and building codes when the Fire Code and Building Code of New York State is not applicable.

Resolution: Not Corrected

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE418-1.3(o)(2)Oct 15, 2025

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

Resolution: Not Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY418-1.15(c)(34)Oct 15, 2025

The program must maintain on file at the child day care center, available for inspection by the Office or its designees at any time, the following records in a current and accurate manner: documentation showing inspection and approval of any steam or hot water boilers performed in accordance with the requirements of the New York State Department of Labor and service performed once every 24 months during the current license period on all other fuel burning heating systems and equipment and boilers not subject to the New York State Department of Labor requirements;

Resolution: Not Corrected

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE418-1.3(o)Oct 15, 2025

All buildings used for day care centers must remain in compliance with the applicable provisions of the Fire Code and Building Code of New York State or other applicable fire and building codes when the Fire Code and Building Code of New York State is not applicable.

Resolution: Not Corrected

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE418-1.3(o)(2)Oct 15, 2025

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

Resolution: Not Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY418-1.15(c)(34)Oct 15, 2025

The program must maintain on file at the child day care center, available for inspection by the Office or its designees at any time, the following records in a current and accurate manner: documentation showing inspection and approval of any steam or hot water boilers performed in accordance with the requirements of the New York State Department of Labor and service performed once every 24 months during the current license period on all other fuel burning heating systems and equipment and boilers not subject to the New York State Department of Labor requirements;

Resolution: Not Corrected

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE418-1.3(o)Oct 15, 2025

All buildings used for day care centers must remain in compliance with the applicable provisions of the Fire Code and Building Code of New York State or other applicable fire and building codes when the Fire Code and Building Code of New York State is not applicable.

Resolution: Not Corrected

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE418-1.3(o)(2)Oct 15, 2025

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

Resolution: Not Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY418-1.15(c)(34)Oct 15, 2025

The program must maintain on file at the child day care center, available for inspection by the Office or its designees at any time, the following records in a current and accurate manner: documentation showing inspection and approval of any steam or hot water boilers performed in accordance with the requirements of the New York State Department of Labor and service performed once every 24 months during the current license period on all other fuel burning heating systems and equipment and boilers not subject to the New York State Department of Labor requirements;

Resolution: Not Corrected

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE418-1.3(o)Oct 15, 2025

All buildings used for day care centers must remain in compliance with the applicable provisions of the Fire Code and Building Code of New York State or other applicable fire and building codes when the Fire Code and Building Code of New York State is not applicable.

Resolution: Not Corrected

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE418-1.3(o)(2)Oct 15, 2025

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

Resolution: Not Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY418-1.15(c)(34)Oct 15, 2025

The program must maintain on file at the child day care center, available for inspection by the Office or its designees at any time, the following records in a current and accurate manner: documentation showing inspection and approval of any steam or hot water boilers performed in accordance with the requirements of the New York State Department of Labor and service performed once every 24 months during the current license period on all other fuel burning heating systems and equipment and boilers not subject to the New York State Department of Labor requirements;

Resolution: Not Corrected

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE418-1.3(o)Oct 15, 2025

All buildings used for day care centers must remain in compliance with the applicable provisions of the Fire Code and Building Code of New York State or other applicable fire and building codes when the Fire Code and Building Code of New York State is not applicable.

Resolution: Not Corrected

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE418-1.3(o)(2)Oct 15, 2025

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

Resolution: Not Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY418-1.15(c)(34)Oct 15, 2025

The program must maintain on file at the child day care center, available for inspection by the Office or its designees at any time, the following records in a current and accurate manner: documentation showing inspection and approval of any steam or hot water boilers performed in accordance with the requirements of the New York State Department of Labor and service performed once every 24 months during the current license period on all other fuel burning heating systems and equipment and boilers not subject to the New York State Department of Labor requirements;

Resolution: Not Corrected

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE418-1.3(o)Oct 15, 2025

All buildings used for day care centers must remain in compliance with the applicable provisions of the Fire Code and Building Code of New York State or other applicable fire and building codes when the Fire Code and Building Code of New York State is not applicable.

Resolution: Not Corrected

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE418-1.3(o)(2)Oct 15, 2025

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

Resolution: Not Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY418-1.15(c)(34)Oct 15, 2025

The program must maintain on file at the child day care center, available for inspection by the Office or its designees at any time, the following records in a current and accurate manner: documentation showing inspection and approval of any steam or hot water boilers performed in accordance with the requirements of the New York State Department of Labor and service performed once every 24 months during the current license period on all other fuel burning heating systems and equipment and boilers not subject to the New York State Department of Labor requirements;

Resolution: Not Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY418-1.5(ab)(2)Jul 24, 2025

A safety strap must be fastened around children who are seated in high chairs.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY418-1.15(c)(6)Jul 24, 2025

The program must maintain on file at the child day care center, available for inspection by the Office or its designees at any time, the following records in a current and accurate manner: children's individual health care plans; parental consents for emergency medical treatment; child's medical statement, immunizations, and any available results of lead screening for children not yet enrolled in kindergarten or a higher grade only; the name and dosage of any medications used by a child, the frequency of administration of such medications, and a record of their administration by child care center staff; daily health check documentation; a record of illnesses and injuries occurring while in care; and any indicators of child abuse or maltreatment;

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY418-1.5(ab)(2)Jul 24, 2025

A safety strap must be fastened around children who are seated in high chairs.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY418-1.15(c)(6)Jul 24, 2025

The program must maintain on file at the child day care center, available for inspection by the Office or its designees at any time, the following records in a current and accurate manner: children's individual health care plans; parental consents for emergency medical treatment; child's medical statement, immunizations, and any available results of lead screening for children not yet enrolled in kindergarten or a higher grade only; the name and dosage of any medications used by a child, the frequency of administration of such medications, and a record of their administration by child care center staff; daily health check documentation; a record of illnesses and injuries occurring while in care; and any indicators of child abuse or maltreatment;

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY418-1.5(ab)(2)Jul 24, 2025

A safety strap must be fastened around children who are seated in high chairs.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY418-1.15(c)(6)Jul 24, 2025

The program must maintain on file at the child day care center, available for inspection by the Office or its designees at any time, the following records in a current and accurate manner: children's individual health care plans; parental consents for emergency medical treatment; child's medical statement, immunizations, and any available results of lead screening for children not yet enrolled in kindergarten or a higher grade only; the name and dosage of any medications used by a child, the frequency of administration of such medications, and a record of their administration by child care center staff; daily health check documentation; a record of illnesses and injuries occurring while in care; and any indicators of child abuse or maltreatment;

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY418-1.8(a)May 19, 2025

Children cannot be left without competent 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

SERIOUSSAFETY418-1.8(a)May 19, 2025

Children cannot be left without competent 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

SERIOUSSAFETY418-1.8(a)May 19, 2025

Children cannot be left without competent 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

SERIOUSSAFETY418-1.5(v)Feb 20, 2025

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

SERIOUSSAFETY418-1.5(v)Feb 20, 2025

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

SERIOUSSAFETY418-1.5(v)Feb 20, 2025

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

SERIOUSSAFETY418-1.8(b)Nov 22, 2024

The child day care center must employ staff who will promote the physical, intellectual, social, cultural and emotional well-being of the children.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY418-1.8(a)Nov 22, 2024

Children cannot be left without competent 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

SERIOUSSAFETY418-1.8(b)Nov 22, 2024

The child day care center must employ staff who will promote the physical, intellectual, social, cultural and emotional well-being of the children.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY418-1.8(a)Nov 22, 2024

Children cannot be left without competent 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

SERIOUSSAFETY418-1.8(a)Nov 22, 2024

Children cannot be left without competent 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

SERIOUSSAFETY418-1.8(b)Nov 22, 2024

The child day care center must employ staff who will promote the physical, intellectual, social, cultural and emotional well-being of the children.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY418-1.5(n)(2)Sep 16, 2024

Play equipment must be installed and used in accordance with the manufacturer's specifications and instructions, be in good repair, and be placed in a safe location.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY418-1.5(n)(2)Sep 16, 2024

Play equipment must be installed and used in accordance with the manufacturer's specifications and instructions, be in good repair, and be placed in a safe location.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY418-1.5(n)(2)Sep 16, 2024

Play equipment must be installed and used in accordance with the manufacturer's specifications and instructions, be in good repair, and be placed in a safe location.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY418-1.5(n)(2)Sep 16, 2024

Play equipment must be installed and used in accordance with the manufacturer's specifications and instructions, be in good repair, and be placed in a safe location.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY418-1.5(n)(2)Sep 16, 2024

Play equipment must be installed and used in accordance with the manufacturer's specifications and instructions, be in good repair, and be placed in a safe location.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY418-1.5(n)(2)Sep 16, 2024

Play equipment must be installed and used in accordance with the manufacturer's specifications and instructions, be in good repair, and be placed in a safe location.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY418-1.5(a)May 25, 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)May 25, 2024

All buildings used for day care centers must remain in compliance with the applicable provisions of the Fire Code and Building Code of New York State or other applicable fire and building codes when the Fire Code and Building Code of New York State is not applicable.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY418-1.5(a)May 25, 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)May 25, 2024

All buildings used for day care centers must remain in compliance with the applicable provisions of the Fire Code and Building Code of New York State or other applicable fire and building codes when the Fire Code and Building Code of New York State is not applicable.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY418-1.5(a)May 25, 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)May 25, 2024

All buildings used for day care centers must remain in compliance with the applicable provisions of the Fire Code and Building Code of New York State or other applicable fire and building codes when the Fire Code and Building Code of New York State is not applicable.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY418-1.5(s)(3)May 24, 2024

Egress doors from the center must be able to be opened from the inside without using a key. Child protective door knob covers may not be used on egress doors.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY418-1.4(a)May 24, 2024

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

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY418-1.5(n)(2)May 24, 2024

Play equipment must be installed and used in accordance with the manufacturer's specifications and instructions, be in good repair, and be placed in a safe location.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY418-1.4(a)May 24, 2024

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

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY418-1.5(n)(2)May 24, 2024

Play equipment must be installed and used in accordance with the manufacturer's specifications and instructions, be in good repair, and be placed in a safe location.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY418-1.5(s)(3)May 24, 2024

Egress doors from the center must be able to be opened from the inside without using a key. Child protective door knob covers may not be used on egress doors.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY418-1.5(s)(3)May 24, 2024

Egress doors from the center must be able to be opened from the inside without using a key. Child protective door knob covers may not be used on egress doors.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY418-1.4(a)May 24, 2024

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

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY418-1.5(n)(2)May 24, 2024

Play equipment must be installed and used in accordance with the manufacturer's specifications and instructions, be in good repair, and be placed in a safe location.

Resolution: Corrected

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Treehouse Child Care Center's safety grade?

The Treehouse Child Care Center has a safety grade of F (Poor) based on state inspection data. The composite score is 46.0 out of 100.

How many violations does The Treehouse Child Care Center have?

The Treehouse Child Care Center has 40 total violations on record, including 0 critical, 40 serious, and 0 minor.

When was The Treehouse Child Care Center last inspected?

The Treehouse Child Care Center was last inspected on February 17, 2026.

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