Program Name: YWCA of Schenectady    License/Registration ID: 114697


 Program Overview
Contact Name: Rebecca A. Fitch Contact Title: Director
Program Type: Day Care Center Status: Open
School District: Schenectady
Site Address: Map
78 Washington Avenue, Gateway Building, Schenectady, NY 12305
First Licensed/Registration Date: Jan 8, 2002
Current Registration Period: Jan 8, 2024 - Jan 7, 2028
Phone: (518) 381-1375
Fax: (518) 381-1375
Total Capacity: 46
-Infants: 8
-Toddlers: 10
-Preschool: 13
-School-Age: 15
Open Child Care Slots*:

* Important Note: This child care provider has not provided enrollment information for posting on the OCFS website.


To learn about current openings, please contact the program directly.


Care available during non-traditional hours: No
Removed from referral list: No

For additional information on this program and compliance history, contact
Office: Albany Regional Office
Phone: (518) 402-3038
For additional details and to view the checklist used during an inspection, please click on the Inspection ID links below. Inspection checklists are generated per inspection type and reason. Also note, that any regulatory requirement can be assessed and cited during an inspection and as a result, may not be reflected on the inspection checklist. These items would be reflected in the program's compliance history that is posted.

 Inspection History: (Inspections in the past 24 months)

Date Inspection Type Inspection ID Inspection Result  
May 14, 2025 Monitoring 2025-I-ARO-040073 No violations cited for this Inspection
Feb 26, 2025 Annual Unannounced 2025-I-ARO-002929 No violations cited for this Inspection
Nov 12, 2024 Monitoring 2024-I-ARO-107159 No violations cited for this Inspection
Sep 26, 2024 Monitoring 2024-I-ARO-097429 No violations cited for this Inspection
Jun 17, 2024 Complaint (Substantiated) 2024-I-ARO-051738 Violations Found
May 14, 2024 Monitoring 2024-I-ARO-047540 No violations cited for this Inspection
Mar 27, 2024 Annual Unannounced 2024-I-ARO-002589 No violations cited for this Inspection
Dec 19, 2023 Fire Safety - Other 2023-I-ARO-055944 No violations cited for this Inspection
Dec 19, 2023 Application - Renewal 2023-I-ARO-041575 No violations cited for this Inspection
Sep 19, 2023 Fire Safety - Alternate Year 2023-I-ARO-044543 Violations Found
Aug 21, 2023 Complaint (Unsubstantiated) 2023-I-ARO-041047 No violations cited for this Inspection
Additional Inspection History

*Inspections may be conducted outside of program operating hours and/or off-site(where inspector was not on premises where care is provided) for the following reasons:
-Record/File Review
-Interviewing of Staff
-Or Other Investigative Reasons

 Compliance History
Date of Last Inspection: May 14, 2025 Currently uncorrected violations: None
Date Regulation Description Compliance Status as of last inspection
Jun 17, 2024 418-1.9(m) Methods of discipline, interaction or toilet training which frighten, demean or humiliate a child are prohibited. Corrected
Sep 19, 2023 418-1.3(h) Peeling or damaged paint or plaster must be repaired. Corrected
Sep 19, 2023 418-1.3(o) 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. Corrected
Sep 19, 2023 418-1.4(a) Suitable precautions must be taken to eliminate all conditions which may contribute to or create a fire hazard. Corrected
Sep 19, 2023 418-1.4(f)(2) All corridors, aisles, and approaches to exits must be kept unobstructed at all times. Corrected
Sep 19, 2023 418-1.4(g) Trash, garbage and combustible materials must not be stored in the furnace room or in rooms or outdoor areas adjacent to the facility that are ordinarily occupied by or accessible to children. Corrected
Sep 19, 2023 418-1.4(h) The director or a designated qualified staff member must conduct monthly inspections of the premises to observe possible fire or safety hazards. Any such hazard must be corrected immediately. Corrected
Sep 19, 2023 418-1.5(a) Suitable precautions must be taken to eliminate all conditions in areas accessible to children which pose a safety or health hazard. Corrected
Sep 19, 2023 418-1.5(n)(2) 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. Corrected
Sep 19, 2023 418-1.5(v) 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. Corrected
Sep 19, 2023 418-1.5(z) All window and door blind cords, ropes, wires and other strangulation hazards must be secured and inaccessible to children. Corrected
Sep 19, 2023 418-1.5(aa) The following items must be used and stored in such a manner that they are not accessible to children: handbags, backpacks or briefcases belonging to adults; plastic bags; and toys and objects small enough for young children to swallow. Corrected
*Violations are posted on this web site after the inspection results have been finalized in a report mailed to the provider. Violations are listed here as 'Corrected' after the Office has verified corrections with the provider, and a letter confirming the corrections has been mailed to the provider.
For additional information on this program and compliance history, contact
Office: Albany Regional Office
Phone: (518) 402-3038

 Enforcement History
The New York State Office of Children and Family Services uses a range of tools to help bring child care programs into compliance with statutory and regulatory requirements.

The enforcement actions listed on this website only include denial, revocation or suspension of a child care program's license or registration. Fines are not shown on this website. OCFS stops referring families to the program if a program's license or registration is closed, revoked or suspended.

Other enforcement actions such as Corrective action plans and fines are not shown on this website.
Enforcement Actions since July, 2020: None