Program Name: Northern Dutchess Day Care Center    License/Registration ID: 39366


 Program Overview
Contact Name: Priscilla C. Gideon Contact Title: Director
Program Type: Day Care Center Status: Open
School District: Rhinebeck
Site Address: Map
26 Mt Rutsen Rd, Rhinebeck, NY 12572
First Licensed/Registration Date: Dec 7, 1990
Current Registration Period: Dec 7, 2022 - Dec 6, 2026
Phone: (845) 876-2494
Fax: (845) 876-2063
Total Capacity: 44
-Infants: 0
-Toddlers: 15
-Preschool: 29
-School-Age: 0
Open Child Care Slots*:
This information was self reported to OCFS on 1/27/2025 12:07:42 PM
-Infants: 0
-Toddlers: 0
-Preschool: 5
-School-Age: 0

*Important Note: This self reported information on open child care slots can quickly change.


Please contact this program for the most current openings.


Care available during non-traditional hours: No
Removed from referral list: No
This facility has Non-Patient Specific Auto Injectors.

For additional information on this program and compliance history, contact
Office: Westchester Regional Office
Phone: (845) 708-2400
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  
Feb 7, 2025 Mid-Point 2024-I-YRO-112185 Violations Found
Dec 18, 2024 Monitoring 2024-I-YRO-112730 Violations Found
Sep 27, 2024 Monitoring 2024-I-YRO-074558 Violations Found
May 28, 2024 Monitoring 2024-I-YRO-048161 Violations Found
Feb 23, 2024 Annual Unannounced 2024-I-YRO-001147 Violations Found
Nov 28, 2023 Monitoring 2023-I-YRO-052711 Violations Found
Sep 8, 2023 Monitoring 2023-I-YRO-043249 No violations cited for this Inspection
Aug 17, 2023 Complaint (Substantiated) 2023-I-YRO-040341 Violations Found
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: Feb 7, 2025 Currently uncorrected violations: None
Date Regulation Description Compliance Status as of last inspection
Feb 7, 2025 418-1.14(c) Each staff person and volunteer must complete a minimum of thirty (30) hours of training every two years. The required thirty (30) hours of training every two years is subject to the following conditions: Corrected
Feb 7, 2025 418-1.15(b)(29)(iv) 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 qualified to perform fire suppression systems testing showing that fire suppression equipment and systems have been tested and maintained during the current license period in accordance with the requirements of the Fire Code 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; and Corrected
Feb 7, 2025 418-1.15(b)(29)(v) 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 an inspector from the New York State Department of Labor, or an insurance company licensed to write boiler insurance in New York State, showing that all steam or hot water boilers have been inspected and approved during the current license period in accordance with the requirements of the New York State Department of Labor. For all other fuel burning heating systems and equipment, and boilers not subject to the New York State Department of Labor requirements, documentation of service by a heating contractor performed within the 12 months preceding the date of application for renewal. Corrected
Dec 18, 2024 418-1.5(r) An operable flashlight or battery powered lantern must be kept in each classroom. Such equipment must be properly maintained for use in the event of a power failure. Corrected
Sep 27, 2024 418-1.14(b) 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. Corrected
May 28, 2024 418-1.15(a)(4) The provisions specified on the license are binding and the child day care center must operate in compliance with the terms of the license. The number and age range of children specified thereon are the maximum number and age range of children who may be in the care of the child day care center at any one time. Corrected
Feb 23, 2024 418-1.5(r) An operable flashlight or battery powered lantern must be kept in each classroom. Such equipment must be properly maintained for use in the event of a power failure. Corrected
Feb 23, 2024 418-1.14(b) 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. Corrected
Nov 28, 2023 418-1.15(c)(6) 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; Corrected
Aug 17, 2023 418-1.4(f)(2) All corridors, aisles, and approaches to exits must be kept unobstructed at all times. Corrected
Aug 17, 2023 418-1.5(l)(4) The license and record of vaccinations must be available to the Office when requested. Corrected
Aug 17, 2023 418-1.11(b)(1)(ii) Staff and volunteers must each submit a medical statement on forms furnished by the Office or an approved equivalent from a health care provider: before such person has any involvement in child care work. Corrected
Aug 17, 2023 418-1.11(i)(6) All rooms, equipment, surfaces, supplies and furnishings accessible to children must be cleaned and then sanitized or disinfected, using an EPA registered product, as needed to protect the health of children, and in a manner consistent with the program's health care plan approved by the Office. Corrected
Aug 17, 2023 418-1.11(i)(9) The premises must be kept free of vermin. Corrected
Aug 17, 2023 418-1.11(i)(12) Garbage receptacles must be covered, and cleaned as needed after emptying. Corrected
Aug 17, 2023 418-1.13(b) Child day care centers must review and evaluate the backgrounds of all applicants for staff and volunteer positions. All applicants whose backgrounds must be checked are required to provide the following: 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: Westchester Regional Office
Phone: (845) 708-2400

 Enforcement History
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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 May, 2020: None