Program Name: Learning Ladder Child Care Center Inc.    License/Registration ID: 551131


 Program Overview
Contact Name: Samantha J. Neiderman Contact Title: Director
Program Type: Day Care Center Status: Open
School District: Haverstraw-Stony Pt
Site Address: Map
18 N. Route 9W, West Haverstraw, NY 10993
First Licensed/Registration Date: Feb 2, 2012
Current Registration Period: Feb 2, 2022 - Feb 1, 2026 		Phone: (845) 429-3108
Fax: (845) 429-2568
Total Capacity: 86
-Infants: 8
-Toddlers: 12
-Preschool: 66
-School-Age: 0
Open Child Care Slots*:
This information was self reported to OCFS on 5/16/2024 3:17:33 PM
-Infants: 0
-Toddlers: 0
-Preschool: 0
-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 12, 2025 Annual Unannounced 2025-I-YRO-006357 Violations Found
Nov 4, 2024 Monitoring 2024-I-YRO-101533 Violations Found
Mar 12, 2024 Annual Unannounced 2024-I-YRO-006257 No violations cited for this Inspection
Aug 24, 2023 Annual Unannounced 2023-I-YRO-006110 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 12, 2025 Currently uncorrected violations: None
Date Regulation Description Compliance Status as of last inspection
Feb 12, 2025 418-1.3(n) 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. Corrected
Nov 4, 2024 413.3(g)(3)(i) 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. Corrected
Nov 4, 2024 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
Nov 4, 2024 418-1.8(k)(5)(i) for 4-year-old children: there must be one teacher for every eight children; Corrected
Aug 24, 2023 418-1.3(h) Peeling or damaged paint or plaster must be repaired. Corrected
Aug 24, 2023 418-1.8(k)(7)(i) for a child of school-age through the age of 9 years old: there must be one teacher for every ten children; Corrected
Aug 24, 2023 418-1.11(c)(1) 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: Corrected
Aug 24, 2023 418-1.12(ab) Heating, breast milk, formula and other food items for infants in a microwave oven is prohibited. Corrected
Aug 24, 2023 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
*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
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 May, 2020: None