Program Name: The Spotted Zebra Learning Center    License/Registration ID: 690318


 Program Overview
Contact Name: Matthew D. Ryan Contact Title: Director
Program Type: Day Care Center Status: Open
School District: South Colonie
Site Address: Map
26 Computer Drive East, Albany, NY 12205
First Licensed/Registration Date: Jun 20, 2014
Current Registration Period: Jun 20, 2024 - Jun 19, 2028 		Phone: (518) 438-4800
Fax: (518) 689-1091
Total Capacity: 105
-Infants: 0
-Toddlers: 0
-Preschool: 105
-School-Age: 0
Open Child Care Slots*:
This information was self reported to OCFS on 4/23/2025 11:39:37 AM
-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 is approved to administer medications.

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  
Feb 19, 2025 Annual Unannounced 2025-I-ARO-007719 No violations cited for this Inspection
Dec 23, 2024 Fire Safety - Other 2024-I-ARO-110445 No violations cited for this Inspection
Oct 7, 2024 Monitoring 2024-I-ARO-099549 No violations cited for this Inspection
Aug 30, 2024 Fire Safety - Other 2024-I-ARO-082067 No violations cited for this Inspection
Aug 15, 2024 Monitoring 2024-I-ARO-080051 No violations cited for this Inspection
Jun 14, 2024 Application - Renewal 2024-I-ARO-021843 Violations Found
Jan 17, 2024 Annual Unannounced 2024-I-ARO-007704 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: Feb 19, 2025 Currently uncorrected violations: None
Date Regulation Description Compliance Status as of last inspection
Jun 14, 2024 418-1.7(o) Other than for school age children, sleeping and napping arrangements must be made in writing between the parent and the program. Such arrangements shall include: the area of the program where the child will nap; whether the child will nap on a cot, mat, bed or a crib; and how the napping child will be supervised, consistent with the requirements of section 418-1.8 of this Subpart. Corrected
Jun 14, 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
Jun 14, 2024 418-1.14(c)(1) 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: Fifteen (15) of the required thirty (30) hours of training must be obtained during the person's first six months at the program. Corrected
Jun 14, 2024 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
*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
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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 April, 2020: None