Program Name: KRISTINS HOME AWAY FROM HOME DAYCARE    License/Registration ID: 742538


 Program Overview
Contact Name: Kristin J. Ferris Contact Title: On-Site Provider
Program Type: Family Day Care Status: Open
School District: North Colonie
Site Address: Map
35 Vista Ave, Latham, NY 12110
First Licensed/Registration Date: Aug 12, 2015
Current Registration Period: Aug 12, 2025 - Aug 11, 2029 		Phone: (518) 892-1510
Fax:
Total Capacity: 6 children, ages 6 weeks to 12 years AND 2 additional school-aged children
  (there must be one caregiver for every two children under the age of two years in attendance)
Open Child Care Slots*:
This information was self reported to OCFS on 8/22/2025 12:56:13 PM 		6 slots available for ages 6 weeks to 12 years
Children Under 2 years of age slots are available

*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: Brightside Up
Phone: (518) 426-7181
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  
Apr 29, 2026 Monitoring 2026-I-ARO-046673 No violations cited for this Inspection
Feb 6, 2026 Annual Unannounced 2026-I-ARO-007380 No violations cited for this Inspection
Nov 24, 2025 Monitoring 2025-I-ARO-116838 No violations cited for this Inspection
Aug 4, 2025 Application - Renewal 2025-I-ARO-030528 No violations cited for this Inspection
Jul 30, 2025 Fire Safety - Renewal 2025-I-ARO-056987 Violations Found
May 19, 2025 Monitoring 2025-I-ARO-040643 No violations cited for this Inspection
Feb 21, 2025 Annual Unannounced 2025-I-ARO-008630 No violations cited for this Inspection
Nov 7, 2024 Monitoring 2024-I-ARO-106268 No violations cited for this Inspection
Aug 23, 2024 Monitoring 2024-I-ARO-081483 No violations cited for this Inspection
Jun 25, 2024 Technical Assistance 2024-I-ARO-053352 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: Apr 29, 2026 Currently uncorrected violations: None
Date Regulation Description Compliance Status as of last inspection
Jul 30, 2025 417.3(h) Peeling or damaged paint or plaster must be repaired. Corrected
Jul 30, 2025 417.4(a) Suitable precautions must be taken to eliminate all conditions which may contribute to or create a fire hazard. Corrected
Jul 30, 2025 417.5(a) Suitable precautions must be taken to eliminate all conditions in areas accessible to children which pose a safety or health hazard. Corrected
Jul 30, 2025 417.5(n)(2) Play equipment must be in good repair, and be placed in a safe location. 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: Brightside Up
Phone: (518) 426-7181
 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, 2021: None