Program Name: YMCA@ Zoller Elem. School    License/Registration ID: 750412


 Program Overview
Contact Name: Merisa L. Schaeffer Contact Title: Director
Program Type: School-Age Child Care Status: Open
School District: Schenectady
Site Address: Map
1880 Lancaster St., Zoller Elementary School, Schenectady, NY 12308
First Licensed/Registration Date: Oct 16, 2015
Current Registration Period: Oct 16, 2021 - Oct 15, 2025 		Phone: (518) 869-3500
Fax:
Total Capacity: 44 School-Aged Children
 
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
This facility is approved to administer medications. This program is located in a school.

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)

This program is located in a public school and, therefore, the program may not be responsible for correcting the violation.
Date Inspection Type Inspection ID Inspection Result  
Mar 24, 2025 Fire Safety - Renewal 2025-I-ARO-028460 Violations Found
Mar 20, 2025 Annual Unannounced 2025-I-ARO-008751 No violations cited for this Inspection
Dec 2, 2024 Monitoring 2024-I-ARO-110802 No violations cited for this Inspection
Oct 4, 2024 Fire Safety - Other 2024-I-ARO-099450 Violations Found
Sep 24, 2024 Monitoring 2024-I-ARO-095952 No violations cited for this Inspection
Jun 10, 2024 Monitoring 2024-I-ARO-050577 No violations cited for this Inspection
Mar 20, 2024 Annual Unannounced 2024-I-ARO-008832 No violations cited for this Inspection
Jan 2, 2024 No Approved Director 2023-I-ARO-056194 Violations Found
Nov 2, 2023 Mid-Point 2023-I-ARO-048013 Violations Found
May 17, 2023 Technical Assistance 2023-I-ARO-028936 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
This program is located in a public school and, therefore, the program may not be responsible for correcting the violation.
Date of Last Inspection: Mar 24, 2025 Currently uncorrected violations: Yes
Date Regulation Description Compliance Status as of last inspection
Mar 24, 2025 414.3(l) All buildings used for school-age child care programs 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. Not Corrected
Mar 24, 2025 414.4(a) Suitable precautions must be taken to eliminate all conditions which may contribute to or create a fire hazard. Not Corrected
Mar 24, 2025 414.4(d) All fire alarm and detection systems must be inspected, tested and maintained in accordance with the applicable requirements of 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. Not Corrected
Mar 24, 2025 414.5(b)(5) The program must maintain on file a record of each shelter-in-place drill conducted, using forms provided by the Office or approved equivalents. Not Corrected
Oct 4, 2024 414.3(g) Peeling or damaged paint or plaster must be repaired. Corrected
Oct 4, 2024 414.3(l) All buildings used for school-age child care programs 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. Not Corrected
Oct 4, 2024 414.4(a) Suitable precautions must be taken to eliminate all conditions which may contribute to or create a fire hazard. Not Corrected
Oct 4, 2024 414.5(a) Suitable precautions must be taken to eliminate all conditions in areas accessible to children which pose a safety or health hazard. Corrected
Oct 4, 2024 414.5(n)(1) Materials and play equipment used by the children must be sturdy and free from rough edges and sharp corners. Corrected
Oct 4, 2024 414.5(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
Jan 2, 2024 414.15(b)(23) Upon termination or resignation of the director: Corrected
Nov 2, 2023 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 2, 2023 414.11(b)(3) Initial medical statements sent in with the application or as a result of a new hire must be dated within 12 months preceding the date of application or hiring date. Corrected
Nov 2, 2023 414.14(c)(1) Each staff person and volunteer must complete a minimum of thirty (30) hours of training every two years. The required (30) hours of training every two years is subject to the following conditions: Fifteen of the required thirty (30) hours of training must be obtained during the person's first six months at the program. Corrected
May 17, 2023 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
*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, 2020: None