Program Name: The Learning Ladder Child Care Center of Johnson City, INC.    License/Registration ID: 792476


 Program Overview
Contact Name: Desiree M. Lee Contact Title: Director
Program Type: Day Care Center Status: Open
School District: Johnson City
Site Address: Map
801 Valley Plaza, Johnson City, NY 13790
First Licensed/Registration Date: May 1, 2017
Current Registration Period: May 1, 2019 - Apr 30, 2023 		Phone: (607) 770-3806
Fax: (607) 770-3807
Total Capacity: 111
-Infants: 24
-Toddlers: 34
-Preschool: 37
-School-Age: 16
Open Child Care Slots*:
This information was self reported to OCFS on 7/11/2024 3:02:48 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: Syracuse Regional Office
Phone: (315) 423-1202
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  
Mar 25, 2025 Complaint (Substantiated) 2025-I-SRO-029277 Violations Found
Dec 4, 2024 Monitoring 2024-I-SRO-110860 Violations Found
Jul 11, 2024 Complaint (Unsubstantiated) 2024-I-SRO-073471 Violations Found
Apr 16, 2024 Annual Unannounced 2024-I-SRO-009729 Violations Found
Aug 15, 2023 Complaint (Substantiated) 2023-I-SRO-040215 Violations Found
Aug 15, 2023 Annual Unannounced 2023-I-SRO-009887 No violations cited for this Inspection
May 22, 2023 Complaint (Unsubstantiated) 2023-I-SRO-028601 No New Violations
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: Mar 25, 2025 Currently uncorrected violations: Yes
Date Regulation Description Compliance Status as of last inspection
Mar 25, 2025 418-1.12(aa) Unused portions of bottles or containers from which children have been spoon-fed must be discarded after each feeding or placed in a securely tied plastic bag and returned to the parent at the end of the day. Corrected
Dec 4, 2024 418-1.4(f)(2) All corridors, aisles, and approaches to exits must be kept unobstructed at all times. Not Corrected
Dec 4, 2024 418-1.5(a) Suitable precautions must be taken to eliminate all conditions in areas accessible to children which pose a safety or health hazard. Not Corrected
Dec 4, 2024 418-1.5(y) Protective caps, covers or permanently installed obstructive devices must be used on all electrical outlets that are accessible to children. Corrected
Dec 4, 2024 418-1.15(c)(5) 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: daily attendance records, which must be filled out at the time a child arrives and departs, and must include arrival and departure times; Corrected
Jul 11, 2024 418-1.5(a) Suitable precautions must be taken to eliminate all conditions in areas accessible to children which pose a safety or health hazard. Not Corrected
Jul 11, 2024 418-1.5(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
Apr 16, 2024 418-1.3(l)(6) One of the required sinks will serve as a washbasin for bottles and dishes the other for diaper changing needs and hand washing. Corrected
Aug 15, 2023 418-1.8(n) The use of any type of personal electronic media device for social or entertainment purposes, including but not limited to, listening to music on headphones, playing screen games, surfing the internet, sending e-mails, or making personal calls while supervising children is prohibited. The use of mobile phones is permitted as necessary to promote the children's safety and ensuring the orderly operation of the program. Corrected
Aug 15, 2023 418-1.15(c)(5) 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: daily attendance records, which must be filled out at the time a child arrives and departs, and must include arrival and departure times; 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: Syracuse Regional Office
Phone: (315) 423-1202
 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 April, 2020: None