Program Name: Ark, Inc. Rainbow Center    License/Registration ID: 816907


 Program Overview
Contact Name: Doretha Holmes Contact Title: Director
Program Type: School-Age Child Care Status: Open
School District: Troy
Site Address: Map
847 River Street, Troy, NY 12180
First Licensed/Registration Date: Jun 5, 2018
Current Registration Period: Jun 5, 2024 - Jun 4, 2028
Phone: (518) 203-8183
Fax: (518) 274-6633
Total Capacity: 55 School-Aged Children
 
Open Child Care Slots*:
This information was self reported to OCFS on 7/13/2023 11:17:34 AM
0 Preschool aged
10 School-Aged children

*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  
Jan 10, 2025 Annual Unannounced 2025-I-ARO-010221 No violations cited for this Inspection
Oct 8, 2024 Monitoring 2024-I-ARO-099900 No violations cited for this Inspection
Jul 23, 2024 Monitoring 2024-I-ARO-075364 No violations cited for this Inspection
May 29, 2024 Documentation Review 2024-I-ARO-049223 Violations Found
May 23, 2024 Application - Renewal 2024-I-ARO-018869 Violations Found
Jan 11, 2024 Annual Unannounced 2024-I-ARO-010423 Violations Found
Oct 4, 2023 Monitoring 2023-I-ARO-046536 No violations cited for this Inspection
Jul 17, 2023 Monitoring 2023-I-ARO-036573 Violations Found
Jun 21, 2023 Self Reported Serious Incident 2023-I-ARO-033612 No violations cited for this Inspection
May 25, 2023 Monitoring 2023-I-ARO-029904 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: Jan 10, 2025 Currently uncorrected violations: None
Date Regulation Description Compliance Status as of last inspection
May 29, 2024 414.15(c)(33) The program must maintain on file at the program, available for inspection by the Office or its designees at any time, the following records in a current and accurate manner: documentation from the local government authority having jurisdiction for determining compliance with the Fire and Building Code of New York State Corrected
May 23, 2024 414.4(c) Fire detection, alarm and firefighting equipment appropriate to the type of building construction, size, height and occupancy must be provided maintained and operate as designed. Corrected
May 23, 2024 414.14(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
May 23, 2024 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 23, 2024 414.14(c)(2) 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: A minimum of five (5) hours of Office approved training must be obtained each year which addresses topics or subject matters set forth in 414.14(d). Corrected
May 23, 2024 414.15(c)(31) The program must maintain on file at the program, available for inspection by the Office or its designees at any time, the following records in a current and accurate manner: documentation from service personnel licensed by the New York State Department of State to perform fire alarm systems maintenance, repair and testing which shows that the fire alarm and detection systems have been inspected, tested and maintained during the current registration period in accordance with the applicable requirements of the Fire and Building Code of New York State; Corrected
Jan 11, 2024 414.14(k) All child care programs must have at least one staff person who holds a valid certification in cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and first aid on the premises of the program during the program's operating hours. Corrected
Jul 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
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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