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OCFS may take any of the following actions, or any combination of actions, as part of the enforcement process:

Denial
“Renewal denied” means the application to renew the license or registration to operate the child day care program was denied, the license or registration was permitted to expire, and the enforcement action to deny the application of the program to renew the license or registration is final.

Revocation
“Revoked” means OCFS took action to rescind the license or registration to operate the child day care program. The enforcement action to revoke the license or registration is final, and the program may no longer operate.

Suspension
“Suspended” means the child day care program has been closed by OCFS because there is evidence that the public health or a child’s safety or welfare is in imminent danger. A program which has been suspended must immediately stop operating. Suspension will continue until OCFS has determined that the condition requiring suspension has been corrected, until the child day care license or registration has been revoked, or until the program successfully challenges OCFS’ decision to suspend.

Pending Status
Enforcement action is “pending” when a child day care program has been notified that OCFS is taking enforcement action. Enforcement action will remain “pending” until a final decision has been rendered by an administrative law judge or by a court, or until the enforcement action has been resolved. A program may continue to operate while an enforcement action is pending.

 Program Overview

Contact Name: Kaitlyn L. Rodriguez	Contact Title: Director
Program Type: School-Age Child Care	Status: Open
School District: Menands	Site Address: 19 Wards Lane, Menands, NY 12204
First Licensed/Registration Date: Sep 17, 2021 Current Registration Period: Sep 17, 2025 - Sep 16, 2029	Phone: (518) 438-9596 Fax:
Total Capacity: 30 School-Aged Children   Open Child Care Slots*: This information was self reported to OCFS on 7/15/2022 10:16:24 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 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
Feb 6, 2026	Annual Unannounced	2026-I-ARO-010841	No violations cited for this Inspection
Nov 19, 2025	Monitoring	2025-I-ARO-115891	Violations Found
			Regulation Description Compliance Status 414.4(f)(2) All corridors, aisles, and approaches to exits must be kept unobstructed at all times. Corrected 414.8(k)(1)(i) for a child of school-age through the age of nine years old: there must be one teacher for every ten children; Corrected 414.14(m) The staff persons who hold the valid certification in CPR and First Aid must have their certification available for review during their working hours at the program. Corrected
Sep 18, 2025	Application - Renewal	2025-I-ARO-036712	Violations Found
			Regulation Description Compliance Status 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
Apr 30, 2025	Fire Safety - Renewal	2025-I-ARO-036623	Violations Found
			Regulation Description Compliance Status 414.3(l)(2) Buildings, systems and equipment must be kept in good repair and operate as designed. Corrected 414.4(a) Suitable precautions must be taken to eliminate all conditions which may contribute to or create a fire hazard. Corrected 414.4(f)(2) All corridors, aisles, and approaches to exits must be kept unobstructed at all times. Corrected 414.4(g) Trash, garbage and combustible materials must not be stored in the furnace room or in rooms or outdoor areas adjacent to the facility that are ordinarily occupied by or accessible to children. Corrected 414.5(d) Whenever the heating system is in use, pipes and radiators accessible to children must have barriers or covers to protect children from injury, unless rooms are only used for sedentary activities such as homework, arts and crafts. Radiators and pipes accessible to children, located in rooms used for physical activity and active play must have barriers or covers to protect children from injury whenever the heating system is in use. Corrected 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
Apr 10, 2025	Monitoring	2025-I-ARO-032348	No violations cited for this Inspection
Apr 3, 2025	Complaint (Substantiated)	2025-I-ARO-031524	Violations Found
			Regulation Description Compliance Status 414.8(k)(1)(i) for a child of school-age through the age of nine years old: there must be one teacher for every ten children; Corrected 414.9(b) The staff must use acceptable techniques and approaches to help children solve problems. Corrected 414.15(a)(4) The provisions specified on the registration are binding and the school-age child care program must operate in compliance with the terms of the registration. The number and age range of children specified thereon are the maximum number and age range of children who may be in the care of the school-age child care program at any one time. Corrected
Jan 23, 2025	Annual Unannounced	2025-I-ARO-012421	No violations cited for this Inspection
Oct 7, 2024	Monitoring	2024-I-ARO-099560	No violations cited for this Inspection
Sep 18, 2024	Technical Assistance	2024-I-ARO-074071	Violations Found
			Regulation Description Compliance Status 414.5(v) All matches, lighters, medicines, drugs, cleaning materials, detergents, aerosol cans and other poisonous or toxic materials must be stored in their original containers. Such materials must be used in such a way that they will not contaminate play surfaces, food or food preparation areas, or constitute a hazard to children. Such materials must be kept in a place inaccessible to children. Corrected
Apr 29, 2024	Monitoring	2024-I-ARO-044278	No violations cited for this Inspection

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 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: Feb 6, 2026	Currently uncorrected violations: None

Date	Regulation	Description	Compliance Status as of last inspection
Nov 19, 2025	414.4(f)(2)	All corridors, aisles, and approaches to exits must be kept unobstructed at all times.	Corrected
Nov 19, 2025	414.8(k)(1)(i)	for a child of school-age through the age of nine years old: there must be one teacher for every ten children;	Corrected
Nov 19, 2025	414.14(m)	The staff persons who hold the valid certification in CPR and First Aid must have their certification available for review during their working hours at the program.	Corrected
Sep 18, 2025	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
Apr 30, 2025	414.3(l)(2)	Buildings, systems and equipment must be kept in good repair and operate as designed.	Corrected
Apr 30, 2025	414.4(a)	Suitable precautions must be taken to eliminate all conditions which may contribute to or create a fire hazard.	Corrected
Apr 30, 2025	414.4(f)(2)	All corridors, aisles, and approaches to exits must be kept unobstructed at all times.	Corrected
Apr 30, 2025	414.4(g)	Trash, garbage and combustible materials must not be stored in the furnace room or in rooms or outdoor areas adjacent to the facility that are ordinarily occupied by or accessible to children.	Corrected
Apr 30, 2025	414.5(d)	Whenever the heating system is in use, pipes and radiators accessible to children must have barriers or covers to protect children from injury, unless rooms are only used for sedentary activities such as homework, arts and crafts. Radiators and pipes accessible to children, located in rooms used for physical activity and active play must have barriers or covers to protect children from injury whenever the heating system is in use.	Corrected
Apr 30, 2025	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
Apr 3, 2025	414.8(k)(1)(i)	for a child of school-age through the age of nine years old: there must be one teacher for every ten children;	Corrected
Apr 3, 2025	414.9(b)	The staff must use acceptable techniques and approaches to help children solve problems.	Corrected
Apr 3, 2025	414.15(a)(4)	The provisions specified on the registration are binding and the school-age child care program must operate in compliance with the terms of the registration. The number and age range of children specified thereon are the maximum number and age range of children who may be in the care of the school-age child care program at any one time.	Corrected
Sep 18, 2024	414.5(v)	All matches, lighters, medicines, drugs, cleaning materials, detergents, aerosol cans and other poisonous or toxic materials must be stored in their original containers. Such materials must be used in such a way that they will not contaminate play surfaces, food or food preparation areas, or constitute a hazard to children. Such materials must be kept in a place inaccessible to children.	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 April, 2021: None