Program Name: Day One Early Learning Community Inc.    License/Registration ID: 891099


 Program Overview
Contact Name: Julie A. Riess Contact Title: Director
Program Type: Day Care Center Status: Open
School District: Poughkeepsie
Site Address: Map
70 Hooker Avenue, Poughkeepsie, NY 12601
First Licensed/Registration Date: Sep 9, 2022
Current Registration Period: Sep 9, 2022 - Sep 8, 2026
Phone: (845) 471-4790
Fax:
Total Capacity: 86
-Infants: 0
-Toddlers: 12
-Preschool: 74
-School-Age: 0
Open Child Care Slots*:
This information was self reported to OCFS on 2/27/2025 1:50:25 PM
-Infants: 0
-Toddlers: 0
-Preschool: 18
-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: Westchester Regional Office
Phone: (845) 708-2400
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 2, 2026 Annual Unannounced 2026-I-YRO-011989 Violations Found
Nov 4, 2025 Monitoring 2025-I-YRO-111198 No violations cited for this Inspection
Jul 17, 2025 Monitoring 2025-I-YRO-052220 Violations Found
Apr 11, 2025 Monitoring 2025-I-YRO-032875 No violations cited for this Inspection
Feb 4, 2025 Annual Unannounced 2025-I-YRO-013704 No violations cited for this Inspection
Nov 15, 2024 Monitoring 2024-I-YRO-105666 Violations Found
Sep 18, 2024 Mid-Point 2024-I-YRO-084568 Violations Found
Jul 15, 2024 Fire Safety - Other 2024-I-YRO-073909 No violations cited for this Inspection
May 6, 2024 Monitoring 2024-I-YRO-043755 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
Date of Last Inspection: Mar 2, 2026 Currently uncorrected violations: Yes
Date Regulation Description Compliance Status as of last inspection
Mar 2, 2026 418-1.3(h) Peeling or damaged paint or plaster must be repaired. Not Corrected
Mar 2, 2026 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
Mar 2, 2026 418-1.11(c)(1) The licensee must prepare a health care plan on forms furnished by the Office. Such plan must protect and promote the health of children. The health care plan must be on site, followed by all staff and available upon demand by a parent or the Office. In those instances in which the program will administer medications, the health care plan must also be approved by the program's health care consultant unless the only medications to be administered are: Not Corrected
Mar 2, 2026 418-1.11(i)(12) Garbage receptacles must be covered, and cleaned as needed after emptying. Not Corrected
Jul 17, 2025 418-1.11(f)(20) In the case of medication that needs to be given on an ongoing, long-term basis, the authorization and consent forms for children 5 years of age or older must be reauthorized at least once every 12 months. Any changes in the medication authorization related to dosage, time or frequency of administration shall require a program to obtain new instructions written by the licensed authorized prescriber. All other changes to the original medication authorization require a change in the prescription. Corrected
Nov 15, 2024 418-1.11(c)(1) The licensee must prepare a health care plan on forms furnished by the Office. Such plan must protect and promote the health of children. The health care plan must be on site, followed by all staff and available upon demand by a parent or the Office. In those instances in which the program will administer medications, the health care plan must also be approved by the program's health care consultant unless the only medications to be administered are: Corrected
Sep 18, 2024 418-1.3(n) Adequate and safe water supply and sewage facilities must be provided and must comply with State and local laws. Hot and cold running water must be available and accessible at all times. Corrected
May 6, 2024 418-1.3(a)(2) Whenever change(s), addition(s) or expansion(s) are proposed which will affect, or reasonably may be expected to affect, those portions of the building designated for the care of children or for their egress in case of an emergency, the licensee must receive written approval from the Office prior to initiating such change(s), addition(s), or expansion(s). Corrected
May 6, 2024 418-1.5(b)(2) The Emergency Evacuation Diagram, as approved by the Office, must be posted in a conspicuous place in every room. Corrected
May 6, 2024 418-1.11(b)(1)(ii) Staff and volunteers must each submit a medical statement on forms furnished by the Office or an approved equivalent from a health care provider: before such person has any involvement in child care work. 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: Westchester Regional Office
Phone: (845) 708-2400

 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