A Brighter Smile Day Care
A Brighter Smile Day Care
License/Registration ID: 268633
73 Quail Street Albany, NY 12206
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This Checklist reflects a partial list of the regulatory requirements based on the inspection performed. Additional violations may have been cited that are not included in the inspection checklist.
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Inspection ID:
2026-I-ARO-003176
Date:
02/06/2026
Inspection Type:
Annual Unannounced
Inspection Result:
Violations found
Compliance Status:
Y-Compliant, N-Noncompliant, N/O-Not Observed, N/A-Not Applicable, P/V-Prior Violation
Reg
Compliance Status
413.3 Enforcement of Regulations
*
Posting of Compliance History Document
413.3(g)(3)(i)
Y
417.3 Building and Equipment
Diagram of home shows 2nd floor as child care space and shows two stairways as means of egress
417.3(a)
Y
No peeling or damaged paint or plaster inside and outside the home
417.3(h)
Y
No toxic paints or finishes
417.3(g)
Y
417.4 Fire Protection
Evacuation drills have been conducted each month
417.4(b)(1)
N
*
Paths of egress, both interior and exterior are free of obstructions and debris including ice/snow
417.4(h)(4)
Y
417.5 Safety
All caregivers are able to operate phone
417.5(m)(4)
Y
Animals Inside or outside do not present a threat and appear healthy and free of parasites
417.5(l)(1)
Y
Emergency evacuation diagram must be posted
417.5(b)(2)
Y
*
No pools/ponds/water hazards located on or adjacent to the program property; or if present, barriers exist to prevent access
417.5(f)(1)
Y
Notice given in approved format to Office & parents of the presence of firearms, shotguns or rifles
417.5(x)(5)
Y
Poisonous, toxic, flammable and dangerous items are inaccessible to children
417.5(j)
Y
Porches, walkways, decks and stairs with more than two steps have rail & barrier to prevent falling
417.5(e)
Y
Shelter in place drills have been conducted and recorded as required
417.5(b)(5)
Y
Working carbon monoxide alarm on lowest level with a designated napping area
417.5(v)
Y
417.7 Program Requirements
Children must be allowed freedom of movement.
417.7(f)
Y
Designated napping area is arranged to permit caregivers to move freely and safely
417.7(o)(6)
Y
417.8 Supervision of Children
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Approved provider is the primary caregiver
417.8(e)
Y
*
Competent supervision is maintained at all times with exceptions only as specified in regulation
417.8(a)
Y
*
One caregiver observed for either 6 children not yet in school or 8 when at least 2 are school age
417.8(j)(1)
Y
*
One caregiver present for every 2 children under 2 years in attendance
417.8(j)(2)
Y
417.11 Health and Infection Control
Additional clothing available for children
417.11(i)(9)
Y
Bathrooms kept clean with accessible toilet paper, soap and towels
417.11(i)(14)
Y
Children in night care shall have a routine that encourages good personal hygiene practices
417.11(i)(5)
Y
Extensive cleaning done while children are not present
417.11(i)(26)
Y
Medication administration only with written parental consent and health care provider instructions
417.11(f)(7)
Y
Medication in original containers, both prescription and OTC
417.11(f)(15)
Y
No dampness, odors or accumulated trash on premises
417.11(i)(22)
Y
Smoking is prohibited in areas in use by children or in vehicles when children are being transported
417.11(b)(11)
Y
417.14 Training
*
A caregiver certified in First Aid and CPR is present at all times children are in care
417.14(m)
Y
A minimum of five (5) hours of Office approved training must be obtained each year which addresses topics or subject matters set forth in 417.14(f).
417.14(c)(2)
Y
Each identified staff and volunteer completed Federal Health and Safety training within required timeframes
417.14(b)
Y
First Aid & CPR certificates must be appropriate to the ages of the children in care
417.14(n)
Y
Prior to becoming a Provider, the individual completed Federal Health and Safety training
417.14(b)
Y
Provider completed Federal Health and Safety training within required timeframes
417.14(b)
Y
417.15 Management and Administration
*
Numbers and ages of children present are within licensed or registered capacity
417.15(a)(9)
Y
*
Office notified of any change to the home or program
417.15(b)(12)
Y
Only approved caregivers have unsupervised contact with the day care children
417.15(b)(20)
Y
Summary of Violations
Date Cited
Regulation
Regulation Description
Compliance Status
Corrected on- Site?
02/06/2026
417.4(b)(1)
Evacuation drills must be conducted at least monthly during the hours of operation of the family day care home.
Corrected
Y
Date Cited
02/06/2026
Regulation
417.4(b)(1)
Regulation Description
Evacuation drills must be conducted at least monthly during the hours of operation of the family day care home.
Compliance Status
Corrected
Corrected on- Site?
Y
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:
For additional information on this program and compliance history, contact:
Office: Brightside Up
Phone: (518) 426-7181