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Darlene'S Open Arms Child Care

181 2nd, Apt 1, Albany NY 12210 · License #565612 · Group Family Day Care

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Capacity 16 childrenAges 1 mo – 12 yrLast inspected May 27, 2026
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When they operate

Group Family Day Care

Ages served

12 children, ages 6 weeks to 12 years AND 4 additional school-aged children
  • Licensed for 16 children
33
Violations, past 3 yrs
From inspections (not complaints)
0
High-risk violations
Serious / high-risk non-compliance
0
Substantiated complaints
Published by NYS OCFS
12
Inspections, past 3 yrs
Monitoring & assessments

How this facility compares

Violations per inspection, 3-yr
This facility
2.8
New York average
0.9

Inspection history & violations

Source: NYS Office of Children and Family Services
May 27, 2026 — Application - Renewal
No violations cited · view state record
Clean
Apr 8, 2026 — Fire Safety - Renewal
4 violations cited · view state record
4 violations
  • Violation

    416.3(h) · Peeling or damaged paint or plaster must be repaired.

  • Violation

    416.4(a) · Suitable precautions must be taken to eliminate all conditions which may contribute to or create a fire hazard.

  • Violation

    416.5(a) · Suitable precautions must be taken to eliminate all conditions in areas accessible to children which pose a safety or health hazard.

  • Violation

    416.5(f)(2) · Barriers must exist to prevent children from gaining access to unsafe, dangerous or hazardous areas or devices. Such areas and devices include, but are not limited to, holes, pits, wood, pellet and coal burning stoves, fireplaces and permanently installed gas space heaters.

Mar 30, 2026 — Annual Unannounced
2 violations cited · view state record
2 violations
  • Violation

    416.4(h)(4) · All paths of egress on the interior and exterior of the home, including corridors, aisles and approaches must be kept free of obstructions, impediments and debris at all times.

  • Violation

    416.5(j) · All matches, lighters, medicines, drugs, detergents, aerosol cans and other poisonous or toxic materials must be stored in their original containers, and 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 by Mar 30, 2026

Dec 23, 2025 — Monitoring
1 violation cited · view state record
1 violation
  • Violation

    416.14(m) · All child care programs must have at least one caregiver who holds a valid certification in cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and first aid on the premises of the child care program during the program's operating hours.

    Corrected by Dec 23, 2025

Sep 23, 2025 — Monitoring
1 violation cited · view state record
1 violation
  • Violation

    416.14(m) · All child care programs must have at least one caregiver who holds a valid certification in cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and first aid on the premises of the child care program during the program's operating hours.

    Corrected by Sep 23, 2025

Jun 4, 2025 — Annual Unannounced
No violations cited · view state record
Clean
Nov 15, 2024 — Monitoring
3 violations cited · view state record
3 violations
  • Violation

    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 by Nov 15, 2024

  • Violation

    416.5(u)(2) · A safety strap must be fastened around children who are seated in high chairs.

    Corrected by Nov 15, 2024

  • Violation

    416.8(j)(3) · When care is provided for children under the age of two years, there must be at least one caregiver present for every two children under the age of two years in attendance.

    Corrected by Nov 15, 2024

Aug 1, 2024 — Monitoring
4 violations cited · view state record
4 violations
  • Violation

    416.8(j)(3) · When care is provided for children under the age of two years, there must be at least one caregiver present for every two children under the age of two years in attendance.

    Corrected by Aug 1, 2024

  • Violation

    416.15(c)(5) · The program must maintain on file at the group family day care home, available for inspection daily attendance records that are filled out at the time a child arrives and departs, and must include arrival and departure times;

    Corrected by Aug 1, 2024

  • Violation

    416.15(c)(6) · The program must maintain on file at the group family day care home, available for inspection children's individual health care plans; parental consents for emergency medical treatment; child's medical statement, immunizations, and any available results of lead screening for children not yet enrolled in kindergarten or a higher grade only; the name and dosage of any medications used by a child, the frequency of administration of such medications, and a record of their administration by caregivers; daily health check documentation; a record of illnesses and injuries occurring while in care; and any indicators of child abuse or maltreatment;

    Corrected by Aug 1, 2024

  • Violation

    416.15(c)(13) · The program must maintain on file at the group family day care home, available for inspection: a daily schedule documenting the arrival and departure times of each caregiver, employees and volunteers;

    Corrected by Aug 1, 2024

May 20, 2024 — Mid-Point
2 violations cited · view state record
2 violations
  • Violation

    416.15(c)(5) · The program must maintain on file at the group family day care home, available for inspection daily attendance records that are filled out at the time a child arrives and departs, and must include arrival and departure times;

    Corrected by May 20, 2024

  • Violation

    416.14(c) · Each employee 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:

    Corrected by May 20, 2024

Feb 16, 2024 — Annual Unannounced
No violations cited · view state record
Clean
Oct 30, 2023 — Annual Unannounced
2 violations cited · view state record
2 violations
  • Violation

    416.5(i) · Protective caps, covers or permanently installed obstructive devices must be used on all electrical outlets that are accessible to children.

    Corrected by Oct 30, 2023

  • Violation

    416.5(y) · All window and door blind cords, ropes, wires and other strangulation hazards must be secured and inaccessible to children.

    Corrected by Oct 30, 2023

Sep 15, 2023 — Complaint
14 violations cited · view state record
14 violations
  • Violation

    416.5(j) · All matches, lighters, medicines, drugs, detergents, aerosol cans and other poisonous or toxic materials must be stored in their original containers, and 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 by Sep 15, 2023

  • Violation

    416.5(y) · All window and door blind cords, ropes, wires and other strangulation hazards must be secured and inaccessible to children.

    Corrected by Sep 15, 2023

  • Violation

    416.5(d) · Radiators and pipes located in rooms occupied by children must be covered to protect the children from injury when the heating system is in use.

    Corrected by Sep 15, 2023

  • Violation

    416.5(i) · Protective caps, covers or permanently installed obstructive devices must be used on all electrical outlets that are accessible to children.

    Corrected by Sep 15, 2023

  • Violation

    416.11(b)(7)(i) · Such medical statement must be completed before the person begins to reside in the child care home, and must be dated within 12 months preceding the date of the application or the date the person takes up residency at the home and must state that the person has no health conditions which would endanger the health of children receiving day care in the home.

    Corrected by Sep 15, 2023

  • Violation

    416.11(i)(27) · Garbage receptacles must be covered, and cleaned as needed after emptying.

    Corrected by Sep 15, 2023

  • Violation

    416.13(b) · All child day care providers, employees, volunteers and any person age eighteen (18) or older living or who begins to live in a group family day care home are required to comply with the criminal history review provisions of this Part and Part 413 of this Title.

    Corrected by Sep 15, 2023

  • Violation

    416.13(c) · All child day care providers, employees, volunteers and any person age eighteen (18) or older living or who begins to live in a group family day care home hired after June 30, 2013, must comply with the background check requirements for the register of substantiated category one cases of abuse or neglect maintained by the Justice Center for the Protection of Persons with Special Needs pursuant to Section 495 of the Social Services Law.

    Corrected by Sep 15, 2023

  • Violation

    416.13(d) · All child day care providers, employees, volunteers and any person age eighteen (18) or older living or who begins to live in a group family day care home are required to complete a Statewide Central Register database check.

    Corrected by Sep 15, 2023

  • Violation

    416.14(m) · All child care programs must have at least one caregiver who holds a valid certification in cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and first aid on the premises of the child care program during the program's operating hours.

    Corrected by Sep 15, 2023

  • Violation

    416.15(b)(12) · The group family day care home must report to the Office: any change affecting, or which reasonably might be expected to affect, those portions of the building and property in which the program is operating or which are used for the children's egress in the case of emergency; any change in household members; and any other change that would place the home out of compliance with applicable regulations.

    Corrected by Sep 15, 2023

  • Violation

    416.15(c)(5) · The program must maintain on file at the group family day care home, available for inspection daily attendance records that are filled out at the time a child arrives and departs, and must include arrival and departure times;

    Corrected by Sep 15, 2023

  • Violation

    416.15(c)(6) · The program must maintain on file at the group family day care home, available for inspection children's individual health care plans; parental consents for emergency medical treatment; child's medical statement, immunizations, and any available results of lead screening for children not yet enrolled in kindergarten or a higher grade only; the name and dosage of any medications used by a child, the frequency of administration of such medications, and a record of their administration by caregivers; daily health check documentation; a record of illnesses and injuries occurring while in care; and any indicators of child abuse or maltreatment;

    Corrected by Sep 15, 2023

  • Violation

    416.15(c)(13) · The program must maintain on file at the group family day care home, available for inspection: a daily schedule documenting the arrival and departure times of each caregiver, employees and volunteers;

    Corrected by Sep 15, 2023

Data synced from NYS Office of Children and Family Services · Source records · Report an error