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Little Journeys Daycare, LLC

1976 Central ave, Albany NY 12205 · License #886773 · Day Care Center

License
Capacity 30 childrenAges 0 mo – 5 yrLast inspected Jun 15, 2026
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Director
Ashley L. Stewart
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Address
1976 Central ave, Albany NY 12205 · Directions

Hours

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Care & schedule

When they operate

Day Care Center

Ages served

6 Infants, 9 Toddlers, 15 Preschoolers
  • Licensed for 30 children
34
Violations, past 3 yrs
From inspections (not complaints)
0
High-risk violations
Serious / high-risk non-compliance
0
Substantiated complaints
Published by NYS OCFS
21
Inspections, past 3 yrs
Monitoring & assessments

How this facility compares

Violations per inspection, 3-yr
This facility
1.6
New York average
0.9

Inspection history & violations

Source: NYS Office of Children and Family Services
Jun 15, 2026 — Complaint
No violations cited · view state record
Clean
Mar 24, 2026 — Annual Unannounced
No violations cited · view state record
Clean
Feb 5, 2026 — Complaint
1 violation cited · view state record
1 violation
  • Violation

    418-1.8(n) · The use of any type of personal electronic media device for social or entertainment purposes, including but not limited to, listening to music on headphones, playing screen games, surfing the internet, sending e-mails, or making personal calls while supervising children is prohibited. The use of mobile phones is permitted as necessary to promote the children's safety and ensuring the orderly operation of the program.

    Corrected by Feb 5, 2026

Jan 21, 2026 — Fire Safety - Renewal
4 violations cited · view state record
4 violations
  • Violation

    418-1.3(h) · Peeling or damaged paint or plaster must be repaired.

  • Violation

    418-1.4(a) · Suitable precautions must be taken to eliminate all conditions which may contribute to or create a fire hazard.

  • Violation

    418-1.5(a) · Suitable precautions must be taken to eliminate all conditions in areas accessible to children which pose a safety or health hazard.

  • Violation

    418-1.15(c)(31) · The program must maintain on file at the child day care center, 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 license period in accordance with the applicable requirements of the Fire and Building Code of New York State;

    Corrected by Jan 21, 2026

Dec 30, 2025 — Monitoring
1 violation cited · view state record
1 violation
  • Violation

    418-1.4(b)(1) · Evacuation drills must be conducted at least monthly during various hours of operation of the child day care center.

    Corrected by Dec 30, 2025

Sep 24, 2025 — Complaint
4 violations cited · view state record
4 violations
  • Violation

    413.4(d)(5) · A prospective director, employee or volunteer may begin to work or volunteer at a child day care center, small day care center, school-age child care program, group family day care home or family day care home after completing the check described in paragraphs (1) or (2) of subdivision (a) of this section.

    Corrected by Sep 24, 2025

  • Violation

    418-1.3(o)(2) · Buildings, systems and equipment must be kept in good repair and operate as designed.

    Corrected by Sep 24, 2025

  • Violation

    418-1.5(n)(1) · Materials and play equipment used by the children must be sturdy and free from rough edges and sharp corners.

    Corrected by Sep 24, 2025

  • Violation

    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 by Sep 24, 2025

Sep 24, 2025 — No Approved Director
No violations cited · view state record
Clean
Jul 15, 2025 — Complaint
3 violations cited · view state record
3 violations
  • Violation

    418-1.12(v) · Four weeks of current meal and snack menus, as applicable, must be reviewed for nutritional content, variety and quality at the time of initial application and once every 24 months by a Federal Child and Adult Care Food Program specialist responsible for reviewing and approving menus, or by a person who has a bachelor's or master's degree with a major in food and institutional management or a closely related field and who has completed a dietician internship or has been certified as a registered dietician or has an equivalent state certification.

    Corrected by Jul 15, 2025

  • Violation

    418-1.15(c)(5) · The program must maintain on file at the child day care center, available for inspection by the Office or its designees at any time, the following records in a current and accurate manner: daily attendance records, which must be filled out at the time a child arrives and departs, and must include arrival and departure times;

    Corrected by Jul 15, 2025

  • Violation

    418-1.15(c)(6) · The program must maintain on file at the child day care center, available for inspection by the Office or its designees at any time, the following records in a current and accurate manner: 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 child care center staff; daily health check documentation; a record of illnesses and injuries occurring while in care; and any indicators of child abuse or maltreatment;

    Corrected by Jul 15, 2025

Apr 11, 2025 — Monitoring
1 violation cited · view state record
1 violation
  • Violation

    418-1.7(a)(1) · The program must establish and implement a daily schedule of program activities that offers reasonable regularity in routines, including snack and meal periods, nap and rest periods, indoor activities, outdoor play time and a variety of large muscle activities throughout the day. There must be physical activity, appropriate to the ages of the children in care, every day.

    Corrected by Apr 11, 2025

Jan 28, 2025 — Annual Unannounced
2 violations cited · view state record
2 violations
  • Violation

    418-1.4(b)(1) · Evacuation drills must be conducted at least monthly during various hours of operation of the child day care center.

    Corrected by Jan 28, 2025

  • Violation

    418-1.5(m)(1) · The child day care center must have immediate access to a minimum of one landline telephone for general use and emergencies. A working mobile phone(s) is permitted for the purpose of promoting children's safety and ensuring the orderly operation of the program, but its use does not remove the requirement for a designated on-site landline telephone.

    Corrected by Jan 28, 2025

Dec 23, 2024 — Monitoring
No violations cited · view state record
Clean
Dec 5, 2024 — No Approved Director
1 violation cited · view state record
1 violation
  • Violation

    418-1.15(b)(23)(iv) · Upon termination or resignation of the director: An approved, permanent director must be on-site, performing the duties of the position, within 90 days.

    Corrected by Dec 5, 2024

Dec 5, 2024 — Complaint
3 violations cited · view state record
3 violations
  • Violation

    418-1.11(i)(1) · Staff and volunteers must thoroughly wash their hands with soap and running water at the beginning of each day, before and after the administration of medications, when they are dirty, after toileting or assisting children with toileting, after changing a diaper, before and after food handling or eating, after handling pets or other animals, after contact with any bodily secretion or fluid, and after coming in from outdoors.

    Corrected by Dec 5, 2024

  • Violation

    418-1.12(ak) · Current menus for each week must be posted in a place readily accessible to parents and the Office.

    Corrected by Dec 5, 2024

  • Violation

    418-1.15(b)(14)(v) · The program must immediately notify the parent and Office upon learning of the following events involving a child which occurred while the child was in care at the program or was being transported by the program: communicable disease,

    Corrected by Dec 5, 2024

Aug 29, 2024 — Serious Injury
2 violations cited · view state record
2 violations
  • Violation

    418-1.15(b)(14)(iii) · The program must immediately notify the parent and Office upon learning of the following events involving a child which occurred while the child was in care at the program or was being transported by the program: serious injury,

    Corrected by Aug 29, 2024

  • Violation

    418-1.15(c)(6) · The program must maintain on file at the child day care center, available for inspection by the Office or its designees at any time, the following records in a current and accurate manner: 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 child care center staff; 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 29, 2024

Aug 21, 2024 — Monitoring
1 violation cited · view state record
1 violation
  • Violation

    418-1.5(aa) · The following items must be used and stored in such a manner that they are not accessible to children: handbags, backpacks or briefcases belonging to adults; plastic bags; and toys and objects small enough for young children to swallow.

    Corrected by Aug 21, 2024

Jun 24, 2024 — Documentation Review
4 violations cited · view state record
4 violations
  • Violation

    418-1.14(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 by Jun 24, 2024

  • Violation

    418-1.14(c)(1) · Each staff person and volunteer must complete a minimum of thirty (30) hours of training every two years. The required thirty (30) hours of training every two years is subject to the following conditions: Fifteen (15) of the required thirty (30) hours of training must be obtained during the person's first six months at the program.

    Corrected by Jun 24, 2024

  • Violation

    418-1.14(c)(2) · Each staff person and volunteer must complete a minimum of thirty (30) hours of training every two years. The required thirty (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 418-1.14(d).

    Corrected by Jun 24, 2024

  • Violation

    418-1.14(d) · Training must address all topics or subject matters required by state and federal law. The required state topics are:

    Corrected by Jun 24, 2024

May 24, 2024 — Complaint
2 violations cited · view state record
2 violations
  • Violation

    418-1.3(o)(2) · Buildings, systems and equipment must be kept in good repair and operate as designed.

    Corrected by May 24, 2024

  • Violation

    418-1.8(n) · The use of any type of personal electronic media device for social or entertainment purposes, including but not limited to, listening to music on headphones, playing screen games, surfing the internet, sending e-mails, or making personal calls while supervising children is prohibited. The use of mobile phones is permitted as necessary to promote the children's safety and ensuring the orderly operation of the program.

    Corrected by May 24, 2024

Apr 5, 2024 — Monitoring
No violations cited · view state record
Clean
Jan 17, 2024 — Annual Unannounced
2 violations cited · view state record
2 violations
  • Violation

    418-1.4(b)(1) · Evacuation drills must be conducted at least monthly during various hours of operation of the child day care center.

    Corrected by Jan 17, 2024

  • Violation

    418-1.5(b)(4) · Each program must hold two shelter-in-place drills annually during which procedures and supplies are reviewed. Parents must be made aware of this drill in advance.

    Corrected by Jan 17, 2024

Aug 25, 2023 — Complaint
3 violations cited · view state record
3 violations
  • Violation

    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 by Aug 25, 2023

  • Violation

    418-1.11(a)(1) · No child may be accepted for care in a child care program unless the program has been furnished with a written statement signed by a health care provider verifying that the child is able to participate in child care and currently appears to be free from contagious or communicable diseases. A child's medical statement must have been completed within the 12 months preceding the date of enrollment.

    Corrected by Aug 25, 2023

  • Violation

    418-1.12(ak) · Current menus for each week must be posted in a place readily accessible to parents and the Office.

    Corrected by Aug 25, 2023

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