Hearth Record

A Child’s Place at Unity House

A day care center in Troy, New York 12180

435 4th Street, Troy, New York 12180. (518) 271-6777.

  • Pending Revocation: recommended for revocation (New York)
  • Removed from the referral list (New York)
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The short answer

Record last released by New York State Office of Children and Family Services on Nov 5, 2026.

The last 24 months 21 violations in 13 months of the last 36. Last cited Sep 2026. Every month

Each figure’s source sits beside it, in its section below.

What these words mean4
Inspection (survey)
A visit by state inspectors, often unannounced, who check a place against the rules it must meet. For nursing homes and other places Medicare pays, CMS calls these visits surveys: a standard survey of a nursing home comes at least every 15 months, and a complaint survey whenever a complaint calls for one. Source: CMS; 42 CFR 488.308.
Deficiency, citation, violation
What inspectors write up when a place didn’t meet a rule: the rule, what they saw, and when. CMS calls it a deficiency; states may say citation or violation. It is the inspectors’ finding, not a court’s, and the place is usually asked for a plan to correct it. Source: CMS, statement of deficiencies (Form CMS-2567); each state’s licensing agency.
Licence status
Whether the state’s licence lets the place operate now, in the state’s own words: licensed, on probation (allowed to keep operating on conditions, after problems), provisional, pending or expired. Source: Each state’s licensing agency.
Capacity
The most people the licence or certification lets the place care for at once: residents, children, beds or apartments, as the state counts them. It isn’t how many are there now. Source: Each state’s licensing agency.

What did inspectors find?

15 inspections in the last three years, the latest on Sep 14, 2026.

21 violations cited in the last three years.

Source:

New York State Office of Children and Family Services, Program pages: inspection and complaint history. Checked Oct 19, 2026. Updated daily.

When those violations happened

21 violations in 13 months of the last 36. Last cited Sep 2026. The last 3 years, to Nov 5, 2026.

21 violations by month over the last 3 years. Each cell is one month.
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No visit on record Visited, nothing cited A stronger orange is more serious, on its source’s own levels, read onto four bands: from the least serious it publishes to the most
Source:

Hearth Record drew this from the dates and levels in the source’s own records.

Each violation, in its source’s words

Grouped by visit, newest first, with the level its source gave it.

Source:

New York State Office of Children and Family Services, Program pages: inspection and complaint history. Checked Oct 19, 2026. Updated daily.

Sep 14, 2026: self-Report1 violation
  • 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 incident,

    Rule 418-1.15(b)(14)(ii).

Jun 15, 2026: complaint investigation2 violations
  • The program must immediately call 911 for children who require emergency medical care and also must:

    Rule 418-1.11(h)(1). From a complaint.

  • 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 incident,

    Rule 418-1.15(b)(14)(ii). From a complaint.

May 15, 2026: complaint investigation2 violations
  • Behavior management must promote self-esteem in children and guide children in such a way as to help each child develop self-control and assume responsibility for his or her actions through clear and consistent rules and limits appropriate to the ages and development of the children in care.

    Rule 418-1.9(d). From a complaint.

  • Corporal punishment is prohibited. For the purposes of this Subpart, the term corporal punishment means punishment inflicted directly on the body including, but not limited to, physical restraint, spanking, biting, shaking, slapping, twisting or squeezing; demanding excessive physical exercise, prolonged lack of movement or motion, or strenuous or bizarre postures; and compelling a child to eat or have in the child’s mouth soap, foods, hot spices or irritants or the like.

    Rule 418-1.9(j). From a complaint.

Mar 17, 2026: fire Safety - Alternate Year1 violation
  • Suitable precautions must be taken to eliminate all conditions in areas accessible to children which pose a safety or health hazard.

    Rule 418-1.5(a).

Jan 20, 2026: annual Unannounced1 violation
  • Protective caps, covers or permanently installed obstructive devices must be used on all electrical outlets that are accessible to children.

    Rule 418-1.5(y). Corrected during the inspection.

Jul 10, 2025: self-Report5 violations
  • Each day care center shall require any and all visitors to the facility to:

    Rule 418-1.8(q)(1).

  • Each day care center shall require any and all visitors to the facility to: sign in upon entry to the premises;

    Rule 418-1.8(q)(1)(i).

  • Each day care center shall require any and all visitors to the facility to: indicate in writing the date of the visit and the time of entry to the facility;

    Rule 418-1.8(q)(1)(ii).

  • Each day care center shall require any and all visitors to the facility to: clearly state in writing the purpose of the visit; and

    Rule 418-1.8(q)(1)(iii).

  • Each day care center shall require any and all visitors to the facility to: sign out upon departure from the facility indicating in writing the time of departure.

    Rule 418-1.8(q)(1)(iv).

May 7, 2025: monitoring1 violation
  • 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.

    Rule 418-1.5(aa). Corrected during the inspection.

Jan 9, 2025: annual Unannounced2 violations
  • 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:

    Rule 418-1.11(c)(1).

  • All containers or bottles of, breast milk, formula or other individualized food items must be clearly marked with the child’s complete name.

    Rule 418-1.12(z). Corrected during the inspection.

May 7, 2024: complaint investigation1 violation
  • The written medical statement from the health care provider must also state whether the child is a child with special health care needs and, if so, what special provisions, if any, will be necessary in order for the child to participate in child day care. When the written statement from the health care provider advises the day care program that the child being enrolled is a child with special health care needs, the day care program must work together with the parent and the child’s health care provider to develop a reasonable health care plan for the child while the child is in the child day care program. The health care plan for the child must also address how the day care program will obtain or develop any additional competencies that the staff will need to have in order to carry out the health care plan for the child.

    Rule 418-1.11(a)(2). From a complaint.

Apr 24, 2024: complaint investigation1 violation
  • Cleaning materials must be stored in their original containers unless the product’s use or the program’s health care plan indicates that the product be mixed with water before use. In this case, the container used for subsequent use of the mixed product must state the name of the cleaning material contained within. Cleaning 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.

    Rule 418-1.5(w). From a complaint. Corrected during the inspection.

Mar 27, 2024: annual Unannounced2 violations
  • 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:

    Rule 418-1.11(c)(1).

  • All containers or bottles of, breast milk, formula or other individualized food items must be clearly marked with the child’s complete name.

    Rule 418-1.12(z). Corrected during the inspection.

Jan 9, 2024: documentation Review1 violation
  • The initial medical statement for staff and volunteers must include the results of a Mantoux tuberculin test or other federally approved tuberculin test performed within the 12 months preceding the date of the application.

    Rule 418-1.11(b)(6). Corrected during the inspection.

Dec 27, 2023: application - Renewal1 violation
  • Other than for school age children, sleeping and napping arrangements must be made in writing between the parent and the program. Such arrangements shall include: the area of the program where the child will nap; whether the child will nap on a cot, mat, bed or a crib; and how the napping child will be supervised, consistent with the requirements of section 418-1.8 of this Subpart.

    Rule 418-1.7(o). Corrected during the inspection.

All 19 visits on record
Visits on record
DateVisitWhat the record says
Sep 14, 2026Self-Report1 violation cited
Aug 4, 2026Self-ReportNo violations found
Jun 15, 2026ComplaintComplaint (Substantiated); 2 violations cited
May 15, 2026ComplaintComplaint (Substantiated); 2 violations cited
Apr 15, 2026MonitoringNo violations found
Mar 20, 2026Fire Safety - TANo violations found
Mar 17, 2026Fire Safety - Alternate Year1 violation cited
Jan 20, 2026Annual Unannounced1 violation cited
Oct 22, 2025MonitoringNo violations found
Jul 18, 2025Self-ReportNo violations found
Jul 10, 2025Self-Report5 violations cited
May 7, 2025Monitoring1 violation cited
Jan 9, 2025Annual Unannounced2 violations cited
Oct 10, 2024MonitoringNo violations found
May 7, 2024ComplaintComplaint (Unsubstantiated); 1 violation cited
Apr 24, 2024ComplaintComplaint (Unsubstantiated); 1 violation cited
Mar 27, 2024Annual Unannounced2 violations cited
Jan 9, 2024Documentation Review1 violation cited
Dec 27, 2023Application - Renewal1 violation cited

Is it licensed?

  • Day Care Center, open since Jan 17, 1992.
  • School district: Troy.
  • Capacity, in New York’s words: 8 Infants, 12 Toddlers, 169 Preschoolers.
  • Approved by New York to give medication.
  • Keeps epinephrine auto-injectors for emergencies.
  • Licence 40694, issued Jan 17, 2024, expires Jan 16, 2028.
  • Capacity: 189 children.
Source:

New York State Office of Children and Family Services, Child Care Regulated Programs. Released Nov 5, 2026. Updated daily.

New York State Office of Children and Family Services, Program pages: inspection and complaint history. Checked Oct 19, 2026. Updated daily.

Has New York acted against it?

  • 4 complaints in the last three years. New York’s status for each: Complaint (Substantiated) (2), Complaint (Unsubstantiated) (2).
  • New York’s referral agencies won’t refer families to this program until its compliance issues are resolved.
  • New York lists this program as Pending Revocation: recommended for revocation.
Source:

New York State Office of Children and Family Services, Program pages: inspection and complaint history. Checked Oct 19, 2026. Updated daily.

New York State Office of Children and Family Services, Child Care Regulated Programs. Released Nov 5, 2026. Updated daily.

On record, newest first
DateWhatDetail
Removed from the referral listNew York’s referral agencies won’t refer families to this program until its compliance issues are resolved.
Pending RevocationNew York lists this program as Pending Revocation: recommended for revocation.
Jun 15, 2026Complaint (Substantiated)New York’s status for this complaint: Complaint (Substantiated).
May 15, 2026Complaint (Substantiated)New York’s status for this complaint: Complaint (Substantiated).
May 7, 2024Complaint (Unsubstantiated)New York’s status for this complaint: Complaint (Unsubstantiated).
Apr 24, 2024Complaint (Unsubstantiated)New York’s status for this complaint: Complaint (Unsubstantiated).

Who does the caring?

  • New York doesn’t publish staffing levels for individual programs.

Who owns it?

  • New York’s open data doesn’t list owners.

How is it rated?

  • Takes part in QUALITYstarsNY, New York’s quality rating program.
Source:

New York State Office of Children and Family Services, Program pages: inspection and complaint history. Checked Oct 19, 2026. Updated daily.

How does it compare nearby?

  • Among 97 child care providers in Rensselaer County, the middle value for violations cited in the last three years was 2; this one had 21.
Source:

New York State Office of Children and Family Services, Program pages: inspection and complaint history. Checked Oct 19, 2026. Updated daily.

What the record doesn’t say

  • New York doesn’t grade violations by severity, so read what was cited.
  • New York’s records give the regulation behind each violation, not what the inspector saw.
  • New York’s program pages cover four calendar years; this page shows the last three years.
  • New York doesn’t publish staffing levels or owners for individual programs.

Sources

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Source:

This copy of the record was made on Nov 5, 2026.

From the provider

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Not fully inspected in over two years (CMS flag)

11 health citations at the latest inspection cycle

The state average is 14.3.

Source:

CMS, State and US Averages and Health Deficiencies. Released Oct 28, 2026. Updated monthly.

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