Albany Police Athletic League, Inc.
A school age child care in Albany, New York 12208
844 Madison Ave, Albany, New York 12208. (518) 435-0392.
What New York’s list coversOutside New York City
Programs New York State’s Office of Children and Family Services licenses or registers outside New York City, each county added once it is read in full. Programs in the city’s five boroughs, including the day care centers its Health Department regulates, aren’t here yet.
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The short answer
Record last released by New York State Office of Children and Family Services on Oct 24, 2026.
- 16 violations in the last three years
- Sep 32026 the latest visit on record
- 81 children, its capacity in the state’s list
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?
24 inspections in the last three years, the latest on Sep 3, 2026.
16 violations cited in the last three years.
New York State Office of Children and Family Services, Program pages: inspection and complaint history. Checked Oct 20, 2026. Updated daily.
When those violations happened
16 violations in 8 months of the last 36. Last cited Oct 2026. The last 3 years, to Oct 24, 2026.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
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| 2023 | Nov | Dec | ||||||||||
| 2024 | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
| 2025 | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
| 2026 | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct |
Hover or focus a month to read it.
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.
New York State Office of Children and Family Services, Program pages: inspection and complaint history. Checked Oct 20, 2026. Updated daily.
Oct 8, 2026: complaint investigation2 violations
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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,
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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 program must receive written approval from the Office prior to initiating such change(s), addition(s), or expansion(s).
Jun 8, 2026: self-Report1 violation
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No child can be released from the school-age child care program to any person other than his or her parent(s), person currently designated in writing by such parent to receive the child, or any other person authorized by law to take custody of a child.
Dec 22, 2025: no Approved Director1 violation
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Upon termination or resignation of the director:
Oct 23, 2025: monitoring1 violation
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Children cannot be left without competent direct supervision at any time. Competent supervision includes awareness of and responsibility for the ongoing activity of each child. It requires that all children be within a teacher’s range of vision and that the teacher be near enough to respond when redirection or intervention strategies are needed. Competent supervision must take into account the child’s age emotional, physical, and cognitive development.
May 13, 2025: self Reported Serious Incident1 violation
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The school age child care program must report to the Office: immediately upon learning of a change that affects 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;
Oct 28, 2024: fire Safety - Renewal3 violations
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Peeling or damaged paint or plaster must be repaired.
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Suitable precautions must be taken to eliminate all conditions which may contribute to or create a fire hazard.
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Suitable precautions must be taken to eliminate all conditions in areas accessible to children which pose a safety or health hazard.
Oct 25, 2024: documentation Review1 violation
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The submission of fraudulent or altered documents to the Office or its representatives is prohibited.
Oct 22, 2024: documentation Review1 violation
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The program must maintain on file at the program, 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 qualified to perform fire suppression systems maintenance, repair and testing showing that fire suppression equipment and systems have been tested and maintained during the current registration period in accordance with the applicable requirements of the Fire and Building Code of New York State;
Oct 1, 2024: application - Renewal3 violations
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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.
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The program must maintain on file at the program, 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; 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 program staff; daily health check documentation; a record of illnesses and injuries occurring while in care; and any indicators of child abuse or maltreatment;
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Applicants for a registration must submit to the Office: certificate of occupancy or other documentation from the local government authority having jurisdiction for determining compliance with the Fire Code and Building Code of New York State, or other applicable fire and building codes when the Fire and Building Code of New York State is not applicable, showing that the facility has been inspected and approved within the 12 months preceding the date of application for use as a child school age child care program, in accordance with the appropriate provisions of such code;
Feb 5, 2024: annual Unannounced1 violation
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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.
Nov 28, 2023: monitoring1 violation
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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.
All 25 visits on record
| Date | Visit | What the record says |
|---|---|---|
| Oct 8, 2026 | Complaint | Complaint (Investigation Pending); 2 violations cited |
| Sep 3, 2026 | Technical Assistance | No violations found |
| Jun 8, 2026 | Self-Report | 1 violation cited |
| Mar 4, 2026 | Annual Unannounced | No violations found |
| Dec 22, 2025 | No Approved Director | 1 violation cited |
| Nov 3, 2025 | Monitoring | No violations found |
| Oct 23, 2025 | Monitoring | 1 violation cited |
| Sep 9, 2025 | Technical Assistance | No violations found |
| Jun 5, 2025 | Monitoring | No violations found |
| May 16, 2025 | Fire Safety - Other | No violations found |
| May 15, 2025 | Fire Safety - Other | No violations found |
| May 13, 2025 | Self Reported Serious Incident | 1 violation cited |
| Apr 28, 2025 | Technical Assistance | No violations found |
| Mar 27, 2025 | Technical Assistance | No violations found |
| Feb 20, 2025 | Annual Unannounced | No violations found |
| Dec 9, 2024 | Technical Assistance | No violations found |
| Nov 4, 2024 | Technical Assistance | No violations found |
| Oct 28, 2024 | Fire Safety - Renewal | 3 violations cited |
| Oct 25, 2024 | Documentation Review | 1 violation cited |
| Oct 22, 2024 | Documentation Review | 1 violation cited |
| Oct 1, 2024 | Application - Renewal | 3 violations cited |
| Sep 11, 2024 | Technical Assistance | No violations found |
| May 30, 2024 | Monitoring | No violations found |
| Feb 5, 2024 | Annual Unannounced | 1 violation cited |
| Nov 28, 2023 | Monitoring | 1 violation cited |
Is it licensed?
- School Age Child Care, open since Oct 27, 2014.
- School district: Albany.
- Capacity, in New York’s words: 81 School-Aged Children.
- Keeps epinephrine auto-injectors for emergencies.
- Registration 695751, issued Oct 27, 2024, expires Oct 26, 2028.
New York State Office of Children and Family Services, Child Care Regulated Programs. Released Oct 24, 2026. Updated daily.
New York State Office of Children and Family Services, Program pages: inspection and complaint history. Checked Oct 20, 2026. Updated daily.
Has New York acted against it?
- 1 complaint in the last three years. New York’s status for each: Complaint (Investigation Pending) (1).
New York State Office of Children and Family Services, Program pages: inspection and complaint history. Checked Oct 20, 2026. Updated daily.
New York State Office of Children and Family Services, Child Care Regulated Programs. Released Oct 24, 2026. Updated daily.
| Date | What | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Oct 8, 2026 | Complaint (Investigation Pending) | New York’s status for this complaint: Complaint (Investigation Pending). |
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?
- Doesn’t take part in QUALITYstarsNY, New York’s quality rating program.
New York State Office of Children and Family Services, Program pages: inspection and complaint history. Checked Oct 20, 2026. Updated daily.
How does it compare nearby?
- Among 227 child care providers in Albany County, the middle value for violations cited in the last three years was 4; this one had 16.
New York State Office of Children and Family Services, Program pages: inspection and complaint history. Checked Oct 20, 2026. Updated daily.
| Place | Violations cited in the last three years |
|---|---|
| 365 Daycare | 11 |
| Congregation Ohav Shalom | 13 |
| Albany Jewish Community Center | 38 |
| Temple Israel of Albany | 5 |
| Mercy Cares For Kids, Inc. | 7 |
| The Young Men’s Christian Association of the Capital District | 9 |
| Albany Police Athletic League, Inc. This child care provider | 16 |
| New Bright Day Care | 17 |
| Albany Community Action Partnership | 0 |
| Smart, Marion | 18 |
| MaimoGan Family Child Care | 9 |
| ALFIA & THE CHIPMUNKS DAYCARE | 1 |
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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New York State Office of Children and Family Services, Child Care Regulated Programs (cb42-qumz).
Released Oct 24, 2026 and checked Oct 24, 2026. Updated daily. No licence stated.
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New York State Office of Children and Family Services, Program pages: inspection and complaint history.
Checked Oct 20, 2026. Updated daily. No licence stated.
If you believe something here is wrong, a correction starts with the agency whose record this copies: New York State Office of Children and Family Services. New York’s own record is on hs.ocfs.ny.gov. If Hearth Record copied something wrongly, it will fix it and log the correction publicly, with its date: how corrections work.
This copy of the record was made on Oct 24, 2026.
From the provider
The public record above comes first. Anything the provider adds will appear here, below it, and say who wrote it.
Replies
None. Replies aren’t open yet. When they open, the provider will be able to answer any finding for free, and the reply will show beside that finding, unedited and dated.
Paid listing
None. Paid listings aren’t open yet. When they open, anything paid for will say “Paid by the provider”, and paying will never change a finding, a rating or the order of results.