Hearth Record

Tiny Leader’s Children’s Center

A day care center in Plattsburgh, New York 12901

16 Degrandpre Way, Plattsburgh, New York 12901. (518) 324-5437.

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The short answer

Record last released by New York State Office of Children and Family Services on Nov 2, 2026.

The last 24 months 28 violations in 10 months of the last 36. Last cited Jul 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?

17 inspections in the last three years, the latest on Jul 24, 2026.

28 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

28 violations in 10 months of the last 36. Last cited Jul 2026. The last 3 years, to Nov 2, 2026.

28 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.

Jul 6, 2026: monitoring4 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).

  • Peeling or damaged paint or plaster must be repaired.

    Rule 418-1.3(h).

  • 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).

  • 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.

Apr 27, 2026: annual Unannounced1 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). Corrected during the inspection.

Feb 24, 2026: complaint investigation4 violations
  • Staff and volunteers must each submit a medical statement on forms furnished by the Office or an approved equivalent from a health care provider: before such person has any involvement in child care work.

    Rule 418-1.11(b)(1)(ii). From a complaint.

  • The provisions specified on the license are binding and the child day care center must operate in compliance with the terms of the license. The number and age range of children specified thereon are the maximum number and age range of children who may be in the care of the child day care center at any one time.

    Rule 418-1.15(a)(4). From a complaint.

  • 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.

  • for children between ages 18 months old and 36 months old: there must be one teacher for every five children;

    Rule 418-1.8(k)(3)(i). From a complaint.

Sep 19, 2025: documentation Review1 violation
  • Mid-point requirements for four-year license holders. At the two-year calendar date in a four year licensing cycle, a program must be in compliance with the following mid-point requirements and be able to show proof of compliance to the Office when requested, as follows: proof of compliance with the training requirements of section 418-1.14;

    Rule 418-1.15(b)(29)(i). Corrected during the inspection.

Sep 2, 2025: complaint investigation1 violation
  • Electronic monitoring devices or surveillance cameras are permitted to transmit images of children in common rooms, hallways and play areas only. Bathrooms and changing areas must remain private and free of all video surveillance equipment.

    Rule 418-1.15(b)(9)(v). From a complaint. Corrected during the inspection.

Jul 10, 2025: self-Report2 violations
  • Peeling or damaged paint or plaster must be repaired.

    Rule 418-1.3(h).

  • 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.

Jun 30, 2025: monitoring1 violation
  • All matches, lighters, medicines, drugs, cleaning materials, detergents, aerosol cans and other poisonous or toxic materials must be stored in their original containers. Such 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(v). Corrected during the inspection.

May 21, 2025: complaint investigation1 violation
  • The Emergency Evacuation Diagram, as approved by the Office, must be posted in a conspicuous place in every room.

    Rule 418-1.5(b)(2). From a complaint. Corrected during the inspection.

Aug 14, 2024: self Reported Serious Incident1 violation
  • for children between ages 18 months old and 36 months old: the maximum group size is twelve children.

    Rule 418-1.8(k)(3)(ii).

Apr 22, 2024: monitoring1 violation
  • Programs must follow safety plans developed by the Office when allegations of risk of harm to child(ren) against the program, staff, volunteer or visitor are under investigation.

    Rule 418-1.15(b)(31).

Apr 17, 2024: monitoring1 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). Corrected during the inspection.

Apr 9, 2024: complaint investigation7 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). From a complaint.

  • In the case of medication that needs to be given on an ongoing, long-term basis, the authorization and consent forms for children under the age of 5 years of age must be reauthorized at least once every six months. Any changes in the medication authorization related to dosage, time or frequency of administration shall require a program to obtain new instructions written by the licensed authorized prescriber. All other changes to the original medication authorization require a change in the prescription.

    Rule 418-1.11(f)(21). From a complaint.

  • Staff must take steps to prevent a child’s exposure to the foods to which the child is allergic.

    Rule 418-1.12(an). 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.

  • 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;

    Rule 418-1.15(c)(6). From a complaint.

  • Pursuant to New York Public Health Law Section 2500-h, the program must comply with the anaphylaxis policy jointly issued by the Office and the New York State Department of Health and any amendments thereto. The program must notify the parent of any child in care of the anaphylaxis policy when the child is enrolled and annually thereafter. Notification shall include contact information for parents to engage further with the program to learn more about individualized aspects of the anaphylaxis policy.

    Rule 418-1.5(ad). From a complaint.

  • Children cannot be left without competent 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.

    Rule 418-1.8(a). From a complaint.

Feb 26, 2024: fire Safety - Alternate Year2 violations
  • The provisions specified on the license are binding and the child day care center must operate in compliance with the terms of the license. The number and age range of children specified thereon are the maximum number and age range of children who may be in the care of the child day care center at any one time.

    Rule 418-1.15(a)(4). Corrected during the inspection.

  • 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).

Feb 26, 2024: annual Unannounced1 violation
  • 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.

    Rule 418-1.11(i)(1).

All 21 visits on record
Visits on record
DateVisitWhat the record says
Jul 24, 2026Self-ReportNo violations found
Jul 6, 2026Monitoring4 violations cited
Apr 27, 2026Annual Unannounced1 violation cited
Feb 24, 2026ComplaintComplaint (Substantiated); 4 violations cited
Oct 6, 2025MonitoringNo violations found
Sep 19, 2025Documentation Review1 violation cited
Sep 2, 2025ComplaintComplaint (Unsubstantiated); 1 violation cited
Jul 10, 2025Self-Report2 violations cited
Jun 30, 2025Monitoring1 violation cited
Jun 2, 2025Self Reported Serious IncidentNo violations found
May 21, 2025ComplaintComplaint (Unsubstantiated); 1 violation cited
Mar 25, 2025Annual UnannouncedNo violations found
Nov 1, 2024MonitoringNo violations found
Oct 30, 2024MonitoringNo violations found
Aug 14, 2024Self Reported Serious Incident1 violation cited
Jun 14, 2024Self Reported Serious IncidentNo violations found
Apr 22, 2024Monitoring1 violation cited
Apr 17, 2024Monitoring1 violation cited
Apr 9, 2024ComplaintComplaint (Substantiated); 7 violations cited
Feb 26, 2024Annual Unannounced1 violation cited
Feb 26, 2024Fire Safety - Alternate Year2 violations cited

Is it licensed?

  • Day Care Center, open since Jul 28, 2017.
  • School district: Beekmantown.
  • Capacity, in New York’s words: 14 Infants, 26 Toddlers, 22 Preschoolers.
  • Approved by New York to give medication.
  • Keeps epinephrine auto-injectors for emergencies.
  • Licence 803001, issued Jul 28, 2023, expires Jul 27, 2027.
  • Capacity: 62 children.
Source:

New York State Office of Children and Family Services, Child Care Regulated Programs. Released Nov 2, 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).
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 2, 2026. Updated daily.

On record, newest first
DateWhatDetail
Feb 24, 2026Complaint (Substantiated)New York’s status for this complaint: Complaint (Substantiated).
Sep 2, 2025Complaint (Unsubstantiated)New York’s status for this complaint: Complaint (Unsubstantiated).
May 21, 2025Complaint (Unsubstantiated)New York’s status for this complaint: Complaint (Unsubstantiated).
Apr 9, 2024Complaint (Substantiated)New York’s status for this complaint: Complaint (Substantiated).

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 86 child care providers in Clinton County, the middle value for violations cited in the last three years was 3; this one had 28.
Source:

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

12 of the 86 in Clinton County, as the source lists them, same ZIP code first
PlaceViolations cited in the last three years
Tiny Leader’s Children’s Center This child care provider28
Desautels, Tracey0
Norcross, Kimberly1
Senecal, Kim1
Gowett, Susan8
Little Saints Preschool, LLC10
Bushey, Donna0
Dolphin’s Daycare26
Joint Council For Economic Opportunity3
Myers, Kimberly4
Shepard, Sherry9
Davies, Emily7
SUNY Plattsburgh Child Care Center, Inc.2

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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This copy of the record was made on Nov 2, 2026.

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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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