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True North Center for Children

A day care center in Clay, New York 13041

4431 Waterhouse Road, Clay, New York 13041. (315) 652-7896.

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The short answer

Record last released by New York State Office of Children and Family Services on Oct 30, 2026.

The last 24 months 24 violations in 10 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?

22 inspections in the last three years, the latest on Sep 23, 2026.

24 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 22, 2026. Updated daily.

When those violations happened

24 violations in 10 months of the last 36. Last cited Sep 2026. The last 3 years, to Oct 30, 2026.

24 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 22, 2026. Updated daily.

Sep 23, 2026: fire Safety - Other4 violations
  • Evacuation drills must be conducted at least monthly during various hours of operation of the child day care center.

    Rule 418-1.4(b)(1).

  • The director or a designated qualified staff member must conduct monthly inspections of the premises to observe possible fire or safety hazards. Any such hazard must be corrected immediately.

    Rule 418-1.4(h).

  • 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.

    Rule 418-1.5(b)(4).

  • When a child care center is in operation, an adequate number of qualified teachers must be on duty to ensure the health and safety of the children in care.

    Rule 418-1.8(j). Corrected during the inspection.

Aug 25, 2026: monitoring1 violation
  • Medication must be returned to the parent or guardian when it is no longer required by the child or, with the permission of the parent or guardian, be properly disposed of by the program.

    Rule 418-1.11(f)(13). Corrected during the inspection.

Feb 6, 2026: annual Unannounced2 violations
  • 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). Corrected during the inspection.

  • All corridors, aisles, and approaches to exits must be kept unobstructed at all times.

    Rule 418-1.4(f)(2).

Oct 30, 2025: monitoring1 violation
  • Medication must be returned to the parent or guardian when it is no longer required by the child or, with the permission of the parent or guardian, be properly disposed of by the program.

    Rule 418-1.11(f)(13).

Jun 13, 2025: complaint investigation1 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). From a complaint.

Oct 30, 2024: monitoring2 violations
  • 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). Corrected during the inspection.

  • All window and door blind cords, ropes, wires and other strangulation hazards must be secured and inaccessible to children.

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

Oct 15, 2024: fire Safety - Alternate Year3 violations
  • 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 the local health department or the New York State Department of Health showing that the facility has been approved in accordance with the requirements of the New York State Department of Health;

    Rule 418-1.15(c)(22).

  • 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 the local government authority having jurisdiction for determining compliance with the Fire and Building Code of New York State showing that the facility has been inspected and approved once every 12 months during the current license period for compliance with the applicable fire safety provisions of the Fire and Building Code of New York State;

    Rule 418-1.15(c)(33).

  • The director or a designated qualified staff member must conduct monthly inspections of the premises to observe possible fire or safety hazards. Any such hazard must be corrected immediately.

    Rule 418-1.4(h).

Aug 6, 2024: self Reported Serious Incident3 violations
  • 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). Corrected during the inspection.

  • Evacuation drills must be conducted at least monthly during various hours of operation of the child day care center.

    Rule 418-1.4(b)(1).

  • The director or a designated qualified staff member must conduct monthly inspections of the premises to observe possible fire or safety hazards. Any such hazard must be corrected immediately.

    Rule 418-1.4(h).

May 31, 2024: serious Injury3 violations
  • 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,

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

  • 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). Corrected during the inspection.

  • All window and door blind cords, ropes, wires and other strangulation hazards must be secured and inaccessible to children.

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

Mar 20, 2024: serious Injury3 violations
  • 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,

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

  • 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). Corrected during the inspection.

  • Cribs, bassinets and other sleeping areas for infants through 12 months of age must include an appropriately sized fitted sheet, and must not have bumper pads, toys, stuffed animals, blankets, pillows, wedges or infant positioners. Wedges or infant positioners will be permitted with medical documentation from the child’s health care provider.

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

Jan 19, 2024: annual Unannounced1 violation
  • 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). Corrected during the inspection.

All 23 visits on record
Visits on record
DateVisitWhat the record says
Sep 23, 2026Fire Safety - Other4 violations cited
Aug 25, 2026Monitoring1 violation cited
Jun 17, 2026MonitoringNo violations found
Feb 6, 2026Annual Unannounced2 violations cited
Nov 16, 2025Documentation ReviewNo violations found
Oct 30, 2025Monitoring1 violation cited
Sep 17, 2025OtherNo violations found
Aug 11, 2025Application - RenewalNo violations found
Jul 1, 2025Documentation ReviewNo violations found
Jun 13, 2025ComplaintComplaint (Substantiated); 1 violation cited
Jun 12, 2025Documentation ReviewNo violations found
May 13, 2025MonitoringNo violations found
Jan 10, 2025Annual UnannouncedNo violations found
Nov 20, 2024Documentation ReviewNo violations found
Oct 30, 2024Monitoring2 violations cited
Oct 15, 2024Fire Safety - Alternate Year3 violations cited
Sep 25, 2024Documentation ReviewNo violations found
Sep 5, 2024Documentation ReviewNo violations found
Aug 6, 2024Self Reported Serious Incident3 violations cited
May 31, 2024Serious Injury3 violations cited
Apr 2, 2024Documentation ReviewNo violations found
Mar 20, 2024Serious Injury3 violations cited
Jan 19, 2024Annual Unannounced1 violation cited

Is it licensed?

  • Day Care Center, open since Aug 30, 2019.
  • School district: Liverpool.
  • Capacity, in New York’s words: 24 Infants, 60 Toddlers, 84 Preschoolers and 30 School-Aged Children.
  • Keeps epinephrine auto-injectors for emergencies.
  • Licence 843104, issued Aug 30, 2025, expires Aug 29, 2029.
  • Capacity: 198 children.
Source:

New York State Office of Children and Family Services, Child Care Regulated Programs. Released Oct 30, 2026. Updated daily.

New York State Office of Children and Family Services, Program pages: inspection and complaint history. Checked Oct 22, 2026. Updated daily.

Has New York acted against it?

  • 1 complaint in the last three years. New York’s status for each: Complaint (Substantiated) (1).
Source:

New York State Office of Children and Family Services, Program pages: inspection and complaint history. Checked Oct 22, 2026. Updated daily.

New York State Office of Children and Family Services, Child Care Regulated Programs. Released Oct 30, 2026. Updated daily.

On record, newest first
DateWhatDetail
Jun 13, 2025Complaint (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?

  • Doesn’t take 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 22, 2026. Updated daily.

How does it compare nearby?

  • Among 404 child care providers in Onondaga County, the middle value for violations cited in the last three years was 7; this one had 24.
Source:

New York State Office of Children and Family Services, Program pages: inspection and complaint history. Checked Oct 22, 2026. Updated daily.

11 of the 404 in Onondaga County, as the source lists them, same ZIP code first
PlaceViolations cited in the last three years
Casale, Tina13
Antzak, Bridget1
Sposato, Margaret1
Day, Tanya7
Dennis, Jennifer5
True North Center for Children This child care provider24
Discovery Learning Preschool6
Bergovec, Desiree10
Mulcahy, Leny21
Little Miracles Daycare0
Elite Childcare0
MAGICAL MISCHIEF DAYCARE LLC0

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 Oct 30, 2026.

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Replies

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An example nursing home

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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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