Program Name: Precious Play Care, Inc.    License/Registration ID: 42765


 Program Overview
Contact Name: Laura B. Ball Contact Title: Director
Program Type: Day Care Center Status: Open
School District: Alexander
Site Address: Map
1140 Broadway Road, Darien Center, NY 14040
First Licensed/Registration Date: Jun 1, 1996
Current Registration Period: Jun 1, 2024 - May 31, 2028 		Phone: (585) 547-3817
Fax: (585) 343-0302
Total Capacity: 53
-Infants: 12
-Toddlers: 20
-Preschool: 14
-School-Age: 7
Open Child Care Slots*:
This information was self reported to OCFS on 2/1/2026 9:47:17 PM
-Infants: 0
-Toddlers: 0
-Preschool: 0
-School-Age: 0

*Important Note: This self reported information on open child care slots can quickly change.


Please contact this program for the most current openings.


Care available during non-traditional hours: No
 Removed from referral list: No
This facility is approved to administer medications.
This facility has Non-Patient Specific Auto Injectors.

For additional information on this program and compliance history, contact
Office: Buffalo Regional Office
Phone: (716) 847-3828
For additional details and to view the checklist used during an inspection, please click on the Inspection ID links below. Inspection checklists are generated per inspection type and reason. Also note, that any regulatory requirement can be assessed and cited during an inspection and as a result, may not be reflected on the inspection checklist. These items would be reflected in the program's compliance history that is posted.
 Inspection History: (Inspections in the past 24 months)

Date Inspection Type Inspection ID Inspection Result  
Feb 9, 2026 Annual Unannounced 2026-I-BRO-001270 No violations cited for this Inspection
Jan 27, 2026 Fire Safety - Alternate Year 2026-I-BRO-019221 Violations Found
Oct 14, 2025 Monitoring 2025-I-BRO-110084 No violations cited for this Inspection
Jul 14, 2025 Monitoring 2025-I-BRO-054141 No violations cited for this Inspection
Apr 4, 2025 Monitoring 2025-I-BRO-031967 No violations cited for this Inspection
Feb 3, 2025 Annual Unannounced 2025-I-BRO-002093 No violations cited for this Inspection
Jan 30, 2025 Fire Safety - Alternate Year 2025-I-BRO-021330 Violations Found
Dec 6, 2024 Monitoring 2024-I-BRO-113589 Violations Found
Sep 11, 2024 Monitoring 2024-I-BRO-095310 No violations cited for this Inspection
Jun 18, 2024 Monitoring 2024-I-BRO-049463 No violations cited for this Inspection
May 15, 2024 Application - Renewal 2024-I-BRO-018184 No violations cited for this Inspection
May 2, 2024 Fire Safety - Renewal 2024-I-BRO-044787 No violations cited for this Inspection
Mar 20, 2024 Monitoring 2024-I-BRO-036662 No violations cited for this Inspection
Additional Inspection History
*Inspections may be conducted outside of program operating hours and/or off-site(where inspector was not on premises where care is provided) for the following reasons:
-Record/File Review
-Interviewing of Staff
-Or Other Investigative Reasons

 Compliance History
Date of Last Inspection: Feb 9, 2026 Currently uncorrected violations: None
Date Regulation Description Compliance Status as of last inspection
Jan 27, 2026 418-1.4(f)(2) All corridors, aisles, and approaches to exits must be kept unobstructed at all times. Corrected
Jan 30, 2025 418-1.3(o) All buildings used for day care centers must remain in compliance with the applicable provisions of the Fire Code and Building Code of New York State or other applicable fire and building codes when the Fire Code and Building Code of New York State is not applicable. Corrected
Jan 30, 2025 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
Jan 30, 2025 418-1.15(c)(32) 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 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 license period in accordance with the applicable requirements of the Fire and Building Code of New York State; Corrected
Dec 6, 2024 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
*Violations are posted on this web site after the inspection results have been finalized in a report mailed to the provider. Violations are listed here as 'Corrected' after the Office has verified corrections with the provider, and a letter confirming the corrections has been mailed to the provider.
For additional information on this program and compliance history, contact
Office: Buffalo Regional Office
Phone: (716) 847-3828
 Enforcement History
The New York State Office of Children and Family Services uses a range of tools to help bring child care programs into compliance with statutory and regulatory requirements.

The enforcement actions listed on this website only include denial, revocation or suspension of a child care program's license or registration. Fines are not shown on this website. OCFS stops referring families to the program if a program's license or registration is closed, revoked or suspended.

Other enforcement actions such as Corrective action plans and fines are not shown on this website.
Enforcement Actions since March, 2021: None