Program Name: New Little Branches, Inc    License/Registration ID: 43801


 Program Overview
Contact Name: Janea L. Powell Contact Title: Director
Program Type: Day Care Center Status: Closed: Revoked & Denied  <
Apr 11, 2025 <
School District: Yonkers
Site Address: Map
150 Woodworth Avenue, Yonkers, NY 10701
First Licensed/Registration Date: Dec 30, 1997
Current Registration Period: Dec 31, 2019 - Dec 30, 2023
Phone: (914) 378-1473
Fax: (914) 378-1786
Total Capacity: 79
-Infants: 8
-Toddlers: 24
-Preschool: 30
-School-Age: 17
Open Child Care Slots*:
This information was self reported to OCFS on 6/20/2023 11:44:03 AM
-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: Yes

For additional information on this program and compliance history, contact
Office: Westchester Regional Office
Phone: (845) 708-2400
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  
Mar 12, 2025 Monitoring 2025-I-YRO-028169 No violations cited for this Inspection Inspection Conducted Off-Site
Feb 5, 2025 Monitoring 2025-I-YRO-022307 Violations Found
Jan 14, 2025 Application - Renewal 2023-I-YRO-040459 Violations Found
Nov 4, 2024 Complaint (Unsubstantiated) 2024-I-YRO-105173 Violations Found
Oct 23, 2024 Monitoring 2024-I-YRO-102693 Violations Found
Inspection Conducted Off-Site
Oct 23, 2024 Serious Injury 2024-I-YRO-102690 Violations Found
Oct 17, 2024 Fire Safety - TA 2024-I-YRO-112479 Violations Found
Jul 22, 2024 Monitoring 2024-I-YRO-073613 No violations cited for this Inspection
Mar 15, 2024 Annual Unannounced 2024-I-YRO-001852 Violations Found
Mar 14, 2024 Fire Safety - Other 2024-I-YRO-038149 No violations cited for this Inspection
Jan 12, 2024 Self Reported Serious Incident 2024-I-YRO-017330 No violations cited for this Inspection
Dec 11, 2023 Monitoring 2023-I-YRO-055402 No violations cited for this Inspection
Oct 30, 2023 Fire Safety - Other 2023-I-YRO-049443 No violations cited for this Inspection
Oct 17, 2023 Fire Safety - TA 2023-I-YRO-049531 No violations cited for this Inspection
Oct 16, 2023 Complaint (Substantiated) 2023-I-YRO-047941 Violations Found
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: Mar 12, 2025 Currently uncorrected violations: None
Date Regulation Description Compliance Status as of last inspection
Feb 5, 2025 418-1.2(e)(1) Renewal. Applicants for renewal of a license must submit to the Office at least 60 days in advance of the expiration date of the license the following: a completed application for renewal, including required attestations, on forms furnished by the Office, or approved equivalents. Such application and attestations must include an agreement by the applicant to operate the child day care center in conformity with applicable laws and regulations; Program Closed
Feb 5, 2025 418-1.2(e)(4) Renewal. Applicants for renewal of a license must submit to the Office at least 60 days in advance of the expiration date of the license the following: documentation of inspections and approvals as set forth in section 418-1.15(c) of this Subpart; Program Closed
Feb 5, 2025 418-1.2(e)(7) Renewal. Applicants for renewal of a license must submit to the Office at least 60 days in advance of the expiration date of the license the following: documentation from the local health office or the New York State Department of Health showing that the facility has been inspected and approved within the 12 months preceding the date of application for renewal; Program Closed
Feb 5, 2025 418-1.2(e)(9) Renewal. Applicants for renewal of a license must submit to the Office at least 60 days in advance of the expiration date of the license the following: 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 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 or other applicable fire and building codes when the Fire and Building Code of New York State is not applicable, for use of the building as a child day care center; Program Closed
Feb 5, 2025 418-1.2(e)(10) Renewal. Applicants for renewal of a license must submit to the Office at least 60 days in advance of the expiration date of the license the following: documentation from service personnel qualified to perform fire suppression systems testing showing that fire suppression equipment and systems have been tested and maintained during the current license period in accordance with the requirements of the Fire 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, for use of the building as a child day care center Program Closed
Feb 5, 2025 418-1.2(e)(11) Renewal. Applicants for renewal of a license must submit to the Office at least 60 days in advance of the expiration date of the license the following: documentation from an inspector from the New York State Department of Labor, or an insurance company licensed to write boiler insurance in New York State, showing that all steam or hot water boilers have been inspected and approved during the current license period in accordance with the requirements of the New York State Department of Labor. For all other fuel burning heating systems and equipment, and boilers not subject to the New York State Department of Labor requirements, documentation of service by a heating contractor performed within the 12 months preceding the date of application for renewal; and Program Closed
Feb 5, 2025 418-1.2(e)(12) Renewal. Applicants for renewal of a license must submit to the Office at least 60 days in advance of the expiration date of the license the following: a copy of a certificate of insurance from an insurance company showing general liability insurance is provided to the program and a copy of the insurance policy. Program Closed
Feb 5, 2025 418-1.2(f) Applicants for renewal of a license may not be issued a license until an inspection of the child day care center has been conducted showing compliance with the requirements of this Subpart and the relevant provisions of the Social Services Law. Program Closed
Feb 5, 2025 418-1.15(a)(1)(ii) Each child day care center must operate in compliance with the regulations of the Office and all other applicable laws and regulations. Program Closed
Feb 5, 2025 418-1.15(a)(3) A new application for a license must be submitted to the Office when there is a change in the address or owner or when a license is sought following the revocation of or denial of an application to renew a license. Program Closed
Feb 5, 2025 418-1.15(a)(7) A license is not transferable to any other person, entity or location. Program Closed
Jan 14, 2025 418-1.3(n) Adequate and safe water supply and sewage facilities must be provided and must comply with State and local laws. Hot and cold running water must be available and accessible at all times. Program Closed
Jan 14, 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. Program Closed
Jan 14, 2025 418-1.3(o)(2) Buildings, systems and equipment must be kept in good repair and operate as designed. Program Closed
Jan 14, 2025 418-1.4(f) Adequate means of egress must be provided. Children may be cared for only on such floors as are provided with readily accessible alternate means of egress to other floors, in the case of fire-resistant buildings, and to the outside in the case of non-fire-resistant buildings. Program Closed
Jan 14, 2025 418-1.5(a) Suitable precautions must be taken to eliminate all conditions in areas accessible to children which pose a safety or health hazard. Program Closed
Jan 14, 2025 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 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; Program Closed
Jan 14, 2025 418-1.15(c)(28) 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: a copy of a certificate of insurance from an insurance company showing the intent to provide general liability insurance to the child day care center upon licensure and a copy of the insurance policy issued after licensure; Program Closed
Jan 14, 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; Program Closed
Jan 14, 2025 418-1.15(c)(34) 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 showing inspection and approval of any steam or hot water boilers performed in accordance with the requirements of the New York State Department of Labor and service performed once every 24 months during the current license period on all other fuel burning heating systems and equipment and boilers not subject to the New York State Department of Labor requirements; Program Closed
Nov 4, 2024 418-1.11(a)(1) No child may be accepted for care in a child care program unless the program has been furnished with a written statement signed by a health care provider verifying that the child is able to participate in child care and currently appears to be free from contagious or communicable diseases. A child's medical statement must have been completed within the 12 months preceding the date of enrollment. Program Closed
Nov 4, 2024 418-1.11(a)(3) The program must keep documentation of immunizations the child has received to date, in accordance with New York State Public Health Law. Program Closed
Oct 23, 2024 418-1.11(a)(1) No child may be accepted for care in a child care program unless the program has been furnished with a written statement signed by a health care provider verifying that the child is able to participate in child care and currently appears to be free from contagious or communicable diseases. A child's medical statement must have been completed within the 12 months preceding the date of enrollment. Program Closed
Oct 23, 2024 418-1.11(a)(1) No child may be accepted for care in a child care program unless the program has been furnished with a written statement signed by a health care provider verifying that the child is able to participate in child care and currently appears to be free from contagious or communicable diseases. A child's medical statement must have been completed within the 12 months preceding the date of enrollment. Program Closed
Oct 23, 2024 418-1.11(a)(3) The program must keep documentation of immunizations the child has received to date, in accordance with New York State Public Health Law. Program Closed
Oct 17, 2024 418-1.3(h) Peeling or damaged paint or plaster must be repaired. Program Closed
Oct 17, 2024 418-1.5(a) Suitable precautions must be taken to eliminate all conditions in areas accessible to children which pose a safety or health hazard. Program Closed
Mar 15, 2024 418-1.11(a)(3) The program must keep documentation of immunizations the child has received to date, in accordance with New York State Public Health Law. Corrected
Mar 15, 2024 418-1.13(g)(3) To be qualified as a group teacher for an infant or toddler class, a person must possess either: Corrected
Oct 16, 2023 418-1.4(f) Adequate means of egress must be provided. Children may be cared for only on such floors as are provided with readily accessible alternate means of egress to other floors, in the case of fire-resistant buildings, and to the outside in the case of non-fire-resistant buildings. Program Closed
Oct 16, 2023 418-1.11(i)(18)(i) Toilet facilities must be kept clean at all times, and must be supplied with toilet paper, soap and towels accessible to the children. 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: Westchester Regional Office
Phone: (845) 708-2400

 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 April, 2020: Yes