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Program Name: Sister - Sister Group Family Day Care License/Registration ID: 642756

Program Overview

Contact Name: Alanna R. Sanchez Ortiz

Contact Title: On-Site Provider

Program Type: Group Family Day Care

Status: Pending Revocation <

Apr 1, 2025 <

School District: Bronx 10

Site Address:

2315 Walton Avenue, Apt. 1- E, 1ST FLOOR, BRONX, NY 10468

First Licensed/Registration Date: Jun 25, 2013
Current Registration Period: Jun 25, 2023 - Jun 24, 2027

Phone: (718) 612-1519
Fax:

Total Capacity:	12 children, ages 6 weeks to 12 years AND 4 additional school-aged children
	(there must be one caregiver for every two children under the age of two years in attendance)
*Open Child Care Slots: This information was self reported to OCFS on 1/11/2024 10:19:46 AM**	2 slots available for ages 6 weeks to 12 years Children Under 2 years of age slots are available

*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: New York City Dept. of Health - Regional Office
Phone: (347) 854-1971

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 28, 2025

Monitoring

2025-I-NYCDOH-029956

Violations Found

Regulation	Description	Compliance Status
413.3(g)(3)(i)	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.	Not Corrected
416.7(a)	The program must establish and implement a daily schedule of program activities that offers reasonable regularity in routines, including snack and meal periods, nap and rest periods, indoor activities, outdoor play time and a variety of large muscle activities throughout the day. There must be physical activity, appropriate to the ages of the children in care, every day.	Not Corrected
416.7(u)	If television or other electronic visual media is used, it must be part of a planned developmentally appropriate program with an educational, social, physical or other learning objective that includes identified goals and objectives. Television and other electronic visual media must not be used solely to occupy time.	Corrected
416.8(e)	The provider must be the primary caregiver of children in a group family day care home.	Not Corrected
416.8(g)(2)	When the provider is absent for more than 3 consecutive days or has reason to be absent on a recurring basis, the Office must be notified in advance and the program must keep a written record of the caregiver present in place of the absent provider.	Not Corrected
416.15(c)(5)	The program must maintain on file at the group family day care home, available for inspection daily attendance records that are filled out at the time a child arrives and departs, and must include arrival and departure times;	Not Corrected
416.15(c)(6)	The program must maintain on file at the group family day care home, available for inspection 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 caregivers; daily health check documentation; a record of illnesses and injuries occurring while in care; and any indicators of child abuse or maltreatment;	Corrected

Mar 3, 2025

Monitoring

2025-I-NYCDOH-026319

Violations Found

Feb 27, 2025

Monitoring

2025-I-NYCDOH-025818

Violations Found

Regulation	Description	Compliance Status
416.5(d)	Radiators and pipes located in rooms occupied by children must be covered to protect the children from injury when the heating system is in use.	Corrected
416.5(j)	All matches, lighters, medicines, drugs, detergents, aerosol cans and other poisonous or toxic materials must be stored in their original containers, and 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.	Corrected
416.5(y)	All window and door blind cords, ropes, wires and other strangulation hazards must be secured and inaccessible to children.	Corrected
416.6(a)	The Licensee must obtain written consent on forms furnished by the Office or approved equivalents from the parent of the child for any transportation of the children in care at the group family day care home provided or arranged for by a caregiver.	Not Corrected
416.8(a)	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 caregiver's range of vision except as provided in section 416.8(b) of this Part and that the caregiver 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.	Corrected
416.8(e)	The provider must be the primary caregiver of children in a group family day care home.	Not Corrected
416.8(g)(2)	When the provider is absent for more than 3 consecutive days or has reason to be absent on a recurring basis, the Office must be notified in advance and the program must keep a written record of the caregiver present in place of the absent provider.	Not Corrected
416.8(j)(1)	One caregiver may care for a maximum of six children younger than school age, or eight children when at least two of the eight children are school aged.	Corrected
416.8(j)(2)	Two caregivers must be present when more than six children, none of whom are school age, are in care.	Corrected
416.8(j)(3)	When care is provided for children under the age of two years, there must be at least one caregiver present for every two children under the age of two years in attendance.	Corrected
416.11(b)(1)	The provider, assistant(s), and substitute(s), must each submit a medical statement on forms furnished by the Office or an approved equivalent from a health care provider:	Not Corrected
416.11(b)(6)	The initial medical statement for providers, assistants, and substitutes must include the results of a Mantoux tuberculin test or other federally approved tuberculin test performed within the 12 months preceding the date of the application. Thereafter, tuberculin tests are only required at the discretion of the employee's health care provider or at the start of new employment in a different child care program.	Not Corrected
416.11(h)(1)(i)	The caregivers also must: obtain written consent at the time of admission from the parent which authorizes the provider or other caregivers to obtain emergency health care for the child;	Not Corrected
416.11(i)(14)	Toilet facilities must be kept clean at all times, and must be supplied with toilet paper, soap and towels accessible to the children.	Corrected
416.13(a)(2)	The provider, assistant(s), and substitutes must each meet the following qualifications: have a minimum of either two (2) years of experience caring for children under six years of age, or one (1) year of experience caring for children under six years of age plus six hours of training or education in early childhood development. The phrase "experience caring for children" can mean child-rearing as well as paid and unpaid experience caring for children. The term "training" can mean educational workshops and courses in caring for preschool-age children;	Not Corrected
416.13(a)(4)	The provider, assistant(s), and substitutes must each meet the following qualifications: provide to the Office the names, addresses and daytime telephone numbers of at least two acceptable references, other than relatives. At least one of the references must be able to attest to the employment history, work record and qualifications, if the person had ever been employed outside the home. At least one of the references must be able to attest to the character, habits and personal qualifications to be a group family day care provider, assistant, or substitute; and	Not Corrected
416.15(b)(11)(i)	In hiring caregivers subsequent to issuance of a license, a program: must notify the Office immediately in writing when there is any change of caregivers;	Not Corrected
416.15(b)(11)(ii)(a)	the forms necessary for the Office to inquire whether the applicant is the subject of an indicated report of child abuse or maltreatment on file with the Statewide Central Register of Child Abuse and Maltreatment,	Not Corrected
416.15(b)(11)(ii)(b)	the forms necessary to check the register of substantiated category one cases of abuse or neglect maintained by the Justice Center for the Protection of Persons with Special Needs pursuant to Section 495 of the Social Services Law,	Not Corrected
416.15(b)(11)(ii)(c)	fingerprint images necessary for the Office to conduct a criminal history review,	Not Corrected
416.15(b)(11)(ii)(d)	a sworn statement indicating whether, to the best of the applicant's knowledge, he or she has ever been convicted of a misdemeanor or felony in New York State or any other jurisdiction	Not Corrected
416.15(c)(3)	The program must maintain on file at the group family day care home, available for inspection the name, address, gender, and date of birth of each child and each child's parents names, addresses, telephone numbers and place(s) at which parents or other persons responsible for the child can be reached in case of an emergency;	Not Corrected
416.15(c)(18)	The program must maintain on file at the group family day care home, available for inspection: the napping agreement for each child in care;	Not Corrected

Feb 25, 2025

Monitoring

2025-I-NYCDOH-025230

Violations Found

Feb 21, 2025

Annual Unannounced

2025-I-NYCDOH-026247

Violations Found

Regulation	Description	Compliance Status
413.3(g)(3)(i)	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.	Not Corrected
416.3(h)	Peeling or damaged paint or plaster must be repaired.	Corrected
416.5(y)	All window and door blind cords, ropes, wires and other strangulation hazards must be secured and inaccessible to children.	Corrected
416.7(a)	The program must establish and implement a daily schedule of program activities that offers reasonable regularity in routines, including snack and meal periods, nap and rest periods, indoor activities, outdoor play time and a variety of large muscle activities throughout the day. There must be physical activity, appropriate to the ages of the children in care, every day.	Not Corrected
416.7(l)	Other than for school age children, sleeping and napping arrangements must be made in writing between the parent and the program. Such arrangements shall include: the area of the home where the child will nap; whether the child will nap on a cot, mat, bed or a crib; and how the napping child will be supervised, consistent with the requirements of section 416.8 of this Part.	Not Corrected
416.7(u)	If television or other electronic visual media is used, it must be part of a planned developmentally appropriate program with an educational, social, physical or other learning objective that includes identified goals and objectives. Television and other electronic visual media must not be used solely to occupy time.	Not Corrected
416.8(a)	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 caregiver's range of vision except as provided in section 416.8(b) of this Part and that the caregiver 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.	Corrected
416.8(b)(1)	Children may be outside a caregiver's range of vision only as follows: With the prior written permission of the parent, children who are napping or sleeping may do so in a room where an awake approved caregiver is not present, the doors to all rooms must be open; the approved caregiver must remain on the same floor as the children; and a functioning electronic monitor must be used in any room where children are sleeping or napping and an awake approved caregiver is not present.	Corrected
416.8(e)	The provider must be the primary caregiver of children in a group family day care home.	Not Corrected
416.8(j)(1)	One caregiver may care for a maximum of six children younger than school age, or eight children when at least two of the eight children are school aged.	Corrected
416.8(j)(2)	Two caregivers must be present when more than six children, none of whom are school age, are in care.	Corrected
416.8(j)(3)	When care is provided for children under the age of two years, there must be at least one caregiver present for every two children under the age of two years in attendance.	Corrected
416.11(a)(3)	The program must keep documentation of immunizations the child has received to date, in accordance with New York State Public Health Law.	Not Corrected
416.11(b)(1)	The provider, assistant(s), and substitute(s), must each submit a medical statement on forms furnished by the Office or an approved equivalent from a health care provider:	Not Corrected
416.11(b)(6)	The initial medical statement for providers, assistants, and substitutes must include the results of a Mantoux tuberculin test or other federally approved tuberculin test performed within the 12 months preceding the date of the application. Thereafter, tuberculin tests are only required at the discretion of the employee's health care provider or at the start of new employment in a different child care program.	Not Corrected
416.11(h)(1)(i)	The caregivers also must: obtain written consent at the time of admission from the parent which authorizes the provider or other caregivers to obtain emergency health care for the child;	Not Corrected
416.13(a)(2)	The provider, assistant(s), and substitutes must each meet the following qualifications: have a minimum of either two (2) years of experience caring for children under six years of age, or one (1) year of experience caring for children under six years of age plus six hours of training or education in early childhood development. The phrase "experience caring for children" can mean child-rearing as well as paid and unpaid experience caring for children. The term "training" can mean educational workshops and courses in caring for preschool-age children;	Corrected
416.14(b)(1)	Each applicant must complete the Office-approved training that complies with the federal minimum health and safety pre-service training requirements or three-month orientation period training requirements. This training must be obtained pre-service or within three months of starting such position. Individuals who have completed Office approved training that complies with federal health and safety requirements may be left unsupervised with children. Any teacher, director, or volunteer who does not complete this training must not be left unsupervised with children in care until such times as the training has been completed.	Not Corrected
416.14(m)	All child care programs must have at least one caregiver who holds a valid certification in cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and first aid on the premises of the child care program during the program's operating hours.	Corrected
416.14(n)	CPR and first aid certifications must be appropriate to the ages of the children in care. All certifications in CPR and first aid must contain an in-person competency component.	Corrected
416.15(b)(11)(i)	In hiring caregivers subsequent to issuance of a license, a program: must notify the Office immediately in writing when there is any change of caregivers;	Not Corrected
416.15(b)(11)(ii)(a)	the forms necessary for the Office to inquire whether the applicant is the subject of an indicated report of child abuse or maltreatment on file with the Statewide Central Register of Child Abuse and Maltreatment,	Corrected
416.15(b)(11)(ii)(b)	the forms necessary to check the register of substantiated category one cases of abuse or neglect maintained by the Justice Center for the Protection of Persons with Special Needs pursuant to Section 495 of the Social Services Law,	Corrected
416.15(b)(11)(ii)(c)	fingerprint images necessary for the Office to conduct a criminal history review,	Corrected
416.15(b)(11)(ii)(d)	a sworn statement indicating whether, to the best of the applicant's knowledge, he or she has ever been convicted of a misdemeanor or felony in New York State or any other jurisdiction	Corrected
416.15(b)(11)(ii)(e)	two acceptable references;	Corrected
416.15(b)(12)	The group family day care home must report to the Office: any change affecting, or which reasonably might be expected to affect, 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; any change in household members; and any other change that would place the home out of compliance with applicable regulations.	Corrected
416.15(b)(20)	No person other than a caregiver may have unsupervised contact with a child in care at the program.	Corrected
416.15(c)(5)	The program must maintain on file at the group family day care home, available for inspection daily attendance records that are filled out at the time a child arrives and departs, and must include arrival and departure times;	Not Corrected
416.15(c)(6)	The program must maintain on file at the group family day care home, available for inspection 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 caregivers; daily health check documentation; a record of illnesses and injuries occurring while in care; and any indicators of child abuse or maltreatment;	Not Corrected

Jun 6, 2024

Annual Unannounced

2024-I-NYCDOH-007050

Violations Found

Jun 26, 2023

Documentation Review

2023-I-NYCDOH-034382

Violations Found

Inspection Conducted Off-Site

Regulation	Description	Compliance Status
416.2(a)(6)	Applicants for a license must submit to the Office: certification, on forms provided by the Office, of the status of the individual applicant's child support obligations or payments, in accordance with the requirements of Section 3-503 of the General Obligations Law;	Corrected
416.2(d)(2)	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: certification, on forms provided by the Office, of the status of the individual applicant's child support obligations or payments, in accordance with the requirements of Section 3-503 of the General Obligations Law;	Corrected
416.2(d)(6)	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 report of inspection and approval performed by local authorities or an inspector qualified to approve fuel burning systems, within the 12 months preceding the date of application for renewal of any wood or coal burning stove, fireplace, pellet stoves, or permanently installed gas space heater in use at the home;	Corrected
416.2(d)(7)	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: proof of compliance with the training requirements of section 416.14 of this Part; and	Corrected
416.2(e)	Applicants for renewal of a license may not be issued a license until an inspection of the group family day care home has been conducted showing compliance with the requirements of this Part and the relevant provisions of the Social Services Law.	Corrected
416.14(c)	Each employee and volunteer must complete a minimum of thirty (30) hours of training every two years. The required 30 hours of training every two years is subject to the following conditions:	Corrected

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 28, 2025	Currently uncorrected violations: Yes

Date

Regulation

Description

Compliance Status as of last inspection

Mar 28, 2025

413.3(g)(3)(i)

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.

Not Corrected

Mar 28, 2025

416.7(a)

The program must establish and implement a daily schedule of program activities that offers reasonable regularity in routines, including snack and meal periods, nap and rest periods, indoor activities, outdoor play time and a variety of large muscle activities throughout the day. There must be physical activity, appropriate to the ages of the children in care, every day.

Not Corrected

Mar 28, 2025

416.7(u)

If television or other electronic visual media is used, it must be part of a planned developmentally appropriate program with an educational, social, physical or other learning objective that includes identified goals and objectives. Television and other electronic visual media must not be used solely to occupy time.

Corrected

Mar 28, 2025

416.8(e)

The provider must be the primary caregiver of children in a group family day care home.

Not Corrected

Mar 28, 2025

416.8(g)(2)

When the provider is absent for more than 3 consecutive days or has reason to be absent on a recurring basis, the Office must be notified in advance and the program must keep a written record of the caregiver present in place of the absent provider.

Not Corrected

Mar 28, 2025

416.15(c)(5)

The program must maintain on file at the group family day care home, available for inspection daily attendance records that are filled out at the time a child arrives and departs, and must include arrival and departure times;

Not Corrected

Mar 28, 2025

416.15(c)(6)

The program must maintain on file at the group family day care home, available for inspection 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 caregivers; daily health check documentation; a record of illnesses and injuries occurring while in care; and any indicators of child abuse or maltreatment;

Corrected

Mar 3, 2025

416.8(e)

The provider must be the primary caregiver of children in a group family day care home.

Not Corrected

Mar 3, 2025

416.15(b)(5)

Submission of fraudulent documents to the Office or its representatives is prohibited.

Corrected

Mar 3, 2025

416.15(c)(13)

The program must maintain on file at the group family day care home, available for inspection: a daily schedule documenting the arrival and departure times of each caregiver, employees and volunteers;

Corrected

Feb 27, 2025

416.5(d)

Radiators and pipes located in rooms occupied by children must be covered to protect the children from injury when the heating system is in use.

Corrected

Feb 27, 2025

416.5(j)

All matches, lighters, medicines, drugs, detergents, aerosol cans and other poisonous or toxic materials must be stored in their original containers, and 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.

Corrected

Feb 27, 2025

416.5(y)

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

Corrected

Feb 27, 2025

416.6(a)

The Licensee must obtain written consent on forms furnished by the Office or approved equivalents from the parent of the child for any transportation of the children in care at the group family day care home provided or arranged for by a caregiver.

Not Corrected

Feb 27, 2025

416.8(a)

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 caregiver's range of vision except as provided in section 416.8(b) of this Part and that the caregiver 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.

Corrected

Feb 27, 2025

416.8(e)

The provider must be the primary caregiver of children in a group family day care home.

Not Corrected

Feb 27, 2025

416.8(g)(2)

Not Corrected

Feb 27, 2025

416.8(j)(1)

One caregiver may care for a maximum of six children younger than school age, or eight children when at least two of the eight children are school aged.

Corrected

Feb 27, 2025

416.8(j)(2)

Two caregivers must be present when more than six children, none of whom are school age, are in care.

Corrected

Feb 27, 2025

416.8(j)(3)

When care is provided for children under the age of two years, there must be at least one caregiver present for every two children under the age of two years in attendance.

Corrected

Feb 27, 2025

416.11(b)(1)

The provider, assistant(s), and substitute(s), must each submit a medical statement on forms furnished by the Office or an approved equivalent from a health care provider:

Not Corrected

Feb 27, 2025

416.11(b)(6)

The initial medical statement for providers, assistants, and substitutes must include the results of a Mantoux tuberculin test or other federally approved tuberculin test performed within the 12 months preceding the date of the application. Thereafter, tuberculin tests are only required at the discretion of the employee's health care provider or at the start of new employment in a different child care program.

Not Corrected

Feb 27, 2025

416.11(h)(1)(i)

The caregivers also must: obtain written consent at the time of admission from the parent which authorizes the provider or other caregivers to obtain emergency health care for the child;

Not Corrected

Feb 27, 2025

416.11(i)(14)

Toilet facilities must be kept clean at all times, and must be supplied with toilet paper, soap and towels accessible to the children.

Corrected

Feb 27, 2025

416.13(a)(2)

The provider, assistant(s), and substitutes must each meet the following qualifications: have a minimum of either two (2) years of experience caring for children under six years of age, or one (1) year of experience caring for children under six years of age plus six hours of training or education in early childhood development. The phrase "experience caring for children" can mean child-rearing as well as paid and unpaid experience caring for children. The term "training" can mean educational workshops and courses in caring for preschool-age children;

Not Corrected

Feb 27, 2025

416.13(a)(4)

The provider, assistant(s), and substitutes must each meet the following qualifications: provide to the Office the names, addresses and daytime telephone numbers of at least two acceptable references, other than relatives. At least one of the references must be able to attest to the employment history, work record and qualifications, if the person had ever been employed outside the home. At least one of the references must be able to attest to the character, habits and personal qualifications to be a group family day care provider, assistant, or substitute; and

Not Corrected

Feb 27, 2025

416.15(b)(11)(i)

In hiring caregivers subsequent to issuance of a license, a program: must notify the Office immediately in writing when there is any change of caregivers;

Not Corrected

Feb 27, 2025

416.15(b)(11)(ii)(a)

the forms necessary for the Office to inquire whether the applicant is the subject of an indicated report of child abuse or maltreatment on file with the Statewide Central Register of Child Abuse and Maltreatment,

Not Corrected

Feb 27, 2025

416.15(b)(11)(ii)(b)

the forms necessary to check the register of substantiated category one cases of abuse or neglect maintained by the Justice Center for the Protection of Persons with Special Needs pursuant to Section 495 of the Social Services Law,

Not Corrected

Feb 27, 2025

416.15(b)(11)(ii)(c)

fingerprint images necessary for the Office to conduct a criminal history review,

Not Corrected

Feb 27, 2025

416.15(b)(11)(ii)(d)

a sworn statement indicating whether, to the best of the applicant's knowledge, he or she has ever been convicted of a misdemeanor or felony in New York State or any other jurisdiction

Not Corrected

Feb 27, 2025

416.15(c)(3)

The program must maintain on file at the group family day care home, available for inspection the name, address, gender, and date of birth of each child and each child's parents names, addresses, telephone numbers and place(s) at which parents or other persons responsible for the child can be reached in case of an emergency;

Not Corrected

Feb 27, 2025

416.15(c)(18)

The program must maintain on file at the group family day care home, available for inspection: the napping agreement for each child in care;

Not Corrected

Feb 25, 2025

416.8(a)

Corrected

Feb 25, 2025

416.8(e)

The provider must be the primary caregiver of children in a group family day care home.

Not Corrected

Feb 25, 2025

416.8(j)(3)

When care is provided for children under the age of two years, there must be at least one caregiver present for every two children under the age of two years in attendance.

Corrected

Feb 21, 2025

413.3(g)(3)(i)

Not Corrected

Feb 21, 2025

416.3(h)

Peeling or damaged paint or plaster must be repaired.

Corrected

Feb 21, 2025

416.5(y)

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

Corrected

Feb 21, 2025

416.7(a)

Not Corrected

Feb 21, 2025

416.7(l)

Other than for school age children, sleeping and napping arrangements must be made in writing between the parent and the program. Such arrangements shall include: the area of the home where the child will nap; whether the child will nap on a cot, mat, bed or a crib; and how the napping child will be supervised, consistent with the requirements of section 416.8 of this Part.

Not Corrected

Feb 21, 2025

416.7(u)

Not Corrected

Feb 21, 2025

416.8(a)

Corrected

Feb 21, 2025

416.8(b)(1)

Children may be outside a caregiver's range of vision only as follows: With the prior written permission of the parent, children who are napping or sleeping may do so in a room where an awake approved caregiver is not present, the doors to all rooms must be open; the approved caregiver must remain on the same floor as the children; and a functioning electronic monitor must be used in any room where children are sleeping or napping and an awake approved caregiver is not present.

Corrected

Feb 21, 2025

416.8(e)

The provider must be the primary caregiver of children in a group family day care home.

Not Corrected

Feb 21, 2025

416.8(j)(1)

One caregiver may care for a maximum of six children younger than school age, or eight children when at least two of the eight children are school aged.

Corrected

Feb 21, 2025

416.8(j)(2)

Two caregivers must be present when more than six children, none of whom are school age, are in care.

Corrected

Feb 21, 2025

416.8(j)(3)

When care is provided for children under the age of two years, there must be at least one caregiver present for every two children under the age of two years in attendance.

Corrected

Feb 21, 2025

416.11(a)(3)

The program must keep documentation of immunizations the child has received to date, in accordance with New York State Public Health Law.

Not Corrected

Feb 21, 2025

416.11(b)(1)

The provider, assistant(s), and substitute(s), must each submit a medical statement on forms furnished by the Office or an approved equivalent from a health care provider:

Not Corrected

Feb 21, 2025

416.11(b)(6)

Not Corrected

Feb 21, 2025

416.11(h)(1)(i)

The caregivers also must: obtain written consent at the time of admission from the parent which authorizes the provider or other caregivers to obtain emergency health care for the child;

Not Corrected

Feb 21, 2025

416.13(a)(2)

Corrected

Feb 21, 2025

416.14(b)(1)

Each applicant must complete the Office-approved training that complies with the federal minimum health and safety pre-service training requirements or three-month orientation period training requirements. This training must be obtained pre-service or within three months of starting such position. Individuals who have completed Office approved training that complies with federal health and safety requirements may be left unsupervised with children. Any teacher, director, or volunteer who does not complete this training must not be left unsupervised with children in care until such times as the training has been completed.

Not Corrected

Feb 21, 2025

416.14(m)

All child care programs must have at least one caregiver who holds a valid certification in cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and first aid on the premises of the child care program during the program's operating hours.

Corrected

Feb 21, 2025

416.14(n)

CPR and first aid certifications must be appropriate to the ages of the children in care. All certifications in CPR and first aid must contain an in-person competency component.

Corrected

Feb 21, 2025

416.15(b)(11)(i)

In hiring caregivers subsequent to issuance of a license, a program: must notify the Office immediately in writing when there is any change of caregivers;

Not Corrected

Feb 21, 2025

416.15(b)(11)(ii)(a)

Corrected

Feb 21, 2025

416.15(b)(11)(ii)(b)

Corrected

Feb 21, 2025

416.15(b)(11)(ii)(c)

fingerprint images necessary for the Office to conduct a criminal history review,

Corrected

Feb 21, 2025

416.15(b)(11)(ii)(d)

a sworn statement indicating whether, to the best of the applicant's knowledge, he or she has ever been convicted of a misdemeanor or felony in New York State or any other jurisdiction

Corrected

Feb 21, 2025

416.15(b)(11)(ii)(e)

two acceptable references;

Corrected

Feb 21, 2025

416.15(b)(12)

The group family day care home must report to the Office: any change affecting, or which reasonably might be expected to affect, 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; any change in household members; and any other change that would place the home out of compliance with applicable regulations.

Corrected

Feb 21, 2025

416.15(b)(20)

No person other than a caregiver may have unsupervised contact with a child in care at the program.

Corrected

Feb 21, 2025

416.15(c)(5)

Not Corrected

Feb 21, 2025

416.15(c)(6)

Not Corrected

Jun 6, 2024

416.13(a)(4)

Corrected

Jun 26, 2023

416.2(a)(6)

Applicants for a license must submit to the Office: certification, on forms provided by the Office, of the status of the individual applicant's child support obligations or payments, in accordance with the requirements of Section 3-503 of the General Obligations Law;

Corrected

Jun 26, 2023

416.2(d)(2)

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: certification, on forms provided by the Office, of the status of the individual applicant's child support obligations or payments, in accordance with the requirements of Section 3-503 of the General Obligations Law;

Corrected

Jun 26, 2023

416.2(d)(6)

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 report of inspection and approval performed by local authorities or an inspector qualified to approve fuel burning systems, within the 12 months preceding the date of application for renewal of any wood or coal burning stove, fireplace, pellet stoves, or permanently installed gas space heater in use at the home;

Corrected

Jun 26, 2023

416.2(d)(7)

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: proof of compliance with the training requirements of section 416.14 of this Part; and

Corrected

Jun 26, 2023

416.2(e)

Applicants for renewal of a license may not be issued a license until an inspection of the group family day care home has been conducted showing compliance with the requirements of this Part and the relevant provisions of the Social Services Law.

Corrected

Jun 26, 2023

416.14(c)

Each employee and volunteer must complete a minimum of thirty (30) hours of training every two years. The required 30 hours of training every two years is subject to the following conditions:

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: New York City Dept. of Health - Regional Office
Phone: (347) 854-1971

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