Program Name: Benjamin De Pena, Genesis    License/Registration ID: 888075


 Program Overview
Contact Name: Genesis Benjamin De Pena Contact Title: On-Site Provider
Program Type: Group Family Day Care Status: Open
School District: Yonkers
Site Address: Map
91 Ash Street, Apt. 3, Yonkers, NY 10701
First Licensed/Registration Date: Nov 15, 2022
Current Registration Period: Nov 15, 2022 - Nov 14, 2026
Phone:
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*:

* Important Note: This child care provider has not provided enrollment information for posting on the OCFS website.


To learn about current openings, please contact the program directly.


Care available during non-traditional hours: No
Removed from referral list: No

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  
Jan 13, 2026 Monitoring 2025-I-YRO-118672 No violations cited for this Inspection
Sep 24, 2025 Monitoring 2025-I-YRO-095501 Violations Found
Sep 10, 2025 Monitoring 2025-I-YRO-104631 No violations cited for this Inspection
Jun 9, 2025 Monitoring 2025-I-YRO-045181 Violations Found
Mar 6, 2025 Annual Unannounced 2025-I-YRO-013445 Violations Found
Dec 19, 2024 Documentation Review 2024-I-YRO-114631 No violations cited for this Inspection
Dec 12, 2024 Fire Safety - Initial 2024-I-YRO-113354 Violations Found
Nov 20, 2024 Mid-Point 2024-I-YRO-108027 No violations cited for this Inspection
Sep 9, 2024 Monitoring 2024-I-YRO-078516 No violations cited for this Inspection
Jun 10, 2024 Monitoring 2024-I-YRO-017206 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: Jan 13, 2026 Currently uncorrected violations: Yes
Date Regulation Description Compliance Status as of last inspection
Sep 24, 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. Corrected
Sep 24, 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
Sep 24, 2025 416.11(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. Not Corrected
Sep 24, 2025 416.11(a)(4) A program may admit any child not yet immunized provided the child's immunizations are in process and the parent gives the program specific appointment dates for required immunizations in accordance with the requirements of New York Public Health Law. Not Corrected
Sep 24, 2025 416.11(c)(2)(i) The health care plan must describe the following; how a daily health check of each child for any indication of illness, injury, abuse or maltreatment will be conducted and documented; Corrected
Sep 24, 2025 416.12(n) The program must obtain a written statement, from the parent of each infant in care, setting forth the breast milk, formula and feeding schedule instructions for the infant and must be updated as changes are made. Not Corrected
Sep 24, 2025 416.14(b) Before the Office issues an initial license, the applicant must complete a health and safety training course approved by the Office relating to the protection of the health and safety of children and must demonstrate basic competency with regard to health and safety standards. Such training must comply with the federal minimum health and safety pre-service training requirements. Health and safety training received prior to issuance of the license, may be applied to the initial fifteen (15) hours of training required pursuant to section 416.14(c)(1) of this Part provided that such training was received within twelve (12) months of licensure. If an applicant does not become licensed or registered within two years of successfully completing the health and safety training, the coursework must be repeated. Not Corrected
Sep 24, 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; Corrected
Sep 24, 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; Not Corrected
Jun 9, 2025 416.11(b)(1)(ii) 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: before such person has any involvement in child care work. Corrected
Jun 9, 2025 416.13(b) All child day care providers, employees, volunteers and any person age eighteen (18) or older living or who begins to live in a group family day care home are required to comply with the criminal history review provisions of this Part and Part 413 of this Title. Not Corrected
Jun 9, 2025 416.13(d) All child day care providers, employees, volunteers and any person age eighteen (18) or older living or who begins to live in a group family day care home are required to complete a Statewide Central Register database check. Not Corrected
Mar 6, 2025 416.11(b)(1)(ii) 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: before such person has any involvement in child care work. Corrected
Mar 6, 2025 416.13(b) All child day care providers, employees, volunteers and any person age eighteen (18) or older living or who begins to live in a group family day care home are required to comply with the criminal history review provisions of this Part and Part 413 of this Title. Corrected
Mar 6, 2025 416.13(d) All child day care providers, employees, volunteers and any person age eighteen (18) or older living or who begins to live in a group family day care home are required to complete a Statewide Central Register database check. Corrected
Dec 12, 2024 416.4(b)(1) Evacuation drills must be conducted at least monthly during the hours of operation of the group family day care home. Corrected
Dec 12, 2024 416.4(b)(2) When conducting evacuation drills, the exit route must be varied to ensure that all approved means of egress are practiced. If one of the exit routes leads to a window or fire escape, the drill must include taking the children to the window or fire escape and explaining what would be expected of them should an actual fire occur that requires they use this exit route. Exiting through the window or on to the fire escape during a drill is not required. Corrected
Dec 12, 2024 416.4(d) In addition to a smoke detector on each floor, there must be a smoke detector located either within rooms where children nap, or in adjoining rooms. In the case of rooms used for napping or sleeping which have doors, a smoke detector is required inside that room. Corrected
Dec 12, 2024 416.5(b)(7) Each program must have on site a variety of supplies including food, water, first aid and other safety equipment to allow for the protection of the health and safety of children in the event parents are unable to pick up children due to a local disaster. The plan must take into account a child's needs for an overnight stay. Food supplies must be non-perishable and of sufficient quantity for all children for an overnight stay. Corrected
Dec 12, 2024 416.5(m)(5) 911 and the poison control phone number must be posted conspicuously on or next to the telephone. Corrected
Dec 12, 2024 416.5(r) An operable flashlight or battery powered lantern must be kept in the child care area. Such equipment must be properly maintained for use in the event of a power failure. Corrected
Jun 10, 2024 416.11(i)(21) All rooms, equipment, surfaces, supplies and furnishings accessible to children must be cleaned and then sanitized or disinfected, using an EPA registered product, as needed to protect the health of children, and in a manner consistent with the program's health care plan approved by the Office. Corrected
Jun 10, 2024 416.11(i)(27) Garbage receptacles must be covered, and cleaned as needed after emptying. 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
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Other enforcement actions such as Corrective action plans and fines are not shown on this website.
Enforcement Actions since April, 2021: None