Program Name: Cookies N Apple Juice    License/Registration ID: 525373


 Program Overview
Contact Name: Jenyll Alcantara Contact Title: On-Site Provider
Program Type: Group Family Day Care Status: Open
School District: Yonkers
Site Address: Map
37 Cornell Ave., Yonkers, NY 10705
First Licensed/Registration Date: Aug 24, 2011
Current Registration Period: Aug 24, 2021 - Aug 23, 2025
Phone: (347) 966-0680
Fax: (914) 457-0981
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 1/21/2026 9:16:53 AM
11 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: No
This facility has Non-Patient Specific Auto Injectors.

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 20, 2026 Fire Safety - Other 2026-I-YRO-026087 Violations Found
Mar 20, 2026 Complaint (Substantiated) 2026-I-YRO-025923 Violations Found
Mar 16, 2026 Annual Unannounced 2026-I-YRO-005052 No violations cited for this Inspection
Dec 30, 2025 Monitoring 2025-I-YRO-123274 No violations cited for this Inspection
Aug 6, 2025 Application - Renewal 2025-I-YRO-032666 No violations cited for this Inspection
Jul 15, 2025 Fire Safety - Other 2025-I-YRO-051999 No violations cited for this Inspection
Apr 15, 2025 Monitoring 2025-I-YRO-034044 Violations Found
Apr 11, 2025 Complaint (Substantiated) 2025-I-YRO-035540 Violations Found
Mar 5, 2025 Annual Unannounced 2025-I-YRO-006170 Violations Found
Oct 23, 2024 Monitoring 2024-I-YRO-102738 No violations cited for this Inspection
Jul 9, 2024 Monitoring 2024-I-YRO-073388 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: Mar 20, 2026 Currently uncorrected violations: Yes
Date Regulation Description Compliance Status as of last inspection
Mar 20, 2026 416.3(h) Peeling or damaged paint or plaster must be repaired. Not Corrected
Mar 20, 2026 416.3(o) All residences used for group family day care homes must remain in compliance with the applicable provisions 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. Not Corrected
Mar 20, 2026 416.4(a) Suitable precautions must be taken to eliminate all conditions which may contribute to or create a fire hazard. Not Corrected
Mar 20, 2026 416.4(i) Trash, garbage and combustible materials must not be stored in the furnace room, or in rooms or outdoor areas adjacent to the home that are ordinarily occupied by or accessible to children. If there is not a separate, enclosed furnace room, trash, garbage and combustible materials must not be stored within four feet of the furnace. Not Corrected
Mar 20, 2026 416.5(a) Suitable precautions must be taken to eliminate all conditions in areas accessible to children which pose a safety or health hazard. Not Corrected
Mar 20, 2026 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. Not Corrected
Mar 20, 2026 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. Not Corrected
Mar 20, 2026 416.5(t) The following items must be used and stored in such a manner that they are not accessible to children: handbags, backpacks or briefcases belonging to adults; plastic bags; and toys and objects small enough for children to swallow. Not Corrected
Mar 20, 2026 416.5(y) All window and door blind cords, ropes, wires and other strangulation hazards must be secured and inaccessible to children. Not Corrected
Mar 20, 2026 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. Not Corrected
Mar 20, 2026 416.3(o) All residences used for group family day care homes must remain in compliance with the applicable provisions 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. Not Corrected
Mar 20, 2026 416.4(a) Suitable precautions must be taken to eliminate all conditions which may contribute to or create a fire hazard. Not Corrected
Mar 20, 2026 416.5(a) Suitable precautions must be taken to eliminate all conditions in areas accessible to children which pose a safety or health hazard. Not Corrected
Apr 15, 2025 416.4(h)(4) All paths of egress on the interior and exterior of the home, including corridors, aisles and approaches must be kept free of obstructions, impediments and debris at all times. Corrected
Apr 11, 2025 416.3(h) Peeling or damaged paint or plaster must be repaired. Not Corrected
Apr 11, 2025 416.3(k) Each home must have access to outdoor space which is adequate for active play. Outdoor space may include public parks, school yards, or public play areas. A written plan or diagram outlining how children will safely travel to and from this location must be developed and approved by the Office. Corrected
Apr 11, 2025 416.3(o) All residences used for group family day care homes must remain in compliance with the applicable provisions 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. Not Corrected
Apr 11, 2025 416.4(a) Suitable precautions must be taken to eliminate all conditions which may contribute to or create a fire hazard. Not Corrected
Apr 11, 2025 416.4(c) There must be an operational smoke detector on each floor of the home. Corrected
Apr 11, 2025 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
Apr 11, 2025 416.4(f) Multi-purpose fire extinguishers of a type approved for use in residences must be maintained in good working condition and placed in the kitchen and outside the furnace room. A group family day care program located in a multiple family dwelling is not required to place or maintain a fire extinguisher outside the furnace room of such dwelling. The caregivers must know how to use the fire extinguishers placed in such home. Fire extinguishers with gauges must show a full charge. Fire extinguishers with seals must have unbroken seals. Corrected
Apr 11, 2025 416.4(h)(4) All paths of egress on the interior and exterior of the home, including corridors, aisles and approaches must be kept free of obstructions, impediments and debris at all times. Corrected
Apr 11, 2025 416.4(i) Trash, garbage and combustible materials must not be stored in the furnace room, or in rooms or outdoor areas adjacent to the home that are ordinarily occupied by or accessible to children. If there is not a separate, enclosed furnace room, trash, garbage and combustible materials must not be stored within four feet of the furnace. Corrected
Apr 11, 2025 416.5(a) Suitable precautions must be taken to eliminate all conditions in areas accessible to children which pose a safety or health hazard. Not Corrected
Apr 11, 2025 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
Apr 11, 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
Apr 11, 2025 416.5(e) Porches, decks or stairs with more than two steps must have railings with a barrier extending to the floor or ground to prevent children from falling. Acceptable types of barriers include, but are not limited to, balusters, intermediate rails, and heavy screening. Corrected
Apr 11, 2025 416.5(k) Cleaning materials must be stored in their original containers unless the product's use or the program's health care plan indicates that the product be mixed with water before use. In this case, the container used for subsequent use of the mixed product must state the name of the cleaning material contained within. Cleaning materials 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
Apr 11, 2025 416.5(m)(5) 911 and the poison control phone number must be posted conspicuously on or next to the telephone. Corrected
Apr 11, 2025 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
Apr 11, 2025 416.5(v) Operating carbon monoxide detectors must be used in all group family day care homes when required, and located in areas of the home in accordance with applicable laws. Corrected
Apr 11, 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
Mar 5, 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. Corrected
Mar 5, 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. Corrected
Mar 5, 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; Corrected
Mar 5, 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
*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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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, 2021: None