Program Name: Linda's Kids    License/Registration ID: 729142


 Program Overview
Contact Name: Linda M. Nicolai Contact Title: On-Site Provider
Program Type: Group Family Day Care Status: Open
School District: Yonkers
Site Address: Map
62 Burhans Avenue, Apt. 1, Yonkers, NY 10701
First Licensed/Registration Date: Aug 12, 2015
Current Registration Period: Aug 12, 2025 - Aug 11, 2029
Phone: (914) 327-3151
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 5/6/2025 1:07:17 PM
6 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  
Feb 4, 2026 Annual Unannounced 2026-I-YRO-007130 Violations Found
Dec 3, 2025 Monitoring 2025-I-YRO-119566 Violations Found
Jul 23, 2025 Monitoring 2025-I-YRO-054233 Violations Found
May 6, 2025 Application - Renewal 2025-I-YRO-030527 Violations Found
Feb 26, 2025 Annual Unannounced 2025-I-YRO-008369 No violations cited for this Inspection
Nov 6, 2024 Monitoring 2024-I-YRO-105966 No violations cited for this Inspection
Aug 1, 2024 Monitoring 2024-I-YRO-077435 No violations cited for this Inspection
Jun 26, 2024 Monitoring 2024-I-YRO-053353 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: Feb 4, 2026 Currently uncorrected violations: Yes
Date Regulation Description Compliance Status as of last inspection
Feb 4, 2026 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
Feb 4, 2026 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 4, 2026 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. Not Corrected
Feb 4, 2026 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
Feb 4, 2026 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. Not Corrected
Feb 4, 2026 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 4, 2026 416.15(b)(11)(ii)(c) fingerprint images necessary for the Office to conduct a criminal history review, Not Corrected
Feb 4, 2026 416.15(b)(13) The caregivers, employees and volunteers must be familiar with the regulations governing group family day care. Such regulations must be readily accessible to the caregivers for reference purposes and must be made available for review to a parent of a child in care upon request by a parent. Not Corrected
Dec 3, 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
Jul 23, 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
Jul 23, 2025 416.11(a)(2) The written medical statement from the health care provider must also state whether the child is a child with special health care needs and, if so, what special provisions, if any, will be necessary in order for the child to participate in child day care. When the written statement from the health care provider advises the day care program that the child being enrolled is a child with special health care needs, the day care program must work together with the parent and the child's health care provider to develop a reasonable health care plan for the child while the child is in the child care program. The health care plan for the child must also address how the day care program will obtain or develop any additional competencies that the caregivers will need to have in order to carry out the health care plan for the child. Corrected
Jul 23, 2025 416.11(c)(1) The Licensee must prepare a health care plan on forms furnished by the Office. Such plan must protect and promote the health of children. The health care plan must be on site, followed by all caregivers and available upon demand by a parent or the Office. In those instances in which the program will administer medications, the health care plan must also be approved by the program's health care consultant unless the only medications to be administered are: Corrected
Jul 23, 2025 416.11(f)(21) In the case of medication that needs to be given on an ongoing, long-term basis, the authorization and consent forms for children under the age of 5 years of age must be reauthorized at least once every six months. Any changes in the medication authorization related to dosage, time or frequency of administration shall require a program to obtain new instructions written by the licensed authorized prescriber. All other changes to the original medication authorization require a change in the prescription. Corrected
May 6, 2025 416.11(a)(2) The written medical statement from the health care provider must also state whether the child is a child with special health care needs and, if so, what special provisions, if any, will be necessary in order for the child to participate in child day care. When the written statement from the health care provider advises the day care program that the child being enrolled is a child with special health care needs, the day care program must work together with the parent and the child's health care provider to develop a reasonable health care plan for the child while the child is in the child care program. The health care plan for the child must also address how the day care program will obtain or develop any additional competencies that the caregivers will need to have in order to carry out the health care plan for the child. Corrected
May 6, 2025 416.11(c)(1) The Licensee must prepare a health care plan on forms furnished by the Office. Such plan must protect and promote the health of children. The health care plan must be on site, followed by all caregivers and available upon demand by a parent or the Office. In those instances in which the program will administer medications, the health care plan must also be approved by the program's health care consultant unless the only medications to be administered are: Corrected
May 6, 2025 416.11(f)(7)(i) Over-the-counter products, including but not limited to over-the-counter topical ointments, lotions, creams, sprays, including sunscreen products and topically applied insect repellant can be administered by a caregiver for one day only, with verbal permission of the parent. If an over-the-counter product is to be administered on a subsequent day or an ongoing basis, written permission from the parent must have been provided to the caregiver. Corrected
May 6, 2025 416.11(f)(21) In the case of medication that needs to be given on an ongoing, long-term basis, the authorization and consent forms for children under the age of 5 years of age must be reauthorized at least once every six months. Any changes in the medication authorization related to dosage, time or frequency of administration shall require a program to obtain new instructions written by the licensed authorized prescriber. All other changes to the original medication authorization require a change in the prescription. Corrected
Jun 26, 2024 416.7(j) Children may not sleep or nap in car seats, baby swings, strollers, infant seats or bouncy seats. Should a child fall asleep in one of these devices, he or she must be moved to a crib/cot or other approved sleeping surface. Corrected
Jun 26, 2024 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
Jun 26, 2024 416.8(j)(2) Two caregivers must be present when more than six children, none of whom are school age, are in care. Corrected
Jun 26, 2024 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
Jun 26, 2024 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. 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