Program Name: Hakuna Matata Group Family Daycare LLC    License/Registration ID: 731350


 Program Overview
Contact Name: Nereyda Jimenez Almonte Contact Title: On-Site Provider
Program Type: Group Family Day Care Status: Open
School District: Manhattan 6
Site Address: Map
520 West 190th Street, Apt. G, New York, NY 10040
First Licensed/Registration Date: Aug 31, 2015
Current Registration Period: Aug 31, 2021 - Aug 30, 2025 		Phone: (212) 568-5312
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 5/2/2025 1:08:29 PM 		7 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 is approved to administer medications.
This facility has Non-Patient Specific Auto Injectors.

For additional information on this program and compliance history, contact
Office: New York City Dept. of Health - Regional Office
Phone: (646) 632-6305
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  
Jul 9, 2025 Application - Renewal 2025-I-NYCDOH-033904 No violations cited for this Inspection
Apr 10, 2025 Monitoring 2025-I-NYCDOH-032897 Violations Found
Feb 6, 2025 Annual Unannounced 2025-I-NYCDOH-008412 Violations Found
Oct 15, 2024 Monitoring 2024-I-NYCDOH-101699 No violations cited for this Inspection
Sep 18, 2024 Complaint (Substantiated) 2024-I-NYCDOH-087703 Violations Found
Aug 26, 2024 Monitoring 2024-I-NYCDOH-081814 No violations cited for this Inspection
Jun 25, 2024 Monitoring 2024-I-NYCDOH-053268 Violations Found
Feb 28, 2024 Annual Unannounced 2024-I-NYCDOH-008467 Violations Found
Sep 26, 2023 Annual Unannounced 2023-I-NYCDOH-008493 No violations cited for this Inspection
Sep 21, 2023 Mid-Point 2023-I-NYCDOH-042462 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: Jul 9, 2025 Currently uncorrected violations: None
Date Regulation Description Compliance Status as of last inspection
Apr 10, 2025 416.5(l)(2) All animals present at the program that require a license must be licensed. Corrected
Apr 10, 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
Feb 6, 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, Corrected
Sep 18, 2024 416.3(h) Peeling or damaged paint or plaster must be repaired. Corrected
Sep 18, 2024 416.5(a) Suitable precautions must be taken to eliminate all conditions in areas accessible to children which pose a safety or health hazard. Corrected
Sep 18, 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
Sep 18, 2024 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
Jun 25, 2024 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. Corrected
Feb 28, 2024 416.5(l)(2) All animals present at the program that require a license must be licensed. Corrected
Sep 21, 2023 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
Sep 21, 2023 416.5(a) Suitable precautions must be taken to eliminate all conditions in areas accessible to children which pose a safety or health hazard. Corrected
Sep 21, 2023 416.11(i)(22) The premises must be kept clean and free from dampness, odors and the accumulation of trash. Corrected
Sep 21, 2023 416.15(b)(25)(iii) At the two-year calendar date in a four year licensing cycle, a program must be in compliance with the following mid-point requirements and be able to show proof of compliance to the Office when requested: proof of compliance with the training requirements of section 416.14. 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: (646) 632-6305
 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 July, 2020: None