Program Name: GUMMY BEAR GROUP FAMILY DAY CARE CORP.    License/Registration ID: 846184


 Program Overview
Contact Name: Pamela Kelly Contact Title: On-Site Provider
Program Type: Group Family Day Care Status: Open
School District: Bronx 11
Site Address: Map
2766 Barnes Avenue, Apt. A-2, 1st Floor, Bronx, NY 10467
First Licensed/Registration Date: Nov 13, 2019
Current Registration Period: Nov 13, 2023 - Nov 12, 2027
Phone: (917) 645-2632
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 6/5/2023 10:33:48 AM
16 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

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  
Aug 29, 2024 Monitoring 2024-I-NYCDOH-082633 Violations Found
Mar 28, 2024 Annual Unannounced 2024-I-NYCDOH-011476 Violations Found
Nov 13, 2023 Monitoring 2023-I-NYCDOH-051058 Violations Found
Aug 1, 2023 Application - Renewal 2023-I-NYCDOH-034946 Violations Found
Jun 14, 2023 Monitoring 2023-I-NYCDOH-032684 Violations Found
May 10, 2023 Annual Unannounced 2023-I-NYCDOH-011884 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: Aug 29, 2024 Currently uncorrected violations: None
Date Regulation Description Compliance Status as of last inspection
Aug 29, 2024 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
Aug 29, 2024 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. Corrected
Aug 29, 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
Aug 29, 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
Aug 29, 2024 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; Corrected
Aug 29, 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
Aug 29, 2024 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
Aug 29, 2024 416.15(c)(4) The program must maintain on file at the group family day care home, available for inspection the names and addresses of persons authorized to take the child(ren) from the group family day care home; Corrected
Aug 29, 2024 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; Corrected
Mar 28, 2024 416.4(a) Suitable precautions must be taken to eliminate all conditions which may contribute to or create a fire hazard. Corrected
Mar 28, 2024 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
Mar 28, 2024 416.5(s)(2) Every bathroom door lock must be designed to permit opening of the locked door from the outside in an emergency. The opening device must be readily accessible. Corrected
Mar 28, 2024 416.5(y) All window and door blind cords, ropes, wires and other strangulation hazards must be secured and inaccessible to children. Corrected
Mar 28, 2024 416.7(v) Television and other electronic visual media must be turned off when not part of a planned developmentally appropriate program activity. Corrected
Mar 28, 2024 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
Mar 28, 2024 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
Nov 13, 2023 416.3(b) Rooms that will be used by the children must be well-lighted and well-ventilated. Heating, ventilating and lighting equipment must be adequate for the protection of the health of the children. Corrected
Nov 13, 2023 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
Nov 13, 2023 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
Aug 1, 2023 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
Aug 1, 2023 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
Aug 1, 2023 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
Aug 1, 2023 416.15(b)(9)(v) Electronic monitoring devices or surveillance cameras are permitted to transmit images of children in common rooms, hallways and play areas only. Bathrooms and changing areas must remain private and free of all electronic monitoring devices and surveillance cameras. Corrected
Jun 14, 2023 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
Jun 14, 2023 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
Jun 14, 2023 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 14, 2023 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
Jun 14, 2023 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
Jun 14, 2023 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
May 10, 2023 416.5(i) Protective caps, covers or permanently installed obstructive devices must be used on all electrical outlets that are accessible to children. Corrected
May 10, 2023 416.7(i) Except while sleeping, awaking or going to sleep, an infant must not be left in a crib, playpen or other confined space for more than 30 minutes at any one time. Other than at meals or snack time, a child must not be left in a high chair for longer than 15 minutes. 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
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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, 2020: None