Program Name: Tina's Daycare Center    License/Registration ID: 892343


 Program Overview
Contact Name: Maria C. Cortez Contact Title: Director
Program Type: Day Care Center Status: Open
School District: Newburgh
Site Address: Map
262 Windsor Highway, New Windsor, NY 12553
First Licensed/Registration Date: Feb 6, 2023
Current Registration Period: Feb 6, 2023 - Feb 5, 2027
Phone: (845) 245-4796
Fax: (845) 245-4299
Total Capacity: 68
-Infants: 14
-Toddlers: 22
-Preschool: 14
-School-Age: 18
Open Child Care Slots*:
This information was self reported to OCFS on 3/20/2025 9:36:22 AM
-Infants: 10
-Toddlers: 16
-Preschool: 12
-School-Age: 18

*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: Yes
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  
Jan 22, 2025 Annual Unannounced 2025-I-YRO-013832 No violations cited for this Inspection
Oct 28, 2024 Monitoring 2024-I-YRO-103413 No violations cited for this Inspection
Aug 12, 2024 Monitoring 2024-I-YRO-077182 No violations cited for this Inspection
Aug 8, 2024 Fire Safety - Other 2024-I-YRO-077495 Violations Found
May 9, 2024 Annual Unannounced 2024-I-YRO-014525 No violations cited for this Inspection
Mar 7, 2024 Complaint (Substantiated) 2024-I-YRO-037142 Violations Found
Nov 20, 2023 Complaint (Unsubstantiated) 2023-I-YRO-050732 Violations Found
Sep 20, 2023 Complaint (Substantiated) 2023-I-YRO-044570 Violations Found
Jun 30, 2023 Monitoring 2023-I-YRO-035202 Violations Found
May 26, 2023 Monitoring 2023-I-YRO-028024 Violations Found
Apr 28, 2023 Complaint (Unsubstantiated) 2023-I-YRO-025635 No violations cited for this Inspection
Apr 28, 2023 Annual Unannounced 2023-I-YRO-018244 Violations Found

*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 22, 2025 Currently uncorrected violations: None
Date Regulation Description Compliance Status as of last inspection
Aug 8, 2024 418-1.3(o)(2) Buildings, systems and equipment must be kept in good repair and operate as designed. Corrected
Mar 7, 2024 418-1.4(h) The director or a designated qualified staff member must conduct monthly inspections of the premises to observe possible fire or safety hazards. Any such hazard must be corrected immediately. Corrected
Mar 7, 2024 418-1.7(l) 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
Mar 7, 2024 418-1.7(m) Children may not sleep or nap in car seats, baby swings, strollers, infant seats or bouncy seats unless otherwise prescribed by a health care provider. 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
Mar 7, 2024 418-1.8(j) When a child care center is in operation, an adequate number of qualified teachers must be on duty to ensure the health and safety of the children in care. Corrected
Mar 7, 2024 418-1.8(k)(2)(i) for children between ages 6 weeks old and 18 months old: there must be one teacher for every four children; Corrected
Mar 7, 2024 418-1.13(g)(2)(i) To be qualified as a group teacher for a preschool class, a person must possess either: an Associate's degree in Early Childhood, Child Development or related field; or Corrected
Nov 20, 2023 418-1.4(f)(2) All corridors, aisles, and approaches to exits must be kept unobstructed at all times. Corrected
Nov 20, 2023 418-1.11(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
Nov 20, 2023 418-1.11(i)(12) Garbage receptacles must be covered, and cleaned as needed after emptying. Corrected
Sep 20, 2023 418-1.8(l)(12) When school age children are mixed with pre-school children at the beginning and end of the day, toddlers may not be mixed in these groups. School age children may not be mixed with children under age three at any time. Corrected
Sep 20, 2023 418-1.9(a) The program must establish and follow a written plan for behavior management that is acceptable to the office. This plan must include how the staff will approach challenging behaviors, help children solve problems and encourage acceptable behaviors. Corrected
Sep 20, 2023 418-1.9(b) The staff must use acceptable techniques and approaches to help children solve problems. Corrected
Jun 30, 2023 418-1.8(d) No person under 18 years of age may be left alone to supervise a group of children at any time, including in an emergency. Corrected
Jun 30, 2023 418-1.12(aj) Children may not be placed in the crib with a bottle, food or drink. Corrected
Jun 30, 2023 418-1.14(b)(1) Any teacher, director, or volunteer who has not completed this training must not be left unsupervised with children in care until such time as the training has been completed. Corrected
Jun 30, 2023 418-1.15(a)(4) The provisions specified on the license are binding and the child day care center must operate in compliance with the terms of the license. The number and age range of children specified thereon are the maximum number and age range of children who may be in the care of the child day care center at any one time. Corrected
Jun 30, 2023 418-1.15(c)(12) The program must maintain on file at the child day care center, available for inspection by the Office or its designees at any time, the following records in a current and accurate manner: a current daily schedule documenting the arrival and departure times of each staff person and volunteers; Corrected
May 26, 2023 413.4(d)(6) Pending notification of completion of all required background check components in subdivision (a) of this section, a prospective director, employee or volunteer must always be supervised by an individual who received a qualifying result on the background checks described in paragraph (a) of this section within the past five years. A provisional director, employee or volunteer shall not have unsupervised contact with children in care. Corrected
May 26, 2023 418-1.8(m) There must be a director, group teacher or assistant teacher supervising all applicants, volunteers and persons in the process of approval. Corrected
May 26, 2023 418-1.13(b)(6) Child day care centers must review and evaluate the backgrounds of all applicants for staff and volunteer positions. All applicants whose backgrounds must be checked are required to provide the following: The information necessary to complete the criminal history review and background clearance requirements as outlined in this Part. This information must be submitted to the Office on forms provided by the Office. Corrected
May 26, 2023 418-1.14(b) Each applicant for, or individual in the position of director, teacher, or volunteer must complete Office-approved training that complies with federal minimum health and safety pre-service or three-month orientation period requirements. This training must be obtained pre-service or within three months of starting such position. Corrected
May 26, 2023 418-1.14(b)(1) Any teacher, director, or volunteer who has not completed this training must not be left unsupervised with children in care until such time as the training has been completed. Corrected
Apr 28, 2023 413.4(d)(6) Pending notification of completion of all required background check components in subdivision (a) of this section, a prospective director, employee or volunteer must always be supervised by an individual who received a qualifying result on the background checks described in paragraph (a) of this section within the past five years. A provisional director, employee or volunteer shall not have unsupervised contact with children in care. Corrected
Apr 28, 2023 418-1.14(b) Each applicant for, or individual in the position of director, teacher, or volunteer must complete Office-approved training that complies with federal minimum health and safety pre-service or three-month orientation period requirements. This training must be obtained pre-service or within three months of starting such position. 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, 2020: None