Happy Kids Day Care

Happy Kids Day Care

License/Registration ID: 31048

Group Slot Non-Traditional Hours
51 W. Hickory Street Spring Valley, NY 10977
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This Checklist reflects a partial list of the regulatory requirements based on the inspection performed. Additional violations may have been cited that are not included in the inspection checklist.
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Inspection ID:
2026-I-YRO-104763
Date:
09/29/2026
Inspection Type:
Monitoring
Inspection Result:
Violations found
Compliance Status:
Y-Compliant, N-Noncompliant, N/O-Not Observed, N/A-Not Applicable, P/V-Prior Violation
Reg
Compliance Status
413.3 Enforcement of Regulations
* Posting of Compliance History Document
413.3(g)(3)(i)
Y
416.3 Building and Equipment
Bathroom available not more than one floor away
416.3(l)
Y
No toxic paints or finishes
416.3(g)
Y
Temperature at least 68 degrees
416.3(d)
Y
416.4 Fire Protection
* Paths of egress, both interior and exterior are free of obstructions and debris including ice/snow
416.4(h)(4)
Y
416.5 Safety
All potentially hazardous substances and items are stored where children cannot access
416.5(j)
Y
Key or tool needed to unlock bathroom door readily accessible
416.5(s)(2)
Y
* No pools/ponds/water hazards located on or adjacent to the program property; or if present, barriers exist to prevent access
416.5(f)(1)
Y
Play equipment is used in a safe manner
416.5(n)(3)
Y
Poisonous, toxic, flammable and dangerous items are inaccessible to children
416.5(j)
Y
Pool use safety plan is being followed
416.5(g)(3)(iii)
N/A
Porches, walkways, decks, ramps and stairs kept clear of ice and snow
416.5(a)
Y
Program has developed a strategy for shelter in place
416.5(b)(3)(vi)
Y
Windows above 1st floor have barriers to prevent children from falling out (unless egress window)
416.5(q)
Y
416.7 Program Requirements
Designated napping area is arranged to permit caregivers to move freely and safely
416.7(o)(6)
Y
Infants are put to sleep on their backs unless medical documentation provided
416.7(m)
Y
416.8 Supervision of Children
* Approved provider is the primary caregiver
416.8(e)
Y
* Competent supervision is maintained at all times with exceptions only as specified in regulation
416.8(a)
Y
* One caregiver observed for either 6 children not yet in school or 8 when at least 2 are school age
416.8(j)(1)
Y
* One caregiver present for every 2 children under 2 years in attendance
416.8(j)(3)
Y
Two caregivers present when more than 6 children, none of whom are school age, are in care
416.8(j)(2)
Y
416.11 Health and Infection Control
Additional clothing available for children
416.11(i)(9)
Y
Caregiver(s) and staff wash their hands as required
416.11(i)(1)
N/O
Children in night care shall have a routine that encourages good personal hygiene practices
416.11(i)(5)
N/O
Children must be adequately cleaned after diaper changes
416.11(i)(3)
Y
Individual, sanitary bed coverings must be cleaned as specified
416.11(i)(31)
N/A
Medication administration log completed noting any observed side effects
416.11(f)(9)(ii)
N/A
No dampness, odors or accumulated trash on premises
416.11(i)(22)
Y
Rectal thermometers may not be used
416.11(h)(3)
N/A
416.14 Training
* A caregiver certified in First Aid and CPR is present at all times children are in care
416.14(m)
Y
Each identified staff and volunteer completed Federal Health and Safety training within required timeframes
416.14(b)
Y
Each identified staff supervising children alone completed Federal Health and Safety training.
416.14(b)
Y
First Aid & CPR certificates must be appropriate to the ages of the children in care
416.14(n)
Y
Prior to becoming a Provider, the individual completed Federal Health and Safety training
416.14(b)
Y
Provider completed Federal Health and Safety training within required timeframes
416.14(b)
Y
416.15 Management and Administration
* Numbers and ages of children present are within licensed or registered capacity
416.15(a)(9)
Y
* Office notified of any change to the home or program
416.15(b)(12)
Y
Only approved caregivers have unsupervised contact with the day care children
416.15(b)(20)
Y
Summary of Violations
Date Cited
Regulation
Regulation Description
Compliance Status
Corrected on-Site?
09/29/2026
416.4(b)(1)
Evacuation drills must be conducted at least monthly during the hours of operation of the group family day care home.
Not Corrected
N
09/29/2026
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
N
09/29/2026
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;
Not Corrected
N
Date Cited
09/29/2026
Regulation
416.4(b)(1)
Regulation Description
Evacuation drills must be conducted at least monthly during the hours of operation of the group family day care home.
Compliance Status
Not Corrected
Corrected on-Site?
N
Date Cited
09/29/2026
Regulation
416.11(a)(1)
Regulation Description
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.
Compliance Status
Not Corrected
Corrected on-Site?
N
Date Cited
09/29/2026
Regulation
416.15(c)(18)
Regulation Description
The program must maintain on file at the group family day care home, available for inspection: the napping agreement for each child in care;
Compliance Status
Not Corrected
Corrected on-Site?
N
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:
For additional information on this program and compliance history, contact:
Office: Westchester Regional Office
Phone: (845) 708-2400