The Fragile Begins
The Fragile Begins
License/Registration ID: 434713
3758 Third Avenue, 3rd Floor, Apt. 3B Bronx, NY 10456
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Inspection ID:
2025-I-NYCDOH-102256
Date:
09/24/2025
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
Adequate light in sleeping rooms for supervision and safe egress
416.3(c)
Y
Bathroom available not more than one floor away
416.3(l)
Y
Hot & cold running water and sewage facilities adequate & accessible at all times
416.3(n)
Y
Lighting and ventilation appropriate
416.3(b)
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
Emergency evacuation diagram must be posted
416.5(b)(2)
Y
High chairs must have safety straps which are fastened when chair in use
416.5(u)(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
Notice given in approved format to Office & parents of the presence of firearms, shotguns or rifles
416.5(x)(5)
Y
Operable flashlight or battery powered lantern maintained for use in power failure
416.5(r)
Y
Poisonous, toxic, flammable and dangerous items are inaccessible to children
416.5(j)
Y
Spa pools, hot tubs and fill and drain wading pools are not used
416.5(g)(1)
N/A
Working carbon monoxide alarm on lowest level with a designated napping area
416.5(v)
Y
416.7 Program Requirements
Children must have daily outdoor play
416.7(h)
Y
Designated napping area is arranged so children will not be stepped on
416.7(o)(4)
Y
Designated napping area is arranged to permit caregivers to move freely and safely
416.7(o)(6)
Y
Designated napping area is in approved day care space
416.7(o)(1)
Y
No more than 1 person may occupy a cot, crib, bed or mat
416.7(s)
Y
Schedule of activities, including bedtime preparation
416.7(k)
Y
Sleeping areas for infants do not have bumper pads, toys, pillows, heavy blankets, etc. unless medically approved
416.7(n)
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
Children in night care shall have a routine that encourages good personal hygiene practices
416.11(i)(5)
N/A
Home and premises are free of vermin
416.11(i)(23)
Y
Medication administration error reported to childs parent immediately and the Office within 24 hours
416.11(f)(10)
Y
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?
09/24/2025
413.4(a)(1)
a criminal history record check with the New York State Division of Criminal Justice Services;
Corrected
N
09/24/2025
413.4(a)(2)
a national criminal record check with the Federal Bureau of Investigation;
Corrected
N
09/24/2025
416.3(h)
Peeling or damaged paint or plaster must be repaired.
Corrected
N
09/24/2025
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
N
09/24/2025
416.5(y)
All window and door blind cords, ropes, wires and other strangulation hazards must be secured and inaccessible to children.
Corrected
N
09/24/2025
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
N
09/24/2025
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
N
09/24/2025
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
N
09/24/2025
416.13(a)(2)
The provider, assistant(s), and substitutes must each meet the following qualifications: have a minimum of either two (2) years of experience caring for children under six years of age, or one (1) year of experience caring for children under six years of age plus six hours of training or education in early childhood development. The phrase "experience caring for children" can mean child-rearing as well as paid and unpaid experience caring for children. The term "training" can mean educational workshops and courses in caring for preschool-age children;
Corrected
N
09/24/2025
416.13(a)(4)
The provider, assistant(s), and substitutes must each meet the following qualifications: provide to the Office the names, addresses and daytime telephone numbers of at least two acceptable references, other than relatives. At least one of the references must be able to attest to the employment history, work record and qualifications, if the person had ever been employed outside the home. At least one of the references must be able to attest to the character, habits and personal qualifications to be a group family day care provider, assistant, or substitute; and
Corrected
N
09/24/2025
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
N
09/24/2025
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
N
Date Cited
09/24/2025
Regulation
413.4(a)(1)
Regulation Description
a criminal history record check with the New York State Division of Criminal Justice Services;
Compliance Status
Corrected
Corrected on- Site?
N
Date Cited
09/24/2025
Regulation
413.4(a)(2)
Regulation Description
a national criminal record check with the Federal Bureau of Investigation;
Compliance Status
Corrected
Corrected on- Site?
N
Date Cited
09/24/2025
Regulation
416.3(h)
Regulation Description
Peeling or damaged paint or plaster must be repaired.
Compliance Status
Corrected
Corrected on- Site?
N
Date Cited
09/24/2025
Regulation
416.5(a)
Regulation Description
Suitable precautions must be taken to eliminate all conditions in areas accessible to children which pose a safety or health hazard.
Compliance Status
Corrected
Corrected on- Site?
N
Date Cited
09/24/2025
Regulation
416.5(y)
Regulation Description
All window and door blind cords, ropes, wires and other strangulation hazards must be secured and inaccessible to children.
Compliance Status
Corrected
Corrected on- Site?
N
Date Cited
09/24/2025
Regulation
416.6(a)
Regulation Description
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.
Compliance Status
Corrected
Corrected on- Site?
N
Date Cited
09/24/2025
Regulation
416.11(h)(1)(i)
Regulation Description
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;
Compliance Status
Corrected
Corrected on- Site?
N
Date Cited
09/24/2025
Regulation
416.12(n)
Regulation Description
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.
Compliance Status
Corrected
Corrected on- Site?
N
Date Cited
09/24/2025
Regulation
416.13(a)(2)
Regulation Description
The provider, assistant(s), and substitutes must each meet the following qualifications: have a minimum of either two (2) years of experience caring for children under six years of age, or one (1) year of experience caring for children under six years of age plus six hours of training or education in early childhood development. The phrase "experience caring for children" can mean child-rearing as well as paid and unpaid experience caring for children. The term "training" can mean educational workshops and courses in caring for preschool-age children;
Compliance Status
Corrected
Corrected on- Site?
N
Date Cited
09/24/2025
Regulation
416.13(a)(4)
Regulation Description
The provider, assistant(s), and substitutes must each meet the following qualifications: provide to the Office the names, addresses and daytime telephone numbers of at least two acceptable references, other than relatives. At least one of the references must be able to attest to the employment history, work record and qualifications, if the person had ever been employed outside the home. At least one of the references must be able to attest to the character, habits and personal qualifications to be a group family day care provider, assistant, or substitute; and
Compliance Status
Corrected
Corrected on- Site?
N
Date Cited
09/24/2025
Regulation
416.15(b)(11)(ii)(a)
Regulation Description
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,
Compliance Status
Corrected
Corrected on- Site?
N
Date Cited
09/24/2025
Regulation
416.15(c)(3)
Regulation Description
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;
Compliance Status
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: New York City Dept. of Health - Regional Office
Phone: (646) 632-6305