RAINBOW STARS DAYCARE
RAINBOW STARS DAYCARE
License/Registration ID: 809596
401 Bronx River Avenue, 6th Floor, Apt. 609 Bronx, NY 10473
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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-NYCDOH-018582
Date:
01/15/2026
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
Toilets and potty chairs located apart from cooking, playing, sleeping and eating areas
416.3(m)
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
Handbags, backpacks, plastic bags, small objects, and toys are inaccessible and not a choking hazard
416.5(t)
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
No portable heaters used in rooms accessible to children, regardless of type or fuel source
416.5(c)
Y
No strangulation hazards in areas accessible to children (window blind cords, ropes, etc)
416.5(y)
Y
Poisonous, toxic, flammable and dangerous items are inaccessible to children
416.5(j)
Y
Public Swimming pools & bathing beaches must have valid permit issued by the local health department
416.5(g)(7)
Y
*
Suitable precautions are taken to eliminate all safety and health hazards
416.5(a)
Y
Working carbon monoxide alarm on all levels with a carbon monoxide source or a designated napping area (home built after 2008)
416.5(v)
Y
416.7 Program Requirements
Children can not be confined to a high chair for more than 15 minutes except while eating
416.7(i)
Y
Children must have daily outdoor play
416.7(h)
Y
Individual, sanitary bed coverings are available as needed
416.7(p)
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
Bathrooms stocked with paper or individual cloth towels
416.11(i)(19)
Y
Childrens immunizations are current
416.11(a)(3)
Y
For evening/night care each child shall have an individual washcloth, towel & toothbrush
416.11(i)(6)
Y
Individual drinking cups are provided and not shared
416.11(i)(29)
Y
Pesticide notification complete and sent home 48 hours prior to application
416.11(j)(2)
Y
Potty chairs are emptied and rinsed in accordance with regulations
416.11(i)(16)
Y
Sleeping and napping equipment is cleaned weekly or before use by another child
416.11(i)(31)
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?
01/15/2026
416.2(a)(14)
Applicants for a license must submit to the Office: the site to be used for child care must meet the definition and requirements of a personal residence as outlined in Part 413. The licensee must submit documentation, acceptable to the Office, to prove that the group family day care home is being used as a residence;
Corrected
N
01/15/2026
416.15(a)(1)(ii)
Each group family day care home must operate in compliance with the regulations of the Office and all other applicable laws and regulations.
Corrected
N
01/15/2026
416.15(b)(4)
The caregivers, employees, volunteers and all members of the household must be in good health and be of good character and habits.
Corrected
N
01/15/2026
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
N
Date Cited
01/15/2026
Regulation
416.2(a)(14)
Regulation Description
Applicants for a license must submit to the Office: the site to be used for child care must meet the definition and requirements of a personal residence as outlined in Part 413. The licensee must submit documentation, acceptable to the Office, to prove that the group family day care home is being used as a residence;
Compliance Status
Corrected
Corrected on- Site?
N
Date Cited
01/15/2026
Regulation
416.15(a)(1)(ii)
Regulation Description
Each group family day care home must operate in compliance with the regulations of the Office and all other applicable laws and regulations.
Compliance Status
Corrected
Corrected on- Site?
N
Date Cited
01/15/2026
Regulation
416.15(b)(4)
Regulation Description
The caregivers, employees, volunteers and all members of the household must be in good health and be of good character and habits.
Compliance Status
Corrected
Corrected on- Site?
N
Date Cited
01/15/2026
Regulation
416.15(b)(12)
Regulation Description
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.
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