Castro, Margarita
Castro, Margarita
License/Registration ID: 833195
1000 Grand Concourse, 4th Floor, Apt. 4-C Bronx, NY 10451
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Inspection ID:
2026-I-NYCDOH-009325
Date:
08/12/2026
Inspection Type:
Annual Unannounced
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
Access to outdoor space which is adequate for active play. If public play area, then travel plan is approved
416.3(k)
Y
Adequate light in sleeping rooms for supervision and safe egress
416.3(c)
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 pets that require a license must be licensed
416.5(l)(2)
Y
All potentially hazardous substances and items are stored where children cannot access
416.5(j)
Y
Cleaning supplies stored in original containers or mixed/labeled used & stored where inaccessible
416.5(k)
Y
Clear interior and exterior glass doors marked to prevent accidental impact
416.5(o)
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
Outlets covered on all unused, accessible outlets and surge protectors
416.5(i)
Y
Phones do not have call blocking
416.5(m)(6)
Y
Poisonous, toxic, flammable and dangerous items are inaccessible to children
416.5(j)
Y
Two shelter in place drills are held annually
416.5(b)(4)
Y
416.7 Program Requirements
Awake infants less than 6 months are placed on stomach/back/side for short supervised periods
416.7(b)
Y
Children can not be confined to a high chair for more than 15 minutes except while eating
416.7(i)
Y
Infants are not confined more than 30 minutes in crib (unless sleeping)
416.7(i)
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)
N
*
Competent supervision is maintained at all times with exceptions only as specified in regulation
416.8(a)
N
*
One caregiver observed for either 6 children not yet in school or 8 when at least 2 are school age
416.8(j)(1)
N
*
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
Adequate supply of diapers available
416.11(i)(11)
Y
All caregivers have knowledge of & access to childrens medical records & all emergency information
416.11(b)(12)
Y
Consumption of or being under the influence of an illegal drug is prohibited
416.11(b)(9)
Y
Emergency health care for children obtained as necessary
416.11(h)(1)
Y
For evening/night care each child shall have an individual washcloth, towel & toothbrush
416.11(i)(6)
Y
Garbage cans covered and cleaned
416.11(i)(27)
Y
Medication administration only with written parental consent and health care provider instructions
416.11(f)(7)
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
A minimum of five (5) hours of Office-approved training must be obtained each year which addresses topics or subject matters set forth in 416.14(f).
416.14(c)(2)
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?
08/12/2026
413.4(c)(3)
a search of the state-based child abuse or neglect repository of any state other than New York where such person lives or lived during the preceding five years.
Corrected
N
08/12/2026
416.5(i)
Protective caps, covers or permanently installed obstructive devices must be used on all electrical outlets that are accessible to children.
Corrected
N
08/12/2026
416.8(a)
Children cannot be left without competent supervision at any time. Competent supervision includes awareness of and responsibility for the ongoing activity of each child. It requires that all children be within a caregiver's range of vision except as provided in section 416.8(b) of this Part and that the caregiver be near enough to respond when redirection or intervention strategies are needed. Competent supervision must take into account the child's age, emotional, physical and cognitive development.
Corrected
N
08/12/2026
416.8(d)
Only approved caregivers may be left unsupervised with day care children.
Corrected
N
08/12/2026
416.8(e)
The provider must be the primary caregiver of children in a group family day care home.
Corrected
N
08/12/2026
416.8(j)(1)
One caregiver may care for a maximum of six children younger than school age, or eight children when at least two of the eight children are school aged.
Corrected
N
08/12/2026
416.11(b)(6)
The initial medical statement for providers, assistants, and substitutes must include the results of a Mantoux tuberculin test or other federally approved tuberculin test performed within the 12 months preceding the date of the application. Thereafter, tuberculin tests are only required at the discretion of the employee's health care provider or at the start of new employment in a different child care program.
Corrected
N
08/12/2026
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
08/12/2026
416.13(b)
All child day care providers, employees, volunteers and any person age eighteen (18) or older living or who begins to live in a group family day care home are required to comply with the criminal history review provisions of this Part and Part 413 of this Title.
Corrected
N
08/12/2026
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
08/12/2026
416.15(b)(11)(ii)(b)
the forms necessary to check the register of substantiated category one cases of abuse or neglect maintained by the Justice Center for the Protection of Persons with Special Needs pursuant to Section 495 of the Social Services Law,
Corrected
N
08/12/2026
416.15(b)(11)(ii)(d)
a sworn statement indicating whether, to the best of the applicant's knowledge, he or she has ever been convicted of a misdemeanor or felony in New York State or any other jurisdiction
Corrected
N
08/12/2026
416.15(b)(11)(ii)(e)
two acceptable references;
Corrected
N
08/12/2026
416.15(b)(11)(iii)
In hiring caregivers subsequent to issuance of a license, a program: must ensure that a medical statement has been submitted before the person has any involvement with children in care, as required in section 416.11 of this Part;
Corrected
N
08/12/2026
416.15(b)(19)(i)
Within five days of a household member turning eighteen (18) years of age or a person eighteen (18) years of age or older beginning to live in the residence, the program must: submit the State Central Register of Child Abuse And Maltreatment database check forms necessary to complete required screening by the Statewide Central Register of Child Abuse and Maltreatment to determine if the person is the subject of an indicated report of child abuse or maltreatment; and
Corrected
N
08/12/2026
416.15(b)(19)(ii)
Within five days of a household member turning eighteen (18) years of age or a person eighteen (18) years of age or older beginning to live in the residence, the program must: submit the forms necessary to check the register of substantiated category one cases of abuse or neglect maintained by the Justice Center for the Protection of Persons with Special Needs pursuant to Section 495 of the Social Services Law; and
Corrected
N
08/12/2026
416.15(b)(19)(iii)
Within five days of a household member turning eighteen (18) years of age or a person eighteen (18) years of age or older beginning to live in the residence, the program must: submit the necessary fingerprint image necessary to complete the criminal history review required pursuant to section 413.4 of this Article.
Corrected
N
08/12/2026
416.15(c)(5)
The program must maintain on file at the group family day care home, available for inspection daily attendance records that are filled out at the time a child arrives and departs, and must include arrival and departure times;
Corrected
N
08/12/2026
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
N
Date Cited
08/12/2026
Regulation
413.4(c)(3)
Regulation Description
a search of the state-based child abuse or neglect repository of any state other than New York where such person lives or lived during the preceding five years.
Compliance Status
Corrected
Corrected on-Site?
N
Date Cited
08/12/2026
Regulation
416.5(i)
Regulation Description
Protective caps, covers or permanently installed obstructive devices must be used on all electrical outlets that are accessible to children.
Compliance Status
Corrected
Corrected on-Site?
N
Date Cited
08/12/2026
Regulation
416.8(a)
Regulation Description
Children cannot be left without competent supervision at any time. Competent supervision includes awareness of and responsibility for the ongoing activity of each child. It requires that all children be within a caregiver's range of vision except as provided in section 416.8(b) of this Part and that the caregiver be near enough to respond when redirection or intervention strategies are needed. Competent supervision must take into account the child's age, emotional, physical and cognitive development.
Compliance Status
Corrected
Corrected on-Site?
N
Date Cited
08/12/2026
Regulation
416.8(d)
Regulation Description
Only approved caregivers may be left unsupervised with day care children.
Compliance Status
Corrected
Corrected on-Site?
N
Date Cited
08/12/2026
Regulation
416.8(e)
Regulation Description
The provider must be the primary caregiver of children in a group family day care home.
Compliance Status
Corrected
Corrected on-Site?
N
Date Cited
08/12/2026
Regulation
416.8(j)(1)
Regulation Description
One caregiver may care for a maximum of six children younger than school age, or eight children when at least two of the eight children are school aged.
Compliance Status
Corrected
Corrected on-Site?
N
Date Cited
08/12/2026
Regulation
416.11(b)(6)
Regulation Description
The initial medical statement for providers, assistants, and substitutes must include the results of a Mantoux tuberculin test or other federally approved tuberculin test performed within the 12 months preceding the date of the application. Thereafter, tuberculin tests are only required at the discretion of the employee's health care provider or at the start of new employment in a different child care program.
Compliance Status
Corrected
Corrected on-Site?
N
Date Cited
08/12/2026
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
08/12/2026
Regulation
416.13(b)
Regulation Description
All child day care providers, employees, volunteers and any person age eighteen (18) or older living or who begins to live in a group family day care home are required to comply with the criminal history review provisions of this Part and Part 413 of this Title.
Compliance Status
Corrected
Corrected on-Site?
N
Date Cited
08/12/2026
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
08/12/2026
Regulation
416.15(b)(11)(ii)(b)
Regulation Description
the forms necessary to check the register of substantiated category one cases of abuse or neglect maintained by the Justice Center for the Protection of Persons with Special Needs pursuant to Section 495 of the Social Services Law,
Compliance Status
Corrected
Corrected on-Site?
N
Date Cited
08/12/2026
Regulation
416.15(b)(11)(ii)(d)
Regulation Description
a sworn statement indicating whether, to the best of the applicant's knowledge, he or she has ever been convicted of a misdemeanor or felony in New York State or any other jurisdiction
Compliance Status
Corrected
Corrected on-Site?
N
Date Cited
08/12/2026
Regulation
416.15(b)(11)(ii)(e)
Regulation Description
two acceptable references;
Compliance Status
Corrected
Corrected on-Site?
N
Date Cited
08/12/2026
Regulation
416.15(b)(11)(iii)
Regulation Description
In hiring caregivers subsequent to issuance of a license, a program: must ensure that a medical statement has been submitted before the person has any involvement with children in care, as required in section 416.11 of this Part;
Compliance Status
Corrected
Corrected on-Site?
N
Date Cited
08/12/2026
Regulation
416.15(b)(19)(i)
Regulation Description
Within five days of a household member turning eighteen (18) years of age or a person eighteen (18) years of age or older beginning to live in the residence, the program must: submit the State Central Register of Child Abuse And Maltreatment database check forms necessary to complete required screening by the Statewide Central Register of Child Abuse and Maltreatment to determine if the person is the subject of an indicated report of child abuse or maltreatment; and
Compliance Status
Corrected
Corrected on-Site?
N
Date Cited
08/12/2026
Regulation
416.15(b)(19)(ii)
Regulation Description
Within five days of a household member turning eighteen (18) years of age or a person eighteen (18) years of age or older beginning to live in the residence, the program must: submit the forms necessary to check the register of substantiated category one cases of abuse or neglect maintained by the Justice Center for the Protection of Persons with Special Needs pursuant to Section 495 of the Social Services Law; and
Compliance Status
Corrected
Corrected on-Site?
N
Date Cited
08/12/2026
Regulation
416.15(b)(19)(iii)
Regulation Description
Within five days of a household member turning eighteen (18) years of age or a person eighteen (18) years of age or older beginning to live in the residence, the program must: submit the necessary fingerprint image necessary to complete the criminal history review required pursuant to section 413.4 of this Article.
Compliance Status
Corrected
Corrected on-Site?
N
Date Cited
08/12/2026
Regulation
416.15(c)(5)
Regulation Description
The program must maintain on file at the group family day care home, available for inspection daily attendance records that are filled out at the time a child arrives and departs, and must include arrival and departure times;
Compliance Status
Corrected
Corrected on-Site?
N
Date Cited
08/12/2026
Regulation
416.15(c)(13)
Regulation Description
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;
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