BRIGHT START I DAYCARE CORP.
BRIGHT START I DAYCARE CORP.
License/Registration ID: 917233
1831 Wood ave, 1st Floor, Apt. Walk in Bronx, NY 10460
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Inspection ID:
2026-I-NYCDOH-014154
Date:
04/16/2026
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
Temperature at least 68 degrees
416.3(d)
Y
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
Adequate barriers to unsafe areas
416.5(f)(2)
Y
All cleaning materials must be used and stored such that they will not present a hazard
416.5(k)
Y
Cleaning supplies stored in original containers or mixed/labeled used & stored where inaccessible
416.5(k)
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 strangulation hazards in areas accessible to children (window blind cords, ropes, etc)
416.5(y)
N
Notice given in approved format to Office & parents of the presence of firearms, shotguns or rifles
416.5(x)(5)
Y
Parent agreement in writing for childs use of residential pool
416.5(g)(4)
N/O
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
Posting of 911 and Poison Control number 1-800-222-1222
416.5(m)(5)
Y
416.7 Program Requirements
Individual, sanitary bed coverings are available as needed
416.7(p)
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)
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)
N
Two caregivers present when more than 6 children, none of whom are school age, are in care
416.8(j)(2)
N
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
Children wash or are assisted in washing their hands as required
416.11(i)(2)
Y
Hand sanitizers not used for children under 2 years of age
416.11(i)(7)(ii)
Y
Medication administered according to regulation
416.11(f)(1)(i)
Y
Medication administration log completed documenting time & dosage
416.11(f)(9)(i)
N/O
Medication given on an ongoing basis have consents reauthorized every 6 months for children under 5
416.11(f)(21)
N/O
No dampness, odors or accumulated trash on premises
416.11(i)(22)
Y
Sharing personal hygiene items is prohibited
416.11(i)(20)
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?
04/16/2026
416.3(h)
Peeling or damaged paint or plaster must be repaired.
Corrected
N
04/16/2026
416.5(y)
All window and door blind cords, ropes, wires and other strangulation hazards must be secured and inaccessible to children.
Corrected
N
04/16/2026
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
04/16/2026
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
04/16/2026
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
04/16/2026
416.8(j)(2)
Two caregivers must be present when more than six children, none of whom are school age, are in care.
Corrected
N
04/16/2026
416.8(j)(3)
When care is provided for children under the age of two years, there must be at least one caregiver present for every two children under the age of two years in attendance.
Corrected
N
04/16/2026
416.11(a)(7)
With the exception of children meeting the criteria of section 416.11(a)(6), children enrolled in child day care must remain current with their immunizations in accordance with the current schedule for required immunizations established in the New York Public Health Law.
Corrected
N
04/16/2026
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
04/16/2026
416.15(c)(4)
The program must maintain on file at the group family day care home, available for inspection the names and addresses of persons authorized to take the child(ren) from the group family day care home;
Corrected
N
04/16/2026
416.15(c)(6)
The program must maintain on file at the group family day care home, available for inspection children's individual health care plans; parental consents for emergency medical treatment; child's medical statement, immunizations, and any available results of lead screening for children not yet enrolled in kindergarten or a higher grade only; the name and dosage of any medications used by a child, the frequency of administration of such medications, and a record of their administration by caregivers; daily health check documentation; a record of illnesses and injuries occurring while in care; and any indicators of child abuse or maltreatment;
Corrected
N
04/16/2026
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
04/16/2026
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;
Corrected
N
Date Cited
04/16/2026
Regulation
416.3(h)
Regulation Description
Peeling or damaged paint or plaster must be repaired.
Compliance Status
Corrected
Corrected on-Site?
N
Date Cited
04/16/2026
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
04/16/2026
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
04/16/2026
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
04/16/2026
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
04/16/2026
Regulation
416.8(j)(2)
Regulation Description
Two caregivers must be present when more than six children, none of whom are school age, are in care.
Compliance Status
Corrected
Corrected on-Site?
N
Date Cited
04/16/2026
Regulation
416.8(j)(3)
Regulation Description
When care is provided for children under the age of two years, there must be at least one caregiver present for every two children under the age of two years in attendance.
Compliance Status
Corrected
Corrected on-Site?
N
Date Cited
04/16/2026
Regulation
416.11(a)(7)
Regulation Description
With the exception of children meeting the criteria of section 416.11(a)(6), children enrolled in child day care must remain current with their immunizations in accordance with the current schedule for required immunizations established in the New York Public Health Law.
Compliance Status
Corrected
Corrected on-Site?
N
Date Cited
04/16/2026
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
04/16/2026
Regulation
416.15(c)(4)
Regulation Description
The program must maintain on file at the group family day care home, available for inspection the names and addresses of persons authorized to take the child(ren) from the group family day care home;
Compliance Status
Corrected
Corrected on-Site?
N
Date Cited
04/16/2026
Regulation
416.15(c)(6)
Regulation Description
The program must maintain on file at the group family day care home, available for inspection children's individual health care plans; parental consents for emergency medical treatment; child's medical statement, immunizations, and any available results of lead screening for children not yet enrolled in kindergarten or a higher grade only; the name and dosage of any medications used by a child, the frequency of administration of such medications, and a record of their administration by caregivers; daily health check documentation; a record of illnesses and injuries occurring while in care; and any indicators of child abuse or maltreatment;
Compliance Status
Corrected
Corrected on-Site?
N
Date Cited
04/16/2026
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
Date Cited
04/16/2026
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
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