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Celina's Day Care

272 Willoughby Avenue, Floor 1, Apt 1N, Brooklyn NY 11205 · License #354690 · Group Family Day Care

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Capacity 14 childrenAges 1 mo – 12 yrLast inspected May 7, 2026
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When they operate

Group Family Day Care

Ages served

12 children, ages 6 weeks to 12 years AND 2 additional school-aged children
  • Licensed for 14 children
62
Violations, past 3 yrs
From inspections (not complaints)
0
High-risk violations
Serious / high-risk non-compliance
0
Substantiated complaints
Published by NYS OCFS
17
Inspections, past 3 yrs
Monitoring & assessments

How this facility compares

Violations per inspection, 3-yr
This facility
3.6
New York average
0.9

Inspection history & violations

Source: NYS Office of Children and Family Services
May 7, 2026 — Monitoring
6 violations cited · view state record
6 violations
  • Violation

    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.

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  • Violation

    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.

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  • Violation

    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;

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  • Violation

    416.13(c) · 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 hired after June 30, 2013, must comply with the background check requirements for 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.

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  • Violation

    416.13(d) · 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 complete a Statewide Central Register database check.

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  • Violation

    416.15(b)(11)(ii)(e) · two acceptable references;

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Mar 6, 2026 — Monitoring
2 violations cited · view state record
2 violations
  • Violation

    416.13(c) · 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 hired after June 30, 2013, must comply with the background check requirements for 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 by Mar 6, 2026

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  • Violation

    416.13(d) · 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 complete a Statewide Central Register database check.

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Feb 20, 2026 — Monitoring
9 violations cited · view state record
9 violations
  • Violation

    416.13(f) · A person is not approved to be a caregiver until the child care program receives written approval from the Office.

    Corrected by Feb 20, 2026

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  • Violation

    416.15(b)(11)(ii)(e) · two acceptable references;

    Corrected by Feb 20, 2026

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  • Violation

    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 by Feb 20, 2026

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  • Violation

    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 by Feb 20, 2026

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  • Violation

    416.8(f) · The assistant(s) must also be caring for children whenever the numbers and ages of children in care dictate that an assistant be present.

    Corrected by Feb 20, 2026

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  • Violation

    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 by Feb 20, 2026

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  • Violation

    416.11(b)(1)(ii) · The provider, assistant(s), and substitute(s), must each submit a medical statement on forms furnished by the Office or an approved equivalent from a health care provider: before such person has any involvement in child care work.

    Corrected by Feb 20, 2026

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  • Violation

    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 by Feb 20, 2026

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  • Violation

    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 by Feb 20, 2026

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Feb 13, 2026 — Annual Unannounced
5 violations cited · view state record
5 violations
  • Violation

    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 by Feb 13, 2026

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  • Violation

    416.13(a)(5) · The provider, assistant(s), and substitutes must each meet the following qualifications: submit a satisfactory medical statement, as required in section 416.11(b).

    Corrected by Feb 13, 2026

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  • Violation

    416.13(c) · 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 hired after June 30, 2013, must comply with the background check requirements for 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 by Feb 13, 2026

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  • Violation

    416.13(d) · 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 complete a Statewide Central Register database check.

    Corrected by Feb 13, 2026

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  • Violation

    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 by Feb 13, 2026

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Oct 7, 2025 — Monitoring
No violations cited · view state record
Clean
Jul 22, 2025 — Monitoring
No violations cited · view state record
Clean
May 7, 2025 — Monitoring
3 violations cited · view state record
3 violations
  • Violation

    416.4(b)(1) · Evacuation drills must be conducted at least monthly during the hours of operation of the group family day care home.

    Corrected by May 7, 2025

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  • Violation

    416.14(b)(1) · Each applicant must complete the Office-approved training that complies with the federal minimum health and safety pre-service training requirements or three-month orientation period training requirements. This training must be obtained pre-service or within three months of starting such position. Individuals who have completed Office approved training that complies with federal health and safety requirements may be left unsupervised with children. Any teacher, director, or volunteer who does not complete this training must not be left unsupervised with children in care until such times as the training has been completed.

    Corrected by May 7, 2025

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  • Violation

    416.14(c)(1) · The required 30 hours of training every two years is subject to the following conditions: Fifteen of the required thirty (30) hours of training must be obtained during the person's first six months at the program.

    Corrected by May 7, 2025

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Jan 6, 2025 — Annual Unannounced
1 violation cited · view state record
1 violation
  • Violation

    416.15(b)(25)(iii) · At the two-year calendar date in a four year licensing cycle, a program must be in compliance with the following mid-point requirements and be able to show proof of compliance to the Office when requested: proof of compliance with the training requirements of section 416.14.

    Corrected by Jan 6, 2025

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Nov 27, 2024 — Monitoring
2 violations cited · view state record
2 violations
  • Violation

    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 by Nov 27, 2024

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  • Violation

    416.15(b)(11)(ii)(e) · two acceptable references;

    Corrected by Nov 27, 2024

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Oct 21, 2024 — Mid-Point
4 violations cited · view state record
4 violations
  • Violation

    416.7(l) · Other than for school age children, sleeping and napping arrangements must be made in writing between the parent and the program. Such arrangements shall include: the area of the home where the child will nap; whether the child will nap on a cot, mat, bed or a crib; and how the napping child will be supervised, consistent with the requirements of section 416.8 of this Part.

    Corrected by Oct 21, 2024

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  • Violation

    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 by Oct 21, 2024

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  • Violation

    416.15(b)(11)(ii)(e) · two acceptable references;

    Corrected by Oct 21, 2024

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  • Violation

    416.15(b)(25)(iii) · At the two-year calendar date in a four year licensing cycle, a program must be in compliance with the following mid-point requirements and be able to show proof of compliance to the Office when requested: proof of compliance with the training requirements of section 416.14.

    Corrected by Oct 21, 2024

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Oct 17, 2024 — Monitoring
4 violations cited · view state record
4 violations
  • Violation

    416.3(h) · Peeling or damaged paint or plaster must be repaired.

    Corrected by Oct 17, 2024

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  • Violation

    416.14(m) · All child care programs must have at least one caregiver who holds a valid certification in cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and first aid on the premises of the child care program during the program's operating hours.

    Corrected by Oct 17, 2024

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  • Violation

    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 by Oct 17, 2024

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  • Violation

    416.15(b)(11)(ii)(e) · two acceptable references;

    Corrected by Oct 17, 2024

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Aug 30, 2024 — Monitoring
No violations cited · view state record
Clean
Aug 22, 2024 — Monitoring
10 violations cited · view state record
10 violations
  • Violation

    416.4(b)(1) · Evacuation drills must be conducted at least monthly during the hours of operation of the group family day care home.

    Corrected by Aug 22, 2024

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  • Violation

    416.5(b)(5) · The licensee must maintain on file a record of each shelter-in-place drill conducted, using forms provided by the Office or approved equivalents.

    Corrected by Aug 22, 2024

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  • Violation

    416.7(l) · Other than for school age children, sleeping and napping arrangements must be made in writing between the parent and the program. Such arrangements shall include: the area of the home where the child will nap; whether the child will nap on a cot, mat, bed or a crib; and how the napping child will be supervised, consistent with the requirements of section 416.8 of this Part.

    Corrected by Aug 22, 2024

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  • Violation

    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 by Aug 22, 2024

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  • Violation

    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 by Aug 22, 2024

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  • Violation

    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.

    Corrected by Aug 22, 2024

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  • Violation

    416.15(b)(11)(ii)(e) · two acceptable references;

    Corrected by Aug 22, 2024

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  • Violation

    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 by Aug 22, 2024

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  • Violation

    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 by Aug 22, 2024

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  • Violation

    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 by Aug 22, 2024

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Aug 21, 2024 — Monitoring
13 violations cited · view state record
13 violations
  • Violation

    416.7(l) · Other than for school age children, sleeping and napping arrangements must be made in writing between the parent and the program. Such arrangements shall include: the area of the home where the child will nap; whether the child will nap on a cot, mat, bed or a crib; and how the napping child will be supervised, consistent with the requirements of section 416.8 of this Part.

    Corrected by Aug 21, 2024

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  • Violation

    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 by Aug 21, 2024

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  • Violation

    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 by Aug 21, 2024

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  • Violation

    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.

    Corrected by Aug 21, 2024

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  • Violation

    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 by Aug 21, 2024

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  • Violation

    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 by Aug 21, 2024

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  • Violation

    416.15(b)(11)(ii)(c) · fingerprint images necessary for the Office to conduct a criminal history review,

    Corrected by Aug 21, 2024

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  • Violation

    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 by Aug 21, 2024

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  • Violation

    416.15(b)(11)(ii)(e) · two acceptable references;

    Corrected by Aug 21, 2024

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  • Violation

    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 by Aug 21, 2024

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  • Violation

    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 by Aug 21, 2024

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  • Violation

    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 by Aug 21, 2024

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  • Violation

    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 by Aug 21, 2024

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Apr 2, 2024 — Monitoring
No violations cited · view state record
Clean
Mar 19, 2024 — Monitoring
No violations cited · view state record
Clean
Feb 15, 2024 — Annual Unannounced
3 violations cited · view state record
3 violations
  • Violation

    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 by Feb 15, 2024

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  • Violation

    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 by Feb 15, 2024

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  • Violation

    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 by Feb 15, 2024

    View state record

Data synced from NYS Office of Children and Family Services · Source records · Report an error