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Strong Start Incorporated

289 Vanderbilt Avenue, Floor 2, Staten Island NY 10304 · License #884907 · Group Family Day Care

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Capacity 16 childrenAges 1 mo – 12 yrLast inspected May 14, 2026
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289 Vanderbilt Avenue, Floor 2, Staten Island NY 10304 · Directions

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When they operate

Group Family Day Care

Ages served

12 children, ages 6 weeks to 12 years AND 4 additional school-aged children
  • Licensed for 16 children
36
Violations, past 3 yrs
From inspections (not complaints)
0
High-risk violations
Serious / high-risk non-compliance
0
Substantiated complaints
Published by NYS OCFS
10
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 14, 2026 — Monitoring
5 violations cited · view state record
5 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 May 14, 2026

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  • Violation

    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 by May 14, 2026

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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 May 14, 2026

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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 May 14, 2026

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  • Violation

    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 by May 14, 2026

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Apr 7, 2026 — Annual Unannounced
7 violations cited · view state record
7 violations
  • Violation

    416.11(i)(24) · Equipment that is frequently used or touched by children on a daily basis must be cleaned and then sanitized or disinfected, using an EPA registered product, when soiled and at least once weekly.

    Corrected by Apr 7, 2026

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  • Violation

    416.14(c)(2) · The required 30 hours of training every two years is subject to the following conditions: 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).

    Corrected by Apr 7, 2026

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  • Violation

    416.5(d) · Radiators and pipes located in rooms occupied by children must be covered to protect the children from injury when the heating system is in use.

    Corrected by Apr 7, 2026

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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 Apr 7, 2026

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  • Violation

    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 by Apr 7, 2026

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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 Apr 7, 2026

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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 Apr 7, 2026

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Oct 9, 2025 — Monitoring
No violations cited · view state record
Clean
Aug 4, 2025 — Complaint
6 violations cited · view state record
6 violations
  • Violation

    416.3(o) · All residences used for group family day care homes must remain in compliance with the applicable provisions of the Fire and Building Code of New York State, or other applicable fire and building codes when the Fire and Building Code of New York State is not applicable.

    Corrected by Aug 4, 2025

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  • Violation

    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 by Aug 4, 2025

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  • Violation

    416.5(f)(2) · Barriers must exist to prevent children from gaining access to unsafe, dangerous or hazardous areas or devices. Such areas and devices include, but are not limited to, holes, pits, wood, pellet and coal burning stoves, fireplaces and permanently installed gas space heaters.

    Corrected by Aug 4, 2025

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  • Violation

    416.5(i) · Protective caps, covers or permanently installed obstructive devices must be used on all electrical outlets that are accessible to children.

    Corrected by Aug 4, 2025

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  • Violation

    416.15(b)(10)(i) · A group family day care home must admit inspectors and other representatives of the Office onto the grounds and premises at any time during the hours of operation as documented with the Office on the application for group family day care. Such inspectors and representatives must be given free access to the building, the caregivers, employees and volunteers, the children and any program records.

    Corrected by Aug 4, 2025

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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 4, 2025

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Jun 17, 2025 — Monitoring
3 violations cited · view state record
3 violations
  • Violation

    416.5(j) · All matches, lighters, medicines, drugs, detergents, aerosol cans and other poisonous or toxic materials must be stored in their original containers, and must be used in such a way that they will not contaminate play surfaces, food or food preparation areas, or constitute a hazard to children. Such materials must be kept in a place inaccessible to children.

    Corrected by Jun 17, 2025

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  • Violation

    416.5(y) · All window and door blind cords, ropes, wires and other strangulation hazards must be secured and inaccessible to children.

    Corrected by Jun 17, 2025

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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 Jun 17, 2025

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Apr 15, 2025 — Annual Unannounced
6 violations cited · view state record
6 violations
  • Violation

    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 by Apr 15, 2025

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  • Violation

    416.5(j) · All matches, lighters, medicines, drugs, detergents, aerosol cans and other poisonous or toxic materials must be stored in their original containers, and must be used in such a way that they will not contaminate play surfaces, food or food preparation areas, or constitute a hazard to children. Such materials must be kept in a place inaccessible to children.

    Corrected by Apr 15, 2025

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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 Apr 15, 2025

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  • Violation

    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 by Apr 15, 2025

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  • Violation

    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 by Apr 15, 2025

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  • Violation

    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 by Apr 15, 2025

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Nov 25, 2024 — Monitoring
2 violations cited · view state record
2 violations
  • 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 Nov 25, 2024

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  • Violation

    416.15(b)(10)(i) · A group family day care home must admit inspectors and other representatives of the Office onto the grounds and premises at any time during the hours of operation as documented with the Office on the application for group family day care. Such inspectors and representatives must be given free access to the building, the caregivers, employees and volunteers, the children and any program records.

    Corrected by Nov 25, 2024

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Jun 6, 2024 — Monitoring
No violations cited · view state record
Clean
Apr 29, 2024 — Annual Unannounced
1 violation cited · view state record
1 violation
  • Violation

    416.5(y) · All window and door blind cords, ropes, wires and other strangulation hazards must be secured and inaccessible to children.

    Corrected by Apr 29, 2024

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Oct 2, 2023 — Annual Unannounced
6 violations cited · view state record
6 violations
  • Violation

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

    Corrected by Oct 2, 2023

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  • Violation

    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 by Oct 2, 2023

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  • Violation

    416.5(d) · Radiators and pipes located in rooms occupied by children must be covered to protect the children from injury when the heating system is in use.

    Corrected by Oct 2, 2023

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  • Violation

    416.5(j) · All matches, lighters, medicines, drugs, detergents, aerosol cans and other poisonous or toxic materials must be stored in their original containers, and must be used in such a way that they will not contaminate play surfaces, food or food preparation areas, or constitute a hazard to children. Such materials must be kept in a place inaccessible to children.

    Corrected by Oct 2, 2023

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  • Violation

    416.5(y) · All window and door blind cords, ropes, wires and other strangulation hazards must be secured and inaccessible to children.

    Corrected by Oct 2, 2023

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  • Violation

    416.11(i)(14) · Toilet facilities must be kept clean at all times, and must be supplied with toilet paper, soap and towels accessible to the children.

    Corrected by Oct 2, 2023

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