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Joyful Days Home Daycare

21 Villa Avenue, Yonkers NY 10704 · License #797227 · Group Family Day Care

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Capacity 16 childrenAges 1 mo – 12 yrLast inspected Apr 14, 2026
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Care & schedule

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
18
Violations, past 3 yrs
From inspections (not complaints)
0
High-risk violations
Serious / high-risk non-compliance
0
Substantiated complaints
Published by NYS OCFS
12
Inspections, past 3 yrs
Monitoring & assessments

How this facility compares

Violations per inspection, 3-yr
This facility
1.5
New York average
0.9

Inspection history & violations

Source: NYS Office of Children and Family Services
Apr 14, 2026 — Annual Unannounced
No violations cited · view state record
Clean
Jan 5, 2026 — Monitoring
2 violations cited · view state record
2 violations
  • Violation

    416.5(b)(4) · Each program must hold two shelter-in-place drills annually during which procedures and supplies are reviewed. Parents must be made aware of this drill in advance.

    Corrected by Jan 5, 2026

  • 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 Jan 5, 2026

Oct 7, 2025 — Monitoring
No violations cited · view state record
Clean
Jul 9, 2025 — Monitoring
2 violations cited · view state record
2 violations
  • 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 Jul 9, 2025

  • Violation

    416.15(b)(20) · No person other than a caregiver may have unsupervised contact with a child in care at the program.

    Corrected by Jul 9, 2025

Apr 23, 2025 — Monitoring
No violations cited · view state record
Clean
Jan 31, 2025 — Annual Unannounced
1 violation cited · view state record
1 violation
  • Violation

    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 by Jan 31, 2025

Nov 1, 2024 — Monitoring
6 violations cited · view state record
6 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 Nov 1, 2024

  • 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 Nov 1, 2024

  • Violation

    416.11(a)(3) · The program must keep documentation of immunizations the child has received to date, in accordance with New York State Public Health Law.

    Corrected by Nov 1, 2024

  • Violation

    416.11(i)(27) · Garbage receptacles must be covered, and cleaned as needed after emptying.

    Corrected by Nov 1, 2024

  • Violation

    416.12(n) · The program must obtain a written statement, from the parent of each infant in care, setting forth the breast milk, formula and feeding schedule instructions for the infant and must be updated as changes are made.

    Corrected by Nov 1, 2024

  • Violation

    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 by Nov 1, 2024

Jul 2, 2024 — Monitoring
No violations cited · view state record
Clean
Mar 12, 2024 — Annual Unannounced
1 violation cited · view state record
1 violation
  • Violation

    416.14(b) · Before the Office issues an initial license, the applicant must complete a health and safety training course approved by the Office relating to the protection of the health and safety of children and must demonstrate basic competency with regard to health and safety standards. Such training must comply with the federal minimum health and safety pre-service training requirements. Health and safety training received prior to issuance of the license, may be applied to the initial fifteen (15) hours of training required pursuant to section 416.14(c)(1) of this Part provided that such training was received within twelve (12) months of licensure. If an applicant does not become licensed or registered within two years of successfully completing the health and safety training, the coursework must be repeated.

    Corrected by Mar 12, 2024

Aug 10, 2023 — Complaint
2 violations cited · view state record
2 violations
  • Violation

    416.5(l)(1) · Any animal present at the day care home must present no evidence of disease or parasite and pose no threat.

    Corrected by Aug 10, 2023

  • Violation

    416.5(l)(5) · The program must immediately notify the parents of children in care and the Office when an animal kept on the premises harms any person, including a child in care.

    Corrected by Aug 10, 2023

Aug 4, 2023 — Fire Safety - Renewal
1 violation cited · view state record
1 violation
  • 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, 2023

Jul 25, 2023 — Application - Renewal
3 violations cited · view state record
3 violations
  • Violation

    416.5(l)(3) · All required vaccinations must be kept current for all animals present at the program.

    Corrected by Jul 25, 2023

  • Violation

    416.14(f) · Training must address all topics or subject matters required by state and federal law. The required state topics are:

    Corrected by Jul 25, 2023

  • Violation

    416.15(c)(2) · The program must maintain on file at the group family day care home, available for inspection an approved health care plan on forms furnished by the Office, as required in section 416.11 of this Part;

    Corrected by Jul 25, 2023

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