School-Age Child Care
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African Refuge, Inc - 141
Staten Island, NY
· Richmond County
141 Park Hill Ave,
Staten Island, NY 10304
Quick Facts
Capacity
30 children
Age Range
30 School-Aged Children
Subsidized Program
Does not participate
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Licensed School-Age Child Care
Active License
License Number
775999
License Holder
Joyce Parr
Licensed Since
2017
License Issued
May 24, 2023
Active Through
May 23, 2027
Issued By
New York State Office of Children and Family Services
District Office
New York City Dept. of Health - Regional Office
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About the Provider
African Refuge, Inc - 141 is a School-Age Child Care in Staten Island NY, with a maximum capacity of 30 children. This child care center helps with children in the age range of 30 School-Aged Children. The provider does not participate in a subsidized child care program.
Hours of Operation
- Days of Operation Monday–Friday
Inspection/Report History
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| Date | Type | Regulations | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-06-17 | Annual Unannounced | Annual Unannounced | 2026-I-NYCDOH-007957 |
| Brief Description: Violations found | |||
| 2026-06-17 | Violation | 414.5(a) | N |
| Brief Description: Suitable precautions are taken to eliminate all safety and health hazards | |||
| 2025-07-28 | Monitoring | Monitoring | 2025-I-NYCDOH-055141 |
| Brief Description: No violations cited | |||
| 2025-05-28 | No Approved Director | No Approved Director | 2025-I-NYCDOH-037932 |
| Brief Description: Violations found | |||
| 2025-05-28 | Violation | 414.3(a)(2) | Corrected |
| Brief Description: Whenever change(s), addition(s) or expansion(s) are proposed which will affect, or reasonably may be expected to affect, those portions of the building designated for the care of children or for their egress in case of an emergency, the program must receive written approval from the Office prior to initiating such change(s), addition(s), or expansion(s). | |||
| 2025-05-28 | Violation | 414.11(i)(6) | Corrected |
| Brief Description: All rooms, equipment, surfaces, supplies and furnishings accessible to children must be cleaned and then sanitized or disinfected, using an EPA registered product, as needed to protect the health of children, and in a manner consistent with the program's health care plan approved by the Office. | |||
| 2025-05-28 | Violation | 414.13(b)(6) | Corrected |
| Brief Description: School-age child care programs must review and evaluate the backgrounds of all applicants for staff and volunteer positions. All applicants whose backgrounds must be reviewed must be required to provide the following: The information necessary to complete the criminal history review and background clearance requirements as outlined in this Part. This information must be submitted to the Office on forms provided by the Office. | |||
| 2025-05-28 | Violation | 414.13(g)(1) | Corrected |
| Brief Description: To be qualified as a director, a person must possess either: | |||
| 2025-05-28 | Violation | 414.15(b)(11)(iii) | Corrected |
| Brief Description: In hiring a director subsequent to issuance of a registration, a program: must obtain a medical statement before the person has any involvement with children in care, as required in section 414.11 of this Part; | |||
| 2025-05-28 | Violation | 414.15(b)(12)(i) | Corrected |
| Brief Description: The school age child care program must report to the Office: immediately upon learning of a change that affects 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; | |||
| 2025-05-28 | Violation | 414.15(b)(23) | N |
| Brief Description: Program has approved Director or one is approved within 90 days of prior Director ending. | |||
| 2025-05-28 | Violation | 414.15(b)(23)(iv) | Corrected |
| Brief Description: Upon termination or resignation of the director: An approved, permanent director must be on-site, performing the duties of the position, within ninety days. | |||
| 2025-04-15 | No Approved Director | No Approved Director | 2025-I-NYCDOH-031447 |
| Brief Description: Violations found | |||
| 2025-04-15 | Violation | 414.3(a)(2) | Corrected |
| Brief Description: Whenever change(s), addition(s) or expansion(s) are proposed which will affect, or reasonably may be expected to affect, those portions of the building designated for the care of children or for their egress in case of an emergency, the program must receive written approval from the Office prior to initiating such change(s), addition(s), or expansion(s). | |||
| 2025-04-15 | Violation | 414.5(a) | N |
| Brief Description: Suitable precautions are taken to eliminate all safety and health hazards | |||
| 2025-04-15 | Violation | 414.11(i)(6) | Corrected |
| Brief Description: All rooms, equipment, surfaces, supplies and furnishings accessible to children must be cleaned and then sanitized or disinfected, using an EPA registered product, as needed to protect the health of children, and in a manner consistent with the program's health care plan approved by the Office. | |||
| 2025-04-15 | Violation | 414.11(i)(8) | Corrected |
| Brief Description: The premises must be kept clean and free from dampness, odors and the accumulation of trash. | |||
| 2025-04-15 | Violation | 414.13(b)(5) | Corrected |
| Brief Description: School-age child care programs must review and evaluate the backgrounds of all applicants for staff and volunteer positions. All applicants whose backgrounds must be reviewed must be required to provide the following: the information necessary to determine whether the applicant is listed on 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, as required by section 414.10(b)(1)(ii); and | |||
| 2025-04-15 | Violation | 414.13(b)(6) | Corrected |
| Brief Description: School-age child care programs must review and evaluate the backgrounds of all applicants for staff and volunteer positions. All applicants whose backgrounds must be reviewed must be required to provide the following: The information necessary to complete the criminal history review and background clearance requirements as outlined in this Part. This information must be submitted to the Office on forms provided by the Office. | |||
| 2025-04-15 | Violation | 414.15(b)(12)(i) | Corrected |
| Brief Description: The school age child care program must report to the Office: immediately upon learning of a change that affects 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; | |||
| 2025-04-15 | Violation | 414.15(b)(23) | N |
| Brief Description: Program has approved Director or one is approved within 90 days of prior Director ending. | |||
| 2025-04-15 | Violation | 414.15(b)(23)(iv) | Corrected |
| Brief Description: Upon termination or resignation of the director: An approved, permanent director must be on-site, performing the duties of the position, within ninety days. | |||
| 2025-03-11 | No Approved Director | No Approved Director | 2025-I-NYCDOH-025553 |
| Brief Description: Violations found | |||
| 2025-03-11 | Violation | 414.3(a)(2) | Corrected |
| Brief Description: Whenever change(s), addition(s) or expansion(s) are proposed which will affect, or reasonably may be expected to affect, those portions of the building designated for the care of children or for their egress in case of an emergency, the program must receive written approval from the Office prior to initiating such change(s), addition(s), or expansion(s). | |||
| 2025-03-11 | Violation | 414.5(a) | N |
| Brief Description: Suitable precautions are taken to eliminate all safety and health hazards | |||
| 2025-03-11 | Violation | 414.5(b)(4) | Corrected |
| Brief Description: 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. | |||
| 2025-03-11 | Violation | 414.11(i)(6) | Corrected |
| Brief Description: All rooms, equipment, surfaces, supplies and furnishings accessible to children must be cleaned and then sanitized or disinfected, using an EPA registered product, as needed to protect the health of children, and in a manner consistent with the program's health care plan approved by the Office. | |||
| 2025-03-11 | Violation | 414.11(i)(8) | Corrected |
| Brief Description: The premises must be kept clean and free from dampness, odors and the accumulation of trash. | |||
| 2025-03-11 | Violation | 414.13(b)(1) | Corrected |
| Brief Description: School-age child care programs must review and evaluate the backgrounds of all applicants for staff and volunteer positions. All applicants whose backgrounds must be reviewed must be required to provide the following: a statement or summary of each applicant's employment history including, but not limited to, any relevant child-caring experience; | |||
| 2025-03-11 | Violation | 414.13(b)(5) | Corrected |
| Brief Description: School-age child care programs must review and evaluate the backgrounds of all applicants for staff and volunteer positions. All applicants whose backgrounds must be reviewed must be required to provide the following: the information necessary to determine whether the applicant is listed on 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, as required by section 414.10(b)(1)(ii); and | |||
| 2025-03-11 | Violation | 414.13(b)(6) | Corrected |
| Brief Description: School-age child care programs must review and evaluate the backgrounds of all applicants for staff and volunteer positions. All applicants whose backgrounds must be reviewed must be required to provide the following: The information necessary to complete the criminal history review and background clearance requirements as outlined in this Part. This information must be submitted to the Office on forms provided by the Office. | |||
| 2025-03-11 | Violation | 414.14(b) | N |
| Brief Description: Each identified staff and volunteer completed Federal Health and Safety training within required timeframes | |||
| 2025-03-11 | Violation | 414.15(b)(11)(ii)(c) | Corrected |
| Brief Description: In hiring a director subsequent to issuance of a registration, a program: must submit to the Office within 15 days of the written notification of the change in director the name of any new director and the supporting documentation needed to complete the approval process including: fingerprint images necessary for the Office to conduct a criminal history review; | |||
| 2025-03-11 | Violation | 414.15(b)(12)(i) | Corrected |
| Brief Description: The school age child care program must report to the Office: immediately upon learning of a change that affects 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; | |||
| 2025-03-11 | Violation | 414.15(b)(23) | N |
| Brief Description: Program has approved Director or one is approved within 90 days of prior Director ending. | |||
| 2025-03-11 | Violation | 414.15(b)(23)(iv) | Corrected |
| Brief Description: Upon termination or resignation of the director: An approved, permanent director must be on-site, performing the duties of the position, within ninety days. | |||
| 2025-03-11 | Violation | 414.15(c)(3) | Corrected |
| Brief Description: The program must maintain on file at the program, available for inspection by the Office or its designees at any time, the following records in a current and accurate manner: 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 the parents or other persons responsible for the child can be reached in case of an emergency; | |||
| 2025-03-11 | Violation | 414.15(c)(4) | Corrected |
| Brief Description: The program must maintain on file at the program, available for inspection by the Office or its designees at any time, the following records in a current and accurate manner: the names and addresses of persons authorized to take the child(ren) from the program; | |||
| 2025-02-04 | Annual Unannounced | Annual Unannounced | 2025-I-NYCDOH-009250 |
| Brief Description: Violations found | |||
| 2025-02-04 | No Approved Director | No Approved Director | 2024-I-NYCDOH-113459 |
| Brief Description: Violations found | |||
| 2025-02-04 | Violation | 414.4(b)(1) | Corrected |
| Brief Description: Evacuation drills must be conducted at least monthly during various hours of operation of the school age child care program. | |||
| 2025-02-04 | Violation | 414.4(b)(4) | Corrected |
| Brief Description: The program must maintain on file a record of each evacuation drill conducted, using forms furnished by the Office or approved equivalents. | |||
| 2025-02-04 | Violation | 414.5(a) | N |
| Brief Description: Suitable precautions are taken to eliminate all safety and health hazards | |||
| 2025-02-04 | Violation | 414.5(b)(4) | N |
| Brief Description: Two shelter in place drills are held annually | |||
| 2025-02-04 | Violation | 414.5(b)(5) | Corrected |
| Brief Description: The program must maintain on file a record of each shelter-in-place drill conducted, using forms provided by the Office or approved equivalents. | |||
| 2025-02-04 | Violation | 414.5(v) | Corrected |
| Brief Description: All matches, lighters, medicines, drugs, cleaning materials, detergents, aerosol cans and other poisonous or toxic materials must be stored in their original containers. Such materials 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. | |||
| 2025-02-04 | Violation | 414.11(h)(2) | Corrected |
| Brief Description: The school age child care program must be equipped with a portable first aid kit which is accessible for emergency treatment. The first aid kit must be stocked to treat a broad range of injuries and situations and must be restocked as necessary. The first aid kit and any other first aid supplies must be kept in a clean, covered container or cabinet inaccessible to children. | |||
| 2025-02-04 | Violation | 414.11(i)(6) | Corrected |
| Brief Description: All rooms, equipment, surfaces, supplies and furnishings accessible to children must be cleaned and then sanitized or disinfected, using an EPA registered product, as needed to protect the health of children, and in a manner consistent with the program's health care plan approved by the Office. | |||
| 2025-02-04 | Violation | 414.11(i)(8) | Corrected |
| Brief Description: The premises must be kept clean and free from dampness, odors and the accumulation of trash. | |||
| 2025-02-04 | Violation | 414.11(i)(9) | Corrected |
| Brief Description: The premises must be kept free of vermin. | |||
| 2025-02-04 | Violation | 414.13(b)(5) | Corrected |
| Brief Description: School-age child care programs must review and evaluate the backgrounds of all applicants for staff and volunteer positions. All applicants whose backgrounds must be reviewed must be required to provide the following: the information necessary to determine whether the applicant is listed on 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, as required by section 414.10(b)(1)(ii); and | |||
| 2025-02-04 | Violation | 414.13(b)(6) | Corrected |
| Brief Description: School-age child care programs must review and evaluate the backgrounds of all applicants for staff and volunteer positions. All applicants whose backgrounds must be reviewed must be required to provide the following: The information necessary to complete the criminal history review and background clearance requirements as outlined in this Part. This information must be submitted to the Office on forms provided by the Office. | |||
| 2025-02-04 | Violation | 414.15(c)(3) | Corrected |
| Brief Description: The program must maintain on file at the program, available for inspection by the Office or its designees at any time, the following records in a current and accurate manner: 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 the parents or other persons responsible for the child can be reached in case of an emergency; | |||
| 2025-02-04 | Violation | 414.15(c)(4) | Corrected |
| Brief Description: The program must maintain on file at the program, available for inspection by the Office or its designees at any time, the following records in a current and accurate manner: the names and addresses of persons authorized to take the child(ren) from the program; | |||
| 2025-02-04 | Violation | 414.15(c)(5) | Corrected |
| Brief Description: The program must maintain on file at the program, available for inspection by the Office or its designees at any time, the following records in a current and accurate manner: daily attendance records, which must be filled out at the time a child arrives and departs, and must include arrival and departure times; | |||
| 2025-02-04 | Violation | 414.15(c)(11) | Corrected |
| Brief Description: The program must maintain on file at the program, available for inspection by the Office or its designees at any time, the following records in a current and accurate manner: personnel information including a list of all staff with job assignments and schedules; each staff and volunteer's final and, if applicable, provisional criminal history review and background check approval letter(s); staff resumes; medical statement; acceptable references and other information required by section 414.13 of this Part; | |||
| 2025-02-04 | Violation | 414.15(b)(23) | N |
| Brief Description: Program has approved Director or one is approved within 90 days of prior Director ending. | |||
| 2025-02-04 | Violation | 414.15(b)(23)(iv) | Corrected |
| Brief Description: Upon termination or resignation of the director: An approved, permanent director must be on-site, performing the duties of the position, within ninety days. | |||
| 2024-11-25 | No Approved Director | No Approved Director | 2024-I-NYCDOH-106767 |
| Brief Description: Violations found | |||
| 2024-11-25 | Violation | 414.3(l)(2) | Corrected |
| Brief Description: Buildings, systems and equipment must be kept in good repair and operate as designed. | |||
| 2024-11-25 | Violation | 414.5(a) | N |
| Brief Description: Suitable precautions are taken to eliminate all safety and health hazards | |||
| 2024-11-25 | Violation | 414.15(b)(23) | N |
| Brief Description: Program has approved Director or one is approved within 90 days of prior Director ending. | |||
| 2024-10-28 | Monitoring | Monitoring | 2024-I-NYCDOH-105061 |
| Brief Description: No violations cited | |||
| 2024-10-28 | Monitoring | Monitoring | 2024-I-NYCDOH-105236 |
| Brief Description: No violations cited | |||
| 2024-10-24 | Annual Unannounced | Annual Unannounced | 2024-I-NYCDOH-009371 |
| Brief Description: Violations found | |||
| 2024-10-24 | No Approved Director | No Approved Director | 2024-I-NYCDOH-079552 |
| Brief Description: Violations found | |||
| 2024-10-24 | Violation | 414.13(b)(1) | Corrected |
| Brief Description: School-age child care programs must review and evaluate the backgrounds of all applicants for staff and volunteer positions. All applicants whose backgrounds must be reviewed must be required to provide the following: a statement or summary of each applicant's employment history including, but not limited to, any relevant child-caring experience; | |||
| 2024-10-24 | Violation | 414.13(b)(2) | Corrected |
| Brief Description: School-age child care programs must review and evaluate the backgrounds of all applicants for staff and volunteer positions. All applicants whose backgrounds must be reviewed must be required to provide the following: the names, addresses and day time telephone numbers of at least two acceptable references, other than relatives, at least one of whom can verify employment history, work record and qualifications, and at least one of whom can attest to the applicant's character, habits and personal qualifications to be a school-age child care program staff member; | |||
| 2024-10-24 | Violation | 414.13(b)(3) | Corrected |
| Brief Description: School-age child care programs must review and evaluate the backgrounds of all applicants for staff and volunteer positions. All applicants whose backgrounds must be reviewed must be required to provide the following: a sworn statement by the applicant indicating whether, to the best of the applicant's knowledge, such applicant has ever been convicted of a misdemeanor or felony in New York State or any other jurisdiction and fingerprint images as required to comply with the requirements of 413.4 of this Title; | |||
| 2024-10-24 | Violation | 414.13(b)(5) | Corrected |
| Brief Description: School-age child care programs must review and evaluate the backgrounds of all applicants for staff and volunteer positions. All applicants whose backgrounds must be reviewed must be required to provide the following: the information necessary to determine whether the applicant is listed on 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, as required by section 414.10(b)(1)(ii); and | |||
| 2024-10-24 | Violation | 414.15(b)(23) | N |
| Brief Description: Program has approved Director or one is approved within 90 days of prior Director ending. | |||
| 2024-10-24 | Violation | 414.3(g) | Corrected |
| Brief Description: Peeling or damaged paint or plaster must be repaired. | |||
| 2024-10-24 | Violation | 414.3(l)(2) | Corrected |
| Brief Description: Buildings, systems and equipment must be kept in good repair and operate as designed. | |||
| 2024-10-24 | Violation | 414.3(n) | Corrected |
| Brief Description: Children must be accommodated in rooms having a minimum of 35 square feet for each child, unless the room is used solely for activities where children will be seated while working on a particular activity or skill, then the room shall have a minimum of 20 square feet for each child. | |||
| 2024-10-24 | Violation | 414.5(a) | N |
| Brief Description: Suitable precautions are taken to eliminate all safety and health hazards | |||
| 2024-10-24 | Violation | 414.5(f) | N |
| Brief Description: Adequate barriers to unsafe areas | |||
| 2024-10-24 | Violation | 414.5(n)(1) | Corrected |
| Brief Description: Materials and play equipment used by the children must be sturdy and free from rough edges and sharp corners. | |||
| 2024-10-24 | Violation | 414.5(v) | N |
| Brief Description: Poisonous, toxic, flammable and dangerous items are inaccessible to children | |||
| 2024-10-24 | Violation | 414.8(a) | N |
| Brief Description: Competent direct supervision is maintained at all times | |||
| 2024-10-24 | Violation | 414.11(b)(1)(ii) | Corrected |
| Brief Description: Staff and volunteers 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. | |||
| 2024-10-24 | Violation | 414.11(b)(6) | Corrected |
| Brief Description: The initial medical statement for staff and volunteers 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. | |||
| 2024-10-24 | Violation | 414.14(c)(2) | N |
| Brief Description: A minimum of five (5) hours of Office approved training must be obtained each year which addresses topics or subject matters set forth in 414.14(d). | |||
| 2024-10-24 | Violation | 414.14(k) | N |
| Brief Description: At least one staff member certified in First Aid and CPR is present at all times children are in care | |||
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