Buckner, Sonja - New York NY Group Family Day Care

2170 MADISON AVENUE, Apt. MB, Floor 1st Apt. MB, 1st Floor, NEW YORK NY 10037
(646) 360-2504

About the Provider

Description:

Hello! My name is Sonja Buckner. I have lived in the Harlem community for 40+ years, where I've raised my 4 children. I have been a licensed Child Care Provider since 1993 and have provided a loving and nurturing environment for children and families ever since. I am currently open and have available spaces for child care placement. 

Additional Information: There has been enforcement actions since 2003;

Program and Licensing Details

  • License Number: 133408
  • Capacity: 12
  • Age Range: Total Capacity: 10 children, ages 6 weeks to 12 years AND 2 additional school-aged children
  • Rate Range Market Rate but I will work with the parent.
  • Enrolled in Subsidized Child Care Program: Yes
  • Type of Care: After School, Before School, Before and After School, Daytime, Drop-in Care, Emergency Care, Full-Time, Kindergarten, Part-Time
  • Transportation: To/From School
  • Schools Served: Manhattan 5 School District
  • Initial License Issue Date: May 16, 2003
  • Current License Issue Date: May 16, 2019
  • District Office: New York City Dept. of Health - Regional Office
  • District Office Phone: (646) 632-6305 (Note: This is not the facility phone number.)

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Inspection/Report History

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Date Type Regulations Status
2019-02-15 Violation 416.11(a)(1) Corrected
Brief Description: Other than children who are enrolled in kindergarten or a higher grade, 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 day 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.
2019-02-15 Violation 416.14(m) Corrected
Brief Description: All child day care programs must have at least one caregiver, who holds a valid certificate in cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and first aid, on the premise of the child care program during the program's operating hours.
2018-06-07 416.14(q) Corrected
Brief Description: Every assistant, substitute, and volunteer with the potential for regular and substantial contact with children in care must complete Office-approved training that complies with the federal minimum health and safety pre-service or three-month orientation period training requirements.
2018-06-07 416.15(c)(6) Corrected
Brief Description: Maintain on file children's health records, including parental consents for emergency medical treatment; child's medical statement and immunizations; any available results of lead screening; the name and dosage of any medications used by a child and the frequency of administration of such medications; and a record of illnesses, injuries occurring while in care, and any indicators of child abuse or maltreatment
2018-06-07 416.5(a) Corrected
Brief Description: Suitable precautions must be taken to eliminate all conditions in areas accessible to children which pose a safety or health hazard
2018-06-07 416.5(v) Corrected
Brief Description: Operating carbon monoxide detectors must be used in all group family day care homes when required, and located in areas of the home in accordance with applicable laws.
2017-07-19 416.14(f) Corrected
Brief Description: Each provider and assistant must complete a total of thirty (30) hours of training every two years. Such training must address the topics specified in 416.14(f)
2017-07-19 416.15(b)(25)(iii) Corrected
Brief Description: At mid-point must have proof of compliance with the training requirements of section 416.14
2017-03-17 416.11(h)(1)(i) Corrected
Brief Description: 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
2017-03-17 416.12(n) Corrected
Brief Description: 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.
2017-03-17 416.15(c)(3) Corrected
Brief Description: Maintain on file 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
2017-03-17 416.15(c)(4) Corrected
Brief Description: Maintain on file the names and addresses of persons authorized to take the child(ren) from the group family day care home
2017-03-17 416.15(c)(5) Corrected
Brief Description: Maintain on file the daily attendance records that are filled out at the time a child arrives and departs, and must include arrival and departure times
2017-03-17 416.5(j) Corrected
Brief Description: 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.
2017-03-17 416.7(l) Corrected
Brief Description: 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.

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