Description: Caring Cottage Child Care Inc. is a Group Family Day Care in Massapequa Park NY, with a maximum capacity of 16 children. The home-based daycare service helps with children in the age range of 12 children, ages 6 weeks to 12 years AND 4 additional school-aged children. The provider does not participate in a subsidized child care program.
Additional Information: This facility is authorized to administer medications;Where possible, ChildcareCenter provides inspection reports as a service to families. This information is deemed reliable, but is not guaranteed. We encourage families to contact the daycare provider directly with any questions or concerns, as the provider may have already addressed some or all issues. Reports can also be verified with your local daycare licensing office.
| Date | Type | Regulations | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-04-02 | Annual Unannounced | Annual Unannounced | 2026-I-LIRO-012737 |
| Brief Description: Violations Found | |||
| 2026-04-02 | Violation | 416.4(d) | Corrected |
| Brief Description: In addition to a smoke detector on each floor, there must be a smoke detector located either within rooms where children nap, or in adjoining rooms. In the case of rooms used for napping or sleeping which have doors, a smoke detector is required inside that room. | |||
| 2026-04-02 | Violation | 416.14(m) | Corrected |
| Brief Description: 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. | |||
| 2025-11-25 | Monitoring | Monitoring | 2025-I-LIRO-117931 |
| Brief Description: Violations Found | |||
| 2025-11-25 | Violation | 416.11(c)(1) | Corrected |
| Brief Description: The Licensee must prepare a health care plan on forms furnished by the Office. Such plan must protect and promote the health of children. The health care plan must be on site, followed by all caregivers and available upon demand by a parent or the Office. In those instances in which the program will administer medications, the health care plan must also be approved by the program's health care consultant unless the only medications to be administered are: | |||
| 2025-11-25 | Violation | 416.11(i)(14) | Corrected |
| Brief Description: Toilet facilities must be kept clean at all times, and must be supplied with toilet paper, soap and towels accessible to the children. | |||
| 2025-11-25 | Violation | 416.12(q) | Corrected |
| Brief Description: If more than one child in the program is receiving breast milk, infant formula or other individualized food items, all containers or bottles must be clearly marked with the child's first and last name. | |||
| 2025-06-10 | Monitoring | Monitoring | 2025-I-LIRO-045585 |
| Brief Description: Violations Found | |||
| 2025-06-10 | Violation | 416.4(b)(1) | Corrected |
| Brief Description: Evacuation drills must be conducted at least monthly during the hours of operation of the group family day care home. | |||
| 2025-06-10 | Violation | 416.11(c)(2)(i) | Corrected |
| Brief Description: The health care plan must describe the following; how a daily health check of each child for any indication of illness, injury, abuse or maltreatment will be conducted and documented; | |||
| 2025-06-10 | Violation | 416.15(c)(13) | Corrected |
| Brief Description: 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; | |||
| 2025-02-20 | Annual Unannounced | Annual Unannounced | 2025-I-LIRO-014547 |
| Brief Description: Violations Found | |||
| 2025-02-20 | Violation | 416.5(r) | Corrected |
| Brief Description: An operable flashlight or battery powered lantern must be kept in the child care area. Such equipment must be properly maintained for use in the event of a power failure. | |||
| 2025-02-20 | Violation | 416.5(u)(2) | Corrected |
| Brief Description: A safety strap must be fastened around children who are seated in high chairs. | |||
| 2025-02-20 | Violation | 416.11(i)(19) | Corrected |
| Brief Description: Either disposable towels or individual cloth towels for each child must be used. If individual cloth towels are used, they must be laundered daily. | |||
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