Description: Cherry Kids, Inc. in New York, NY was established in 2010. Our year round program encourages character building, designed to help children with social skills and life skills. We have built a solid reputation for being an ideal choice for parents looking for after school and summer programs.
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| Date | Type | Regulations | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022-07-29 | Violation | 413.4(a)(3) | Not Corrected |
| Brief Description: a search of the New York State Sex Offender Registry; and | |||
| 2022-07-29 | Violation | 413.4(b) | Not Corrected |
| Brief Description: The following criminal history review and background clearances shall be conducted pursuant to and consistent with the Child Care and Development Block Grant Act in accordance with a schedule developed by the Office for any existing operator, director, employee or volunteer at a child day care center, small day care center, school-age child care program, group family day care home or family day care home, and any person age eighteen (18) or older living in a group family day care home or family day care home: | |||
| 2022-07-29 | Violation | 416.5(j) | Not 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. | |||
| 2022-07-29 | Violation | 416.7(l) | Not 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. | |||
| 2022-07-29 | Violation | 416.11(a)(1) | Not Corrected |
| Brief Description: 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 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. | |||
| 2022-07-29 | Violation | 416.13(a)(2) | Not Corrected |
| Brief Description: The provider, assistant(s), and substitutes must each meet the following qualifications: have a minimum of either two (2) years of experience caring for children under six years of age, or one (1) year of experience caring for children under six years of age plus six hours of training or education in early childhood development. The phrase "experience caring for children" can mean child-rearing as well as paid and unpaid experience caring for children. The term "training" can mean educational workshops and courses in caring for preschool-age children; | |||
| 2022-07-29 | Violation | 416.13(a)(4) | Not Corrected |
| Brief Description: The provider, assistant(s), and substitutes must each meet the following qualifications: provide to the Office the names, addresses and daytime telephone numbers of at least two acceptable references, other than relatives. At least one of the references must be able to attest to the employment history, work record and qualifications, if the person had ever been employed outside the home. At least one of the references must be able to attest to the character, habits and personal qualifications to be a group family day care provider, assistant, or substitute; and | |||
| 2022-07-29 | Violation | 416.13(a)(5) | Not Corrected |
| Brief Description: The provider, assistant(s), and substitutes must each meet the following qualifications: submit a satisfactory medical statement, as required in section 416.11(b). | |||
| 2022-02-22 | 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. | |||
| 2022-02-22 | Violation | 416.5(i) | Corrected |
| Brief Description: Protective caps, covers or permanently installed obstructive devices must be used on all electrical outlets that are accessible to children. | |||
| 2022-02-22 | Violation | 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. | |||
| 2022-02-22 | Violation | 416.15(b)(25)(iii) | Corrected |
| Brief Description: At the two-year calendar date in a four year licensing cycle, a program must be in compliance with the following mid-point requirements and be able to show proof of compliance to the Office when requested: proof of compliance with the training requirements of section 416.14. | |||
| 2022-02-22 | Violation | 416.15(c)(3) | Corrected |
| Brief Description: 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; | |||
| 2022-02-22 | Violation | 416.15(c)(4) | Corrected |
| Brief Description: 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; | |||
| 2022-02-22 | Violation | 416.15(c)(5) | Corrected |
| Brief Description: 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; | |||
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This women does this for the money , she is a horrible human being . If you want the worse care this would be a great choice for your children. Very dirty women unorganize and very greedy . My kids had the worse care here they was left traumatize
I’ve been working with cherry kids for the past 4 summer’s now and everytime that I work there the environment is always great. The kids are amazing and Ms. Cherry, the boss, has a driven soul that creates an environment that caters to every child there. Ms. Cherry allows for the kids to thrive through the games in the building and the life skills she strives for the kids to learn. In addition, provides for the community, hosting giveaways for the kids that she caters for and people all over the community.
My child has been under Cherry’s care for 3 years. Cherry is kind, generous, reliable, and does an ample amount of work for the community. What she receives in donations, she gives to parents and children in need. Her program is one of the few programs that will pick up children from school, giving working parents like myself the reassurance that we can maintain employment. When you bring your children to Cherry kids, they’re in good hands.
As a SYEP intern this program was fun for me. Cherry made me feel like I was doing a actual Job. She made it feel like I was stepping into the real adult world. She really looks out for the kids and her staff. It was a pleasure working with Cherry and the kids there.
I've witness her mistreatment toward the children. She does not supervise the children as well and the environment she allows the children to be in is not safe at all. She also mistreated SYEP staff form the ages of 16-18. She takes out her anger on the staff and the children. She is most definitely disorganized and can barely remember anything. She blames her disorganization on anyone but herself. This job of hers is not meant for her. This job belongs to someone who loves working with children, are patient and aren't old and bitter.
I absolutely love this daycare. Cherry kids potty trained my daughter in a week and she's learned so much . She has advanced in speaking , putting together sentences and learning . She listens and takes direction very well now . I would recommend this day care to any parent with kids from ages 6 months - 12 yrs old . My son who's 6 years of age loves the after school program . She takes them on many trips and always does give aways . She has a lot of holiday events . My son has built a lot of self confidence and maturity while attending. She is definitely a community resource and advocate . She is all for the community and kids . She will help and advocate for any child's well being , future and education . Her staff is very polite and respectable , they are also diverse with age and ethnicity which makes the kids more comfortable. She is definitely worth the travel from Highbridge in the Bronx to East Harlem . I HIGHLY Recommend this establishment . Blessing , Adasia Monroe
My two daughters have been in Ms Cherrys care for the past 4 years 1 from an infant and the other from 3 years old Ms cherry provides good services my children have learned many things when I picked them up they do not want to go home. My 6 year old loves the after school and summer program she loves the trips they attend.Ms Cherry helps out in many ways providing clothes and toys around the holidays I will recommend her services to anyone looking for childcare services.
My son and daughter have just started attending cherry kids and my son is extremely busy so I can't just let anyone watch him. She very hands on with him and he enjoys being with her. Not only does she provided an excellent environment but Cherry herself also helps other children in her community and she Believes in given back to her Community. She goes above and beyond to help....and when Problems arise she always has a solution.
My kids have been with Ms. Cherry since 2014. I have a 9 yrs old son and also a 4 yrs old daughter. My son first went to her when he was 4yrs old. She taughted my son his alphabet his numbers and also how to spelled his name. He has grew up in Ms. Cherry program.aslo my daughter been with Ms. Cherry. My daughter is very excited when she see ms.cherry.she been with Ms. Cherry for 2yrs now. And I am very happy to and also my kids are very happy and satisfied to be with ms cherry
As a loving and protective parent im naturally apprehensive when it comes to leaving my son in the care of someone other than myself but Cherry Kids INC. Daycare eased my worries. Not only did the staff there make me feel comfortable and at home i feel confident knowing my child is in the care of people that genuinely care about his well being.Ms.Cherry helps to ensure that my son is closely supervised From 6am every morning while I go to work and i feel good and positive about choosing Cherry Kids Inc. to provide me and my son with the best service . I recommend this establishment to any parent or guardian interested in an clean, safe , fun learning environment for their kids.
I been using cherry kids daycare for many years and my children never had any problem with the service they receive in the program and they still are still active in the program and me cherry is one of the after school program my kids ever been in and I also volunteer in the program when it needed and I never seen anything out of control in the class room or when we go out on trip
No child should be treated the way Cherry Kids, Inc. treats their camp members. I would advise parents to visit the site at a random day at a random time so that you can witness the lack of safety, lack of educational progression, and the immediate disrespect these kids receive upon attending the program. Cherry, herself, is disorganized. She most likely does not have the paperwork of the children she lets into the program—meaning medical forms so that she may know of any serious health conditions that the children face, etc. As a minority, I would like to think that Cherry would help her community the best way that she can, but she just profits from city funds and sponsorships—she does invest in any equipment for the children or any educational programs for them. She takes the children on trips in which their parents do not give them permission to go on. There are several health and safety violations in her site on E120th st. About 15-20 children are stuffed in one classroom to play board games, puzzles, and color ALL day. Is this how a government funded program should be ran? Should there not be structured lessons for these children during their off time from school. There is no intellectual stimulation. Irene Taylor, who is the site coordinator does not provide any kindness to the children who attend the program. She does not create a schedule to incorporate play time and education; she merely screams at the children ALL day. Cherry comes in and out of the program as she pleases, and also screams at children to the top of her lungs. Rules and expectations of the program are not discussed with children, and because they are not given guidance, they run rampant throughout the classroom. I would just please ask that parents watch closely to how their children are being treated at Cherry Kids; is $350 really worth having your child being taught no values, being disrespected, and losing out on strengthening their education over the summer? Please reconsider. We should not be treating our people this way. Please shut down this organization, it is not benefiting the greater good of the children it serves. If parents do not believe this post, please visit your child throughout the day at this program, you will witness chaos, disrespect, and lack of nurture.