Group Family Day Care
✓ Licensed
Happy Start Daycare 2 Inc
New York, NY
· New York County
West 111th street,
New York, NY 10026
Quick Facts
Capacity
16 children
Age Range
12 children, ages 6 weeks to 12 years AND 4 additional school-aged children
Subsidized Program
Does not participate
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Contact Information
Licensed Group Family Day Care
Active License
License Number
927305
Licensed Since
2025
License Issued
Jan 22, 2025
Active Through
Jan 21, 2029
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
Happy Start Daycare 2 Inc is a Group Family Day Care in New York 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. It is open Monday - Friday, 07:00 AM - 06:00 PM. The provider does not participate in a subsidized child care program.
Hours of Operation
- Monday07:00 AM - 06:00 PM
- Tuesday07:00 AM - 06:00 PM
- Wednesday07:00 AM - 06:00 PM
- Thursday07:00 AM - 06:00 PM
- Friday07:00 AM - 06:00 PM
- Saturday Closed
- Sunday Closed
Inspection/Report History
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| Date | Type | Regulations | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-08-10 | Monitoring | Monitoring | 2026-I-NYCDOH-069908 |
| Brief Description: Violations found | |||
| 2026-08-04 | Monitoring | Monitoring | 2026-I-NYCDOH-068520 |
| Brief Description: Violations found | |||
| 2026-04-22 | Monitoring | Monitoring | 2026-I-NYCDOH-035162 |
| Brief Description: Violations found | |||
| 2026-04-22 | 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. | |||
| 2026-04-22 | Violation | 416.11(h)(1)(i) | Corrected |
| Brief Description: The caregivers also 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; | |||
| 2026-04-22 | 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; | |||
| 2026-04-22 | Violation | 416.15(c)(6) | Corrected |
| Brief Description: The program must maintain on file at the group family day care home, available for inspection children's individual health care plans; parental consents for emergency medical treatment; child's medical statement, immunizations, and any available results of lead screening for children not yet enrolled in kindergarten or a higher grade only; the name and dosage of any medications used by a child, the frequency of administration of such medications, and a record of their administration by caregivers; daily health check documentation; a record of illnesses and injuries occurring while in care; and any indicators of child abuse or maltreatment; | |||
| 2026-02-02 | Monitoring | Monitoring | 2026-I-NYCDOH-020411 |
| Brief Description: No violations cited | |||
| 2026-01-28 | Monitoring | Monitoring | 2026-I-NYCDOH-019942 |
| Brief Description: Violations found | |||
| 2026-01-28 | Violation | 416.4(h)(4) | P/V |
| Brief Description: Paths of egress, both interior and exterior are free of obstructions and debris including ice/snow | |||
| 2026-01-28 | Violation | 416.8(j)(3) | P/V |
| Brief Description: One caregiver present for every 2 children under 2 years in attendance | |||
| 2026-01-28 | Violation | 416.8(a) | N |
| Brief Description: Competent supervision is maintained at all times with exceptions only as specified in regulation | |||
| 2026-01-28 | Violation | 416.15(a)(9) | N |
| Brief Description: Numbers and ages of children present are within licensed or registered capacity | |||
| 2026-01-27 | Annual Unannounced | Annual Unannounced | 2026-I-NYCDOH-015213 |
| Brief Description: Violations found | |||
| 2026-01-27 | Violation | 416.5(a) | P/V |
| Brief Description: Porches, walkways, decks, ramps and stairs kept clear of ice and snow | |||
| 2026-01-27 | Violation | 416.4(h)(4) | N |
| Brief Description: Paths of egress, both interior and exterior are free of obstructions and debris including ice/snow | |||
| 2026-01-27 | 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. | |||
| 2026-01-27 | 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. | |||
| 2026-01-27 | Violation | 416.8(a) | N |
| Brief Description: Competent supervision is maintained at all times with exceptions only as specified in regulation | |||
| 2026-01-27 | Violation | 416.8(j)(3) | N |
| Brief Description: One caregiver present for every 2 children under 2 years in attendance | |||
| 2026-01-27 | Violation | 416.11(h)(1)(i) | Corrected |
| Brief Description: The caregivers also 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; | |||
| 2026-01-27 | Violation | 416.14(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 416.14(f). | |||
| 2026-01-27 | 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; | |||
| 2026-01-27 | 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; | |||
| 2025-10-31 | Monitoring | Monitoring | 2025-I-NYCDOH-112007 |
| Brief Description: Violations found | |||
| 2025-10-31 | 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. | |||
| 2025-10-31 | 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. | |||
| 2025-10-31 | Violation | 416.11(i)(27) | Corrected |
| Brief Description: Garbage receptacles must be covered, and cleaned as needed after emptying. | |||
| 2025-08-20 | Monitoring | Monitoring | 2025-I-NYCDOH-060501 |
| Brief Description: Violations found | |||
| 2025-08-20 | Violation | 416.5(y) | Corrected |
| Brief Description: All window and door blind cords, ropes, wires and other strangulation hazards must be secured and inaccessible to children. | |||
| 2025-05-28 | Annual Unannounced | Annual Unannounced | 2025-I-NYCDOH-025761 |
| Brief Description: Violations found | |||
| 2025-05-28 | Violation | 416.8(p)(1)(i) | Corrected |
| Brief Description: Each group family day care home shall require visitors to the home to: sign in upon entry to the premises; | |||
| 2025-05-28 | Violation | 416.14(m) | N |
| Brief Description: A caregiver certified in First Aid and CPR is present at all times children are in care | |||
| 2025-05-28 | 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; | |||
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