Child Care Center
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Happy Days At Riverdale
Bronx, NY
· Bronx County
2975 INDEPENDENCE AVENUE,
Bronx, NY 10463
Quick Facts
Capacity
137 children
Age range (listing information)
2 - 5; 0 - 2; 4 - 16
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Subsidized Program
Does not participate
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Contact Information
📞 (718) 601-1300
Licensed Child Care Center
Active License
License Number
87978
License Holder
RENANIM MANHATTAN, INC.
Active Through
May 13, 2027
Issued By
New York State Office of Children and Family Services
District Office
New York City Department of Health
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About the Provider
RENANIM is our name. In Hebrew "Renanim" means happiness. We offer an excellent preschool education in an atmosphere of happiness and joy for children 18 months to 6 years old. We started in Israel and now operate in Manhattan and in Riverdale. With over 45 years of experience, we have a lot to offer your child.
RENANIM provides a caring, nurturing and stimulating environment where your child will learn through developmentally appropriate activities. We strive to build confidence and self-esteem, fostering active learning through exploration and inquiry. Our classes are organized according to age. While the programs for the younger children differ from those for the older children, the curriculum for all of the children is designed to encourage them to participate in creative activities, and activities that promote language and speech.
Our primary focus with our youngest children is to enable them to deal with their separation and foster their socialization and initiation into nursery school. As the children become more mature, we continue to assist them in developing their social skills and begin to assist them in acquiring language and speech skills in conjunction with early literacy.
We offer a Universal Pre-Kindergarten program for our 4-year old class. Working in conjunction with the New York City Department of Education, we prepare the children to enter and succeed in the kindergarten of their choice. This 2.5-hour part of our school day is funded by the Department of Education and is offered at NO CHARGE to children who live in the Bronx.
RENANIM provides a caring, nurturing and stimulating environment where your child will learn through developmentally appropriate activities. We strive to build confidence and self-esteem, fostering active learning through exploration and inquiry. Our classes are organized according to age. While the programs for the younger children differ from those for the older children, the curriculum for all of the children is designed to encourage them to participate in creative activities, and activities that promote language and speech.
Our primary focus with our youngest children is to enable them to deal with their separation and foster their socialization and initiation into nursery school. As the children become more mature, we continue to assist them in developing their social skills and begin to assist them in acquiring language and speech skills in conjunction with early literacy.
We offer a Universal Pre-Kindergarten program for our 4-year old class. Working in conjunction with the New York City Department of Education, we prepare the children to enter and succeed in the kindergarten of their choice. This 2.5-hour part of our school day is funded by the Department of Education and is offered at NO CHARGE to children who live in the Bronx.
Additional Information:
Years in Operation: 11
Hours of Operation
- Open Hours8:30am - 6:00pm
Inspection/Report History
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. Reports can also be verified with your local daycare licensing office.
| Date | Type | Regulations | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-10-21 | Initial Annual Inspection | Passed inspection with no violations | NYC-f8bd04f60e0a10c1a80d |
| Brief Description: Initial Annual Inspection - Passed inspection with no violations | |||
| 2026-10-21 | Inspection | NYC-ade2e249c1ede387b561 | |
| 2026-09-24 | Inspection | NYC-e95b2d8abe4b62bbf6a6 | |
| 2026-09-23 | Inspection | NYC-a464df6f3a164362c3b4 | |
| 2026-09-23 | Monitoring Inspection Non-Routine | Reinspection Required; Program closed | NYC-ab2a9750ede86a686fb0 |
| Brief Description: Monitoring Inspection Non-Routine - Reinspection Required; Program closed | |||
| 2026-09-23 | Violation | 3.07 | CORRECTED |
| Brief Description: At time of inspection it was determined that individual associated with child care service/camp involved in an act detrimental to health and safety. [Public Health Hazards] | |||
| 2026-09-23 | Violation | 47.19(c)(1) | CORRECTED |
| Brief Description: Fingerprint screening Not arranged for current and prospective personnel; Results Not satisfactory or CAP was Not approved [Public Health Hazards] | |||
| 2026-09-23 | Violation | 47.23(a) | CORRECTED |
| Brief Description: Constant and competent supervision provided by adequate staff for children and groups of children [Public Health Hazards] | |||
| 2026-09-23 | Violation | 47.77(a)(1) | CORRECTED |
| Brief Description: Commissioner may order a child care service to close or discontinue operations if the child care service is determined to be operating in a manner or maintaining one or more conditions that constitute an imminent health hazard [Public Health Hazards] | |||
| 2026-09-23 | Violation | 47.41(k)(1) | CORRECTED |
| Brief Description: Interior entrances and exits monitored and secure; Panic bars required on exterior entrances and exits by May 1, 2016 [Critical Violations] | |||
| 2026-09-23 | Violation | 47.13(d) | CORRECTED |
| Brief Description: Child care service staff identified/acting as group teachers do Not meet the required qualifications of the position. [General Violations] | |||
| 2026-09-14 | Initial Annual Inspection | Passed inspection with no violations | NYC-6f74c748f6164aff3f1d |
| Brief Description: Initial Annual Inspection - Passed inspection with no violations | |||
| 2026-09-14 | Initial Annual Inspection | Reinspection Not Required | NYC-7df1f68f9219ce01b076 |
| Brief Description: Initial Annual Inspection - Reinspection Not Required | |||
| 2026-09-14 | Violation | 47.55(a)(1) | CORRECTED |
| Brief Description: Child care service observed utilizing chairs and other equipment Not of suitable size for children in attendance on day of inspection. [General Violations] | |||
| 2026-08-14 | Monitoring Inspection Non-Routine | Passed inspection with no violations | NYC-326752d30ec746fe5df4 |
| Brief Description: Monitoring Inspection Non-Routine - Passed inspection with no violations | |||
| 2026-08-04 | Initial Annual Inspection | Passed inspection with no violations | NYC-a9235d3e5fdeddc940a5 |
| Brief Description: Initial Annual Inspection - Passed inspection with no violations | |||
| 2026-07-14 | Inspection | NYC-f026d3cc3590a6b2eeea | |
| 2026-03-30 | Compliance Inspection of Open Violations | Passed inspection; Violations corrected at time of inspection | NYC-0f975e5f910c5513d6ad |
| Brief Description: Compliance Inspection of Open Violations - Passed inspection; Violations corrected at time of inspection | |||
| 2026-03-30 | Monitoring Inspection Non-Routine | Passed inspection with no violations | NYC-57e38b4943ada13dfbbe |
| Brief Description: Monitoring Inspection Non-Routine - Passed inspection with no violations | |||
| 2026-01-20 | Monitoring Inspection Non-Routine | Reinspection Not Required | NYC-c37d9be32ff16286ec8b |
| Brief Description: Monitoring Inspection Non-Routine - Reinspection Not Required | |||
| 2026-01-20 | Violation | 47.33(b) | CORRECTED |
| Brief Description: At time of inspection it was determined that child care service allows staff to perform their duties that are Not healthy or are incapable of carrying out their duties. Staff medical clearances are Not maintained by child care service. [General Violations] | |||
| 2025-12-19 | Inspection | NYC-e53c002f4d78fd4ff659 | |
| 2025-11-20 | Inspection | NYC-f35c0794424522de2412 | |
| 2025-11-19 | Monitoring Inspection Non-Routine | Reinspection Required; Fines pending | NYC-f76678192b0788d8e063 |
| Brief Description: Monitoring Inspection Non-Routine - Reinspection Required; Fines pending | |||
| 2025-11-19 | Violation | 47.49(a) | CORRECTED |
| Brief Description: At time of inspection child care service facility observed Not maintained or in disrepair. Dry sweeping observed in areas occupied by children. [Critical Violations] | |||
| 2025-11-19 | Violation | 47.45(b) | CORRECTED |
| Brief Description: At time of inspection child care service failed to provide sufficient lighting and or failed to maintain adequate foot candles in areas used by children. [General Violations] | |||
| 2025-08-26 | Compliance Inspection of Open Violations | Reinspection Required; Violations corrected at time of inspection | NYC-cc485092a13f3ccf0c69 |
| Brief Description: Compliance Inspection of Open Violations - Reinspection Required; Violations corrected at time of inspection | |||
| 2025-08-01 | Initial Annual Inspection | Reinspection Required; Fines pending | NYC-cfa415c8ca96ffbc7cf5 |
| Brief Description: Initial Annual Inspection - Reinspection Required; Fines pending | |||
| 2025-08-01 | Violation | 48.09(d)(2) | CORRECTED |
| Brief Description: Camp Health Director has current valid certificate in CPR for all ages. Certificate good for one year [Critical Violations] | |||
| 2025-06-18 | Compliance Inspection of Open Violations | Passed inspection; Violations corrected at time of inspection | NYC-7d06c2fbed9cf2c3461a |
| Brief Description: Compliance Inspection of Open Violations - Passed inspection; Violations corrected at time of inspection | |||
| 2025-06-10 | Inspection | NYC-89f0e193d36433a85d1c | |
| 2025-06-10 | Inspection | NYC-bbb8e431e5aa5685449a | |
| 2025-06-10 | Violation | 47.03(a) | CORRECTED |
| Brief Description: Child care service operating without a permit; Permit expired. [Public Health Hazards] | |||
| 2025-06-03 | Initial Annual Inspection | Passed inspection with no violations | NYC-3aa66ef33f17b04022c3 |
| Brief Description: Initial Annual Inspection - Passed inspection with no violations | |||
| 2025-06-03 | Initial Annual Inspection | Reinspection Not Required | NYC-32a33f01f21891861bd6 |
| Brief Description: Initial Annual Inspection - Reinspection Not Required | |||
| 2025-06-03 | Inspection | NYC-9dce6695afd256597892 | |
| 2025-06-03 | Violation | 47.11(b)(2) | CORRECTED |
| Brief Description: Written Safety Plan does Not provide information on program operations and/or facility maintenance [General Violations] | |||
| 2025-04-29 | Compliance Inspection of Open Violations | Reinspection Required; Fines pending | NYC-fd4118e64a0221459c24 |
| Brief Description: Compliance Inspection of Open Violations - Reinspection Required; Fines pending | |||
| 2025-04-29 | Compliance Inspection of Open Violations | Reinspection Required; Fines pending | NYC-cadcf2f923d71583044d |
| Brief Description: Compliance Inspection of Open Violations - Reinspection Required; Fines pending | |||
| 2025-04-29 | Violation | 47.37(b)(4) | CORRECTED |
| Brief Description: Training in SIDS, Shaken Baby Syndrome and Safe Sleep practices Not provided to staff [Critical Violations] | |||
| 2025-04-29 | Violation | 47.51(b) | CORRECTED |
| Brief Description: At time of inspection it was determined that child care service failed to take appropriate action to keep facility free of pests or conditions conducive to pests. Child care service fails to maintain extermination service log. [General Violations] | |||
| 2025-03-18 | Initial Annual Inspection | Reinspection Required; Fines pending | NYC-c9924219e7eb1bb8349a |
| Brief Description: Initial Annual Inspection - Reinspection Required; Fines pending | |||
| 2025-03-18 | Initial Annual Inspection | Reinspection Required | NYC-4e9e983bd7225dcbb15c |
| Brief Description: Initial Annual Inspection - Reinspection Required | |||
| 2025-03-18 | Violation | 47.37(b)(4) | CORRECTED |
| Brief Description: Training in SIDS, Shaken Baby Syndrome and Safe Sleep practices Not provided to staff [Critical Violations] | |||
| 2025-03-18 | Violation | 47.33(c)(1) | CORRECTED |
| Brief Description: Staff and volunteers obtain documentation showing immunization with 2 doses measles/mumps, 1 dose rubella, 2 doses varicella and 1 dose Tdap. Medical exemptions only. History of measles, mumps or rubella shall Not replace MMR vaccine except in presence of MMR varicella antibodies. [General Violations] | |||
| 2025-03-18 | Violation | 47.19(c)(1) | CORRECTED |
| Brief Description: Fingerprint screening Not arranged for current and prospective personnel; Results Not satisfactory or CAP was Not approved [Public Health Hazards] | |||
| 2025-03-18 | Violation | 47.51(b) | CORRECTED |
| Brief Description: At time of inspection it was determined that child care service failed to take appropriate action to keep facility free of pests or conditions conducive to pests. Child care service fails to maintain extermination service log. [General Violations] | |||
| 2024-06-25 | Inspection | NYC-be2e8cd97c9adad7f39f | |
| 2024-06-25 | Inspection | NYC-59fabb5922daf032e233 | |
| 2024-06-14 | Inspection | NYC-8683286e2e893ba9a0c0 | |
| 2024-06-14 | Inspection | NYC-bfad89da5aaab8628ca5 | |
| 2024-06-13 | Monitoring Inspection Non-Routine | Reinspection Required; Program closed | NYC-8b57a1f5a20670ed8287 |
| Brief Description: Monitoring Inspection Non-Routine - Reinspection Required; Program closed | |||
| 2024-06-13 | Monitoring Inspection Non-Routine | Reinspection Required; Program closed | NYC-6a01a2101fc194093471 |
| Brief Description: Monitoring Inspection Non-Routine - Reinspection Required; Program closed | |||
| 2024-06-13 | Violation | 47.77(a)(1) | CORRECTED |
| Brief Description: Commissioner may order a child care service to close or discontinue operations if the child care service is determined to be operating in a manner or maintaining one or more conditions that constitute an imminent health hazard [Public Health Hazards] | |||
| 2024-06-13 | Violation | 3.09 | CORRECTED |
| Brief Description: Child care service/camp maintains the existence of a nuisance at the time of inspection. [Critical Violations] | |||
| 2024-06-13 | Violation | 47.45(a) | CORRECTED |
| Brief Description: Proper ventilation Not provided or maintained at time of inspection. Indoor air quality nuisance allowed to exist at time of inspection. [Critical Violations] | |||
| 2024-06-13 | Violation | 47.11(b)(2) | CORRECTED |
| Brief Description: Written Safety Plan does Not provide information on program operations and/or facility maintenance [General Violations] | |||
| 2024-05-16 | Initial Annual Inspection | Reinspection Required; Fines pending | NYC-8bb02c3bbee75db4a9d6 |
| Brief Description: Initial Annual Inspection - Reinspection Required; Fines pending | |||
| 2024-05-16 | Initial Annual Inspection | Reinspection Required; Fines pending | NYC-d7953e64aeb9dcaf56d4 |
| Brief Description: Initial Annual Inspection - Reinspection Required; Fines pending | |||
| 2024-05-16 | Violation | 47.61(g) | CORRECTED |
| Brief Description: Children feeding bottles observed stored/used without being properly labeled with child's name and date of preparation at time of inspection. [Critical Violations] | |||
| 2024-05-16 | Violation | 47.11(b)(7) | CORRECTED |
| Brief Description: Written Safety Plan does Not include safe sleep provisions [General Violations] | |||
| 2024-05-16 | Violation | 47.61(e) | CORRECTED |
| Brief Description: Child care service fails to store dry goods in insect/rodent proof containers at time of inspection. [Critical Violations] | |||
| 2024-05-16 | Violation | 47.41(j) | CORRECTED |
| Brief Description: At time of inspection floors/walls ceilings were observed Not maintained; in disrepair or covered in a toxic finish. [General Violations] | |||
| 2024-05-16 | Violation | 47.45(b) | CORRECTED |
| Brief Description: At time of inspection child care service failed to provide sufficient lighting and or failed to maintain adequate foot candles in areas used by children. [General Violations] | |||
| 2024-01-17 | Compliance Inspection of Open Violations | Reinspection Not Required | NYC-8f48ac111ed2407561be |
| Brief Description: Compliance Inspection of Open Violations - Reinspection Not Required | |||
| 2024-01-17 | Initial Annual Inspection | Reinspection Required; Fines pending | NYC-c09ff8ca270d36050b16 |
| Brief Description: Initial Annual Inspection - Reinspection Required; Fines pending | |||
| 2024-01-17 | Initial Annual Inspection | Reinspection Required; Fines pending | NYC-912f3c6896078019d611 |
| Brief Description: Initial Annual Inspection - Reinspection Required; Fines pending | |||
| 2024-01-17 | Violation | 47.35(a) | CORRECTED |
| Brief Description: At time of inspection it was observed that children and staff failed to wash hands after using lavatory, after diaper changing, prior to preparation of food or when else required. [Public Health Hazards] | |||
| 2024-01-17 | Violation | 47.13(f) | CORRECTED |
| Brief Description: Child care service teaching staff acting as assistant teachers do Not meet age and educational requirements. [General Violations] | |||
| 2024-01-17 | Violation | 47.25(a)(1) | CORRECTED |
| Brief Description: At time of inspection child care service unable to document that all children enrolled have had an age appropriate medical evaluation. [General Violations] | |||
| 2024-01-17 | Violation | 47.37(b)(2) | CORRECTED |
| Brief Description: All teachers have Not received training in infectious disease control and reporting. [Critical Violations] | |||
| 2024-01-17 | Violation | 47.33(b) | CORRECTED |
| Brief Description: At time of inspection it was determined that child care service allows staff to perform their duties that are Not healthy or are incapable of carrying out their duties. Staff medical clearances are Not maintained by child care service. [General Violations] | |||
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