Group Family Day Care
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Miles of Big Smiles, Inc.
North Merrick, NY
· Nassau County
Shaw Drive,
North Merrick, NY 11566
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
846801
Licensed Since
2020
License Issued
Mar 13, 2024
Active Through
Mar 12, 2028
Issued By
New York State Office of Children and Family Services
District Office
Long Island Regional Office
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About the Provider
Miles of Big Smiles, Inc. is a Group Family Day Care in North Merrick 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;
Hours of Operation
- Days of Operation Monday–Friday
Inspection/Report History
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| Date | Type | Regulations | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-09-21 | Fire Safety - Monitor | Fire Safety - Monitor | 2026-I-LIRO-102619 |
| Brief Description: No violations cited | |||
| 2026-08-25 | Monitoring | Monitoring | 2026-I-LIRO-082501 |
| Brief Description: Violations found | |||
| 2026-06-29 | Monitoring | Monitoring | 2026-I-LIRO-060156 |
| Brief Description: No violations cited | |||
| 2026-04-07 | Other | Other | 2026-I-LIRO-028669 |
| Brief Description: Violations found | |||
| 2026-04-07 | Violation | 416.14(c) | Corrected |
| Brief Description: Each employee and volunteer must complete a minimum of thirty (30) hours of training every two years. The required 30 hours of training every two years is subject to the following conditions: | |||
| 2026-02-17 | Annual Unannounced | Annual Unannounced | 2026-I-LIRO-009747 |
| Brief Description: Violations found | |||
| 2026-02-17 | 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). | |||
| 2026-02-17 | 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; | |||
| 2026-02-17 | 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; | |||
| 2025-09-09 | Monitoring | Monitoring | 2025-I-LIRO-099633 |
| Brief Description: Violations found | |||
| 2025-09-09 | 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. | |||
| 2025-09-09 | Violation | 416.11(f)(21) | Corrected |
| Brief Description: In the case of medication that needs to be given on an ongoing, long-term basis, the authorization and consent forms for children under the age of 5 years of age must be reauthorized at least once every six months. Any changes in the medication authorization related to dosage, time or frequency of administration shall require a program to obtain new instructions written by the licensed authorized prescriber. All other changes to the original medication authorization require a change in the prescription. | |||
| 2025-06-04 | Monitoring | Monitoring | 2025-I-LIRO-044405 |
| Brief Description: Violations found | |||
| 2025-06-04 | Violation | 413.3(g)(3)(i) | N |
| Brief Description: Posting of Compliance History Document | |||
| 2025-01-31 | Annual Unannounced | Annual Unannounced | 2025-I-LIRO-011190 |
| Brief Description: No violations cited | |||
| 2024-09-17 | Monitoring | Monitoring | 2024-I-LIRO-085873 |
| Brief Description: Violations found | |||
| 2024-09-17 | Violation | 416.5(j) | N |
| Brief Description: All potentially hazardous substances and items are stored where children cannot access | |||
| 2024-09-17 | Violation | 416.12(ai) | Corrected |
| Brief Description: Individual children's food allergies must be posted in a discreet location visible only to caregivers. | |||
| 2024-09-17 | Violation | 416.14(m) | N |
| Brief Description: A caregiver certified in First Aid and CPR is present at all times children are in care | |||
| 2024-06-12 | Monitoring | Monitoring | 2024-I-LIRO-051445 |
| Brief Description: No violations cited | |||
| 2024-02-15 | Application - Renewal | Application - Renewal | 2023-I-LIRO-049303 |
| Brief Description: Violations found | |||
| 2024-02-15 | 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). | |||
| 2024-01-03 | Annual Unannounced | Annual Unannounced | 2024-I-LIRO-011501 |
| Brief Description: No violations cited | |||
| 2022-02-18 | 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; | |||
| 2022-02-18 | 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; | |||
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