Playful Wonders, Inc. - Pelham NY School-Age Child Care

489 Siwanoy Place Siwanoy School, Pelham NY 10803
(914) 738-6518

About the Provider

Description: The Playful Wonders After School Program provides a safe, happy, caring and wholesome environment for children between five and ten years of age. This program was started in September 1986 by Mary O'Connell, a retired certified teacher. She realized that there was a great need for quality after school care in the Pelham area. Most of the children who attend this program have parents that work full time. We also cater to your individual needs with flexible scheduling.

Additional Information: This facility is authorized to administer medications;Initial License Date: 10/2/2001;

Program and Licensing Details

  • License Number: 149719
  • Capacity: 88
  • Enrolled in Subsidized Child Care Program: No
  • Schools Served: Pelham School District
  • Initial License Issue Date: 2001-10-02
  • Current License Issue Date: 2023-10-02
  • Current License Expiration Date: 2027-10-01
  • District Office: Child Care Council of Westchester
  • District Office Phone: (914) 761-3456 (Note: This is not the facility phone number.)

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Inspection/Report History

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Date Type Regulations Status
2026-05-08 Monitoring Monitoring 2026-I-YRO-028766
Brief Description: No violations cited for this Inspection
2026-02-25 Annual Unannounced Annual Unannounced 2026-I-YRO-002282
Brief Description: No violations cited for this Inspection
2025-11-14 Monitoring Monitoring 2025-I-YRO-114921
Brief Description: No violations cited for this Inspection
2025-08-27 Monitoring Monitoring 2025-I-YRO-048058
Brief Description: No violations cited for this Inspection
2025-06-03 Monitoring Monitoring 2025-I-YRO-032857
Brief Description: Violations Found
2025-06-03 Violation 414.8(g) Corrected
Brief Description: Whenever the school-age child care program is in operation and the director is away from the premises, there must be a staff person to act on behalf of the director, who is knowledgeable about the programs operation and policies.
2025-06-03 Violation 414.8(r) Corrected
Brief Description: A teacher must accompany children to the bathroom whenever the bathroom used by the children in care is also available to the public or shared by multiple parties using the facility.
2025-06-03 Violation 414.15(a)(4) Corrected
Brief Description: The provisions specified on the registration are binding and the school-age child care program must operate in compliance with the terms of the registration. The number and age range of children specified thereon are the maximum number and age range of children who may be in the care of the school-age child care program at any one time.
2025-02-24 Annual Unannounced Annual Unannounced 2025-I-YRO-003176
Brief Description: Violations Found
2025-02-24 Violation 414.14(b) Corrected
Brief Description: Each applicant for, or individual in the position of director, teacher, or volunteer must complete Office- approved training that complies with federal minimum health and safety pre-service or three-month orientation period requirements. This training must be obtained pre-service or within three months of starting such position.
2025-02-24 Violation 414.15(c)(6) Corrected
Brief Description: The program must maintain on file at the program, available for inspection by the Office or its designees at any time, the following records in a current and accurate manner: children's individual health care plans; parental consents for emergency medical treatment; 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 program staff; daily health check documentation; a record of illnesses and injuries occurring while in care; and any indicators of child abuse or maltreatment;
2025-02-24 Violation 414.15(c)(11) Corrected
Brief Description: The program must maintain on file at the program, available for inspection by the Office or its designees at any time, the following records in a current and accurate manner: personnel information including a list of all staff with job assignments and schedules; each staff and volunteer's final and, if applicable, provisional criminal history review and background check approval letter(s); staff resumes; medical statement; acceptable references and other information required by section 414.13 of this Part;
2025-01-23 Fire Safety - Other Fire Safety - Other 2025-I-YRO-019789
Brief Description: No violations cited for this Inspection
2024-11-01 Monitoring Monitoring 2024-I-YRO-103976
Brief Description: No violations cited for this Inspection
2024-08-14 Monitoring Monitoring 2024-I-YRO-050515
Brief Description: No violations cited for this Inspection

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