Group Family Day Care
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Rainbows and Clouds Group Family Daycare, Inc.
East Meadow, NY
· Nassau County
1865 Bly Road,
East Meadow, NY 11554
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
Food Program
Does not participate
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Licensed Group Family Day Care
Active License
License Number
360343
Licensed Since
2011
License Issued
Dec 7, 2025
Active Through
Dec 6, 2029
Issued By
New York State Office of Children and Family Services
District Office
Long Island Regional Office
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About the Provider
Rainbows and Clouds Group Family Daycare, Inc. is a Group Family Day Care in East Meadow 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:
Initial License Date: 12/7/2011; This facility is authorized to administer over-the-counter topical ointments only; Care is available during non-traditional hours; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-05-15 | Fire Safety - Monitor | Fire Safety - Monitor | 2026-I-LIRO-050603 |
| Brief Description: No violations cited for this Inspection | |||
| 2026-04-02 | Annual Unannounced | Annual Unannounced | 2026-I-LIRO-003886 |
| Brief Description: Violations Found | |||
| 2026-04-02 | Violation | 416.4(c) | Corrected |
| Brief Description: There must be an operational smoke detector on each floor of the home. | |||
| 2026-04-02 | Violation | 416.5(k) | Corrected |
| Brief Description: Cleaning materials must be stored in their original containers unless the product's use or the program's health care plan indicates that the product be mixed with water before use. In this case, the container used for subsequent use of the mixed product must state the name of the cleaning material contained within. Cleaning materials 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. | |||
| 2026-04-02 | Violation | 416.5(v) | Corrected |
| Brief Description: Operating carbon monoxide detectors must be used in all group family day care homes when required, and located in areas of the home in accordance with applicable laws. | |||
| 2025-12-04 | Application - Renewal | Application - Renewal | 2025-I-LIRO-054322 |
| Brief Description: Violations Found | |||
| 2025-12-04 | Violation | 416.5(c) | Corrected |
| Brief Description: Portable electric heaters or other portable heating devices, regardless of the type of fuel used, may not be used in rooms accessible to the children. | |||
| 2025-12-04 | Violation | 416.5(l)(2) | Corrected |
| Brief Description: All animals present at the program that require a license must be licensed. | |||
| 2025-12-04 | Violation | 416.5(l)(3) | Corrected |
| Brief Description: All required vaccinations must be kept current for all animals present at the program. | |||
| 2025-12-04 | 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: | |||
| 2025-12-04 | Violation | 416.15(b)(13) | Corrected |
| Brief Description: The caregivers, employees and volunteers must be familiar with the regulations governing group family day care. Such regulations must be readily accessible to the caregivers for reference purposes and must be made available for review to a parent of a child in care upon request by a parent. | |||
| 2025-12-04 | 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; | |||
| 2025-12-04 | 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; | |||
| 2025-08-26 | Monitoring | Monitoring | 2024-I-LIRO-096770 |
| Brief Description: Violations Found | |||
| 2025-08-26 | Violation | 416.4(c) | Corrected |
| Brief Description: There must be an operational smoke detector on each floor of the home. | |||
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