Group Family Day Care
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Rainbows and Clouds Group Family Daycare, Inc.
East Meadow, NY
· Nassau County
Bly Road,
East Meadow, NY 11554
Quick Facts
Capacity
16 children
Age range (listing information)
12 children, ages 6 weeks to 12 years AND 4 additional school-aged children
May not reflect the ages served today. Please confirm with the provider.
Subsidized 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's listing gives an age range of 12 children, ages 6 weeks to 12 years AND 4 additional school-aged children; please confirm current ages with the provider. It is open Monday - Friday, 06:00 AM - 11:45 PM; Saturday, 06:00 AM - 06:00 PM. 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
- Monday06:00 AM - 11:45 PM
- Tuesday06:00 AM - 11:45 PM
- Wednesday06:00 AM - 11:45 PM
- Thursday06:00 AM - 11:45 PM
- Friday06:00 AM - 11:45 PM
- Saturday 06:00 AM - 06:00 PM
- Sunday Closed
Inspection/Report History
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| Date | Type | Regulations | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-08-27 | Monitoring | Monitoring | 2026-I-LIRO-090921 |
| Brief Description: Violations found | |||
| 2026-07-24 | Fire Safety - TA | Fire Safety - TA | 2026-I-LIRO-066493 |
| Brief Description: No violations cited | |||
| 2026-05-15 | Fire Safety - Monitor | Fire Safety - Monitor | 2026-I-LIRO-050603 |
| Brief Description: No violations cited | |||
| 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) | N |
| Brief Description: No portable heaters used in rooms accessible to children, regardless of type or fuel source | |||
| 2025-12-04 | Violation | 416.5(l)(2) | N |
| Brief Description: All pets that require a license must be licensed | |||
| 2025-12-04 | Violation | 416.5(l)(3) | N |
| Brief Description: All required vaccines for pets are current | |||
| 2025-12-04 | Violation | 416.14(c) | N |
| Brief Description: Provider & assistant have completed 15 hours of training in first 6 months | |||
| 2025-12-04 | Violation | 416.15(b)(13) | N |
| Brief Description: Regulations are available and accessible at the program | |||
| 2025-12-04 | Violation | 416.15(c)(5) | N |
| Brief Description: Daily attendance records are filled out with arrival and departure times | |||
| 2025-12-04 | Violation | 416.15(c)(6) | N |
| Brief Description: Childrens daily records of illness, injury, indicators of abuse | |||
| 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. | |||
| 2025-08-26 | Violation | 416.5(j) | N |
| Brief Description: Poisonous, toxic, flammable and dangerous items are inaccessible to children | |||
| 2025-08-26 | 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. | |||
| 2025-08-26 | Violation | 416.7(w) | N |
| Brief Description: Television and other electronic visual media must be off during meals | |||
| 2025-08-26 | Violation | 416.11(i)(2) | Corrected |
| Brief Description: Caregivers and volunteers must ensure that children thoroughly wash their hands or assist children with thoroughly washing their hands with soap and running water when they are dirty, after toileting, before and after food handling or eating, after handling pets or other animals, after contact with any bodily secretion or fluid, and after coming in from outdoors. | |||
| 2025-08-26 | Violation | 416.15(b)(26) | Corrected |
| Brief Description: Programs must follow safety plans developed by the Office when allegations of risk of harm to child(ren) against the program, caregiver, staff, adult household member, volunteer or visitor are under investigation. | |||
| 2025-03-11 | Annual Unannounced | Annual Unannounced | 2025-I-LIRO-004897 |
| Brief Description: Violations found | |||
| 2025-03-11 | Violation | 413.3(g)(3)(i) | N |
| Brief Description: Posting of Compliance History Document | |||
| 2025-03-11 | Violation | 416.4(c) | Corrected |
| Brief Description: There must be an operational smoke detector on each floor of the home. | |||
| 2025-03-11 | 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. | |||
| 2025-03-11 | Violation | 416.12(q) | Corrected |
| Brief Description: If more than one child in the program is receiving breast milk, infant formula or other individualized food items, all containers or bottles must be clearly marked with the child's first and last name. | |||
| 2025-03-11 | 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; | |||
| 2025-03-11 | 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; | |||
| 2025-03-11 | 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; | |||
| 2024-09-26 | Monitoring | Monitoring | 2024-I-LIRO-096753 |
| Brief Description: Violations found | |||
| 2024-09-26 | 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 | |||
| 2024-09-26 | Violation | 416.15(b)(12) | P/V |
| Brief Description: Office notified of any change to the home or program | |||
| 2024-09-26 | Violation | 416.15(b)(19)(iii) | Corrected |
| Brief Description: Within five days of a household member turning eighteen (18) years of age or a person eighteen (18) years of age or older beginning to live in the residence, the program must: submit the necessary fingerprint image necessary to complete the criminal history review required pursuant to section 413.4 of this Article. | |||
| 2024-09-26 | 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; | |||
| 2024-04-01 | Annual Unannounced | Annual Unannounced | 2024-I-LIRO-004713 |
| Brief Description: No violations cited | |||
| 2023-12-12 | Mid-Point | Mid-Point | 2023-I-LIRO-054207 |
| Brief Description: Violations found | |||
| 2023-12-12 | 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). | |||
| 2023-10-12 | Monitoring | Monitoring | 2023-I-LIRO-047599 |
| Brief Description: No violations cited | |||
| 2022-04-26 | Violation | 416.11(c)(2)(i) | Corrected |
| Brief Description: The health care plan must describe the following; how a daily health check of each child for any indication of illness, injury, abuse or maltreatment will be conducted and documented; | |||
| 2022-04-26 | Violation | 416.12(a) | Corrected |
| Brief Description: The group family day care program must provide sufficient and nutritious snacks to children. | |||
| 2022-04-26 | 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; | |||
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