Day Care Center
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Rhymes and Reasons Day Care, Corp.
Lackawanna, NY
· Erie County
1634 Electric Avenue,
Lackawanna, NY 14218
Quick Facts
Capacity
44 children
Age Range
7 Infants, 19 Toddlers, 18 Preschoolers
Subsidized Program
Does not participate
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Licensed Day Care Center
Active License
License Number
44315
License Holder
Deanna E. Deacon
Licensed Since
2002
License Issued
Jan 1, 2024
Active Through
Dec 31, 2027
Issued By
New York State Office of Children and Family Services
District Office
Buffalo Regional Office
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About the Provider
Rhymes & Reasons Day Care: Provides recreational and physical activities to develop skills and fitness Provides before and after school care as well as holiday fun-days Provides homework assistance Provides group and individual learning projects Matches your child's interests to choices of activities and experiences
Additional Information:
This facility is authorized to administer medications; Care is available during non-traditional hours; This facility is authorized to administer medications; Care is available during non-traditional hours; Initial License Date: 1/23/2002;
Hours of Operation
- Monday06:30 AM - 10:00 PM
- Tuesday06:30 AM - 10:00 PM
- Wednesday06:30 AM - 10:00 PM
- Thursday06:30 AM - 10:00 PM
- Friday06:30 AM - 10:00 PM
- Saturday Closed
- Sunday Closed
Inspection/Report History
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| Date | Type | Regulations | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-09-14 | Monitoring | Monitoring | 2026-I-BRO-099059 |
| Brief Description: No violations cited | |||
| 2026-06-11 | Monitoring | Monitoring | 2026-I-BRO-051126 |
| Brief Description: No violations cited | |||
| 2026-01-23 | Annual Unannounced | Annual Unannounced | 2026-I-BRO-001478 |
| Brief Description: No violations cited | |||
| 2025-10-21 | Monitoring | Monitoring | 2025-I-BRO-108363 |
| Brief Description: No violations cited | |||
| 2025-10-20 | Fire Safety - Other | Fire Safety - Other | 2025-I-BRO-110298 |
| Brief Description: No violations cited | |||
| 2025-09-30 | Fire Safety - Alternate Year | Fire Safety - Alternate Year | 2025-I-BRO-103458 |
| Brief Description: No violations cited | |||
| 2025-07-24 | Monitoring | Monitoring | 2025-I-BRO-052700 |
| Brief Description: No violations cited | |||
| 2025-04-10 | Monitoring | Monitoring | 2025-I-BRO-032558 |
| Brief Description: No violations cited | |||
| 2025-01-28 | Annual Unannounced | Annual Unannounced | 2025-I-BRO-002313 |
| Brief Description: No violations cited | |||
| 2024-11-18 | Monitoring | Monitoring | 2024-I-BRO-104760 |
| Brief Description: No violations cited | |||
| 2024-08-20 | Monitoring | Monitoring | 2024-I-BRO-077265 |
| Brief Description: No violations cited | |||
| 2024-05-30 | Monitoring | Monitoring | 2024-I-BRO-048054 |
| Brief Description: No violations cited | |||
| 2024-02-23 | Annual Unannounced | Annual Unannounced | 2024-I-BRO-001933 |
| Brief Description: No violations cited | |||
| 2023-12-06 | Fire Safety - Renewal | Fire Safety - Renewal | 2023-I-BRO-053656 |
| Brief Description: Violations found | |||
| 2023-12-06 | Violation | 418-1.3(o) | N |
| Brief Description: Exit signs and emergency lights function as designed | |||
| 2023-12-06 | Violation | 418-1.11(i)(8) | N |
| Brief Description: No dampness, odors, or accumulated trash on premises | |||
| 2023-11-28 | Application - Renewal | Application - Renewal | 2023-I-BRO-040674 |
| Brief Description: Violations found | |||
| 2023-11-28 | Violation | 418-1.13(a) | N |
| Brief Description: Staff are qualified for their positions by training and experience | |||
| 2023-11-28 | Violation | 418-1.14(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 418-1.14(d). | |||
| 2022-05-19 | Violation | 418-1.4(b)(1) | Corrected |
| Brief Description: Evacuation drills must be conducted at least monthly during various hours of operation of the child day care center. | |||
| 2022-05-19 | Violation | 418-1.4(h) | Corrected |
| Brief Description: The director or a designated qualified staff member must conduct monthly inspections of the premises to observe possible fire or safety hazards. Any such hazard must be corrected immediately. | |||
| 2022-05-19 | Violation | 418-1.11(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; | |||
| 2022-05-19 | Violation | 418-1.15(c)(5) | Corrected |
| Brief Description: The program must maintain on file at the child day care center, available for inspection by the Office or its designees at any time, the following records in a current and accurate manner: daily attendance records, which must be filled out at the time a child arrives and departs, and must include arrival and departure times; | |||
| 2022-01-18 | Violation | 418-1.14(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. | |||
| 2022-01-18 | Violation | 418-1.14(c)(1) | Corrected |
| Brief Description: Each staff person and volunteer must complete a minimum of thirty (30) hours of training every two years. The required thirty (30) hours of training every two years is subject to the following conditions: Fifteen (15) of the required thirty (30) hours of training must be obtained during the person's first six months at the program. | |||
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