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Bells and Whistles Daycare

Brooklyn, NY 11207 · home daycare: the provider shares the address with families5.0· 6 reviews
licensed capacity
16
open each week
5 days
year first licensed
2022

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About Bells and Whistles Daycare

Bells and Whistles Daycare is a licensed group home daycare in Brooklyn, New York. The state has licensed it since March 16, 2022, for up to 16 children.

It is open Monday to Wednesday, 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM; Thursday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM. As a home daycare, the provider shares the address with families when you call.

New York State Office of Children and Family Services made 18 visits in the last 3 years and cited 32 rules across 11 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

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Type
Group home daycare
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Hours today
7:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Licensed capacity
16 children

Hours

Hours

MondayToday7:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Tuesday7:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Wednesday7:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Thursday7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Friday7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayNot listed

Programs

Programs and care

SettingGroup child care homeFrom the state license
Licensed capacity16 childrenFrom the state license
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State record

Inspection reports for Bells and Whistles Daycare

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Licensed Group Family Day Care
Capacity
16 children
First licensed
2022
License number
#882300
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Summary

18 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jun 8, 2026: no rules cited

Rules cited on 11 of 18 visits · 32 rules in all

  • Staff training and qualifications 9
  • Records and paperwork 6
  • Health, medication and illness 5
  • Safety and hazards 3
  • Background checks 3
  • Building, equipment and play areas 1
  • Safe sleep 1
  • Supervision and ratios 1
  • Other rules 3

For comparison: 79% of New York daycares had at least one rule cited in the last 3 years; the typical daycare had 4.

A cited rule is what an inspector found on the day of a visit. It is not a rating of the daycare today.

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  1. Jun 8, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Mar 24, 2026Inspection3 rules cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

      416.14(f) Training must address all topics or subject matters required by state and federal law. The required state topics are:

    • Staff training and qualifications

      416.14(c) 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:

    • Staff training and qualifications

      416.2(d)(7) Applicants for renewal of a license must submit to the Office at least 60 days in advance of the expiration date of the license the following: proof of compliance with the training requirements of section 416.14 of this Part; and

  3. Mar 20, 2026Inspection3 rules cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

      416.14(f) Training must address all topics or subject matters required by state and federal law. The required state topics are:

    • Staff training and qualifications

      416.14(c) 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:

    • Staff training and qualifications

      416.2(d)(7) Applicants for renewal of a license must submit to the Office at least 60 days in advance of the expiration date of the license the following: proof of compliance with the training requirements of section 416.14 of this Part; and

  4. Jan 13, 2026Inspection2 rules cited
    • Safety and hazards

      416.5(b)(4) Each program must hold two shelter-in-place drills annually during which procedures and supplies are reviewed. Parents must be made aware of this drill in advance.

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      416.3(h) Peeling or damaged paint or plaster must be repaired.

  5. Nov 24, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

      416.14(m) All child care programs must have at least one caregiver who holds a valid certification in cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and first aid on the premises of the child care program during the program's operating hours.

  6. Jul 17, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  7. Apr 7, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  8. Jan 27, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  9. Dec 5, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      416.11(b)(13) Caregivers must be aware of each child's special health care needs identified in the child's individual health care plan. This includes, but is not limited to, allergies, disabilities and medical conditions.

  10. Oct 30, 2024Complaint investigation2 rules cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

      416.14(c)(1) The required 30 hours of training every two years is subject to the following conditions: Fifteen of the required thirty (30) hours of training must be obtained during the person's first six months at the program.

    • Health, medication and illness

      416.11(b)(13) Caregivers must be aware of each child's special health care needs identified in the child's individual health care plan. This includes, but is not limited to, allergies, disabilities and medical conditions.

Show 8 earlier visits
  1. Jul 16, 2024Inspection7 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      416.15(b)(11)(iii) In hiring caregivers subsequent to issuance of a license, a program: must ensure that a medical statement has been submitted before the person has any involvement with children in care, as required in section 416.11 of this Part;

    • Staff training and qualifications

      416.15(b)(11)(ii)(e) two acceptable references;

    • Background checks

      416.15(b)(11)(ii)(d) a sworn statement indicating whether, to the best of the applicant's knowledge, he or she has ever been convicted of a misdemeanor or felony in New York State or any other jurisdiction

    • Background checks

      416.15(b)(11)(ii)(c) fingerprint images necessary for the Office to conduct a criminal history review,

    • Background checks

      416.15(b)(11)(ii)(b) the forms necessary to check the register of substantiated category one cases of abuse or neglect maintained by the Justice Center for the Protection of Persons with Special Needs pursuant to Section 495 of the Social Services Law,

    • Records and paperwork

      416.15(b)(11)(ii)(a) the forms necessary for the Office to inquire whether the applicant is the subject of an indicated report of child abuse or maltreatment on file with the Statewide Central Register of Child Abuse and Maltreatment,

    • Records and paperwork

      416.15(b)(11)(ii) In hiring caregivers subsequent to issuance of a license, a program: must submit to the Office, prior to the start date the name of any new caregiver and the supporting documentation needed to complete the approval process, including:

  2. May 21, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
    • Safety and hazards

      416.4(b)(4) The licensee must maintain on file a record of each evacuation drill conducted, using forms provided by the Office or approved equivalents.

  3. Apr 2, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  4. Mar 7, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  5. Mar 4, 2024Inspection2 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      416.15(c)(6) 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;

    • Safety and hazards

      416.4(h)(4) All paths of egress on the interior and exterior of the home, including corridors, aisles and approaches must be kept free of obstructions, impediments and debris at all times.

  6. Feb 26, 2024Complaint investigation5 rules cited
    • Records and paperwork

      416.15(c)(4) The program must maintain on file at the group family day care home, available for inspection the names and addresses of persons authorized to take the child(ren) from the group family day care home;

    • Records and paperwork

      416.15(c)(3) The program must maintain on file at the group family day care home, available for inspection the name, address, gender, and date of birth of each child and each child's parents names, addresses, telephone numbers and place(s) at which parents or other persons responsible for the child can be reached in case of an emergency;

    • Other rules

      416.15(a)(1)(ii) Each group family day care home must operate in compliance with the regulations of the Office and all other applicable laws and regulations.

      Corrected during the visit

    • Other rules

      416.15(a)(1)(ii) Each group family day care home must operate in compliance with the regulations of the Office and all other applicable laws and regulations.

    • Safe sleep

      416.7(l) Other than for school age children, sleeping and napping arrangements must be made in writing between the parent and the program. Such arrangements shall include: the area of the home where the child will nap; whether the child will nap on a cot, mat, bed or a crib; and how the napping child will be supervised, consistent with the requirements of section 416.8 of this Part.

  7. Jan 25, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  8. Jan 12, 2024Complaint investigation5 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      416.15(c)(6) 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;

    • Records and paperwork

      416.15(c)(5) 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;

    • Records and paperwork

      416.15(b)(14)(ii) The caregiver must immediately notify the parent and Office upon learning of the following events involving a child which occurred while the child was in care at the program or was being transported by a caregiver: serious incident,

    • Other rules

      416.15(a)(1)(ii) Each group family day care home must operate in compliance with the regulations of the Office and all other applicable laws and regulations.

    • Supervision and ratios

      416.8(a) Children cannot be left without competent supervision at any time. Competent supervision includes awareness of and responsibility for the ongoing activity of each child. It requires that all children be within a caregiver's range of vision except as provided in section 416.8(b) of this Part and that the caregiver be near enough to respond when redirection or intervention strategies are needed. Competent supervision must take into account the child's age, emotional, physical and cognitive development.

Copied from New York State Office of Children and Family Services on October 2, 2026; the state's records start around Oct 2023. Rule wording, severity and dates are the state's.

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FAQ

Questions about Bells and Whistles Daycare

Is Bells and Whistles Daycare licensed?

Yes. New York State Office of Children and Family Services lists it as licensed and operating, first licensed March 16, 2022.

When was Bells and Whistles Daycare last inspected?

New York State Office of Children and Family Services lists the most recent visit on June 8, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 18 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Bells and Whistles Daycare had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 32 rules across 11 of 18 visits in the last 3 years. For comparison: 79% of New York daycares had at least one rule cited in the last 3 years; the typical daycare had 4. A cited rule is what an inspector found on the day of a visit. It is not a rating of the daycare today.

How many children can Bells and Whistles Daycare care for?

16, the licensed capacity on the state record.

What are Bells and Whistles Daycare's hours?

Monday to Wednesday, 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM; Thursday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Bells and Whistles Daycare cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (917) 754-5438 to ask.

What is Bells and Whistles Daycare's phone number?

(917) 754-5438.

Where is Bells and Whistles Daycare?

Brooklyn, NY 11207. It is a home daycare, so the provider shares the street address with families directly.

Sources: New York State Office of Children and Family Services (license and visits).