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Bronx, NY 10459 · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
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Brainy Tots Childcare is a licensed group home daycare in Bronx, New York. The state has licensed it since December 9, 2019, for up to 12 children.
It is open Monday, 7:30 AM to 4:30 PM; Tuesday, 9:00 AM to 4:30 PM; Wednesday to Friday, 7:30 AM to 4:30 PM. It describes a Play-based approach, with after-school care, full-time care, infant care and preschool. It says it provides meals. As a home daycare, the provider shares the address with families when you call.
New York State Office of Children and Family Services made 11 visits in the last 3 years and cited 28 rules across 7 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
Hours
| MondayToday | 7:30 AM to 4:30 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 9:00 AM to 4:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 7:30 AM to 4:30 PM |
| Thursday | 7:30 AM to 4:30 PM |
| Friday | 7:30 AM to 4:30 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| Sunday | Not listed |
Programs
| Ages | 6 months to 4 years (early education); 4 to 12 years (after school care) |
|---|---|
| Setting | Group child care homeFrom the state license |
| Programs | After-school care, full-time care, infant care, preschool, summer camp and toddler care |
| Approach | Play-based |
| Curriculum | Let's Play! curriculum |
| Enrichment | Daily Spanish Lessons |
| Daily life | Meals provided; Parents pack food; Snacks provided |
| Safety | Strict access control; entry limited to authorized staff, parents, and approved family members, Outdoor playground |
| Transportation | Transportation (direct pickup from local schools) |
| Licensed capacity | 12 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Brainy Tots Childcare has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a home daycare in Bronx County has a median price of $250 a week (U.S. Department of Labor, 2022).
State record
11 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jul 1, 2026: 1 rule cited
Rules cited on 7 of 11 visits · 28 rules in all
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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416.5(a) Suitable precautions must be taken to eliminate all conditions in areas accessible to children which pose a safety or health hazard.
416.15(c)(18) The program must maintain on file at the group family day care home, available for inspection: the napping agreement for each child in care;
416.15(c)(13) 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;
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;
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;
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;
416.15(a)(9) The provisions specified on the license are binding and the group family day care home must operate in compliance with the terms of the license. 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 group family day care home at any one time.
416.11(i)(27) Garbage receptacles must be covered, and cleaned as needed after emptying.
416.11(h)(1)(i) The caregivers also must: obtain written consent at the time of admission from the parent which authorizes the provider or other caregivers to obtain emergency health care for the child;
416.11(a)(7) With the exception of children meeting the criteria of section 416.11(a)(6), children enrolled in child day care must remain current with their immunizations in accordance with the current schedule for required immunizations established in the New York Public Health Law.
416.6(a) The Licensee must obtain written consent on forms furnished by the Office or approved equivalents from the parent of the child for any transportation of the children in care at the group family day care home provided or arranged for by a caregiver.
416.5(j) All matches, lighters, medicines, drugs, detergents, aerosol cans and other poisonous or toxic materials must be stored in their original containers, and 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.
Corrected during the visit
416.15(b)(20) No person other than a caregiver may have unsupervised contact with a child in care at the program.
416.8(j)(1) One caregiver may care for a maximum of six children younger than school age, or eight children when at least two of the eight children are school aged.
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.
416.4(b)(1) Evacuation drills must be conducted at least monthly during the hours of operation of the group family day care home.
Corrected during the visit
416.11(c)(2)(i) 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;
416.11(b)(1)(ii) The provider, assistant(s), and substitute(s), must each submit a medical statement on forms furnished by the Office or an approved equivalent from a health care provider: before such person has any involvement in child care work.
416.3(h) Peeling or damaged paint or plaster must be repaired.
416.15(c)(18) The program must maintain on file at the group family day care home, available for inspection: the napping agreement for each child in care;
416.15(b)(25)(iii) At the two-year calendar date in a four year licensing cycle, a program must be in compliance with the following mid-point requirements and be able to show proof of compliance to the Office when requested: proof of compliance with the training requirements of section 416.14.
416.12(n) The program must obtain a written statement, from the parent of each infant in care, setting forth the breast milk, formula and feeding schedule instructions for the infant and must be updated as changes are made.
416.11(i)(1) Caregivers and volunteers must thoroughly wash their hands with soap and running water at the beginning of each day, before and after the administration of medications, when they are dirty, after toileting or assisting children with toileting, after changing a diaper, 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.
Corrected during the visit
416.5(r) An operable flashlight or battery powered lantern must be kept in the child care area. Such equipment must be properly maintained for use in the event of a power failure.
416.5(j) All matches, lighters, medicines, drugs, detergents, aerosol cans and other poisonous or toxic materials must be stored in their original containers, and 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.
Corrected during the visit
416.5(a) Suitable precautions must be taken to eliminate all conditions in areas accessible to children which pose a safety or health hazard.
416.15(b)(10)(ii) A group family day care home must cooperate with inspectors and other representatives of the Office in regard to any inspections or investigations that are conducted by the Office or its representatives.
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.
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Bronx, NY 10459 · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
Bronx, NY 10459 · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
Bronx, NY 10459 · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
FAQ
Yes. New York State Office of Children and Family Services lists it as licensed and operating, first licensed December 9, 2019.
New York State Office of Children and Family Services lists the most recent visit on July 1, 2026, with 1 rule cited. It lists 11 visits in the last 3 years.
Yes. Inspectors cited 28 rules across 7 of 11 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.
12, the licensed capacity on the state record.
Monday, 7:30 AM to 4:30 PM; Tuesday, 9:00 AM to 4:30 PM; Wednesday to Friday, 7:30 AM to 4:30 PM. Holiday hours can differ.
It has not listed its tuition. Call (917) 982-4900 to ask.
(917) 982-4900.
Bronx, NY 10459. It is a home daycare, so the provider shares the street address with families directly.