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BYRD Playhouse

Brooklyn, NY 11239 · home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
licensed capacity
16
open each week
5 days
year first licensed
2023

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About BYRD Playhouse

BYRD Playhouse is a licensed group home daycare in Brooklyn, New York. The state has licensed it since March 15, 2023, for up to 16 children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM. It describes a Play-based approach, with after-school care, infant care and toddler care. As a home daycare, the provider shares the address with families when you call.

New York State Office of Children and Family Services made 10 visits in the last 3 years and cited 19 rules across 3 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

InfantsBefore- and after-school
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Type
Group home daycare
Ages
6 weeks to 5 years (core program); afterschool up to 12 years
Hours today
8:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Licensed capacity
16 children

Hours

Hours

MondayToday8:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Tuesday8:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Wednesday8:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Thursday8:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Friday8:00 AM to 5:00 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayNot listed

Programs

Programs and care

Ages6 weeks to 5 years (core program); afterschool up to 12 years
SettingGroup child care homeFrom the state license
ProgramsAfter-school care, infant care and toddler care
ApproachPlay-based
Licensed capacity16 childrenFrom the state license
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Cost

Tuition and costs

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State record

Inspection reports for BYRD Playhouse

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Licensed Group Family Day Care
Capacity
16 children
First licensed
2023
License number
#897849
See the state's record

Summary

10 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jun 10, 2026: no rules cited

Rules cited on 4 of 10 visits · 19 rules in all

  • Staff training and qualifications 4
  • Supervision and ratios 4
  • Safety and hazards 3
  • Records and paperwork 3
  • Health, medication and illness 2
  • Background checks 2
  • Building, equipment and play areas 1

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 10, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Mar 5, 2026Inspection5 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      416.11(c)(2)(ii) The health care plan must describe the following; how a record of each child's illnesses, injuries and signs of suspected abuse or maltreatment will be maintained;

    • Safety and hazards

      416.5(s)(3) Egress doors from the residence must be able to be opened from the inside without using a key. Child protective doorknob covers may not be used on egress doors.

    • Safety and hazards

      416.5(s)(2) Every bathroom door lock must be designed to permit opening of the locked door from the outside in an emergency. The opening device must be readily accessible.

    • Safety and hazards

      416.4(b)(1) Evacuation drills must be conducted at least monthly during the hours of operation of the group family day care home.

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      416.3(b) Rooms that will be used by the children must be well-lighted and well-ventilated. Heating, ventilating and lighting equipment must be adequate for the protection of the health of the children.

      Corrected during the visit

  3. Mar 5, 2026Inspection5 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      416.11(c)(2)(ii) The health care plan must describe the following; how a record of each child's illnesses, injuries and signs of suspected abuse or maltreatment will be maintained;

    • Safety and hazards

      416.5(s)(3) Egress doors from the residence must be able to be opened from the inside without using a key. Child protective doorknob covers may not be used on egress doors.

    • Safety and hazards

      416.5(s)(2) Every bathroom door lock must be designed to permit opening of the locked door from the outside in an emergency. The opening device must be readily accessible.

    • Safety and hazards

      416.4(b)(1) Evacuation drills must be conducted at least monthly during the hours of operation of the group family day care home.

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      416.3(b) Rooms that will be used by the children must be well-lighted and well-ventilated. Heating, ventilating and lighting equipment must be adequate for the protection of the health of the children.

      Corrected during the visit

  4. Sep 16, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  5. Jun 12, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  6. Mar 20, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

      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.

  7. Nov 12, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  8. Nov 8, 2024Inspection13 rules cited
    • Supervision and ratios

      416.15(b)(11)(v) In hiring caregivers subsequent to issuance of a license, a program: may not leave the proposed caregiver in sole charge of, or unsupervised with, children until the Office approves the caregiver;

    • 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;

    • 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:

    • Records and paperwork

      416.15(b)(11)(i) In hiring caregivers subsequent to issuance of a license, a program: must notify the Office immediately in writing when there is any change of caregivers;

    • 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.

      Corrected during the visit

    • Staff training and qualifications

      416.13(a)(2) The provider, assistant(s), and substitutes must each meet the following qualifications: have a minimum of either two (2) years of experience caring for children under six years of age, or one (1) year of experience caring for children under six years of age plus six hours of training or education in early childhood development. The phrase "experience caring for children" can mean child-rearing as well as paid and unpaid experience caring for children. The term "training" can mean educational workshops and courses in caring for preschool-age children;

    • Records and paperwork

      416.8(j)(3) When care is provided for children under the age of two years, there must be at least one caregiver present for every two children under the age of two years in attendance.

    • Supervision and ratios

      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.

    • Supervision and ratios

      416.8(j) Supervision ratios.

    • 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.

    • Background checks

      413.4(b)(1) all clearances required pursuant to subdivision (a) of this section; and

    • Background checks

      413.4(b) The following criminal history review and background clearances shall be conducted pursuant to and consistent with the Child Care and Development Block Grant Act in accordance with a schedule developed by the Office for any existing operator, director, employee or volunteer at a child day care center, small day care center, school-age child care program, group family day care home or family day care home, and any person age eighteen (18) or older living in a group family day care home or family day care home:

  9. Mar 29, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  10. Dec 11, 2023InspectionNo rules cited

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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Questions about BYRD Playhouse

Is BYRD Playhouse licensed?

Yes. New York State Office of Children and Family Services lists it as licensed and operating, first licensed March 15, 2023.

When was BYRD Playhouse last inspected?

New York State Office of Children and Family Services lists the most recent visit on June 10, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 10 visits in the last 3 years.

Has BYRD Playhouse had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 19 rules across 4 of 10 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 BYRD Playhouse care for?

16, the licensed capacity on the state record.

What are BYRD Playhouse's hours?

Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does BYRD Playhouse cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (347) 863-5573 to ask.

What is BYRD Playhouse's phone number?

(347) 863-5573.

Where is BYRD Playhouse?

Brooklyn, NY 11239. 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).