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21 Columbus Ave, Tuckahoe, NY
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Caring Hands of Yonkers is a school-age program in Yonkers, New York. It is registered with the state (since October 17, 2012), for up to 77 children, serving school-age children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM.
New York State Office of Children and Family Services made 13 visits in the last 3 years and cited 29 rules across 6 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
Hours
| MondayToday | 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Thursday | 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Friday | 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| Sunday | Not listed |
Programs
| Ages | School-age childrenFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Class size | Only 4-5 children at a time |
| Licensed capacity | 77 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Caring Hands of Yonkers has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time school-age care at a child care center in Westchester County has a median price of $250 a week (U.S. Department of Labor, 2022).
State record
13 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Sep 15, 2026: 13 rules cited
Rules cited on 6 of 13 visits · 29 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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414.15(c)(6) The program must maintain on file at the program, available for inspection by the Office or its designees at any time, the following records in a current and accurate manner: children's individual health care plans; parental consents for emergency medical treatment; 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 program staff; daily health check documentation; a record of illnesses and injuries occurring while in care; and any indicators of child abuse or maltreatment; (not corrected)
414.15(c)(5) The program must maintain on file at the program, 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; (not corrected)
414.15(c)(4) The program must maintain on file at the program, available for inspection by the Office or its designees at any time, the following records in a current and accurate manner: the names and addresses of persons authorized to take the child(ren) from the program; (not corrected)
414.15(c)(3) The program must maintain on file at the program, available for inspection by the Office or its designees at any time, the following records in a current and accurate manner: 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 the parents or other persons responsible for the child can be reached in case of an emergency; (not corrected)
414.14(d) Training must address all topics or subject matters required by state and federal law. The required state topics are; (not corrected)
414.14(c) Each staff person 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: (not corrected)
414.13(b) School-age child care programs must review and evaluate the backgrounds of all applicants for staff and volunteer positions. All applicants whose backgrounds must be reviewed must be required to provide the following: (not corrected)
414.11(f)(15) Prescription and over-the-counter medications must be kept in their original bottles or containers. (not corrected)
414.11(c)(1) The registrant must prepare a health care plan on forms furnished by the Office. Such plan must protect and promote the health of children. The health care plan must be on site, followed by all staff and available upon demand by a parent or the Office. In those instances in which the program will administer medications, the health care plan must also be approved by the program's health care consultant unless the only medications to be administered are: (not corrected)
414.11(b)(12) The director and all teachers must have knowledge of and access to children's individual health records and all emergency information. (not corrected)
414.5(m)(2) 911 and the Poison control phone number must be posted conspicuously on or next to all stationary telephones designated for the school age child care program's use. (not corrected)
414.5(b)(7) Each program must have on site a variety of supplies including food, water, first aid and other safety equipment to allow for the protection of the health and safety of children in the event parents are unable to pick up children due to a local disaster. The plan must take into account a child's needs for an overnight stay. Food supplies must be non-perishable and of sufficient quantity for all children for an overnight stay. Programs that serve food daily and have a food supply stored on site for their daily operation or are co-located at a site with a cafeteria, pantry or eatery of some kind are not required to store emergency food or water supplies if they can show that they have access to and permission to use those foods in a declared emergency. (not corrected)
413.3(g)(3)(i) The Office shall require the child day care program to immediately post upon receipt, in a prominent place at the program that is visible to parents, a copy of the most recent compliance history report issued to the program by the Office. (not corrected)
414.15(b)(15) Parents must be given the opportunity to discuss issues related to their children and the care of their children with the director, group teacher or assistant teacher. Such opportunities must occur at the time of enrollment and as frequently as needed thereafter, but at least annually.
414.15(c)(11) The program must maintain on file at the program, available for inspection by the Office or its designees at any time, the following records in a current and accurate manner: personnel information including a list of all staff with job assignments and schedules; each staff and volunteer's final and, if applicable, provisional criminal history review and background check approval letter(s); staff resumes; medical statement; acceptable references and other information required by section 414.13 of this Part;
414.14(c)(2) Each staff person 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: A minimum of five (5) hours of Office approved training must be obtained each year which addresses topics or subject matters set forth in 414.14(d).
414.14(c)(1) Each staff person 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: Fifteen of the required thirty (30) hours of training must be obtained during the person's first six months at the program.
414.12(a) The school-age child care program must provide plentiful and nutritious snacks to children.
414.11(f)(17) Medications must be kept in a clean area that is inaccessible to children.
414.8(r) A teacher must accompany children to the bathroom whenever the bathroom used by the children in care is also available to the public or shared by multiple parties using the facility.
414.8(q)(1)(i) Each school-age child care program shall require any and all visitors to the facility to: sign in upon entry to the premises;
413.3(g)(3)(i) The Office shall require the child day care program to immediately post upon receipt, in a prominent place at the program that is visible to parents, a copy of the most recent compliance history report issued to the program by the Office.
414.15(c)(11) The program must maintain on file at the program, available for inspection by the Office or its designees at any time, the following records in a current and accurate manner: personnel information including a list of all staff with job assignments and schedules; each staff and volunteer's final and, if applicable, provisional criminal history review and background check approval letter(s); staff resumes; medical statement; acceptable references and other information required by section 414.13 of this Part;
414.5(b)(5) The program must maintain on file a record of each shelter-in-place drill conducted, using forms provided by the Office or approved equivalents.
414.14(c)(1) Each staff person 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: Fifteen of the required thirty (30) hours of training must be obtained during the person's first six months at the program.
414.14(c) Each staff person 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:
414.13(b) School-age child care programs must review and evaluate the backgrounds of all applicants for staff and volunteer positions. All applicants whose backgrounds must be reviewed must be required to provide the following:
414.11(c)(1) The registrant must prepare a health care plan on forms furnished by the Office. Such plan must protect and promote the health of children. The health care plan must be on site, followed by all staff and available upon demand by a parent or the Office. In those instances in which the program will administer medications, the health care plan must also be approved by the program's health care consultant unless the only medications to be administered are:
414.5(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.
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Yonkers, NY 10710 · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
Yonkers, NY 10710 · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
Yonkers, NY 10710 · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
Yonkers, NY 10710 · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
Yonkers, NY 10710 · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
FAQ
Yes. Caring Hands of Yonkers is registered with the state and operating, first licensed October 17, 2012. This is how New York authorizes this type of child care.
New York State Office of Children and Family Services lists the most recent visit on September 15, 2026, with 13 rules cited. It lists 13 visits in the last 3 years.
Yes. Inspectors cited 29 rules across 6 of 13 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.
77, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve school-age children.
Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM. Holiday hours can differ.
It has not listed its tuition. Call (914) 720-3283 to ask.
(914) 720-3283.
18 Rosedale Place, Yonkers, NY 10710. The nearest other daycare we list is Family Service Society of Yonkers, 0.4 miles away.