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Casita Maria

928 Simpson Street, Bronx, NY 10459
licensed capacity
561
a week, county median
$225
year first licensed
2010

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About Casita Maria

Casita Maria is a school-age program in Bronx, New York. It is registered with the state (since March 15, 2010), for up to 561 children, serving school-age children.

New York State Office of Children and Family Services made 5 visits in the last 3 years and cited 10 rules across 2 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

School-age

Ages served: school-age children

From the state license
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Type
School-age program
Ages
School-age children
Hours today
Not listed
Licensed capacity
561 children

Hours

Hours

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Programs

Programs and care

AgesSchool-age childrenFrom the state license
Licensed capacity561 childrenFrom the state license

Cost

Tuition and costs

Casita Maria has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time school-age care at a child care center in Bronx County has a median price of $225 a week (U.S. Department of Labor, 2022).

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Bronx County medians, full time, per week

Infant

Center$300
Home daycare$250

Toddler

Center$277
Home daycare$220

Preschool

Center$259
Home daycare$200

School age

Center$225
Home daycare$190

County median full-time prices at centers and home daycares, U.S. Department of Labor, National Database of Childcare Prices, 2022 (the latest year). Not this daycare's rates; prices have risen since.

State record

Inspection reports for Casita Maria

License

Status
Registered with the state and operating
License type
Registered School Age Child Care
Capacity
561 children
Ages
School-age children
First licensed
2010
License number
#443292
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Summary

5 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jun 4, 2026: no rules cited

Rules cited on 2 of 5 visits · 10 rules in all

  • Staff training and qualifications 4
  • Background checks 3
  • Health, medication and illness 2
  • Records and paperwork 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 4, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Apr 28, 2026Inspection6 rules cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

      414.15(b)(29)(i) Mid-point requirements for four-year registration holders. At the two-year calendar date in a four year registration 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, as follows: proof of compliance with the training requirements of section 414.14;

    • Staff training and qualifications

      414.14(h) The program must submit verification of completion of the training requirements to their program's designated registration office on forms provided by the Office or an approved equivalent.

    • Staff training and qualifications

      414.14(d) Training must address all topics or subject matters required by state and federal law. The required state topics are;

    • Staff training and qualifications

      414.14(b) 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.

    • Health, medication and illness

      414.11(b)(6) The initial medical statement for staff and volunteers must include the results of a Mantoux tuberculin test or other federally approved tuberculin test performed within the 12 months preceding the date of the application.

    • Health, medication and illness

      414.11(b)(1) Staff and volunteers must each submit a medical statement on forms furnished by the Office or an approved equivalent from a health care provider:

  3. Jun 11, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  4. Feb 14, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  5. Jan 17, 2024Inspection4 rules cited
    • Records and paperwork

      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;

    • Background checks

      414.13(b)(5) 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: the information necessary to determine whether the applicant is listed on 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, as required by section 414.10(b)(1)(ii); and

    • Background checks

      414.13(b)(4) 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: the information necessary to determine whether the applicant is the subject of an indicated report of child abuse and maltreatment as required by section 414.10(b)(1)(i) of this Part;

    • Background checks

      414.13(b)(3) 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: a sworn statement by the applicant indicating whether, to the best of the applicant's knowledge, such applicant has ever been convicted of a misdemeanor or felony in New York State or any other jurisdiction and fingerprint images as required to comply with the requirements of 413.4 of this Title;

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 Casita Maria

Is Casita Maria licensed?

Yes. Casita Maria is registered with the state and operating, first licensed March 15, 2010. This is how New York authorizes this type of child care.

When was Casita Maria last inspected?

New York State Office of Children and Family Services lists the most recent visit on June 4, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 5 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Casita Maria had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 10 rules across 2 of 5 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 Casita Maria care for?

561, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve school-age children.

What are Casita Maria's hours?

Its hours are not listed. Call (718) 589-2230 to confirm.

How much does Casita Maria cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (718) 589-2230 to ask.

What is Casita Maria's phone number?

(718) 589-2230.

Where is Casita Maria?

928 Simpson Street, Bronx, NY 10459. The nearest other daycare we list is SISDA OST / Beacon Program - I.S. 217, 0.1 miles away.

Sources: New York State Office of Children and Family Services (license and visits) · U.S. Department of Labor, 2022 (county prices).