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1217 Stratford Ave, Bronx, NY
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Children's Arts & Science Workshops is a school-age program in Bronx, New York. It is registered with the state (since June 14, 2010), for up to 83 children, serving school-age children.
New York State Office of Children and Family Services made 8 visits in the last 3 years and cited 27 rules across 7 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
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| Ages | School-age childrenFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Licensed capacity | 83 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Children's Arts & Science Workshops 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).
State record
8 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit May 18, 2026: no rules cited
Rules cited on 7 of 8 visits · 27 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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414.11(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.
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:
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.
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
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;
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;
414.13(b)(2) 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 names, addresses and day time telephone numbers of at least two acceptable references, other than relatives, at least one of whom can verify employment history, work record and qualifications, and at least one of whom can attest to the applicant's character, habits and personal qualifications to be a school-age child care program staff member;
414.13(b)(1) 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 statement or summary of each applicant's employment history including, but not limited to, any relevant child-caring experience;
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.
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:
413.4(d)(2) Every licensee and registrant shall submit fingerprint images for each prospective director, employee, or volunteer, and any person age eighteen (18) or older prospectively living in a group family day care home or family day care home.
414.2(f) Applicants for renewal of a registration may not be issued a registration until an inspection of the program has been conducted showing compliance with the requirements of this Part and the relevant provisions of the Social Services Law.
414.2(e)(11) Applicants for renewal of a registration must submit to the Office at least 60 days in advance of the expiration date of the registration the following: documentation from an inspector for the New York State Department of Labor or an insurance company licensed to write boiler insurance in New York State showing that all steam or hot water boilers have been inspected and approved during the current registration period in accordance with the requirements of the New York State Department of Labor. For all other fuel burning heating systems and equipment and boilers not subject to the New York State Department of Labor requirements, documentation of service by a heating contractor performed within the 12 months preceding the date of the application for renewal; and
414.2(e)(1) Applicants for renewal of a registration must submit to the Office at least 60 days in advance of the expiration date of the registration the following: a completed application for renewal, including required attestations, on forms furnished by the Office, or approved equivalents. Such application and attestations must include an agreement by the applicant to operate the school-age child care program in conformity with applicable laws and regulations;
414.2(f) Applicants for renewal of a registration may not be issued a registration until an inspection of the program has been conducted showing compliance with the requirements of this Part and the relevant provisions of the Social Services Law.
414.2(e)(11) Applicants for renewal of a registration must submit to the Office at least 60 days in advance of the expiration date of the registration the following: documentation from an inspector for the New York State Department of Labor or an insurance company licensed to write boiler insurance in New York State showing that all steam or hot water boilers have been inspected and approved during the current registration period in accordance with the requirements of the New York State Department of Labor. For all other fuel burning heating systems and equipment and boilers not subject to the New York State Department of Labor requirements, documentation of service by a heating contractor performed within the 12 months preceding the date of the application for renewal; and
414.2(e)(1) Applicants for renewal of a registration must submit to the Office at least 60 days in advance of the expiration date of the registration the following: a completed application for renewal, including required attestations, on forms furnished by the Office, or approved equivalents. Such application and attestations must include an agreement by the applicant to operate the school-age child care program in conformity with applicable laws and regulations;
414.2(a)(9) Applicants for a registration must submit to the Office: documentation from an inspector from the New York State Department of Labor, or an insurance company licensed to write boiler insurance in New York State, showing that all steam or hot water boilers have been inspected and approved in accordance with the requirements of the New York State Department of Labor. For all other fuel burning heating systems and equipment and boilers not subject to the New York State Department of Labor requirements, documentation of service by a heating contractor performed within the 12 months preceding the date of application;
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:
414.11(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.
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:
414.2(e)(5) Applicants for renewal of a registration must submit to the Office at least 60 days in advance of the expiration date of the registration the following: documentation showing compliance with the training requirements of section 414.14 of this Part;
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.
414.13(b)(2) 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 names, addresses and day time telephone numbers of at least two acceptable references, other than relatives, at least one of whom can verify employment history, work record and qualifications, and at least one of whom can attest to the applicant's character, habits and personal qualifications to be a school-age child care program staff member;
414.13(b)(1) 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 statement or summary of each applicant's employment history including, but not limited to, any relevant child-caring experience;
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.
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:
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FAQ
Yes. Children's Arts & Science Workshops is registered with the state and operating, first licensed June 14, 2010. 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 May 18, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 8 visits in the last 3 years.
Yes. Inspectors cited 27 rules across 7 of 8 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.
83, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve school-age children.
Its hours are not listed. Call (718) 589-0553 to confirm.
It has not listed its tuition. Call (718) 589-0553 to ask.
(718) 589-0553.
1619 East 174th Street, Bronx, NY 10472. The nearest other daycare we list is Bronx River Early Learn Center, 0.1 miles away.