Bright Beginnings of Rockland
New City, NY 10956 · takes infants · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
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Children's Paradise, Group Family Day Care is a licensed group home daycare in New City, New York. The state has licensed it since February 24, 2003, for up to 14 children.
As a home daycare, the provider shares the address with families when you call.
New York State Office of Children and Family Services made 9 visits in the last 3 years and cited 20 rules across 5 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
Hours
Programs
| Setting | Group child care homeFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Licensed capacity | 14 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Children's Paradise, Group Family Day Care has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a home daycare in Rockland County has a median price of $300 a week (U.S. Department of Labor, 2022).
State record
9 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jun 24, 2026: no rules cited
Rules cited on 5 of 9 visits · 20 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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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.
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;
416.14(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.
416.11(a)(1) No child may be accepted for care in a child care program unless the program has been furnished with a written statement signed by a health care provider verifying that the child is able to participate in child care and currently appears to be free from contagious or communicable diseases. A child's medical statement must have been completed within the 12 months preceding the date of enrollment.
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;
416.14(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.
416.11(a)(1) No child may be accepted for care in a child care program unless the program has been furnished with a written statement signed by a health care provider verifying that the child is able to participate in child care and currently appears to be free from contagious or communicable diseases. A child's medical statement must have been completed within the 12 months preceding the date of enrollment.
416.7(p) Individual clean bed coverings must be available, as needed, for each child requiring a rest period.
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.
Corrected during the visit
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;
416.12(q) If more than one child in the program is receiving breast milk, infant formula or other individualized food items, all containers or bottles must be clearly marked with the child's first and last name.
416.11(a)(3) The program must keep documentation of immunizations the child has received to date, in accordance with New York State Public Health Law.
416.7(p) Individual clean bed coverings must be available, as needed, for each child requiring a rest period.
416.15(b)(12) The group family day care home must report to the Office: any change affecting, or which reasonably might be expected to affect, those portions of the building and property in which the program is operating or which are used for the children's egress in the case of emergency; any change in household members; and any other change that would place the home out of compliance with applicable regulations.
416.11(c)(1) The Licensee 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 caregivers 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:
416.11(a)(1) No child may be accepted for care in a child care program unless the program has been furnished with a written statement signed by a health care provider verifying that the child is able to participate in child care and currently appears to be free from contagious or communicable diseases. A child's medical statement must have been completed within the 12 months preceding the date of enrollment.
416.7(l) Other than for school age children, sleeping and napping arrangements must be made in writing between the parent and the program. Such arrangements shall include: the area of the home where the child will nap; whether the child will nap on a cot, mat, bed or a crib; and how the napping child will be supervised, consistent with the requirements of section 416.8 of this Part.
416.7(j) Children may not sleep or nap in car seats, baby swings, strollers, infant seats or bouncy seats. Should a child fall asleep in one of these devices, he or she must be moved to a crib/cot or other approved sleeping surface.
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
416.4(h)(4) All paths of egress on the interior and exterior of the home, including corridors, aisles and approaches must be kept free of obstructions, impediments and debris at all times.
Corrected during the visit
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New City, NY 10956 · 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 February 24, 2003.
New York State Office of Children and Family Services lists the most recent visit on June 24, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 9 visits in the last 3 years.
Yes. Inspectors cited 20 rules across 5 of 9 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.
14, the licensed capacity on the state record.
Its hours are not listed. Call (845) 638-3512 to confirm.
It has not listed its tuition. Call (845) 638-3512 to ask.
(845) 638-3512.
New City, NY 10956. It is a home daycare, so the provider shares the street address with families directly.