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Direction For Our Youth, Inc., @ PS-072

2951 Dewey Ave., Bronx, NY 10465
licensed capacity
247
a week, county median
$225
year first licensed
2008

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About Direction For Our Youth, Inc., @ PS-072

Direction For Our Youth, Inc., @ PS-072 is a school-age program in Bronx, New York. It is registered with the state (since June 5, 2008), for up to 247 children, serving school-age children.

New York State Office of Children and Family Services made 7 visits in the last 3 years and cited 8 rules across 4 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
247 children

Hours

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Programs

Programs and care

AgesSchool-age childrenFrom the state license
Licensed capacity247 childrenFrom the state license

Cost

Tuition and costs

Direction For Our Youth, Inc., @ PS-072 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 Direction For Our Youth, Inc., @ PS-072

License

Status
Registered with the state and operating
License type
Registered School Age Child Care
Capacity
247 children
Ages
School-age children
First licensed
2008
License number
#339614
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Summary

7 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Apr 16, 2026: no rules cited

Rules cited on 5 of 7 visits · 8 rules in all

  • Staff training and qualifications 3
  • Background checks 3
  • Health, medication and illness 2

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. Apr 16, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Mar 5, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
    • 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. Dec 19, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  4. Oct 30, 2024Inspection2 rules cited
    • 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.

  5. May 15, 2024Inspection3 rules cited
    • 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;

  6. Nov 30, 2023Inspection2 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.

  7. Nov 30, 2023Inspection2 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.

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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FAQ

Questions about Direction For Our Youth, Inc., @ PS-072

Is Direction For Our Youth, Inc., @ PS-072 licensed?

Yes. Direction For Our Youth, Inc., @ PS-072 is registered with the state and operating, first licensed June 5, 2008. This is how New York authorizes this type of child care.

When was Direction For Our Youth, Inc., @ PS-072 last inspected?

New York State Office of Children and Family Services lists the most recent visit on April 16, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 7 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Direction For Our Youth, Inc., @ PS-072 had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 8 rules across 5 of 7 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 Direction For Our Youth, Inc., @ PS-072 care for?

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

What are Direction For Our Youth, Inc., @ PS-072's hours?

Its hours are not listed. Call (929) 420-3981 to confirm.

How much does Direction For Our Youth, Inc., @ PS-072 cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (929) 420-3981 to ask.

What is Direction For Our Youth, Inc., @ PS-072's phone number?

(929) 420-3981.

Where is Direction For Our Youth, Inc., @ PS-072?

2951 Dewey Ave., Bronx, NY 10465. The nearest other daycare we list is Gko Group, 0.2 miles away.

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