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Directions For Our Youth Inc. @ M.S.180

700 Baychester Avenue, Bronx, NY 10475
licensed capacity
130
a week, county median
$225
year first licensed
2014

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About Directions For Our Youth Inc. @ M.S.180

Directions For Our Youth Inc. @ M.S.180 is a school-age program in Bronx, New York. It is registered with the state (since October 29, 2014), for up to 130 children, serving school-age children.

New York State Office of Children and Family Services made 6 visits in the last 3 years and cited 6 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
130 children

Hours

Hours

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Programs

Programs and care

AgesSchool-age childrenFrom the state license
Licensed capacity130 childrenFrom the state license

Cost

Tuition and costs

Directions For Our Youth Inc. @ M.S.180 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 Directions For Our Youth Inc. @ M.S.180

License

Status
Registered with the state and operating
License type
Registered School Age Child Care
Capacity
130 children
Ages
School-age children
First licensed
2014
License number
#709796
See the state's record

Summary

6 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit May 6, 2026: no rules cited

Rules cited on 2 of 6 visits · 6 rules in all

  • Staff training and qualifications 3
  • Records and paperwork 2
  • Background checks 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. May 6, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Apr 10, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  3. Oct 29, 2024Inspection3 rules cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

      414.14(d)(9) adverse childhood experiences, focused on understanding trauma and on nurturing resiliency.

    • Records and paperwork

      414.2(e)(12) 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 copy of a certification of insurance from an insurance company showing general liability insurance is provided to the school age child care program and a copy of the insurance policy; and

    • Staff training and qualifications

      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;

  4. Sep 26, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  5. Mar 7, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  6. Nov 14, 2023Inspection3 rules cited
    • Records and paperwork

      414.15(b)(12)(iv) The school age child care program must report to the Office: immediately upon learning of any other change that would place the school age child care program out of compliance with applicable regulations;

    • 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.

    • Background checks

      413.4(d)(3) The licensee or registrant shall furnish to 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 a fingerprint imaging application form and a description of how the completed fingerprint images will be used.

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 Directions For Our Youth Inc. @ M.S.180

Is Directions For Our Youth Inc. @ M.S.180 licensed?

Yes. Directions For Our Youth Inc. @ M.S.180 is registered with the state and operating, first licensed October 29, 2014. This is how New York authorizes this type of child care.

When was Directions For Our Youth Inc. @ M.S.180 last inspected?

New York State Office of Children and Family Services lists the most recent visit on May 6, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 6 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Directions For Our Youth Inc. @ M.S.180 had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 6 rules across 2 of 6 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 Directions For Our Youth Inc. @ M.S.180 care for?

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

What are Directions For Our Youth Inc. @ M.S.180's hours?

Its hours are not listed. Call (929) 358-9137 to confirm.

How much does Directions For Our Youth Inc. @ M.S.180 cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (929) 358-9137 to ask.

What is Directions For Our Youth Inc. @ M.S.180's phone number?

(929) 358-9137.

Where is Directions For Our Youth Inc. @ M.S.180?

700 Baychester Avenue, Bronx, NY 10475. The nearest other daycare we list is Mosholu-Montefiore Comm. Ctr. / PS 153 After School Program, 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).