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Ellwood Family Group Daycare

Mount Vernon, NY 10552 · home daycare: the provider shares the address with families5.0· 17 reviews
licensed capacity
16
open each week
5 days
a week, county median
$300
year first licensed
2019

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About Ellwood Family Group Daycare

Ellwood Family Group Daycare is a licensed group home daycare in Mount Vernon, New York. The state has licensed it since November 4, 2019, for up to 16 children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM. As a home daycare, the provider shares the address with families when you call.

New York State Office of Children and Family Services made 11 visits in the last 3 years and cited 16 rules across 7 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

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Type
Group home daycare
Ages
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Hours today
8:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Licensed capacity
16 children

Hours

Hours

MondayToday8:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Tuesday8:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Wednesday8:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Thursday8:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Friday8:00 AM to 6:00 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayNot listed

Programs

Programs and care

SettingGroup child care homeFrom the state license
Licensed capacity16 childrenFrom the state license

Cost

Tuition and costs

Ellwood Family Group Daycare has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a home daycare in Westchester County has a median price of $300 a week (U.S. Department of Labor, 2022).

Ask the daycare for its ratesIt has not listed its tuition. The county medians below are a starting point.
Westchester County medians, full time, per week

Infant

Center$325
Home daycare$300

Toddler

Center$300
Home daycare$290

Preschool

Center$293
Home daycare$275

School age

Center$250
Home daycare$250

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 Ellwood Family Group Daycare

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Licensed Group Family Day Care
Capacity
16 children
First licensed
2019
License number
#846420
See the state's record

Summary

11 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Sep 1, 2026: 3 rules cited

Rules cited on 7 of 11 visits · 16 rules in all

  • Health, medication and illness 7
  • Safe sleep 2
  • Staff training and qualifications 2
  • Safety and hazards 2
  • Supervision and ratios 1
  • Records and paperwork 1
  • 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. Sep 1, 2026Inspection3 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      416.15(c)(6) The program must maintain on file at the group family day care home, available for inspection children's individual health care plans; parental consents for emergency medical treatment; child's medical statement, immunizations, and any available results of lead screening for children not yet enrolled in kindergarten or a higher grade only; the name and dosage of any medications used by a child, the frequency of administration of such medications, and a record of their administration by caregivers; daily health check documentation; a record of illnesses and injuries occurring while in care; and any indicators of child abuse or maltreatment; (not corrected)

    • Supervision and ratios

      416.15(a)(9) The provisions specified on the license are binding and the group family day care home must operate in compliance with the terms of the license. The number and age range of children specified thereon are the maximum number and age range of children who may be in the care of the group family day care home at any one time. (not corrected)

    • Health, medication and illness

      416.11(a)(7) With the exception of children meeting the criteria of section 416.11(a)(6), children enrolled in child day care must remain current with their immunizations in accordance with the current schedule for required immunizations established in the New York Public Health Law. (not corrected)

  2. May 26, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  3. Mar 4, 2026Inspection3 rules cited
    • Safe sleep

      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;

    • Health, medication and illness

      416.15(c)(6) The program must maintain on file at the group family day care home, available for inspection children's individual health care plans; parental consents for emergency medical treatment; child's medical statement, immunizations, and any available results of lead screening for children not yet enrolled in kindergarten or a higher grade only; the name and dosage of any medications used by a child, the frequency of administration of such medications, and a record of their administration by caregivers; daily health check documentation; a record of illnesses and injuries occurring while in care; and any indicators of child abuse or maltreatment;

    • Health, medication and illness

      416.11(a)(7) With the exception of children meeting the criteria of section 416.11(a)(6), children enrolled in child day care must remain current with their immunizations in accordance with the current schedule for required immunizations established in the New York Public Health Law.

  4. Dec 11, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

      416.15(b)(25)(iii) At the two-year calendar date in a four year licensing 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: proof of compliance with the training requirements of section 416.14.

  5. Aug 21, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  6. Jun 4, 2025Inspection3 rules cited
    • Safe sleep

      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;

    • Health, medication and illness

      416.15(c)(6) The program must maintain on file at the group family day care home, available for inspection children's individual health care plans; parental consents for emergency medical treatment; child's medical statement, immunizations, and any available results of lead screening for children not yet enrolled in kindergarten or a higher grade only; the name and dosage of any medications used by a child, the frequency of administration of such medications, and a record of their administration by caregivers; daily health check documentation; a record of illnesses and injuries occurring while in care; and any indicators of child abuse or maltreatment;

    • Safety and hazards

      416.4(b)(1) Evacuation drills must be conducted at least monthly during the hours of operation of the group family day care home.

  7. Feb 25, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  8. Dec 4, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
    • Records and paperwork

      416.8(j)(3) When care is provided for children under the age of two years, there must be at least one caregiver present for every two children under the age of two years in attendance.

  9. Aug 20, 2024Inspection3 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      416.15(c)(6) The program must maintain on file at the group family day care home, available for inspection children's individual health care plans; parental consents for emergency medical treatment; child's medical statement, immunizations, and any available results of lead screening for children not yet enrolled in kindergarten or a higher grade only; the name and dosage of any medications used by a child, the frequency of administration of such medications, and a record of their administration by caregivers; daily health check documentation; a record of illnesses and injuries occurring while in care; and any indicators of child abuse or maltreatment;

    • Staff training and qualifications

      416.14(b) Before the Office issues an initial license, the applicant must complete a health and safety training course approved by the Office relating to the protection of the health and safety of children and must demonstrate basic competency with regard to health and safety standards. Such training must comply with the federal minimum health and safety pre-service training requirements. Health and safety training received prior to issuance of the license, may be applied to the initial fifteen (15) hours of training required pursuant to section 416.14(c)(1) of this Part provided that such training was received within twelve (12) months of licensure. If an applicant does not become licensed or registered within two years of successfully completing the health and safety training, the coursework must be repeated.

    • Safety and hazards

      416.5(l)(4) The license and record of vaccinations must be available to the Office when requested for all animals present at the program.

  10. Mar 7, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
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  1. Feb 21, 2024Inspection2 rules cited
    • Background checks

      416.15(b)(11)(ii)(c) fingerprint images necessary for the Office to conduct a criminal history review,

    • Health, medication and illness

      416.11(b)(1)(i) The provider, assistant(s), and substitute(s), must each submit a medical statement on forms furnished by the Office or an approved equivalent from a health care provider: at the time of initial group family day care application;

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 Ellwood Family Group Daycare

Is Ellwood Family Group Daycare licensed?

Yes. New York State Office of Children and Family Services lists it as licensed and operating, first licensed November 4, 2019.

When was Ellwood Family Group Daycare last inspected?

New York State Office of Children and Family Services lists the most recent visit on September 1, 2026, with 3 rules cited. It lists 11 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Ellwood Family Group Daycare had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 16 rules across 7 of 11 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 Ellwood Family Group Daycare care for?

16, the licensed capacity on the state record.

What are Ellwood Family Group Daycare's hours?

Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Ellwood Family Group Daycare cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (914) 465-5361 to ask.

What is Ellwood Family Group Daycare's phone number?

(914) 465-5361.

Where is Ellwood Family Group Daycare?

Mount Vernon, NY 10552. It is a home daycare, so the provider shares the street address with families directly.

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