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Hakuna Matata Group Family Daycare

New York, NY 10040 · home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
licensed capacity
16
year first licensed
2015

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About Hakuna Matata Group Family Daycare

Hakuna Matata Group Family Daycare is a licensed group home daycare in New York, New York. The state has licensed it since August 31, 2015, for up to 16 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 13 visits in the last 3 years and cited 16 rules across 8 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

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Group home daycare
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Licensed capacity
16 children

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Licensed capacity16 childrenFrom the state license

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Inspection reports for Hakuna Matata Group Family Daycare

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Licensed Group Family Day Care
Capacity
16 children
First licensed
2015
License number
#731350
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Summary

13 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jul 21, 2026: no rules cited

Rules cited on 8 of 13 visits · 16 rules in all

  • Health, medication and illness 5
  • Safety and hazards 3
  • Records and paperwork 2
  • Building, equipment and play areas 2
  • Staff training and qualifications 1
  • Background checks 1
  • Food and nutrition 1
  • Other rules 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. Jul 21, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Apr 29, 2026Inspection2 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;

    • Health, medication and illness

      416.5(l)(3) All required vaccinations must be kept current for all animals present at the program.

  3. Feb 2, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

      416.14(c)(1) The required 30 hours of training every two years is subject to the following conditions: Fifteen of the required thirty (30) hours of training must be obtained during the person's first six months at the program.

  4. Oct 6, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  5. Sep 2, 2025Inspection4 rules cited
    • Records and paperwork

      416.15(c)(12) The program must maintain on file at the group family day care home, available for inspection: a list of assistants and substitutes who are available and approved to care for the children in the group family day care home when the provider or assistant must be absent;

    • Background checks

      416.15(b)(19)(i) Within five days of a household member turning eighteen (18) years of age or a person eighteen (18) years of age or older beginning to live in the residence, the program must: submit the State Central Register of Child Abuse And Maltreatment database check forms necessary to complete required screening by the Statewide Central Register of Child Abuse and Maltreatment to determine if the person is the subject of an indicated report of child abuse or maltreatment; and

    • Health, medication and illness

      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:

    • Other rules

      416.2(d) Renewal. Applicants for renewal of a license must submit to the Office at least 60 days in advance of the expiration date of the license the following:

  6. Jul 9, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  7. Apr 10, 2025Inspection2 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;

    • Safety and hazards

      416.5(l)(2) All animals present at the program that require a license must be licensed.

  8. Feb 6, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
    • Records and paperwork

      416.15(b)(11)(ii)(a) the forms necessary for the Office to inquire whether the applicant is the subject of an indicated report of child abuse or maltreatment on file with the Statewide Central Register of Child Abuse and Maltreatment,

  9. Oct 15, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  10. Sep 18, 2024Complaint investigation4 rules cited
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      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.

    • Health, medication and illness

      416.11(i)(21) All rooms, equipment, surfaces, supplies and furnishings accessible to children must be cleaned and then sanitized or disinfected, using an EPA registered product, as needed to protect the health of children, and in a manner consistent with the program's health care plan approved by the Office.

    • Safety and hazards

      416.5(a) Suitable precautions must be taken to eliminate all conditions in areas accessible to children which pose a safety or health hazard.

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      416.3(h) Peeling or damaged paint or plaster must be repaired.

Show 3 earlier visits
  1. Aug 26, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Jun 25, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
    • Food and nutrition

      416.12(n) The program must obtain a written statement, from the parent of each infant in care, setting forth the breast milk, formula and feeding schedule instructions for the infant and must be updated as changes are made.

  3. Feb 28, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
    • Safety and hazards

      416.5(l)(2) All animals present at the program that require a license must be licensed.

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 Hakuna Matata Group Family Daycare

Is Hakuna Matata Group Family Daycare licensed?

Yes. New York State Office of Children and Family Services lists it as licensed and operating, first licensed August 31, 2015.

When was Hakuna Matata Group Family Daycare last inspected?

New York State Office of Children and Family Services lists the most recent visit on July 21, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 13 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Hakuna Matata Group Family Daycare had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 16 rules across 8 of 13 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 Hakuna Matata Group Family Daycare care for?

16, the licensed capacity on the state record.

What are Hakuna Matata Group Family Daycare's hours?

Its hours are not listed. Call (212) 568-5312 to confirm.

How much does Hakuna Matata Group Family Daycare cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (212) 568-5312 to ask.

What is Hakuna Matata Group Family Daycare's phone number?

(212) 568-5312.

Where is Hakuna Matata Group Family Daycare?

New York, NY 10040. 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).