Friends and Family Day Care
1677 Lexington Avenue, New York, NY
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Joyce Walker is a home daycare in New York, New York. It is registered with the state (since February 6, 2007), for up to 8 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 15 visits in the last 3 years and cited 10 rules across 7 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
Hours
| Monday | 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Thursday | 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Friday | 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| SundayToday | Not listed |
Programs
| Setting | Family child care homeFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Licensed capacity | 8 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Joyce Walker has not listed its tuition.
State record
15 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Aug 11, 2026: 2 rules cited
Rules cited on 7 of 15 visits · 10 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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413.4(d)(4) The clearances required pursuant to this section, other than those for which on-going criminal history results are provided, shall be conducted for any existing operator, director, employee or volunteer at a child day care center, small day care center, school-age child care program, group family day care home or family day care home, as defined in section (2) of this part, and any person age eighteen (18) or older living in a group family day care home or family day care home at least once every five years in accordance with a schedule developed by the Office.
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.
413.4(d)(4) The clearances required pursuant to this section, other than those for which on-going criminal history results are provided, shall be conducted for any existing operator, director, employee or volunteer at a child day care center, small day care center, school-age child care program, group family day care home or family day care home, as defined in section (2) of this part, and any person age eighteen (18) or older living in a group family day care home or family day care home at least once every five years in accordance with a schedule developed by the Office.
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.
413.4(d)(4) The clearances required pursuant to this section, other than those for which on-going criminal history results are provided, shall be conducted for any existing operator, director, employee or volunteer at a child day care center, small day care center, school-age child care program, group family day care home or family day care home, as defined in section (2) of this part, and any person age eighteen (18) or older living in a group family day care home or family day care home at least once every five years in accordance with a schedule developed by the Office.
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.
417.5(q) Windows above the first floor, other than those identified for emergency evacuation, that are accessible to children and which present a fall hazard must be protected by permanent barriers or restrictive locking devices which prevent a window from opening fully and prevent children from falling out of the windows.
417.5(q) Windows above the first floor, other than those identified for emergency evacuation, that are accessible to children and which present a fall hazard must be protected by permanent barriers or restrictive locking devices which prevent a window from opening fully and prevent children from falling out of the windows.
417.3(h) Peeling or damaged paint or plaster must be repaired.
417.4(f) Multi-purpose fire extinguishers of a type approved for use in residences must be maintained in good working condition and placed in the kitchen and outside the furnace room. A family day care program located in a multiple family dwelling is not required to place or maintain a fire extinguisher outside the furnace room of such dwelling. The caregivers must know how to use the fire extinguishers placed in such home. Fire extinguishers with gauges must show a full charge. Fire extinguishers with seals must have unbroken seals.
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New York, NY 10029 · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
New York, NY 10029 · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
New York, NY 10029 · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
New York, NY 10029 · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
New York, NY 10029 · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
New York, NY 10029 · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
FAQ
Yes. Joyce Walker is registered with the state and operating, first licensed February 6, 2007. This is how New York authorizes this type of child care.
New York State Office of Children and Family Services lists the most recent visit on August 11, 2026, with 2 rules cited. It lists 15 visits in the last 3 years.
Yes. Inspectors cited 10 rules across 7 of 15 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.
8, the licensed capacity on the state record.
Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM. Holiday hours can differ.
It has not listed its tuition. Call (212) 369-7315 to ask.
(212) 369-7315.
New York, NY 10029. It is a home daycare, so the provider shares the street address with families directly.