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Kips Bay Boys' Club

550 Balcom Avenue, Bronx, NY 10465
licensed capacity
153
a week, county median
$225
year first licensed
2005

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About Kips Bay Boys' Club

Kips Bay Boys' Club is a school-age program in Bronx, New York. It is registered with the state (since November 29, 2005), for up to 153 children, serving school-age children.

New York State Office of Children and Family Services made 5 visits in the last 3 years and cited 9 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
153 children

Hours

Hours

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Programs

Programs and care

AgesSchool-age childrenFrom the state license
Licensed capacity153 childrenFrom the state license

Cost

Tuition and costs

Kips Bay Boys' Club 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 Kips Bay Boys' Club

License

Status
Registered with the state and operating
License type
Registered School Age Child Care
Capacity
153 children
Ages
School-age children
First licensed
2005
License number
#232581
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Summary

5 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Mar 11, 2026: 3 rules cited

Rules cited on 2 of 5 visits · 9 rules in all

  • Background checks 4
  • Health, medication and illness 2
  • Building, equipment and play areas 1
  • Safety and hazards 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. Mar 11, 2026Inspection3 rules cited
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      414.3(l) All buildings used for school-age child care programs must remain in compliance with the applicable provisions of the Fire Code and Building Code of New York State or other applicable fire and building codes when the Fire Code and Building Code of New York State is not applicable.

    • Other rules

      414.2(f) Applicants for renewal of a registration may not be issued a registration until an inspection of the program has been conducted showing compliance with the requirements of this Part and the relevant provisions of the Social Services Law.

    • Safety and hazards

      414.2(e)(9) 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 from service personnel licensed by the New York State Department of State to perform fire alarm systems maintenance, repair and testing which shows that fire alarm and detection systems have been inspected, tested and maintained during the current registration period in accordance with the applicable requirements of the Fire and Building Code of New York State;

  2. Feb 25, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  3. Jan 8, 2025Inspection6 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;

    • 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.

    • 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:

    • Background checks

      413.4(c)(3) a search of the state-based child abuse or neglect repository of any state other than New York where such person lives or lived during the preceding five years.

  4. Feb 5, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  5. Nov 28, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
  6. Oct 4, 2023Inspection8 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.

    • 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;

    • Background checks

      414.13(b)(2) 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 names, addresses and day time telephone numbers of at least two acceptable references, other than relatives, at least one of whom can verify employment history, work record and qualifications, and at least one of whom can attest to the applicant's character, habits and personal qualifications to be a school-age child care program staff member;

    • Background checks

      414.13(b)(1) 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 statement or summary of each applicant's employment history including, but not limited to, any relevant child-caring experience;

    • 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.

    • 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:

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 Kips Bay Boys' Club

Is Kips Bay Boys' Club licensed?

Yes. Kips Bay Boys' Club is registered with the state and operating, first licensed November 29, 2005. This is how New York authorizes this type of child care.

When was Kips Bay Boys' Club last inspected?

New York State Office of Children and Family Services lists the most recent visit on March 11, 2026, with 3 rules cited. It lists 5 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Kips Bay Boys' Club had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 9 rules across 2 of 5 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 Kips Bay Boys' Club care for?

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

What are Kips Bay Boys' Club's hours?

Its hours are not listed. Call (718) 893-8600 to confirm.

How much does Kips Bay Boys' Club cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (718) 893-8600 to ask.

What is Kips Bay Boys' Club's phone number?

(718) 893-8600.

Where is Kips Bay Boys' Club?

550 Balcom Avenue, Bronx, NY 10465. The nearest other daycare we list is Tremont Crotona Day Care Center, 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).