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Little Sparkles Explorers

New York, NY 10031 · home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
licensed capacity
10
year first licensed
2024
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About Little Sparkles Explorers

Little Sparkles Explorers is a licensed group home daycare in New York, New York. The state has licensed it since December 10, 2024, for up to 10 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 9 visits in the last 3 years and cited 8 rules across 5 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

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Licensed capacity
10 children

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Inspection reports for Little Sparkles Explorers

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Licensed Group Family Day Care
Capacity
10 children
First licensed
2024
License number
#910847
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Summary

9 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jul 15, 2026: 1 rule cited

Rules cited on 5 of 9 visits · 8 rules in all

  • Health, medication and illness 3
  • Building, equipment and play areas 2
  • Staff training and qualifications 2
  • Safety and hazards 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 15, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      416.11(h)(1)(i) The caregivers also must: obtain written consent at the time of admission from the parent which authorizes the provider or other caregivers to obtain emergency health care for the child;

  2. May 11, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  3. Apr 9, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
    • Building, equipment and play areas

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

  4. Jan 14, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

      416.14(c)(2) The required 30 hours of training every two years is subject to the following conditions: A minimum of five (5) hours of Office-approved training must be obtained each year which addresses topics or subject matters set forth in 416.14(f).

  5. Nov 24, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  6. Oct 20, 2025Inspection2 rules cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

      416.14(m) All child care programs must have at least one caregiver who holds a valid certification in cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and first aid on the premises of the child care program during the program's operating hours.

      Corrected during the visit

    • Building, equipment and play areas

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

  7. Aug 8, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  8. Apr 23, 2025Inspection3 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      416.11(h)(1)(i) The caregivers also must: obtain written consent at the time of admission from the parent which authorizes the provider or other caregivers to obtain emergency health care for the child;

    • Health, medication and illness

      416.11(a)(3) The program must keep documentation of immunizations the child has received to date, in accordance with New York State Public Health Law.

    • 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.

  9. Feb 3, 2025InspectionNo rules cited

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 Little Sparkles Explorers

Is Little Sparkles Explorers licensed?

Yes. New York State Office of Children and Family Services lists it as licensed and operating, first licensed December 10, 2024.

When was Little Sparkles Explorers last inspected?

New York State Office of Children and Family Services lists the most recent visit on July 15, 2026, with 1 rule cited. It lists 9 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Little Sparkles Explorers had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 8 rules across 5 of 9 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 Little Sparkles Explorers care for?

10, the licensed capacity on the state record.

What are Little Sparkles Explorers' hours?

Its hours are not listed. Call (917) 207-5018 to confirm.

How much does Little Sparkles Explorers cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (917) 207-5018 to ask.

What is Little Sparkles Explorers' phone number?

(917) 207-5018.

Where is Little Sparkles Explorers?

New York, NY 10031. 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).