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Bronx, NY 10453 · takes infants · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
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Martha Batista is a licensed group home daycare in Bronx, New York. The state has licensed it since May 16, 2021, for up to 16 children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 7:30 AM to 6:00 PM. It describes a Play-based and STEM / STEAM approach, with after-school care, before-school care, infant care and pre-k. As a home daycare, the provider shares the address with families when you call.
New York State Office of Children and Family Services made 7 visits in the last 3 years and cited 6 rules across 3 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
Hours
| Monday | 7:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 7:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 7:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Thursday | 7:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Friday | 7:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| SundayToday | Not listed |
Programs
| Ages | 6 weeks to 12 years |
|---|---|
| Setting | Group child care homeFrom the state license |
| Programs | After-school care, before-school care, infant care, pre-k and toddler care |
| Approach | Play-based, STEM / STEAM |
| Parent updates | Parent app (Hi Mama) |
| Licensed capacity | 16 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Martha Batista has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a home daycare in Bronx County has a median price of $250 a week (U.S. Department of Labor, 2022).
State record
7 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Mar 24, 2026: no rules cited
Rules cited on 3 of 7 visits · 6 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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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,
416.15(a)(1)(ii) Each group family day care home must operate in compliance with the regulations of the Office and all other applicable laws and regulations.
416.14(c) Each employee and volunteer must complete a minimum of thirty (30) hours of training every two years. The required 30 hours of training every two years is subject to the following conditions:
416.2(d)(7) 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: proof of compliance with the training requirements of section 416.14 of this Part; and
416.15(b)(11)(ii)(e) two acceptable references;
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;
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Bronx, NY 10453 · takes infants · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
421 Atlantic St, Stamford, CT
1835 University Avenue, Bronx, NY
Bronx, NY 10453 · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
Bronx, NY 10453 · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
Bronx, NY 10453 · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
Bronx, NY 10453 · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
Bronx, NY 10453 · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
Bronx, NY 10453 · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
FAQ
Yes. New York State Office of Children and Family Services lists it as licensed and operating, first licensed May 16, 2021.
New York State Office of Children and Family Services lists the most recent visit on March 24, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 7 visits in the last 3 years.
Yes. Inspectors cited 6 rules across 3 of 7 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.
16, the licensed capacity on the state record.
Monday to Friday, 7:30 AM to 6:00 PM. Holiday hours can differ.
It has not listed its tuition. Call (914) 505-0563 to ask.
(914) 505-0563.
Bronx, NY 10453. It is a home daycare, so the provider shares the street address with families directly.