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Mbumwae Smith

New York, NY 10027 · home daycare: the provider shares the address with families4.4· 7 reviews
licensed capacity
14
open each week
5 days
year first licensed
2007

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About Mbumwae Smith

Mbumwae Smith is a licensed group home daycare in New York, New York. The state has licensed it since November 19, 2007, for up to 14 children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 8:30 AM to 5:30 PM. It describes its programs: full-time care, infant care, part-time care and toddler care. It says it provides meals. As a home daycare, the provider shares the address with families when you call.

New York State Office of Children and Family Services made 12 visits in the last 3 years and cited 17 rules across 6 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

InfantsMeals provided
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Type
Group home daycare
Ages
6 weeks to 4 years
Hours today
Closed today
Licensed capacity
14 children

Hours

Hours

Monday8:30 AM to 5:30 PM
Tuesday8:30 AM to 5:30 PM
Wednesday8:30 AM to 5:30 PM
Thursday8:30 AM to 5:30 PM
Friday8:30 AM to 5:30 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayTodayNot listed
Hours it lists: “8:30-5:30 Mon-Fri”

Programs

Programs and care

Ages6 weeks to 4 years
SettingGroup child care homeFrom the state license
ProgramsFull-time care, infant care, part-time care and toddler care
EnrichmentArt Workshops, Music, Dance, Story Time
Daily lifeMeals provided; Snacks provided
Licensed capacity14 childrenFrom the state license
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Cost

Tuition and costs

Mbumwae Smith has not listed its tuition.

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State record

Inspection reports for Mbumwae Smith

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Licensed Group Family Day Care
Capacity
14 children
First licensed
2007
License number
#332842
See the state's record

Summary

12 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jul 17, 2026: no rules cited

Rules cited on 6 of 12 visits · 17 rules in all

  • Health, medication and illness 5
  • Records and paperwork 3
  • Background checks 2
  • Supervision and ratios 2
  • Food and nutrition 1
  • Safe sleep 1
  • Safety and hazards 1
  • Staff training and qualifications 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 17, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  2. May 6, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  3. Feb 5, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  4. Nov 6, 2025Inspection4 rules 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.

    • Health, medication and illness

      416.11(a)(1) No child may be accepted for care in a child care program unless the program has been furnished with a written statement signed by a health care provider verifying that the child is able to participate in child care and currently appears to be free from contagious or communicable diseases. A child's medical statement must have been completed within the 12 months preceding the date of enrollment.

    • Safe sleep

      416.7(l) Other than for school age children, sleeping and napping arrangements must be made in writing between the parent and the program. Such arrangements shall include: the area of the home where the child will nap; whether the child will nap on a cot, mat, bed or a crib; and how the napping child will be supervised, consistent with the requirements of section 416.8 of this Part.

    • Background checks

      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.

  5. Aug 15, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  6. May 30, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
    • Background checks

      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.

  7. Jan 30, 2025Inspection3 rules cited
    • Records and paperwork

      416.15(c)(13) The program must maintain on file at the group family day care home, available for inspection: a daily schedule documenting the arrival and departure times of each caregiver, employees and volunteers;

    • Health, medication and illness

      416.11(a)(1) No child may be accepted for care in a child care program unless the program has been furnished with a written statement signed by a health care provider verifying that the child is able to participate in child care and currently appears to be free from contagious or communicable diseases. A child's medical statement must have been completed within the 12 months preceding the date of enrollment.

    • 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.

  8. Jul 22, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  9. Apr 8, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  10. Apr 5, 2024Inspection6 rules cited
    • Records and paperwork

      416.15(c)(5) The program must maintain on file at the group family day care home, available for inspection daily attendance records that are filled out at the time a child arrives and departs, and must include arrival and departure times;

    • 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.

    • Health, medication and illness

      416.11(a)(1) No child may be accepted for care in a child care program unless the program has been furnished with a written statement signed by a health care provider verifying that the child is able to participate in child care and currently appears to be free from contagious or communicable diseases. A child's medical statement must have been completed within the 12 months preceding the date of enrollment.

    • Records and paperwork

      416.8(j)(3) When care is provided for children under the age of two years, there must be at least one caregiver present for every two children under the age of two years in attendance.

    • Supervision and ratios

      416.8(f) The assistant(s) must also be caring for children whenever the numbers and ages of children in care dictate that an assistant be present.

    • Supervision and ratios

      416.8(a) Children cannot be left without competent supervision at any time. Competent supervision includes awareness of and responsibility for the ongoing activity of each child. It requires that all children be within a caregiver's range of vision except as provided in section 416.8(b) of this Part and that the caregiver be near enough to respond when redirection or intervention strategies are needed. Competent supervision must take into account the child's age, emotional, physical and cognitive development.

Show 2 earlier visits
  1. Jan 31, 2024Inspection1 rule 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;

  2. Nov 28, 2023Inspection2 rules cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

      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

    • 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:

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 Mbumwae Smith

Is Mbumwae Smith licensed?

Yes. New York State Office of Children and Family Services lists it as licensed and operating, first licensed November 19, 2007.

When was Mbumwae Smith last inspected?

New York State Office of Children and Family Services lists the most recent visit on July 17, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 12 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Mbumwae Smith had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 17 rules across 6 of 12 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 Mbumwae Smith care for?

14, the licensed capacity on the state record.

What are Mbumwae Smith's hours?

Monday to Friday, 8:30 AM to 5:30 PM. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Mbumwae Smith cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (212) 222-5730 to ask.

What is Mbumwae Smith's phone number?

(212) 222-5730.

Where is Mbumwae Smith?

New York, NY 10027. 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).