Big Bird's Playhouse
1859 Richmond Ave, Staten Island, NY
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Play Baby 278 is a licensed group home daycare in Staten Island, New York. The state has licensed it since March 12, 2025, for up to 12 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 7 visits in the last 3 years and cited 14 rules across 4 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
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Programs
| Setting | Group child care homeFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Licensed capacity | 12 childrenFrom the state license |
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State record
7 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit May 7, 2026: no rules cited
Rules cited on 4 of 7 visits · 14 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)(iii) In hiring caregivers subsequent to issuance of a license, a program: must ensure that a medical statement has been submitted before the person has any involvement with children in care, as required in section 416.11 of this Part;
416.4(h)(4) All paths of egress on the interior and exterior of the home, including corridors, aisles and approaches must be kept free of obstructions, impediments and debris at all times.
416.4(d) In addition to a smoke detector on each floor, there must be a smoke detector located either within rooms where children nap, or in adjoining rooms. In the case of rooms used for napping or sleeping which have doors, a smoke detector is required inside that room.
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;
416.15(c)(4) The program must maintain on file at the group family day care home, available for inspection the names and addresses of persons authorized to take the child(ren) from the group family day care home;
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.
416.11(i)(27) Garbage receptacles must be covered, and cleaned as needed after emptying.
Corrected during the visit
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;
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.
416.5(s)(2) Every bathroom door lock must be designed to permit opening of the locked door from the outside in an emergency. The opening device must be readily accessible.
416.5(i) Protective caps, covers or permanently installed obstructive devices must be used on all electrical outlets that are accessible to children.
Corrected during the visit
416.5(a) Suitable precautions must be taken to eliminate all conditions in areas accessible to children which pose a safety or health hazard.
416.4(h)(4) All paths of egress on the interior and exterior of the home, including corridors, aisles and approaches must be kept free of obstructions, impediments and debris at all times.
Corrected during the visit
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.
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1859 Richmond Ave, Staten Island, NY
552 Richmond Rd, Staten Island, NY
1869 Richmond Avenue, Staten Island, NY
1869 Richmond Avenue, Staten Island, NY
Staten Island, NY 10314 · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
Staten Island, NY 10314 · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
Staten Island, NY 10314 · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
Staten Island, NY 10314 · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
Staten Island, NY 10314 · 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 March 12, 2025.
New York State Office of Children and Family Services lists the most recent visit on May 7, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 7 visits in the last 3 years.
Yes. Inspectors cited 14 rules across 4 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.
12, the licensed capacity on the state record.
Its hours are not listed.
Staten Island, NY 10314. It is a home daycare, so the provider shares the street address with families directly.