Mount Vernon Day Care Center
151 S Second Ave, Mount Vernon, NY
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Playful Wonders is a school-age program in Pelham, New York. It is registered with the state (since October 2, 2001), for up to 88 children, serving school-age children.
It describes its programs: after-school care, part-time care, pre-k and preschool.
New York State Office of Children and Family Services made 12 visits in the last 3 years and cited 9 rules across 3 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
Hours
Programs
| Ages | School-age childrenFrom the state license. It lists: Between five and ten years of age (After School Program) |
|---|---|
| Programs | After-school care, part-time care, pre-k, preschool and toddler care |
| Staff-to-child ratio | After School: teacher to child ratio about 1 to 6 |
| Daily life | Snacks provided |
| Safety | Outdoor playground |
| Transportation | Transportation (from the Pelham Schools to the center) |
| More | Founded 1992 |
| Licensed capacity | 88 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Playful Wonders has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time school-age care at a child care center in Westchester County has a median price of $250 a week (U.S. Department of Labor, 2022).
State record
12 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Aug 18, 2026: no rules cited
Rules cited on 3 of 12 visits · 9 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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414.15(a)(4) The provisions specified on the registration are binding and the school-age child care program must operate in compliance with the terms of the registration. The number and age range of children specified thereon are the maximum number and age range of children who may be in the care of the school-age child care program at any one time.
Corrected during the visit
414.8(r) A teacher must accompany children to the bathroom whenever the bathroom used by the children in care is also available to the public or shared by multiple parties using the facility.
414.8(g) Whenever the school-age child care program is in operation and the director is away from the premises, there must be a staff person to act on behalf of the director, who is knowledgeable about the programs operation and policies.
414.15(c)(11) The program must maintain on file at the program, available for inspection by the Office or its designees at any time, the following records in a current and accurate manner: personnel information including a list of all staff with job assignments and schedules; each staff and volunteer's final and, if applicable, provisional criminal history review and background check approval letter(s); staff resumes; medical statement; acceptable references and other information required by section 414.13 of this Part;
414.15(c)(6) The program must maintain on file at the program, available for inspection by the Office or its designees at any time, the following records in a current and accurate manner: children's individual health care plans; parental consents for emergency medical treatment; 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 program staff; daily health check documentation; a record of illnesses and injuries occurring while in care; and any indicators of child abuse or maltreatment;
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.
414.6(i) Any motor vehicle, other than a public form of transportation, used to transport children in care at the school age child care program must have a current registration and inspection sticker.
414.6(g) Programs that offer transportation services either directly or by contract with a third party must ensure that drivers and vehicles meet all Department of Motor Vehicles and Department of Transportation requirements.
414.6(c) Parents must be informed of and agree to a transportation plan before a child can be transported by the program.
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FAQ
Yes. Playful Wonders is registered with the state and operating, first licensed October 2, 2001. This is how New York authorizes this type of child care.
New York State Office of Children and Family Services lists the most recent visit on August 18, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 12 visits in the last 3 years.
Yes. Inspectors cited 9 rules across 3 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.
88, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve school-age children.
Its hours are not listed. Call (917) 617-0903 to confirm.
It has not listed its tuition. Call (917) 617-0903 to ask.
(917) 617-0903.
489 Siwanoy Place Siwanoy School, Pelham, NY 10803. The nearest other daycare we list is Huguenot Nursery School, 0.3 miles away.