Joyful Tots Daycare Center
947 Sutter Avenue, Brooklyn, NY
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Shepherd Holdings is a school-age program in Brooklyn, New York. It is registered with the state (since September 12, 2016), for up to 15 children, serving school-age children.
New York State Office of Children and Family Services made 7 visits in the last 3 years and cited 50 rules across 6 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
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| Ages | School-age childrenFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Licensed capacity | 15 childrenFrom the state license |
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State record
7 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jun 24, 2026: 17 rules cited
Rules cited on 6 of 7 visits · 50 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(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; (not corrected)
414.13(b)(4) School-age child care programs must review and evaluate the backgrounds of all applicants for staff and volunteer positions. All applicants whose backgrounds must be reviewed must be required to provide the following: the information necessary to determine whether the applicant is the subject of an indicated report of child abuse and maltreatment as required by section 414.10(b)(1)(i) of this Part; (not corrected)
414.13(b)(1) School-age child care programs must review and evaluate the backgrounds of all applicants for staff and volunteer positions. All applicants whose backgrounds must be reviewed must be required to provide the following: a statement or summary of each applicant's employment history including, but not limited to, any relevant child-caring experience; (not corrected)
414.11(i)(18)(i) Toilet facilities must be kept clean at all times, and must be supplied with toilet paper, soap and towels accessible to the children. (not corrected)
414.11(c)(1) The registrant must prepare a health care plan on forms furnished by the Office. Such plan must protect and promote the health of children. The health care plan must be on site, followed by all staff and available upon demand by a parent or the Office. In those instances in which the program will administer medications, the health care plan must also be approved by the program's health care consultant unless the only medications to be administered are: (not corrected)
414.11(b)(6) The initial medical statement for staff and volunteers must include the results of a Mantoux tuberculin test or other federally approved tuberculin test performed within the 12 months preceding the date of the application. (not corrected)
414.11(b)(1)(ii) Staff and volunteers must each submit a medical statement on forms furnished by the Office or an approved equivalent from a health care provider: before such person has any involvement in child care work. (not corrected)
414.11(b)(1) Staff and volunteers must each submit a medical statement on forms furnished by the Office or an approved equivalent from a health care provider: (not corrected)
414.8(m) There must be a director, group teacher or assistant teacher supervising all applicants, volunteers and persons in the process of approval. (not corrected)
414.8(e) A group teacher, meeting the qualifications of section 414.13, is required for every group of children. (not corrected)
414.5(v) All matches, lighters, medicines, drugs, cleaning materials, detergents, aerosol cans and other poisonous or toxic materials must be stored in their original containers. Such materials must be used in such a way that they will not contaminate play surfaces, food or food preparation areas, or constitute a hazard to children. Such materials must be kept in a place inaccessible to children.
Corrected during the visit
414.5(t) Operating carbon monoxide detectors and alarms must be located in accordance with applicable laws. (not corrected)
414.5(r) An operable flashlight or battery powered lantern must be kept in the child care area. Such equipment must be properly maintained for use in the event of a power failure. (not corrected)
414.5(a) Suitable precautions must be taken to eliminate all conditions in areas accessible to children which pose a safety or health hazard. (not corrected)
414.4(b)(1) Evacuation drills must be conducted at least monthly during various hours of operation of the school age child care program. (not corrected)
414.3(g) Peeling or damaged paint or plaster must be repaired. (not corrected)
413.4(b)(1) all clearances required pursuant to subdivision (a) of this section; and (not corrected)
414.15(c)(28) 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: a copy of a certificate of insurance from an insurance company showing the intent to provide general liability insurance to the program upon registration and a copy of the insurance policy issued after licensure;
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; (not corrected)
414.15(c)(5) 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: daily attendance records, which must be filled out at the time a child arrives and departs, and must include arrival and departure times;
414.15(b)(12)(iv) The school age child care program must report to the Office: immediately upon learning of any other change that would place the school age child care program out of compliance with applicable regulations;
414.15(b)(10)(ii) A school age child care program must cooperate with inspectors and other representatives of the Office in regard to any inspections or investigations that are conducted by the Office or its representatives.
414.15(a)(1)(ii) Each school age child care program must operate in compliance with the regulations of the Office and all other applicable laws and regulations.
414.13(b)(3) School-age child care programs must review and evaluate the backgrounds of all applicants for staff and volunteer positions. All applicants whose backgrounds must be reviewed must be required to provide the following: a sworn statement by the applicant indicating whether, to the best of the applicant's knowledge, such applicant has ever been convicted of a misdemeanor or felony in New York State or any other jurisdiction and fingerprint images as required to comply with the requirements of 413.4 of this Title;
414.11(c)(2)(i) The health care plan must describe the following: how a daily health check of each child for any indication of illness, injury, abuse or maltreatment will be conducted and documented;
414.5(a) Suitable precautions must be taken to eliminate all conditions in areas accessible to children which pose a safety or health hazard.
414.4(d) All fire alarm and detection systems must be inspected, tested and maintained in accordance with the applicable requirements of Fire Code and Building Code of New York State or other applicable fire and building codes when the Fire Code and Building Code of New York State is not applicable.
414.4(b)(1) Evacuation drills must be conducted at least monthly during various hours of operation of the school age child care program. (not corrected)
413.4(b)(1) all clearances required pursuant to subdivision (a) of this section; and
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(a)(1)(ii) Each school age child care program must operate in compliance with the regulations of the Office and all other applicable laws and regulations.
414.14(k) All child care programs must have at least one staff person who holds a valid certification in cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and first aid on the premises of the program during the program's operating hours.
414.8(h) A staff person who is qualified to perform the duties of an absent staff member must be provided when needed to comply with the applicable teacher/child ratios.
414.8(f) An additional group teacher or an assistant teacher is required when the number of children in the group dictate that a second teacher be present to meet the teacher/child ratio.
414.8(e) A group teacher, meeting the qualifications of section 414.13, is required for every group of children.
414.8(a) Children cannot be left without competent direct 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 teacher's range of vision and that the teacher 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.
414.5(d) Whenever the heating system is in use, pipes and radiators accessible to children must have barriers or covers to protect children from injury, unless rooms are only used for sedentary activities such as homework, arts and crafts. Radiators and pipes accessible to children, located in rooms used for physical activity and active play must have barriers or covers to protect children from injury whenever the heating system is in use.
414.5(a) Suitable precautions must be taken to eliminate all conditions in areas accessible to children which pose a safety or health hazard.
414.11(i)(8) The premises must be kept clean and free from dampness, odors and the accumulation of trash.
414.5(a) Suitable precautions must be taken to eliminate all conditions in areas accessible to children which pose a safety or health hazard.
414.15(a)(1)(ii) Each school age child care program must operate in compliance with the regulations of the Office and all other applicable laws and regulations.
414.12(d) Food must be prepared and stored in a safe and sanitary manner and served at appropriate intervals.
414.11(i)(8) The premises must be kept clean and free from dampness, odors and the accumulation of trash.
414.5(s) Door latches, locks and covers
414.5(d) Whenever the heating system is in use, pipes and radiators accessible to children must have barriers or covers to protect children from injury, unless rooms are only used for sedentary activities such as homework, arts and crafts. Radiators and pipes accessible to children, located in rooms used for physical activity and active play must have barriers or covers to protect children from injury whenever the heating system is in use.
414.5(a) Suitable precautions must be taken to eliminate all conditions in areas accessible to children which pose a safety or health hazard.
414.3(l)(2) Buildings, systems and equipment must be kept in good repair and operate as designed.
414.14(l) CPR and first aid certifications must be appropriate to the ages of the children in care. All certifications in CPR and first aid must contain an in-person competency component.
414.11(a)(1) The program must obtain an individual health plan for any child identified as a child with special health care needs, prior to the child being in attendance at the program.
414.8(a) Children cannot be left without competent direct 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 teacher's range of vision and that the teacher 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.
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FAQ
Yes. Shepherd Holdings is registered with the state and operating, first licensed September 12, 2016. 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 June 24, 2026, with 17 rules cited. It lists 7 visits in the last 3 years.
Yes. Inspectors cited 50 rules across 6 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.
15, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve school-age children.
Its hours are not listed. Call (347) 512-8966 to confirm.
It has not listed its tuition. Call (347) 512-8966 to ask.
(347) 512-8966.
984 Sutter Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11208. The nearest other daycare we list is Joyful Tots Daycare Center, 0.1 miles away.