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Sunshine Starts

62 Triangle Center, Yorktown Heights, NY 105984.5· 15 reviews
licensed capacity
137
open each week
5 days
a week, county median
$325
year first licensed
2015
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About Sunshine Starts

Sunshine Starts is a licensed child care center in Yorktown Heights, New York. The state has licensed it since August 28, 2015, for up to 137 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 6:30 PM.

New York State Office of Children and Family Services made 12 visits in the last 3 years and cited 5 rules across 4 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

InfantsSchool-age

Ages served: infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children

From the state license
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Type
Child care center
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Hours today
Closed today
Licensed capacity
137 children

Hours

Hours

Monday6:30 AM to 6:30 PM
Tuesday6:30 AM to 6:30 PM
Wednesday6:30 AM to 6:30 PM
Thursday6:30 AM to 6:30 PM
Friday6:30 AM to 6:30 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayTodayNot listed

Programs

Programs and care

AgesInfants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license
Licensed capacity137 childrenFrom the state license
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Cost

Tuition and costs

Sunshine Starts has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in Westchester County has a median price of $325 a week (U.S. Department of Labor, 2022).

Ask the daycare for its ratesIt has not listed its tuition. The county medians below are a starting point.
Westchester County medians, full time, per week

Infant

Center$325
Home daycare$300

Toddler

Center$300
Home daycare$290

Preschool

Center$293
Home daycare$275

School age

Center$250
Home daycare$250

County median full-time prices at centers and home daycares, U.S. Department of Labor, National Database of Childcare Prices, 2022 (the latest year). Not this daycare's rates; prices have risen since.

State record

Inspection reports for Sunshine Starts

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Licensed Day Care Center
Capacity
137 children
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
First licensed
2015
License number
#739365
See the state's record

Summary

12 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Aug 25, 2026: 2 rules cited

Rules cited on 4 of 12 visits · 5 rules in all

  • Building, equipment and play areas 3
  • Staff training and qualifications 2

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. Aug 25, 2026Inspection2 rules cited
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      418-1.5(aa) The following items must be used and stored in such a manner that they are not accessible to children: handbags, backpacks or briefcases belonging to adults; plastic bags; and toys and objects small enough for young children to swallow. (not corrected)

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      418-1.3(h) Peeling or damaged paint or plaster must be repaired. (not corrected)

  2. Jun 17, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      418-1.3(h) Peeling or damaged paint or plaster must be repaired.

  3. Mar 26, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  4. Dec 30, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  5. Sep 22, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  6. Jun 30, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  7. Mar 13, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

      418-1.14(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.

  8. Dec 17, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  9. Nov 14, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  10. Jul 11, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
Show 2 earlier visits
  1. Apr 1, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Dec 19, 2023Inspection1 rule cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

      418-1.14(c)(1) Each staff person and volunteer must complete a minimum of thirty (30) hours of training every two years. The required thirty (30) hours of training every two years is subject to the following conditions: Fifteen (15) of the required thirty (30) hours of training must be obtained during the person's first six months at the program.

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 Sunshine Starts

Is Sunshine Starts licensed?

Yes. New York State Office of Children and Family Services lists it as licensed and operating, first licensed August 28, 2015.

When was Sunshine Starts last inspected?

New York State Office of Children and Family Services lists the most recent visit on August 25, 2026, with 2 rules cited. It lists 12 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Sunshine Starts had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 5 rules across 4 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 Sunshine Starts care for?

137, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

What are Sunshine Starts' hours?

Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 6:30 PM. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Sunshine Starts cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (914) 245-2864 to ask.

What is Sunshine Starts' phone number?

(914) 245-2864.

Where is Sunshine Starts?

62 Triangle Center, Yorktown Heights, NY 10598. The nearest other daycare we list is Pied Piper, 0.3 miles away.

Sources: New York State Office of Children and Family Services (license and visits) · U.S. Department of Labor, 2022 (county prices).