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The Children's Playhouse of Yonkers

Yonkers, NY 10701 · home daycare: the provider shares the address with families5.0· 4 reviews
licensed capacity
16
open each week
5 days
weekly, posted tuition
$200
year first licensed
1989

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About

About The Children's Playhouse of Yonkers

The Children's Playhouse of Yonkers is a licensed group home daycare in Yonkers, New York. The state has licensed it since March 6, 1989, for up to 16 children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM. It describes its programs: after-school care, full-time care, part-time care and preschool. It says it provides meals. It lists weekly tuition of $200. 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 7 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

Before- and after-schoolSummer campMeals providedCameras for parentsAccepts child care subsidyPosts tuition
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Type
Group home daycare
Ages
Ages 16 months to 4 years
Hours today
7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Licensed capacity
16 children

Hours

Hours

MondayToday7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Tuesday7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Wednesday7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Thursday7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Friday7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayNot listed
Hours it lists: “Full Days 9AM-3PM; Extended Days 8AM-5:30PM (Half Days 9am-12noon)”

Programs

Programs and care

AgesAges 16 months to 4 years
SettingGroup child care homeFrom the state license
ProgramsAfter-school care, full-time care, part-time care, preschool and summer camp
EnrichmentAfter-school STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, Math) Program
Class sizeNo more than 12 children per session and 3 teachers
Daily lifeMeals provided; Snacks provided. Extended care: Extended Days : 8am - 5:30pm
SafetyCameras / live video for parents (video doorbell and cameras)
Assistance it acceptsDSS and employment vouchers
Discounts5% Tuition Discount for Second Child
Parent updatesParent app (dedicated and secure online portal (daily photos shared with parents))
Licensed capacity16 childrenFrom the state license
A daycare without an item may still offer it; ask.

Cost

Tuition and costs

The Children's Playhouse of Yonkers lists weekly tuition of $200. For comparison, full-time infant care at a home daycare in Westchester County has a median price of $300 a week (U.S. Department of Labor, 2022).

Weekly · program, in its own wordsPrice
Regular Sessions rates ranging $200-$375/week based on number of days and session$200
Summer Registration Fee$95
Afterschool Program Registration Fee$100
Regular Sessions Registration Fee$250
Afterschool Program Hourly Cost$15 an hour
1 posted price. Rates change, so confirm before you enroll.
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 The Children's Playhouse of Yonkers

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Licensed Group Family Day Care
Capacity
16 children
First licensed
1989
License number
#4645
See the state's record

Summary

12 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Sep 23, 2026: 1 rule cited

Rules cited on 7 of 12 visits · 17 rules in all

  • Health, medication and illness 7
  • Records and paperwork 3
  • Safety and hazards 2
  • Building, equipment and play areas 2
  • Background checks 1
  • Staff training and qualifications 1
  • Food and nutrition 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. Sep 23, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
    • Safety and hazards

      416.5(k) Cleaning materials must be stored in their original containers unless the product's use or the program's health care plan indicates that the product be mixed with water before use. In this case, the container used for subsequent use of the mixed product must state the name of the cleaning material contained within. Cleaning 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. (not corrected)

  2. Jul 7, 2026Inspection4 rules cited
    • Background checks

      416.13(b) All child day care providers, employees, volunteers and any person age eighteen (18) or older living or who begins to live in a group family day care home are required to comply with the criminal history review provisions of this Part and Part 413 of this Title.

    • Health, medication and illness

      416.11(f)(21) In the case of medication that needs to be given on an ongoing, long-term basis, the authorization and consent forms for children under the age of 5 years of age must be reauthorized at least once every six months. Any changes in the medication authorization related to dosage, time or frequency of administration shall require a program to obtain new instructions written by the licensed authorized prescriber. All other changes to the original medication authorization require a change in the prescription.

    • Health, medication and illness

      416.11(b)(1)(ii) The provider, assistant(s), and substitute(s), 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.

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      416.3(a)(1) Child care can only be provided in the areas of the group family day care home that have been included in the diagram and approved as child care space.

  3. Apr 9, 2026Inspection4 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      416.11(f)(21) In the case of medication that needs to be given on an ongoing, long-term basis, the authorization and consent forms for children under the age of 5 years of age must be reauthorized at least once every six months. Any changes in the medication authorization related to dosage, time or frequency of administration shall require a program to obtain new instructions written by the licensed authorized prescriber. All other changes to the original medication authorization require a change in the prescription.

    • Health, medication and illness

      416.11(f)(19) Day care programs must comply with all Federal and State requirements for the storage and disposal of all types of medications, including controlled substances.

    • Health, medication and illness

      416.11(c)(1) The Licensee 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 caregivers 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:

    • Records and paperwork

      416.11(a)(2) The written medical statement from the health care provider must also state whether the child is a child with special health care needs and, if so, what special provisions, if any, will be necessary in order for the child to participate in child day care. When the written statement from the health care provider advises the day care program that the child being enrolled is a child with special health care needs, the day care program must work together with the parent and the child's health care provider to develop a reasonable health care plan for the child while the child is in the child care program. The health care plan for the child must also address how the day care program will obtain or develop any additional competencies that the caregivers will need to have in order to carry out the health care plan for the child.

  4. Feb 2, 2026Inspection3 rules cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

      416.14(c) Each employee and volunteer must complete a minimum of thirty (30) hours of training every two years. The required 30 hours of training every two years is subject to the following conditions:

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      416.5(c) Portable electric heaters or other portable heating devices, regardless of the type of fuel used, may not be used in rooms accessible to the children.

    • Safety and hazards

      416.4(c) There must be an operational smoke detector on each floor of the home.

  5. Nov 5, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  6. Jul 2, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  7. Apr 1, 2025Inspection3 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      416.11(f)(21) In the case of medication that needs to be given on an ongoing, long-term basis, the authorization and consent forms for children under the age of 5 years of age must be reauthorized at least once every six months. Any changes in the medication authorization related to dosage, time or frequency of administration shall require a program to obtain new instructions written by the licensed authorized prescriber. All other changes to the original medication authorization require a change in the prescription.

    • Records and paperwork

      416.11(a)(2) The written medical statement from the health care provider must also state whether the child is a child with special health care needs and, if so, what special provisions, if any, will be necessary in order for the child to participate in child day care. When the written statement from the health care provider advises the day care program that the child being enrolled is a child with special health care needs, the day care program must work together with the parent and the child's health care provider to develop a reasonable health care plan for the child while the child is in the child care program. The health care plan for the child must also address how the day care program will obtain or develop any additional competencies that the caregivers will need to have in order to carry out the health care plan for the child.

    • 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.

  8. Jan 8, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  9. Aug 15, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
    • Food and nutrition

      416.12(aa) Each infant and toddler must be removed from the crib, playpen or cot and held or placed in an appropriate chair for feeding.

  10. Apr 29, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
    • Records and paperwork

      413.3(g)(3)(i) The Office shall require the child day care program to immediately post upon receipt, in a prominent place at the program that is visible to parents, a copy of the most recent compliance history report issued to the program by the Office.

Show 2 earlier visits
  1. Jan 10, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Nov 20, 2023InspectionNo rules cited

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 The Children's Playhouse of Yonkers

Is The Children's Playhouse of Yonkers licensed?

Yes. New York State Office of Children and Family Services lists it as licensed and operating, first licensed March 6, 1989.

When was The Children's Playhouse of Yonkers last inspected?

New York State Office of Children and Family Services lists the most recent visit on September 23, 2026, with 1 rule cited. It lists 12 visits in the last 3 years.

Has The Children's Playhouse of Yonkers had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 17 rules across 7 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 The Children's Playhouse of Yonkers care for?

16, the licensed capacity on the state record.

What are The Children's Playhouse of Yonkers' hours?

Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does The Children's Playhouse of Yonkers cost?

Weekly tuition of $200, as it lists it.

What is The Children's Playhouse of Yonkers' phone number?

(914) 965-9491.

Where is The Children's Playhouse of Yonkers?

Yonkers, NY 10701. 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) · U.S. Department of Labor, 2022 (county prices).