De La Cruz, Farah

1515 Grand Concourse, Bronx, NY 10452License
F

Data Freshness & Provenance

Inspection coverage

17 inspections on record

Active providers

License status: License

Last refreshed

April 6, 2026

Latest inspection

March 18, 2026

Provenance

New York licensing inspections and DaycareCheck scoring

Quick Facts

These facts are normalized from the official record so they can be quoted directly.

Updated April 6, 2026

Provider
De La Cruz, Farah
License number
897113
Location
1515 Grand Concourse, Bronx, NY 10452
Status
License
Safety grade
F (Poor), score 27.5/100
Inspection record
17 inspections, last inspected March 18, 2026
Provenance
Official state licensing inspections and DaycareCheck scoring. Last refreshed April 6, 2026.

Safety Scorecard

F
Poor27.5 / 100
Health0/100
Safety0/100
Staffing50/100
Compliance100/100

95

Total Violations

Mar 18, 2026

Last Inspection

16

Capacity

Violation Timeline

Violations by month over the last 3 years, colored by severity.

All Violations (114)

SERIOUSSAFETY416.15(b)(11)(iii)Jul 24, 2025

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;

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSHEALTH416.11(b)(6)Jul 24, 2025

The initial medical statement for providers, assistants, and substitutes 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. Thereafter, tuberculin tests are only required at the discretion of the employee's health care provider or at the start of new employment in a different child care program.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY416.15(b)(11)(iii)Jul 24, 2025

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;

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSHEALTH416.11(b)(6)Jul 24, 2025

The initial medical statement for providers, assistants, and substitutes 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. Thereafter, tuberculin tests are only required at the discretion of the employee's health care provider or at the start of new employment in a different child care program.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY416.15(b)(11)(iii)Jul 24, 2025

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;

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSHEALTH416.11(b)(6)Jul 24, 2025

The initial medical statement for providers, assistants, and substitutes 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. Thereafter, tuberculin tests are only required at the discretion of the employee's health care provider or at the start of new employment in a different child care program.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY416.15(b)(11)(iii)Jul 24, 2025

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;

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSHEALTH416.11(b)(6)Jul 24, 2025

The initial medical statement for providers, assistants, and substitutes 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. Thereafter, tuberculin tests are only required at the discretion of the employee's health care provider or at the start of new employment in a different child care program.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY416.15(b)(11)(iii)Jul 24, 2025

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;

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSHEALTH416.11(b)(6)Jul 24, 2025

The initial medical statement for providers, assistants, and substitutes 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. Thereafter, tuberculin tests are only required at the discretion of the employee's health care provider or at the start of new employment in a different child care program.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY416.15(b)(11)(iii)Jul 24, 2025

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;

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSHEALTH416.11(b)(6)Jul 24, 2025

The initial medical statement for providers, assistants, and substitutes 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. Thereafter, tuberculin tests are only required at the discretion of the employee's health care provider or at the start of new employment in a different child care program.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSTAFFING416.13(a)(2)Feb 15, 2024

The provider, assistant(s), and substitutes must each meet the following qualifications: have a minimum of either two (2) years of experience caring for children under six years of age, or one (1) year of experience caring for children under six years of age plus six hours of training or education in early childhood development. The phrase "experience caring for children" can mean child-rearing as well as paid and unpaid experience caring for children. The term "training" can mean educational workshops and courses in caring for preschool-age children;

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSTAFFING416.14(m)Feb 15, 2024

All child care programs must have at least one caregiver who holds a valid certification in cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and first aid on the premises of the child care program during the program's operating hours.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY416.15(a)(1)(ii)Feb 15, 2024

Each group family day care home must operate in compliance with the regulations of the Office and all other applicable laws and regulations.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY416.15(b)(11)(ii)(a)Feb 15, 2024

the forms necessary for the Office to inquire whether the applicant is the subject of an indicated report of child abuse or maltreatment on file with the Statewide Central Register of Child Abuse and Maltreatment,

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY416.15(b)(11)(ii)(b)Feb 15, 2024

the forms necessary to check the register of substantiated category one cases of abuse or neglect maintained by the Justice Center for the Protection of Persons with Special Needs pursuant to Section 495 of the Social Services Law,

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY416.15(b)(11)(ii)(c)Feb 15, 2024

fingerprint images necessary for the Office to conduct a criminal history review,

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY416.15(b)(11)(ii)(e)Feb 15, 2024

two acceptable references;

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY416.15(b)(11)(ii)(d)Feb 15, 2024

a sworn statement indicating whether, to the best of the applicant's knowledge, he or she has ever been convicted of a misdemeanor or felony in New York State or any other jurisdiction

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY416.15(b)(20)Feb 15, 2024

No person other than a caregiver may have unsupervised contact with a child in care at the program.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY413.4(c)(3)Feb 15, 2024

a search of the state-based child abuse or neglect repository of any state other than New York where such person lives or lived during the preceding five years.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY416.8(a)Feb 15, 2024

Children cannot be left without competent 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 caregiver's range of vision except as provided in section 416.8(b) of this Part and that the caregiver 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.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY416.8(d)Feb 15, 2024

Only approved caregivers may be left unsupervised with day care children.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY416.8(e)Feb 15, 2024

The provider must be the primary caregiver of children in a group family day care home.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY416.8(j)(1)Feb 15, 2024

One caregiver may care for a maximum of six children younger than school age, or eight children when at least two of the eight children are school aged.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY416.8(j)(2)Feb 15, 2024

Two caregivers must be present when more than six children, none of whom are school age, are in care.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY416.8(j)(3)Feb 15, 2024

When care is provided for children under the age of two years, there must be at least one caregiver present for every two children under the age of two years in attendance.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSHEALTH416.11(b)(1)Feb 15, 2024

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:

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY416.15(b)(11)(ii)(a)Feb 15, 2024

the forms necessary for the Office to inquire whether the applicant is the subject of an indicated report of child abuse or maltreatment on file with the Statewide Central Register of Child Abuse and Maltreatment,

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY416.15(b)(11)(ii)(b)Feb 15, 2024

the forms necessary to check the register of substantiated category one cases of abuse or neglect maintained by the Justice Center for the Protection of Persons with Special Needs pursuant to Section 495 of the Social Services Law,

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY416.15(b)(11)(ii)(c)Feb 15, 2024

fingerprint images necessary for the Office to conduct a criminal history review,

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY416.15(b)(11)(ii)(d)Feb 15, 2024

a sworn statement indicating whether, to the best of the applicant's knowledge, he or she has ever been convicted of a misdemeanor or felony in New York State or any other jurisdiction

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY416.15(b)(11)(ii)(e)Feb 15, 2024

two acceptable references;

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY416.15(b)(20)Feb 15, 2024

No person other than a caregiver may have unsupervised contact with a child in care at the program.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY416.15(b)(11)(ii)(a)Feb 15, 2024

the forms necessary for the Office to inquire whether the applicant is the subject of an indicated report of child abuse or maltreatment on file with the Statewide Central Register of Child Abuse and Maltreatment,

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY413.4(c)(3)Feb 15, 2024

a search of the state-based child abuse or neglect repository of any state other than New York where such person lives or lived during the preceding five years.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY416.8(a)Feb 15, 2024

Children cannot be left without competent 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 caregiver's range of vision except as provided in section 416.8(b) of this Part and that the caregiver 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.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY416.8(d)Feb 15, 2024

Only approved caregivers may be left unsupervised with day care children.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY416.8(e)Feb 15, 2024

The provider must be the primary caregiver of children in a group family day care home.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY416.8(j)(1)Feb 15, 2024

One caregiver may care for a maximum of six children younger than school age, or eight children when at least two of the eight children are school aged.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY416.8(j)(2)Feb 15, 2024

Two caregivers must be present when more than six children, none of whom are school age, are in care.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY416.8(j)(3)Feb 15, 2024

When care is provided for children under the age of two years, there must be at least one caregiver present for every two children under the age of two years in attendance.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSHEALTH416.11(b)(1)Feb 15, 2024

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:

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSTAFFING416.13(a)(2)Feb 15, 2024

The provider, assistant(s), and substitutes must each meet the following qualifications: have a minimum of either two (2) years of experience caring for children under six years of age, or one (1) year of experience caring for children under six years of age plus six hours of training or education in early childhood development. The phrase "experience caring for children" can mean child-rearing as well as paid and unpaid experience caring for children. The term "training" can mean educational workshops and courses in caring for preschool-age children;

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSTAFFING416.14(m)Feb 15, 2024

All child care programs must have at least one caregiver who holds a valid certification in cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and first aid on the premises of the child care program during the program's operating hours.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY416.15(a)(1)(ii)Feb 15, 2024

Each group family day care home must operate in compliance with the regulations of the Office and all other applicable laws and regulations.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY416.15(b)(11)(ii)(b)Feb 15, 2024

the forms necessary to check the register of substantiated category one cases of abuse or neglect maintained by the Justice Center for the Protection of Persons with Special Needs pursuant to Section 495 of the Social Services Law,

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY416.15(b)(11)(ii)(c)Feb 15, 2024

fingerprint images necessary for the Office to conduct a criminal history review,

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY416.15(b)(11)(ii)(d)Feb 15, 2024

a sworn statement indicating whether, to the best of the applicant's knowledge, he or she has ever been convicted of a misdemeanor or felony in New York State or any other jurisdiction

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY416.15(b)(11)(ii)(e)Feb 15, 2024

two acceptable references;

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY416.15(b)(20)Feb 15, 2024

No person other than a caregiver may have unsupervised contact with a child in care at the program.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY413.4(c)(3)Feb 15, 2024

a search of the state-based child abuse or neglect repository of any state other than New York where such person lives or lived during the preceding five years.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY416.8(a)Feb 15, 2024

Children cannot be left without competent 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 caregiver's range of vision except as provided in section 416.8(b) of this Part and that the caregiver 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.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY416.8(d)Feb 15, 2024

Only approved caregivers may be left unsupervised with day care children.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY416.8(e)Feb 15, 2024

The provider must be the primary caregiver of children in a group family day care home.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY416.8(j)(1)Feb 15, 2024

One caregiver may care for a maximum of six children younger than school age, or eight children when at least two of the eight children are school aged.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY416.8(j)(2)Feb 15, 2024

Two caregivers must be present when more than six children, none of whom are school age, are in care.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY416.8(j)(3)Feb 15, 2024

When care is provided for children under the age of two years, there must be at least one caregiver present for every two children under the age of two years in attendance.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSHEALTH416.11(b)(1)Feb 15, 2024

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:

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSTAFFING416.13(a)(2)Feb 15, 2024

The provider, assistant(s), and substitutes must each meet the following qualifications: have a minimum of either two (2) years of experience caring for children under six years of age, or one (1) year of experience caring for children under six years of age plus six hours of training or education in early childhood development. The phrase "experience caring for children" can mean child-rearing as well as paid and unpaid experience caring for children. The term "training" can mean educational workshops and courses in caring for preschool-age children;

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSTAFFING416.14(m)Feb 15, 2024

All child care programs must have at least one caregiver who holds a valid certification in cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and first aid on the premises of the child care program during the program's operating hours.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY416.15(a)(1)(ii)Feb 15, 2024

Each group family day care home must operate in compliance with the regulations of the Office and all other applicable laws and regulations.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY416.15(b)(11)(ii)(a)Feb 15, 2024

the forms necessary for the Office to inquire whether the applicant is the subject of an indicated report of child abuse or maltreatment on file with the Statewide Central Register of Child Abuse and Maltreatment,

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY416.15(b)(11)(ii)(b)Feb 15, 2024

the forms necessary to check the register of substantiated category one cases of abuse or neglect maintained by the Justice Center for the Protection of Persons with Special Needs pursuant to Section 495 of the Social Services Law,

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY416.15(b)(11)(ii)(c)Feb 15, 2024

fingerprint images necessary for the Office to conduct a criminal history review,

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY416.15(b)(11)(ii)(d)Feb 15, 2024

a sworn statement indicating whether, to the best of the applicant's knowledge, he or she has ever been convicted of a misdemeanor or felony in New York State or any other jurisdiction

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY416.15(b)(11)(ii)(e)Feb 15, 2024

two acceptable references;

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY416.15(b)(20)Feb 15, 2024

No person other than a caregiver may have unsupervised contact with a child in care at the program.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY413.4(c)(3)Feb 15, 2024

a search of the state-based child abuse or neglect repository of any state other than New York where such person lives or lived during the preceding five years.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY416.8(a)Feb 15, 2024

Children cannot be left without competent 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 caregiver's range of vision except as provided in section 416.8(b) of this Part and that the caregiver 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.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY416.8(d)Feb 15, 2024

Only approved caregivers may be left unsupervised with day care children.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY416.8(e)Feb 15, 2024

The provider must be the primary caregiver of children in a group family day care home.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY416.8(j)(1)Feb 15, 2024

One caregiver may care for a maximum of six children younger than school age, or eight children when at least two of the eight children are school aged.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY416.8(j)(2)Feb 15, 2024

Two caregivers must be present when more than six children, none of whom are school age, are in care.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY416.8(j)(3)Feb 15, 2024

When care is provided for children under the age of two years, there must be at least one caregiver present for every two children under the age of two years in attendance.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSHEALTH416.11(b)(1)Feb 15, 2024

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:

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSTAFFING416.13(a)(2)Feb 15, 2024

The provider, assistant(s), and substitutes must each meet the following qualifications: have a minimum of either two (2) years of experience caring for children under six years of age, or one (1) year of experience caring for children under six years of age plus six hours of training or education in early childhood development. The phrase "experience caring for children" can mean child-rearing as well as paid and unpaid experience caring for children. The term "training" can mean educational workshops and courses in caring for preschool-age children;

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSTAFFING416.14(m)Feb 15, 2024

All child care programs must have at least one caregiver who holds a valid certification in cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and first aid on the premises of the child care program during the program's operating hours.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY416.15(a)(1)(ii)Feb 15, 2024

Each group family day care home must operate in compliance with the regulations of the Office and all other applicable laws and regulations.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY416.15(b)(11)(ii)(a)Feb 15, 2024

the forms necessary for the Office to inquire whether the applicant is the subject of an indicated report of child abuse or maltreatment on file with the Statewide Central Register of Child Abuse and Maltreatment,

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY416.15(b)(11)(ii)(b)Feb 15, 2024

the forms necessary to check the register of substantiated category one cases of abuse or neglect maintained by the Justice Center for the Protection of Persons with Special Needs pursuant to Section 495 of the Social Services Law,

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY416.15(b)(11)(ii)(c)Feb 15, 2024

fingerprint images necessary for the Office to conduct a criminal history review,

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY416.15(b)(11)(ii)(d)Feb 15, 2024

a sworn statement indicating whether, to the best of the applicant's knowledge, he or she has ever been convicted of a misdemeanor or felony in New York State or any other jurisdiction

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY416.15(b)(11)(ii)(e)Feb 15, 2024

two acceptable references;

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY416.15(b)(20)Feb 15, 2024

No person other than a caregiver may have unsupervised contact with a child in care at the program.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY413.4(c)(3)Feb 15, 2024

a search of the state-based child abuse or neglect repository of any state other than New York where such person lives or lived during the preceding five years.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY416.8(a)Feb 15, 2024

Children cannot be left without competent 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 caregiver's range of vision except as provided in section 416.8(b) of this Part and that the caregiver 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.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY416.8(d)Feb 15, 2024

Only approved caregivers may be left unsupervised with day care children.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY416.8(e)Feb 15, 2024

The provider must be the primary caregiver of children in a group family day care home.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY416.8(j)(1)Feb 15, 2024

One caregiver may care for a maximum of six children younger than school age, or eight children when at least two of the eight children are school aged.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY416.8(j)(2)Feb 15, 2024

Two caregivers must be present when more than six children, none of whom are school age, are in care.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY416.8(j)(3)Feb 15, 2024

When care is provided for children under the age of two years, there must be at least one caregiver present for every two children under the age of two years in attendance.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSHEALTH416.11(b)(1)Feb 15, 2024

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:

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSTAFFING416.13(a)(2)Feb 15, 2024

The provider, assistant(s), and substitutes must each meet the following qualifications: have a minimum of either two (2) years of experience caring for children under six years of age, or one (1) year of experience caring for children under six years of age plus six hours of training or education in early childhood development. The phrase "experience caring for children" can mean child-rearing as well as paid and unpaid experience caring for children. The term "training" can mean educational workshops and courses in caring for preschool-age children;

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSTAFFING416.14(m)Feb 15, 2024

All child care programs must have at least one caregiver who holds a valid certification in cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and first aid on the premises of the child care program during the program's operating hours.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY416.15(a)(1)(ii)Feb 15, 2024

Each group family day care home must operate in compliance with the regulations of the Office and all other applicable laws and regulations.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY416.15(b)(11)(ii)(a)Feb 15, 2024

the forms necessary for the Office to inquire whether the applicant is the subject of an indicated report of child abuse or maltreatment on file with the Statewide Central Register of Child Abuse and Maltreatment,

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY416.15(b)(11)(ii)(b)Feb 15, 2024

the forms necessary to check the register of substantiated category one cases of abuse or neglect maintained by the Justice Center for the Protection of Persons with Special Needs pursuant to Section 495 of the Social Services Law,

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY416.15(b)(11)(ii)(c)Feb 15, 2024

fingerprint images necessary for the Office to conduct a criminal history review,

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY416.15(b)(11)(ii)(d)Feb 15, 2024

a sworn statement indicating whether, to the best of the applicant's knowledge, he or she has ever been convicted of a misdemeanor or felony in New York State or any other jurisdiction

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY416.15(b)(11)(ii)(e)Feb 15, 2024

two acceptable references;

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY416.15(b)(20)Feb 15, 2024

No person other than a caregiver may have unsupervised contact with a child in care at the program.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY413.4(c)(3)Feb 15, 2024

a search of the state-based child abuse or neglect repository of any state other than New York where such person lives or lived during the preceding five years.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY416.8(a)Feb 15, 2024

Children cannot be left without competent 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 caregiver's range of vision except as provided in section 416.8(b) of this Part and that the caregiver 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.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY416.8(d)Feb 15, 2024

Only approved caregivers may be left unsupervised with day care children.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY416.8(e)Feb 15, 2024

The provider must be the primary caregiver of children in a group family day care home.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY416.8(j)(1)Feb 15, 2024

One caregiver may care for a maximum of six children younger than school age, or eight children when at least two of the eight children are school aged.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY416.8(j)(2)Feb 15, 2024

Two caregivers must be present when more than six children, none of whom are school age, are in care.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY416.8(j)(3)Feb 15, 2024

When care is provided for children under the age of two years, there must be at least one caregiver present for every two children under the age of two years in attendance.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSHEALTH416.11(b)(1)Feb 15, 2024

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:

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSTAFFING416.13(a)(2)Feb 15, 2024

The provider, assistant(s), and substitutes must each meet the following qualifications: have a minimum of either two (2) years of experience caring for children under six years of age, or one (1) year of experience caring for children under six years of age plus six hours of training or education in early childhood development. The phrase "experience caring for children" can mean child-rearing as well as paid and unpaid experience caring for children. The term "training" can mean educational workshops and courses in caring for preschool-age children;

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSTAFFING416.14(m)Feb 15, 2024

All child care programs must have at least one caregiver who holds a valid certification in cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and first aid on the premises of the child care program during the program's operating hours.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY416.15(a)(1)(ii)Feb 15, 2024

Each group family day care home must operate in compliance with the regulations of the Office and all other applicable laws and regulations.

Resolution: Corrected

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is De La Cruz, Farah's safety grade?

De La Cruz, Farah has a safety grade of F (Poor) based on state inspection data. The composite score is 27.5 out of 100.

How many violations does De La Cruz, Farah have?

De La Cruz, Farah has 95 total violations on record, including 0 critical, 95 serious, and 0 minor.

When was De La Cruz, Farah last inspected?

De La Cruz, Farah was last inspected on March 18, 2026.

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