JOYFUL KIDS GROUP FAMILY DAYCARE CORP

2426 University Ave, Bronx, NY 10468License
F

Data Freshness & Provenance

Inspection coverage

11 inspections on record

Active providers

License status: License

Last refreshed

April 10, 2026

Latest inspection

March 4, 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 10, 2026

Provider
JOYFUL KIDS GROUP FAMILY DAYCARE CORP
License number
793914
Location
2426 University Ave, Bronx, NY 10468
Status
License
Safety grade
F (Poor), score 20.5/100
Inspection record
11 inspections, last inspected March 4, 2026
Provenance
Official state licensing inspections and DaycareCheck scoring. Last refreshed April 10, 2026.

Safety Scorecard

F
Poor20.5 / 100
Health10/100
Safety0/100
Staffing10/100
Compliance100/100

31

Total Violations

Mar 4, 2026

Last Inspection

16

Capacity

Violation Timeline

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

All Violations (36)

SERIOUSSAFETY416.15(b)(12)Mar 4, 2026

The group family day care home must report to the Office: any change affecting, or which reasonably might be expected to affect, those portions of the building and property in which the program is operating or which are used for the children's egress in the case of emergency; any change in household members; and any other change that would place the home out of compliance with applicable regulations.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY413.4(c)(3)Mar 4, 2026

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

SERIOUSHEALTH416.11(b)(7)Mar 4, 2026

The program must retain on file in the program a medical statement, on forms furnished by the Office or approved equivalents, from a health care provider for each person residing in the home.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSTAFFING416.13(a)(4)Mar 4, 2026

The provider, assistant(s), and substitutes must each meet the following qualifications: provide to the Office the names, addresses and daytime telephone numbers of at least two acceptable references, other than relatives. At least one of the references must be able to attest to the employment history, work record and qualifications, if the person had ever been employed outside the home. At least one of the references must be able to attest to the character, habits and personal qualifications to be a group family day care provider, assistant, or substitute; and

Resolution: Not Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY416.15(b)(12)Mar 4, 2026

The group family day care home must report to the Office: any change affecting, or which reasonably might be expected to affect, those portions of the building and property in which the program is operating or which are used for the children's egress in the case of emergency; any change in household members; and any other change that would place the home out of compliance with applicable regulations.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY413.4(c)(3)Mar 4, 2026

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

SERIOUSHEALTH416.11(b)(7)Mar 4, 2026

The program must retain on file in the program a medical statement, on forms furnished by the Office or approved equivalents, from a health care provider for each person residing in the home.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSTAFFING416.13(a)(4)Mar 4, 2026

The provider, assistant(s), and substitutes must each meet the following qualifications: provide to the Office the names, addresses and daytime telephone numbers of at least two acceptable references, other than relatives. At least one of the references must be able to attest to the employment history, work record and qualifications, if the person had ever been employed outside the home. At least one of the references must be able to attest to the character, habits and personal qualifications to be a group family day care provider, assistant, or substitute; and

Resolution: Not Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY416.15(b)(12)Mar 4, 2026

The group family day care home must report to the Office: any change affecting, or which reasonably might be expected to affect, those portions of the building and property in which the program is operating or which are used for the children's egress in the case of emergency; any change in household members; and any other change that would place the home out of compliance with applicable regulations.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY413.4(c)(3)Mar 4, 2026

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

SERIOUSHEALTH416.11(b)(7)Mar 4, 2026

The program must retain on file in the program a medical statement, on forms furnished by the Office or approved equivalents, from a health care provider for each person residing in the home.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSTAFFING416.13(a)(4)Mar 4, 2026

The provider, assistant(s), and substitutes must each meet the following qualifications: provide to the Office the names, addresses and daytime telephone numbers of at least two acceptable references, other than relatives. At least one of the references must be able to attest to the employment history, work record and qualifications, if the person had ever been employed outside the home. At least one of the references must be able to attest to the character, habits and personal qualifications to be a group family day care provider, assistant, or substitute; and

Resolution: Not Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY416.15(b)(12)Mar 4, 2026

The group family day care home must report to the Office: any change affecting, or which reasonably might be expected to affect, those portions of the building and property in which the program is operating or which are used for the children's egress in the case of emergency; any change in household members; and any other change that would place the home out of compliance with applicable regulations.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY413.4(c)(3)Mar 4, 2026

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

SERIOUSHEALTH416.11(b)(7)Mar 4, 2026

The program must retain on file in the program a medical statement, on forms furnished by the Office or approved equivalents, from a health care provider for each person residing in the home.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSTAFFING416.13(a)(4)Mar 4, 2026

The provider, assistant(s), and substitutes must each meet the following qualifications: provide to the Office the names, addresses and daytime telephone numbers of at least two acceptable references, other than relatives. At least one of the references must be able to attest to the employment history, work record and qualifications, if the person had ever been employed outside the home. At least one of the references must be able to attest to the character, habits and personal qualifications to be a group family day care provider, assistant, or substitute; and

Resolution: Not Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY416.15(b)(12)Mar 4, 2026

The group family day care home must report to the Office: any change affecting, or which reasonably might be expected to affect, those portions of the building and property in which the program is operating or which are used for the children's egress in the case of emergency; any change in household members; and any other change that would place the home out of compliance with applicable regulations.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY413.4(c)(3)Mar 4, 2026

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

SERIOUSHEALTH416.11(b)(7)Mar 4, 2026

The program must retain on file in the program a medical statement, on forms furnished by the Office or approved equivalents, from a health care provider for each person residing in the home.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSTAFFING416.13(a)(4)Mar 4, 2026

The provider, assistant(s), and substitutes must each meet the following qualifications: provide to the Office the names, addresses and daytime telephone numbers of at least two acceptable references, other than relatives. At least one of the references must be able to attest to the employment history, work record and qualifications, if the person had ever been employed outside the home. At least one of the references must be able to attest to the character, habits and personal qualifications to be a group family day care provider, assistant, or substitute; and

Resolution: Not Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY416.15(b)(12)Mar 4, 2026

The group family day care home must report to the Office: any change affecting, or which reasonably might be expected to affect, those portions of the building and property in which the program is operating or which are used for the children's egress in the case of emergency; any change in household members; and any other change that would place the home out of compliance with applicable regulations.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY413.4(c)(3)Mar 4, 2026

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

SERIOUSHEALTH416.11(b)(7)Mar 4, 2026

The program must retain on file in the program a medical statement, on forms furnished by the Office or approved equivalents, from a health care provider for each person residing in the home.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSTAFFING416.13(a)(4)Mar 4, 2026

The provider, assistant(s), and substitutes must each meet the following qualifications: provide to the Office the names, addresses and daytime telephone numbers of at least two acceptable references, other than relatives. At least one of the references must be able to attest to the employment history, work record and qualifications, if the person had ever been employed outside the home. At least one of the references must be able to attest to the character, habits and personal qualifications to be a group family day care provider, assistant, or substitute; and

Resolution: Not Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY416.15(b)(12)Mar 4, 2026

The group family day care home must report to the Office: any change affecting, or which reasonably might be expected to affect, those portions of the building and property in which the program is operating or which are used for the children's egress in the case of emergency; any change in household members; and any other change that would place the home out of compliance with applicable regulations.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY413.4(c)(3)Mar 4, 2026

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

SERIOUSHEALTH416.11(b)(7)Mar 4, 2026

The program must retain on file in the program a medical statement, on forms furnished by the Office or approved equivalents, from a health care provider for each person residing in the home.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSTAFFING416.13(a)(4)Mar 4, 2026

The provider, assistant(s), and substitutes must each meet the following qualifications: provide to the Office the names, addresses and daytime telephone numbers of at least two acceptable references, other than relatives. At least one of the references must be able to attest to the employment history, work record and qualifications, if the person had ever been employed outside the home. At least one of the references must be able to attest to the character, habits and personal qualifications to be a group family day care provider, assistant, or substitute; and

Resolution: Not Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY416.4(b)(1)Sep 9, 2025

Evacuation drills must be conducted at least monthly during the hours of operation of the group family day care home.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY416.4(b)(1)Sep 9, 2025

Evacuation drills must be conducted at least monthly during the hours of operation of the group family day care home.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY416.4(b)(1)Sep 9, 2025

Evacuation drills must be conducted at least monthly during the hours of operation of the group family day care home.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY416.4(b)(1)Sep 9, 2025

Evacuation drills must be conducted at least monthly during the hours of operation of the group family day care home.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY416.4(b)(1)Sep 9, 2025

Evacuation drills must be conducted at least monthly during the hours of operation of the group family day care home.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY416.4(b)(1)Sep 9, 2025

Evacuation drills must be conducted at least monthly during the hours of operation of the group family day care home.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY416.4(b)(1)Sep 9, 2025

Evacuation drills must be conducted at least monthly during the hours of operation of the group family day care home.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY416.4(b)(1)Sep 9, 2025

Evacuation drills must be conducted at least monthly during the hours of operation of the group family day care home.

Resolution: Corrected

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is JOYFUL KIDS GROUP FAMILY DAYCARE CORP's safety grade?

JOYFUL KIDS GROUP FAMILY DAYCARE CORP has a safety grade of F (Poor) based on state inspection data. The composite score is 20.5 out of 100.

How many violations does JOYFUL KIDS GROUP FAMILY DAYCARE CORP have?

JOYFUL KIDS GROUP FAMILY DAYCARE CORP has 31 total violations on record, including 0 critical, 31 serious, and 0 minor.

When was JOYFUL KIDS GROUP FAMILY DAYCARE CORP last inspected?

JOYFUL KIDS GROUP FAMILY DAYCARE CORP was last inspected on March 4, 2026.

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