Dilly Dally

210 Merritts Road, Farmingdale, NY 11735License
F

Data Freshness & Provenance

Inspection coverage

27 inspections on record

Active providers

License status: License

Last refreshed

April 3, 2026

Latest inspection

October 21, 2025

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 3, 2026

Provider
Dilly Dally
License number
947747
Location
210 Merritts Road, Farmingdale, NY 11735
Status
License
Safety grade
F (Poor), score 27.5/100
Inspection record
27 inspections, last inspected October 21, 2025
Provenance
Official state licensing inspections and DaycareCheck scoring. Last refreshed April 3, 2026.

Safety Scorecard

F
Poor27.5 / 100
Health75/100
Safety0/100
Staffing20/100
Compliance0/100

62

Total Violations

Oct 21, 2025

Last Inspection

59

Capacity

Violation Timeline

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

All Violations (62)

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE418-1.3(o)Oct 21, 2025

All buildings used for day care centers must remain in compliance with the applicable provisions of the 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.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSTAFFING418-1.14(b)Oct 21, 2025

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.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSTAFFING418-1.14(b)Oct 21, 2025

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.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSTAFFING418-1.14(b)Oct 21, 2025

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.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE418-1.3(o)Oct 21, 2025

All buildings used for day care centers must remain in compliance with the applicable provisions of the 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.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE418-1.3(o)Oct 21, 2025

All buildings used for day care centers must remain in compliance with the applicable provisions of the 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.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSTAFFING418-1.14(b)Oct 21, 2025

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.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE418-1.3(o)Oct 21, 2025

All buildings used for day care centers must remain in compliance with the applicable provisions of the 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.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSTAFFING418-1.14(b)Oct 21, 2025

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.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE418-1.3(o)Oct 21, 2025

All buildings used for day care centers must remain in compliance with the applicable provisions of the 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.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE418-1.3(h)Oct 16, 2024

Peeling or damaged paint or plaster must be repaired.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY418-1.15(b)(12)(ii)Oct 16, 2024

The child day care center must report to the Office: At least thirty days in advance of any proposed changes to the area used for child care;

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE418-1.3(d)Oct 16, 2024

A temperature of at least 68 degrees Fahrenheit must be maintained in all rooms to be occupied by children.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY418-1.15(b)(12)(ii)Oct 16, 2024

The child day care center must report to the Office: At least thirty days in advance of any proposed changes to the area used for child care;

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE418-1.3(d)Oct 16, 2024

A temperature of at least 68 degrees Fahrenheit must be maintained in all rooms to be occupied by children.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE418-1.3(h)Oct 16, 2024

Peeling or damaged paint or plaster must be repaired.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE418-1.3(d)Oct 16, 2024

A temperature of at least 68 degrees Fahrenheit must be maintained in all rooms to be occupied by children.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE418-1.3(h)Oct 16, 2024

Peeling or damaged paint or plaster must be repaired.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY418-1.15(b)(12)(ii)Oct 16, 2024

The child day care center must report to the Office: At least thirty days in advance of any proposed changes to the area used for child care;

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE418-1.3(d)Oct 16, 2024

A temperature of at least 68 degrees Fahrenheit must be maintained in all rooms to be occupied by children.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE418-1.3(h)Oct 16, 2024

Peeling or damaged paint or plaster must be repaired.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY418-1.15(b)(12)(ii)Oct 16, 2024

The child day care center must report to the Office: At least thirty days in advance of any proposed changes to the area used for child care;

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE418-1.3(d)Oct 16, 2024

A temperature of at least 68 degrees Fahrenheit must be maintained in all rooms to be occupied by children.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE418-1.3(h)Oct 16, 2024

Peeling or damaged paint or plaster must be repaired.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY418-1.15(b)(12)(ii)Oct 16, 2024

The child day care center must report to the Office: At least thirty days in advance of any proposed changes to the area used for child care;

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY418-1.15(b)(14)(iii)Sep 18, 2024

The program must immediately notify the parent and Office upon learning of the following events involving a child which occurred while the child was in care at the program or was being transported by the program: serious injury,

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY418-1.15(b)(14)(iii)Sep 18, 2024

The program must immediately notify the parent and Office upon learning of the following events involving a child which occurred while the child was in care at the program or was being transported by the program: serious injury,

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY418-1.15(b)(14)(iii)Sep 18, 2024

The program must immediately notify the parent and Office upon learning of the following events involving a child which occurred while the child was in care at the program or was being transported by the program: serious injury,

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY418-1.15(b)(14)(iii)Sep 18, 2024

The program must immediately notify the parent and Office upon learning of the following events involving a child which occurred while the child was in care at the program or was being transported by the program: serious injury,

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY418-1.15(b)(14)(iii)Sep 18, 2024

The program must immediately notify the parent and Office upon learning of the following events involving a child which occurred while the child was in care at the program or was being transported by the program: serious injury,

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY418-1.15(c)(12)Jun 21, 2024

The program must maintain on file at the child day care center, available for inspection by the Office or its designees at any time, the following records in a current and accurate manner: a current daily schedule documenting the arrival and departure times of each staff person and volunteers;

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY418-1.15(c)(12)Jun 21, 2024

The program must maintain on file at the child day care center, available for inspection by the Office or its designees at any time, the following records in a current and accurate manner: a current daily schedule documenting the arrival and departure times of each staff person and volunteers;

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY418-1.15(c)(12)Jun 21, 2024

The program must maintain on file at the child day care center, available for inspection by the Office or its designees at any time, the following records in a current and accurate manner: a current daily schedule documenting the arrival and departure times of each staff person and volunteers;

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY418-1.15(c)(12)Jun 21, 2024

The program must maintain on file at the child day care center, available for inspection by the Office or its designees at any time, the following records in a current and accurate manner: a current daily schedule documenting the arrival and departure times of each staff person and volunteers;

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY418-1.15(c)(12)Jun 21, 2024

The program must maintain on file at the child day care center, available for inspection by the Office or its designees at any time, the following records in a current and accurate manner: a current daily schedule documenting the arrival and departure times of each staff person and volunteers;

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY418-1.15(b)(14)(iii)Jun 7, 2024

The program must immediately notify the parent and Office upon learning of the following events involving a child which occurred while the child was in care at the program or was being transported by the program: serious injury,

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY418-1.15(b)(14)(iii)Jun 7, 2024

The program must immediately notify the parent and Office upon learning of the following events involving a child which occurred while the child was in care at the program or was being transported by the program: serious injury,

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY418-1.15(b)(14)(iii)Jun 7, 2024

The program must immediately notify the parent and Office upon learning of the following events involving a child which occurred while the child was in care at the program or was being transported by the program: serious injury,

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY418-1.15(b)(14)(iii)Jun 7, 2024

The program must immediately notify the parent and Office upon learning of the following events involving a child which occurred while the child was in care at the program or was being transported by the program: serious injury,

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY418-1.15(b)(14)(iii)Jun 7, 2024

The program must immediately notify the parent and Office upon learning of the following events involving a child which occurred while the child was in care at the program or was being transported by the program: serious injury,

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY418-1.15(b)(14)(ii)Dec 13, 2023

The program must immediately notify the parent and Office upon learning of the following events involving a child which occurred while the child was in care at the program or was being transported by the program: serious incident,

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY418-1.8(a)Dec 13, 2023

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 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.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY418-1.5(a)Dec 13, 2023

Suitable precautions must be taken to eliminate all conditions in areas accessible to children which pose a safety or health hazard.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSHEALTH418-1.10(c)(1)Dec 13, 2023

Child care center staff must personally make, or cause to be made, an immediate report to the Statewide Central Register of Child Abuse and Maltreatment by telephone, followed by a written report within 48 hours, in the form and manner prescribed by the Office, to the child protective service of the social services district in the county in which the child resides.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY418-1.8(a)Dec 13, 2023

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 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.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY418-1.5(a)Dec 13, 2023

Suitable precautions must be taken to eliminate all conditions in areas accessible to children which pose a safety or health hazard.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY418-1.8(a)Dec 13, 2023

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 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.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSHEALTH418-1.10(c)(1)Dec 13, 2023

Child care center staff must personally make, or cause to be made, an immediate report to the Statewide Central Register of Child Abuse and Maltreatment by telephone, followed by a written report within 48 hours, in the form and manner prescribed by the Office, to the child protective service of the social services district in the county in which the child resides.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY418-1.15(b)(14)(ii)Dec 13, 2023

The program must immediately notify the parent and Office upon learning of the following events involving a child which occurred while the child was in care at the program or was being transported by the program: serious incident,

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY418-1.5(a)Dec 13, 2023

Suitable precautions must be taken to eliminate all conditions in areas accessible to children which pose a safety or health hazard.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY418-1.15(b)(14)(ii)Dec 13, 2023

The program must immediately notify the parent and Office upon learning of the following events involving a child which occurred while the child was in care at the program or was being transported by the program: serious incident,

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSHEALTH418-1.10(c)(1)Dec 13, 2023

Child care center staff must personally make, or cause to be made, an immediate report to the Statewide Central Register of Child Abuse and Maltreatment by telephone, followed by a written report within 48 hours, in the form and manner prescribed by the Office, to the child protective service of the social services district in the county in which the child resides.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY418-1.15(b)(14)(ii)Dec 13, 2023

The program must immediately notify the parent and Office upon learning of the following events involving a child which occurred while the child was in care at the program or was being transported by the program: serious incident,

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY418-1.5(a)Dec 13, 2023

Suitable precautions must be taken to eliminate all conditions in areas accessible to children which pose a safety or health hazard.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY418-1.8(a)Dec 13, 2023

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 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.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSHEALTH418-1.10(c)(1)Dec 13, 2023

Child care center staff must personally make, or cause to be made, an immediate report to the Statewide Central Register of Child Abuse and Maltreatment by telephone, followed by a written report within 48 hours, in the form and manner prescribed by the Office, to the child protective service of the social services district in the county in which the child resides.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY418-1.15(b)(14)(ii)Dec 13, 2023

The program must immediately notify the parent and Office upon learning of the following events involving a child which occurred while the child was in care at the program or was being transported by the program: serious incident,

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY418-1.5(a)Dec 13, 2023

Suitable precautions must be taken to eliminate all conditions in areas accessible to children which pose a safety or health hazard.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY418-1.8(a)Dec 13, 2023

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 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.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSHEALTH418-1.10(c)(1)Dec 13, 2023

Child care center staff must personally make, or cause to be made, an immediate report to the Statewide Central Register of Child Abuse and Maltreatment by telephone, followed by a written report within 48 hours, in the form and manner prescribed by the Office, to the child protective service of the social services district in the county in which the child resides.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE418-1.3(h)Mar 6, 2023

Peeling or damaged paint or plaster must be repaired.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSTAFFING418-1.14(c)(1)Mar 6, 2023

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.

Resolution: Corrected

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Dilly Dally's safety grade?

Dilly Dally 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 Dilly Dally have?

Dilly Dally has 62 total violations on record, including 0 critical, 62 serious, and 0 minor.

When was Dilly Dally last inspected?

Dilly Dally was last inspected on October 21, 2025.

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