Rhymes and Reasons Day Care, Corp.

191 Warsaw St, Lackawanna, NY 14218Registration
F

Data Freshness & Provenance

Inspection coverage

31 inspections on record

Active providers

License status: Registration

Last refreshed

April 1, 2026

Latest inspection

March 3, 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 1, 2026

Provider
Rhymes and Reasons Day Care, Corp.
License number
941378
Location
191 Warsaw St, Lackawanna, NY 14218
Status
Registration
Safety grade
F (Poor), score 59.5/100
Inspection record
31 inspections, last inspected March 3, 2026
Provenance
Official state licensing inspections and DaycareCheck scoring. Last refreshed April 1, 2026.

Safety Scorecard

F
Poor59.5 / 100
Health70/100
Safety40/100
Staffing55/100
Compliance85/100

30

Total Violations

Mar 3, 2026

Last Inspection

15

Capacity

Violation Timeline

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

All Violations (40)

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE418-1.3(o)Dec 6, 2023

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

SERIOUSHEALTH418-1.11(i)(8)Dec 6, 2023

The premises must be kept clean and free from dampness, odors and the accumulation of trash.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE418-1.3(o)Dec 6, 2023

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

SERIOUSHEALTH418-1.11(i)(8)Dec 6, 2023

The premises must be kept clean and free from dampness, odors and the accumulation of trash.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE418-1.3(o)Dec 6, 2023

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

SERIOUSHEALTH418-1.11(i)(8)Dec 6, 2023

The premises must be kept clean and free from dampness, odors and the accumulation of trash.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSHEALTH418-1.11(i)(8)Dec 6, 2023

The premises must be kept clean and free from dampness, odors and the accumulation of trash.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE418-1.3(o)Dec 6, 2023

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

SERIOUSSTAFFING418-1.13(b)(2)Nov 28, 2023

Child day care centers must review and evaluate the backgrounds of all applicants for staff and volunteer positions. All applicants whose backgrounds must be checked are required to provide the following: the names, addresses and day time telephone numbers of at least two acceptable references, other than relatives, at least one of whom can verify employment history, work record and qualifications, and at least one of whom can attest to the applicant's character, habits and personal qualifications to be a child care center staff member;

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSTAFFING418-1.14(c)(2)Nov 28, 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: A minimum of five (5) hours of Office-approved training must be obtained each year which addresses topics or subject matters set forth in 418-1.14(d).

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSTAFFING418-1.13(a)Nov 28, 2023

Staff members must be qualified by training and experience to carry out their respective functions in the administration, operation and maintenance of the child day care center.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSTAFFING418-1.13(b)(2)Nov 28, 2023

Child day care centers must review and evaluate the backgrounds of all applicants for staff and volunteer positions. All applicants whose backgrounds must be checked are required to provide the following: the names, addresses and day time telephone numbers of at least two acceptable references, other than relatives, at least one of whom can verify employment history, work record and qualifications, and at least one of whom can attest to the applicant's character, habits and personal qualifications to be a child care center staff member;

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSTAFFING418-1.13(a)Nov 28, 2023

Staff members must be qualified by training and experience to carry out their respective functions in the administration, operation and maintenance of the child day care center.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSTAFFING418-1.13(b)(2)Nov 28, 2023

Child day care centers must review and evaluate the backgrounds of all applicants for staff and volunteer positions. All applicants whose backgrounds must be checked are required to provide the following: the names, addresses and day time telephone numbers of at least two acceptable references, other than relatives, at least one of whom can verify employment history, work record and qualifications, and at least one of whom can attest to the applicant's character, habits and personal qualifications to be a child care center staff member;

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSTAFFING418-1.14(c)(2)Nov 28, 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: A minimum of five (5) hours of Office-approved training must be obtained each year which addresses topics or subject matters set forth in 418-1.14(d).

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSTAFFING418-1.13(a)Nov 28, 2023

Staff members must be qualified by training and experience to carry out their respective functions in the administration, operation and maintenance of the child day care center.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSTAFFING418-1.14(c)(2)Nov 28, 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: A minimum of five (5) hours of Office-approved training must be obtained each year which addresses topics or subject matters set forth in 418-1.14(d).

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSTAFFING418-1.13(a)Nov 28, 2023

Staff members must be qualified by training and experience to carry out their respective functions in the administration, operation and maintenance of the child day care center.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSTAFFING418-1.13(b)(2)Nov 28, 2023

Child day care centers must review and evaluate the backgrounds of all applicants for staff and volunteer positions. All applicants whose backgrounds must be checked are required to provide the following: the names, addresses and day time telephone numbers of at least two acceptable references, other than relatives, at least one of whom can verify employment history, work record and qualifications, and at least one of whom can attest to the applicant's character, habits and personal qualifications to be a child care center staff member;

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSTAFFING418-1.14(c)(2)Nov 28, 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: A minimum of five (5) hours of Office-approved training must be obtained each year which addresses topics or subject matters set forth in 418-1.14(d).

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY418-1.7(h)Aug 3, 2023

If television or other electronic visual media is used, it must be part of a planned developmentally appropriate program with an educational, social, physical or other learning objective that includes identified goals and objectives. Television and other electronic visual media must not be used solely to occupy time.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY418-1.7(m)Aug 3, 2023

Children may not sleep or nap in car seats, baby swings, strollers, infant seats or bouncy seats unless otherwise prescribed by a health care provider. Should a child fall asleep in one of these devices, he or she must be moved to a crib/cot or other approved sleeping surface.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY418-1.8(k)(4)(i)Aug 3, 2023

for 3-year-old children: there must be one teacher for every seven children;

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY418-1.15(b)(6)(i)Aug 3, 2023

Information relating to an individual child is confidential and cannot be disclosed without written parental permission to anyone other than the Office, its designees or other persons authorized by law.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY418-1.8(k)(4)(i)Aug 3, 2023

for 3-year-old children: there must be one teacher for every seven children;

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY418-1.15(b)(6)(i)Aug 3, 2023

Information relating to an individual child is confidential and cannot be disclosed without written parental permission to anyone other than the Office, its designees or other persons authorized by law.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY418-1.7(h)Aug 3, 2023

If television or other electronic visual media is used, it must be part of a planned developmentally appropriate program with an educational, social, physical or other learning objective that includes identified goals and objectives. Television and other electronic visual media must not be used solely to occupy time.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY418-1.7(m)Aug 3, 2023

Children may not sleep or nap in car seats, baby swings, strollers, infant seats or bouncy seats unless otherwise prescribed by a health care provider. Should a child fall asleep in one of these devices, he or she must be moved to a crib/cot or other approved sleeping surface.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY418-1.8(k)(4)(i)Aug 3, 2023

for 3-year-old children: there must be one teacher for every seven children;

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY418-1.8(k)(4)(i)Aug 3, 2023

for 3-year-old children: there must be one teacher for every seven children;

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY418-1.15(b)(6)(i)Aug 3, 2023

Information relating to an individual child is confidential and cannot be disclosed without written parental permission to anyone other than the Office, its designees or other persons authorized by law.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY418-1.7(h)Aug 3, 2023

If television or other electronic visual media is used, it must be part of a planned developmentally appropriate program with an educational, social, physical or other learning objective that includes identified goals and objectives. Television and other electronic visual media must not be used solely to occupy time.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY418-1.7(m)Aug 3, 2023

Children may not sleep or nap in car seats, baby swings, strollers, infant seats or bouncy seats unless otherwise prescribed by a health care provider. Should a child fall asleep in one of these devices, he or she must be moved to a crib/cot or other approved sleeping surface.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY418-1.15(b)(6)(i)Aug 3, 2023

Information relating to an individual child is confidential and cannot be disclosed without written parental permission to anyone other than the Office, its designees or other persons authorized by law.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY418-1.7(h)Aug 3, 2023

If television or other electronic visual media is used, it must be part of a planned developmentally appropriate program with an educational, social, physical or other learning objective that includes identified goals and objectives. Television and other electronic visual media must not be used solely to occupy time.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY418-1.7(m)Aug 3, 2023

Children may not sleep or nap in car seats, baby swings, strollers, infant seats or bouncy seats unless otherwise prescribed by a health care provider. Should a child fall asleep in one of these devices, he or she must be moved to a crib/cot or other approved sleeping surface.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSHEALTH418-1.11(i)(8)May 23, 2023

The premises must be kept clean and free from dampness, odors and the accumulation of trash.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSHEALTH418-1.11(i)(8)May 23, 2023

The premises must be kept clean and free from dampness, odors and the accumulation of trash.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSHEALTH418-1.11(i)(8)May 23, 2023

The premises must be kept clean and free from dampness, odors and the accumulation of trash.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSHEALTH418-1.11(i)(8)May 23, 2023

The premises must be kept clean and free from dampness, odors and the accumulation of trash.

Resolution: Corrected

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Rhymes and Reasons Day Care, Corp.'s safety grade?

Rhymes and Reasons Day Care, Corp. has a safety grade of F (Poor) based on state inspection data. The composite score is 59.5 out of 100.

How many violations does Rhymes and Reasons Day Care, Corp. have?

Rhymes and Reasons Day Care, Corp. has 30 total violations on record, including 0 critical, 30 serious, and 0 minor.

When was Rhymes and Reasons Day Care, Corp. last inspected?

Rhymes and Reasons Day Care, Corp. was last inspected on March 3, 2026.

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