Growing Imaginations Daycare
Data Freshness & Provenance
Inspection coverage
24 inspections on record
Active providers
License status: License
Last refreshed
April 3, 2026
Latest inspection
January 13, 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 3, 2026
- Provider
- Growing Imaginations Daycare
- License number
- 842123
- Location
- 209 Egmont Ave, Mount Vernon, NY 10553
- Status
- License
- Safety grade
- F (Poor), score 15.0/100
- Inspection record
- 24 inspections, last inspected January 13, 2026
- Provenance
- Official state licensing inspections and DaycareCheck scoring. Last refreshed April 3, 2026.
Safety Scorecard
114
Total Violations
Jan 13, 2026
Last Inspection
16
Capacity
Violation Timeline
Violations by month over the last 3 years, colored by severity.
All Violations (114)
The program must keep documentation of immunizations the child has received to date, in accordance with New York State Public Health Law.
Resolution: Not Corrected
The program must maintain on file at the group family day care home, available for inspection: the napping agreement for each child in care;
Resolution: Not Corrected
Before the Office issues an initial license, the applicant must complete a health and safety training course approved by the Office relating to the protection of the health and safety of children and must demonstrate basic competency with regard to health and safety standards. Such training must comply with the federal minimum health and safety pre-service training requirements. Health and safety training received prior to issuance of the license, may be applied to the initial fifteen (15) hours of training required pursuant to section 416.14(c)(1) of this Part provided that such training was received within twelve (12) months of licensure. If an applicant does not become licensed or registered within two years of successfully completing the health and safety training, the coursework must be repeated.
Resolution: Not Corrected
All caregivers must have knowledge of and access to children's medical records and all emergency information.
Resolution: Not Corrected
The program must keep documentation of immunizations the child has received to date, in accordance with New York State Public Health Law.
Resolution: Not Corrected
The program must keep documentation of immunizations the child has received to date, in accordance with New York State Public Health Law.
Resolution: Not Corrected
All caregivers must have knowledge of and access to children's medical records and all emergency information.
Resolution: Not Corrected
Before the Office issues an initial license, the applicant must complete a health and safety training course approved by the Office relating to the protection of the health and safety of children and must demonstrate basic competency with regard to health and safety standards. Such training must comply with the federal minimum health and safety pre-service training requirements. Health and safety training received prior to issuance of the license, may be applied to the initial fifteen (15) hours of training required pursuant to section 416.14(c)(1) of this Part provided that such training was received within twelve (12) months of licensure. If an applicant does not become licensed or registered within two years of successfully completing the health and safety training, the coursework must be repeated.
Resolution: Not Corrected
The program must maintain on file at the group family day care home, available for inspection: the napping agreement for each child in care;
Resolution: Not Corrected
Before the Office issues an initial license, the applicant must complete a health and safety training course approved by the Office relating to the protection of the health and safety of children and must demonstrate basic competency with regard to health and safety standards. Such training must comply with the federal minimum health and safety pre-service training requirements. Health and safety training received prior to issuance of the license, may be applied to the initial fifteen (15) hours of training required pursuant to section 416.14(c)(1) of this Part provided that such training was received within twelve (12) months of licensure. If an applicant does not become licensed or registered within two years of successfully completing the health and safety training, the coursework must be repeated.
Resolution: Not Corrected
All caregivers must have knowledge of and access to children's medical records and all emergency information.
Resolution: Not Corrected
The program must keep documentation of immunizations the child has received to date, in accordance with New York State Public Health Law.
Resolution: Not Corrected
The program must maintain on file at the group family day care home, available for inspection: the napping agreement for each child in care;
Resolution: Not Corrected
Before the Office issues an initial license, the applicant must complete a health and safety training course approved by the Office relating to the protection of the health and safety of children and must demonstrate basic competency with regard to health and safety standards. Such training must comply with the federal minimum health and safety pre-service training requirements. Health and safety training received prior to issuance of the license, may be applied to the initial fifteen (15) hours of training required pursuant to section 416.14(c)(1) of this Part provided that such training was received within twelve (12) months of licensure. If an applicant does not become licensed or registered within two years of successfully completing the health and safety training, the coursework must be repeated.
Resolution: Not Corrected
All caregivers must have knowledge of and access to children's medical records and all emergency information.
Resolution: Not Corrected
The program must keep documentation of immunizations the child has received to date, in accordance with New York State Public Health Law.
Resolution: Not Corrected
The program must maintain on file at the group family day care home, available for inspection: the napping agreement for each child in care;
Resolution: Not Corrected
Before the Office issues an initial license, the applicant must complete a health and safety training course approved by the Office relating to the protection of the health and safety of children and must demonstrate basic competency with regard to health and safety standards. Such training must comply with the federal minimum health and safety pre-service training requirements. Health and safety training received prior to issuance of the license, may be applied to the initial fifteen (15) hours of training required pursuant to section 416.14(c)(1) of this Part provided that such training was received within twelve (12) months of licensure. If an applicant does not become licensed or registered within two years of successfully completing the health and safety training, the coursework must be repeated.
Resolution: Not Corrected
All caregivers must have knowledge of and access to children's medical records and all emergency information.
Resolution: Not Corrected
The program must maintain on file at the group family day care home, available for inspection: the napping agreement for each child in care;
Resolution: Not Corrected
Evacuation drills must be conducted at least monthly during the hours of operation of the group family day care home.
Resolution: Corrected
The program must maintain on file at the group family day care home, available for inspection: a daily schedule documenting the arrival and departure times of each caregiver, employees and volunteers;
Resolution: Corrected
The program must maintain on file at the group family day care home, available for inspection: a daily schedule documenting the arrival and departure times of each caregiver, employees and volunteers;
Resolution: Corrected
Evacuation drills must be conducted at least monthly during the hours of operation of the group family day care home.
Resolution: Corrected
Evacuation drills must be conducted at least monthly during the hours of operation of the group family day care home.
Resolution: Corrected
The program must maintain on file at the group family day care home, available for inspection: a daily schedule documenting the arrival and departure times of each caregiver, employees and volunteers;
Resolution: Corrected
The program must maintain on file at the group family day care home, available for inspection: a daily schedule documenting the arrival and departure times of each caregiver, employees and volunteers;
Resolution: Corrected
The program must maintain on file at the group family day care home, available for inspection: a daily schedule documenting the arrival and departure times of each caregiver, employees and volunteers;
Resolution: Corrected
Evacuation drills must be conducted at least monthly during the hours of operation of the group family day care home.
Resolution: Corrected
Evacuation drills must be conducted at least monthly during the hours of operation of the group family day care home.
Resolution: Corrected
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:
Resolution: Not Corrected
The required 30 hours of training every two years is subject to the following conditions: Fifteen of the required thirty (30) hours of training must be obtained during the person's first six months at the program.
Resolution: Not Corrected
Training must address all topics or subject matters required by state and federal law. The required state topics are:
Resolution: Not Corrected
The program must maintain on file at the group family day care home, available for inspection children's individual health care plans; parental consents for emergency medical treatment; child's medical statement, immunizations, and any available results of lead screening for children not yet enrolled in kindergarten or a higher grade only; the name and dosage of any medications used by a child, the frequency of administration of such medications, and a record of their administration by caregivers; daily health check documentation; a record of illnesses and injuries occurring while in care; and any indicators of child abuse or maltreatment;
Resolution: Not Corrected
The program must maintain on file at the group family day care home, available for inspection: documentation of training sessions attended in accordance with section 416.14 of this Part;
Resolution: Corrected
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:
Resolution: Not Corrected
The required 30 hours of training every two years is subject to the following conditions: Fifteen of the required thirty (30) hours of training must be obtained during the person's first six months at the program.
Resolution: Not Corrected
Training must address all topics or subject matters required by state and federal law. The required state topics are:
Resolution: Not Corrected
The program must maintain on file at the group family day care home, available for inspection children's individual health care plans; parental consents for emergency medical treatment; child's medical statement, immunizations, and any available results of lead screening for children not yet enrolled in kindergarten or a higher grade only; the name and dosage of any medications used by a child, the frequency of administration of such medications, and a record of their administration by caregivers; daily health check documentation; a record of illnesses and injuries occurring while in care; and any indicators of child abuse or maltreatment;
Resolution: Not Corrected
The program must maintain on file at the group family day care home, available for inspection: documentation of training sessions attended in accordance with section 416.14 of this Part;
Resolution: Corrected
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:
Resolution: Not Corrected
The required 30 hours of training every two years is subject to the following conditions: Fifteen of the required thirty (30) hours of training must be obtained during the person's first six months at the program.
Resolution: Not Corrected
Training must address all topics or subject matters required by state and federal law. The required state topics are:
Resolution: Not Corrected
The program must maintain on file at the group family day care home, available for inspection children's individual health care plans; parental consents for emergency medical treatment; child's medical statement, immunizations, and any available results of lead screening for children not yet enrolled in kindergarten or a higher grade only; the name and dosage of any medications used by a child, the frequency of administration of such medications, and a record of their administration by caregivers; daily health check documentation; a record of illnesses and injuries occurring while in care; and any indicators of child abuse or maltreatment;
Resolution: Not Corrected
The program must maintain on file at the group family day care home, available for inspection: documentation of training sessions attended in accordance with section 416.14 of this Part;
Resolution: Corrected
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:
Resolution: Not Corrected
The required 30 hours of training every two years is subject to the following conditions: Fifteen of the required thirty (30) hours of training must be obtained during the person's first six months at the program.
Resolution: Not Corrected
Training must address all topics or subject matters required by state and federal law. The required state topics are:
Resolution: Not Corrected
The program must maintain on file at the group family day care home, available for inspection children's individual health care plans; parental consents for emergency medical treatment; child's medical statement, immunizations, and any available results of lead screening for children not yet enrolled in kindergarten or a higher grade only; the name and dosage of any medications used by a child, the frequency of administration of such medications, and a record of their administration by caregivers; daily health check documentation; a record of illnesses and injuries occurring while in care; and any indicators of child abuse or maltreatment;
Resolution: Not Corrected
The program must maintain on file at the group family day care home, available for inspection: documentation of training sessions attended in accordance with section 416.14 of this Part;
Resolution: Corrected
The required 30 hours of training every two years is subject to the following conditions: Fifteen of the required thirty (30) hours of training must be obtained during the person's first six months at the program.
Resolution: Not Corrected
The program must maintain on file at the group family day care home, available for inspection: documentation of training sessions attended in accordance with section 416.14 of this Part;
Resolution: Corrected
The program must maintain on file at the group family day care home, available for inspection children's individual health care plans; parental consents for emergency medical treatment; child's medical statement, immunizations, and any available results of lead screening for children not yet enrolled in kindergarten or a higher grade only; the name and dosage of any medications used by a child, the frequency of administration of such medications, and a record of their administration by caregivers; daily health check documentation; a record of illnesses and injuries occurring while in care; and any indicators of child abuse or maltreatment;
Resolution: Not Corrected
Training must address all topics or subject matters required by state and federal law. The required state topics are:
Resolution: Not Corrected
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:
Resolution: Not Corrected
fingerprint images necessary for the Office to conduct a criminal history review,
Resolution: Corrected
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
CPR and first aid certifications must be appropriate to the ages of the children in care. All certifications in CPR and first aid must contain an in-person competency component.
Resolution: Corrected
Toilet facilities must be kept clean at all times, and must be supplied with toilet paper, soap and towels accessible to the children.
Resolution: Corrected
Toilet facilities must be kept clean at all times, and must be supplied with toilet paper, soap and towels accessible to the children.
Resolution: Corrected
CPR and first aid certifications must be appropriate to the ages of the children in care. All certifications in CPR and first aid must contain an in-person competency component.
Resolution: Corrected
fingerprint images necessary for the Office to conduct a criminal history review,
Resolution: Corrected
Toilet facilities must be kept clean at all times, and must be supplied with toilet paper, soap and towels accessible to the children.
Resolution: Corrected
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
CPR and first aid certifications must be appropriate to the ages of the children in care. All certifications in CPR and first aid must contain an in-person competency component.
Resolution: Corrected
fingerprint images necessary for the Office to conduct a criminal history review,
Resolution: Corrected
Toilet facilities must be kept clean at all times, and must be supplied with toilet paper, soap and towels accessible to the children.
Resolution: Corrected
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
fingerprint images necessary for the Office to conduct a criminal history review,
Resolution: Corrected
CPR and first aid certifications must be appropriate to the ages of the children in care. All certifications in CPR and first aid must contain an in-person competency component.
Resolution: Corrected
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
CPR and first aid certifications must be appropriate to the ages of the children in care. All certifications in CPR and first aid must contain an in-person competency component.
Resolution: Corrected
fingerprint images necessary for the Office to conduct a criminal history review,
Resolution: Corrected
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
Toilet facilities must be kept clean at all times, and must be supplied with toilet paper, soap and towels accessible to the children.
Resolution: Corrected
The program must maintain on file at the group family day care home, available for inspection: a daily schedule documenting the arrival and departure times of each caregiver, employees and volunteers;
Resolution: Corrected
The provider must be the primary caregiver of children in a group family day care home.
Resolution: Not Corrected
The licensee must maintain on file a record of each shelter-in-place drill conducted, using forms provided by the Office or approved equivalents.
Resolution: Corrected
The licensee must maintain on file a record of each evacuation drill conducted, using forms provided by the Office or approved equivalents.
Resolution: Corrected
The provider must be the primary caregiver of children in a group family day care home.
Resolution: Not Corrected
The program must maintain on file at the group family day care home, available for inspection: a daily schedule documenting the arrival and departure times of each caregiver, employees and volunteers;
Resolution: Corrected
The provider must be the primary caregiver of children in a group family day care home.
Resolution: Not Corrected
The licensee must maintain on file a record of each shelter-in-place drill conducted, using forms provided by the Office or approved equivalents.
Resolution: Corrected
The licensee must maintain on file a record of each evacuation drill conducted, using forms provided by the Office or approved equivalents.
Resolution: Corrected
The program must maintain on file at the group family day care home, available for inspection: a daily schedule documenting the arrival and departure times of each caregiver, employees and volunteers;
Resolution: Corrected
The provider must be the primary caregiver of children in a group family day care home.
Resolution: Not Corrected
The licensee must maintain on file a record of each shelter-in-place drill conducted, using forms provided by the Office or approved equivalents.
Resolution: Corrected
The licensee must maintain on file a record of each evacuation drill conducted, using forms provided by the Office or approved equivalents.
Resolution: Corrected
The licensee must maintain on file a record of each shelter-in-place drill conducted, using forms provided by the Office or approved equivalents.
Resolution: Corrected
The program must maintain on file at the group family day care home, available for inspection: a daily schedule documenting the arrival and departure times of each caregiver, employees and volunteers;
Resolution: Corrected
The licensee must maintain on file a record of each evacuation drill conducted, using forms provided by the Office or approved equivalents.
Resolution: Corrected
The licensee must maintain on file a record of each shelter-in-place drill conducted, using forms provided by the Office or approved equivalents.
Resolution: Corrected
The provider must be the primary caregiver of children in a group family day care home.
Resolution: Not Corrected
The program must maintain on file at the group family day care home, available for inspection: a daily schedule documenting the arrival and departure times of each caregiver, employees and volunteers;
Resolution: Corrected
The licensee must maintain on file a record of each evacuation drill conducted, using forms provided by the Office or approved equivalents.
Resolution: Corrected
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.
Resolution: Corrected
The program must keep documentation of immunizations the child has received to date, in accordance with New York State Public Health Law.
Resolution: Corrected
The program must keep documentation of immunizations the child has received to date, in accordance with New York State Public Health Law.
Resolution: Corrected
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.
Resolution: Corrected
The program must keep documentation of immunizations the child has received to date, in accordance with New York State Public Health Law.
Resolution: Corrected
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.
Resolution: Corrected
The program must keep documentation of immunizations the child has received to date, in accordance with New York State Public Health Law.
Resolution: Corrected
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.
Resolution: Corrected
The program must keep documentation of immunizations the child has received to date, in accordance with New York State Public Health Law.
Resolution: Corrected
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.
Resolution: Corrected
two acceptable references;
Resolution: Corrected
The program must maintain on file at the group family day care home, available for inspection: a daily schedule documenting the arrival and departure times of each caregiver, employees and volunteers;
Resolution: Corrected
The assistant(s) must also be caring for children whenever the numbers and ages of children in care dictate that an assistant be present.
Resolution: Corrected
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.
Resolution: Corrected
In hiring caregivers subsequent to issuance of a license, a program: must notify the Office immediately in writing when there is any change of caregivers;
Resolution: Corrected
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
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
fingerprint images necessary for the Office to conduct a criminal history review,
Resolution: Corrected
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
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Growing Imaginations Daycare's safety grade?
Growing Imaginations Daycare has a safety grade of F (Poor) based on state inspection data. The composite score is 15.0 out of 100.
How many violations does Growing Imaginations Daycare have?
Growing Imaginations Daycare has 114 total violations on record, including 0 critical, 114 serious, and 0 minor.
When was Growing Imaginations Daycare last inspected?
Growing Imaginations Daycare was last inspected on January 13, 2026.