Where Imagination Grows Daycare

310 McClellan Avenue, Mount Vernon, NY 10553License
F

Data Freshness & Provenance

Inspection coverage

17 inspections on record

Active providers

License status: License

Last refreshed

April 3, 2026

Latest inspection

March 9, 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
Where Imagination Grows Daycare
License number
774310
Location
310 McClellan Avenue, Mount Vernon, NY 10553
Status
License
Safety grade
F (Poor), score 43.8/100
Inspection record
17 inspections, last inspected March 9, 2026
Provenance
Official state licensing inspections and DaycareCheck scoring. Last refreshed April 3, 2026.

Safety Scorecard

F
Poor43.8 / 100
Health50/100
Safety0/100
Staffing100/100
Compliance25/100

35

Total Violations

Mar 9, 2026

Last Inspection

16

Capacity

Violation Timeline

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

All Violations (35)

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE416.3(a)(1)Aug 15, 2025

Child care can only be provided in the areas of the group family day care home that have been included in the diagram and approved as child care space.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY416.5(j)Aug 15, 2025

All matches, lighters, medicines, drugs, detergents, aerosol cans and other poisonous or toxic materials must be stored in their original containers, and must be used in such a way that they will not contaminate play surfaces, food or food preparation areas, or constitute a hazard to children. Such materials must be kept in a place inaccessible to children.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY416.5(j)Aug 15, 2025

All matches, lighters, medicines, drugs, detergents, aerosol cans and other poisonous or toxic materials must be stored in their original containers, and must be used in such a way that they will not contaminate play surfaces, food or food preparation areas, or constitute a hazard to children. Such materials must be kept in a place inaccessible to children.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY416.5(j)Aug 15, 2025

All matches, lighters, medicines, drugs, detergents, aerosol cans and other poisonous or toxic materials must be stored in their original containers, and must be used in such a way that they will not contaminate play surfaces, food or food preparation areas, or constitute a hazard to children. Such materials must be kept in a place inaccessible to children.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE416.3(a)(1)Aug 15, 2025

Child care can only be provided in the areas of the group family day care home that have been included in the diagram and approved as child care space.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE416.3(a)(1)Aug 15, 2025

Child care can only be provided in the areas of the group family day care home that have been included in the diagram and approved as child care space.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY416.5(j)Aug 15, 2025

All matches, lighters, medicines, drugs, detergents, aerosol cans and other poisonous or toxic materials must be stored in their original containers, and must be used in such a way that they will not contaminate play surfaces, food or food preparation areas, or constitute a hazard to children. Such materials must be kept in a place inaccessible to children.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE416.3(a)(1)Aug 15, 2025

Child care can only be provided in the areas of the group family day care home that have been included in the diagram and approved as child care space.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY416.5(j)Aug 15, 2025

All matches, lighters, medicines, drugs, detergents, aerosol cans and other poisonous or toxic materials must be stored in their original containers, and must be used in such a way that they will not contaminate play surfaces, food or food preparation areas, or constitute a hazard to children. Such materials must be kept in a place inaccessible to children.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE416.3(a)(1)Aug 15, 2025

Child care can only be provided in the areas of the group family day care home that have been included in the diagram and approved as child care space.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY416.15(a)(9)May 15, 2025

The provisions specified on the license are binding and the group family day care home must operate in compliance with the terms of the license. The number and age range of children specified thereon are the maximum number and age range of children who may be in the care of the group family day care home at any one time.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY416.15(c)(13)May 15, 2025

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

SERIOUSSAFETY416.4(b)(1)May 15, 2025

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

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY416.15(c)(13)May 15, 2025

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

SERIOUSSAFETY416.15(a)(9)May 15, 2025

The provisions specified on the license are binding and the group family day care home must operate in compliance with the terms of the license. The number and age range of children specified thereon are the maximum number and age range of children who may be in the care of the group family day care home at any one time.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY416.4(b)(1)May 15, 2025

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

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY416.15(a)(9)May 15, 2025

The provisions specified on the license are binding and the group family day care home must operate in compliance with the terms of the license. The number and age range of children specified thereon are the maximum number and age range of children who may be in the care of the group family day care home at any one time.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY416.15(c)(13)May 15, 2025

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

SERIOUSSAFETY416.4(b)(1)May 15, 2025

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

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY416.15(a)(9)May 15, 2025

The provisions specified on the license are binding and the group family day care home must operate in compliance with the terms of the license. The number and age range of children specified thereon are the maximum number and age range of children who may be in the care of the group family day care home at any one time.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY416.15(c)(13)May 15, 2025

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

SERIOUSSAFETY416.4(b)(1)May 15, 2025

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

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY416.15(a)(9)May 15, 2025

The provisions specified on the license are binding and the group family day care home must operate in compliance with the terms of the license. The number and age range of children specified thereon are the maximum number and age range of children who may be in the care of the group family day care home at any one time.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY416.15(c)(13)May 15, 2025

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

SERIOUSSAFETY416.4(b)(1)May 15, 2025

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

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSHEALTH416.12(aa)Aug 29, 2024

Each infant and toddler must be removed from the crib, playpen or cot and held or placed in an appropriate chair for feeding.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSHEALTH416.12(aa)Aug 29, 2024

Each infant and toddler must be removed from the crib, playpen or cot and held or placed in an appropriate chair for feeding.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSHEALTH416.12(aa)Aug 29, 2024

Each infant and toddler must be removed from the crib, playpen or cot and held or placed in an appropriate chair for feeding.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSHEALTH416.12(aa)Aug 29, 2024

Each infant and toddler must be removed from the crib, playpen or cot and held or placed in an appropriate chair for feeding.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSHEALTH416.12(aa)Aug 29, 2024

Each infant and toddler must be removed from the crib, playpen or cot and held or placed in an appropriate chair for feeding.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY416.15(a)(9)Jul 25, 2024

The provisions specified on the license are binding and the group family day care home must operate in compliance with the terms of the license. The number and age range of children specified thereon are the maximum number and age range of children who may be in the care of the group family day care home at any one time.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY416.15(a)(9)Jul 25, 2024

The provisions specified on the license are binding and the group family day care home must operate in compliance with the terms of the license. The number and age range of children specified thereon are the maximum number and age range of children who may be in the care of the group family day care home at any one time.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY416.15(a)(9)Jul 25, 2024

The provisions specified on the license are binding and the group family day care home must operate in compliance with the terms of the license. The number and age range of children specified thereon are the maximum number and age range of children who may be in the care of the group family day care home at any one time.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY416.15(a)(9)Jul 25, 2024

The provisions specified on the license are binding and the group family day care home must operate in compliance with the terms of the license. The number and age range of children specified thereon are the maximum number and age range of children who may be in the care of the group family day care home at any one time.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY416.15(a)(9)Jul 25, 2024

The provisions specified on the license are binding and the group family day care home must operate in compliance with the terms of the license. The number and age range of children specified thereon are the maximum number and age range of children who may be in the care of the group family day care home at any one time.

Resolution: Corrected

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Where Imagination Grows Daycare's safety grade?

Where Imagination Grows Daycare has a safety grade of F (Poor) based on state inspection data. The composite score is 43.8 out of 100.

How many violations does Where Imagination Grows Daycare have?

Where Imagination Grows Daycare has 35 total violations on record, including 0 critical, 35 serious, and 0 minor.

When was Where Imagination Grows Daycare last inspected?

Where Imagination Grows Daycare was last inspected on March 9, 2026.

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