PLAY BABY 278 LLC

278 Ardmore Avenue, Staten Island, NY 10314License
F

Data Freshness & Provenance

Inspection coverage

12 inspections on record

Active providers

License status: License

Last refreshed

April 3, 2026

Latest inspection

February 19, 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
PLAY BABY 278 LLC
License number
932405
Location
278 Ardmore Avenue, Staten Island, NY 10314
Status
License
Safety grade
F (Poor), score 40.0/100
Inspection record
12 inspections, last inspected February 19, 2026
Provenance
Official state licensing inspections and DaycareCheck scoring. Last refreshed April 3, 2026.

Safety Scorecard

F
Poor40.0 / 100
Health0/100
Safety0/100
Staffing100/100
Compliance100/100

56

Total Violations

Feb 19, 2026

Last Inspection

12

Capacity

Violation Timeline

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

All Violations (56)

SERIOUSSAFETY416.4(d)Feb 12, 2026

In addition to a smoke detector on each floor, there must be a smoke detector located either within rooms where children nap, or in adjoining rooms. In the case of rooms used for napping or sleeping which have doors, a smoke detector is required inside that room.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY416.4(h)(4)Feb 12, 2026

All paths of egress on the interior and exterior of the home, including corridors, aisles and approaches must be kept free of obstructions, impediments and debris at all times.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY416.15(b)(11)(iii)Feb 12, 2026

In hiring caregivers subsequent to issuance of a license, a program: must ensure that a medical statement has been submitted before the person has any involvement with children in care, as required in section 416.11 of this Part;

Resolution: Not Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY416.4(h)(4)Feb 12, 2026

All paths of egress on the interior and exterior of the home, including corridors, aisles and approaches must be kept free of obstructions, impediments and debris at all times.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY416.15(b)(11)(iii)Feb 12, 2026

In hiring caregivers subsequent to issuance of a license, a program: must ensure that a medical statement has been submitted before the person has any involvement with children in care, as required in section 416.11 of this Part;

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY416.4(d)Feb 12, 2026

In addition to a smoke detector on each floor, there must be a smoke detector located either within rooms where children nap, or in adjoining rooms. In the case of rooms used for napping or sleeping which have doors, a smoke detector is required inside that room.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY416.4(h)(4)Feb 12, 2026

All paths of egress on the interior and exterior of the home, including corridors, aisles and approaches must be kept free of obstructions, impediments and debris at all times.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY416.15(b)(11)(iii)Feb 12, 2026

In hiring caregivers subsequent to issuance of a license, a program: must ensure that a medical statement has been submitted before the person has any involvement with children in care, as required in section 416.11 of this Part;

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY416.4(d)Feb 12, 2026

In addition to a smoke detector on each floor, there must be a smoke detector located either within rooms where children nap, or in adjoining rooms. In the case of rooms used for napping or sleeping which have doors, a smoke detector is required inside that room.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY416.4(h)(4)Feb 12, 2026

All paths of egress on the interior and exterior of the home, including corridors, aisles and approaches must be kept free of obstructions, impediments and debris at all times.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY416.15(b)(11)(iii)Feb 12, 2026

In hiring caregivers subsequent to issuance of a license, a program: must ensure that a medical statement has been submitted before the person has any involvement with children in care, as required in section 416.11 of this Part;

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY416.4(d)Feb 12, 2026

In addition to a smoke detector on each floor, there must be a smoke detector located either within rooms where children nap, or in adjoining rooms. In the case of rooms used for napping or sleeping which have doors, a smoke detector is required inside that room.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY416.5(a)Nov 6, 2025

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

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY416.5(i)Nov 6, 2025

Protective caps, covers or permanently installed obstructive devices must be used on all electrical outlets that are accessible to children.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY416.5(s)(2)Nov 6, 2025

Every bathroom door lock must be designed to permit opening of the locked door from the outside in an emergency. The opening device must be readily accessible.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY416.7(l)Nov 6, 2025

Other than for school age children, sleeping and napping arrangements must be made in writing between the parent and the program. Such arrangements shall include: the area of the home where the child will nap; whether the child will nap on a cot, mat, bed or a crib; and how the napping child will be supervised, consistent with the requirements of section 416.8 of this Part.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSHEALTH416.11(h)(1)(i)Nov 6, 2025

The caregivers also must: obtain written consent at the time of admission from the parent which authorizes the provider or other caregivers to obtain emergency health care for the child;

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSHEALTH416.11(i)(27)Nov 6, 2025

Garbage receptacles must be covered, and cleaned as needed after emptying.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSHEALTH416.12(n)Nov 6, 2025

The program must obtain a written statement, from the parent of each infant in care, setting forth the breast milk, formula and feeding schedule instructions for the infant and must be updated as changes are made.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY416.15(c)(4)Nov 6, 2025

The program must maintain on file at the group family day care home, available for inspection the names and addresses of persons authorized to take the child(ren) from the group family day care home;

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY416.15(c)(6)Nov 6, 2025

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: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY416.5(a)Nov 6, 2025

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

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY416.5(i)Nov 6, 2025

Protective caps, covers or permanently installed obstructive devices must be used on all electrical outlets that are accessible to children.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY416.5(s)(2)Nov 6, 2025

Every bathroom door lock must be designed to permit opening of the locked door from the outside in an emergency. The opening device must be readily accessible.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY416.7(l)Nov 6, 2025

Other than for school age children, sleeping and napping arrangements must be made in writing between the parent and the program. Such arrangements shall include: the area of the home where the child will nap; whether the child will nap on a cot, mat, bed or a crib; and how the napping child will be supervised, consistent with the requirements of section 416.8 of this Part.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSHEALTH416.11(h)(1)(i)Nov 6, 2025

The caregivers also must: obtain written consent at the time of admission from the parent which authorizes the provider or other caregivers to obtain emergency health care for the child;

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSHEALTH416.11(i)(27)Nov 6, 2025

Garbage receptacles must be covered, and cleaned as needed after emptying.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSHEALTH416.12(n)Nov 6, 2025

The program must obtain a written statement, from the parent of each infant in care, setting forth the breast milk, formula and feeding schedule instructions for the infant and must be updated as changes are made.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY416.15(c)(4)Nov 6, 2025

The program must maintain on file at the group family day care home, available for inspection the names and addresses of persons authorized to take the child(ren) from the group family day care home;

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY416.15(c)(6)Nov 6, 2025

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: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY416.5(a)Nov 6, 2025

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

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY416.5(i)Nov 6, 2025

Protective caps, covers or permanently installed obstructive devices must be used on all electrical outlets that are accessible to children.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY416.5(s)(2)Nov 6, 2025

Every bathroom door lock must be designed to permit opening of the locked door from the outside in an emergency. The opening device must be readily accessible.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY416.7(l)Nov 6, 2025

Other than for school age children, sleeping and napping arrangements must be made in writing between the parent and the program. Such arrangements shall include: the area of the home where the child will nap; whether the child will nap on a cot, mat, bed or a crib; and how the napping child will be supervised, consistent with the requirements of section 416.8 of this Part.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSHEALTH416.11(h)(1)(i)Nov 6, 2025

The caregivers also must: obtain written consent at the time of admission from the parent which authorizes the provider or other caregivers to obtain emergency health care for the child;

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSHEALTH416.11(i)(27)Nov 6, 2025

Garbage receptacles must be covered, and cleaned as needed after emptying.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSHEALTH416.12(n)Nov 6, 2025

The program must obtain a written statement, from the parent of each infant in care, setting forth the breast milk, formula and feeding schedule instructions for the infant and must be updated as changes are made.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY416.15(c)(4)Nov 6, 2025

The program must maintain on file at the group family day care home, available for inspection the names and addresses of persons authorized to take the child(ren) from the group family day care home;

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY416.15(c)(6)Nov 6, 2025

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: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY416.5(a)Nov 6, 2025

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

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY416.5(i)Nov 6, 2025

Protective caps, covers or permanently installed obstructive devices must be used on all electrical outlets that are accessible to children.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY416.5(s)(2)Nov 6, 2025

Every bathroom door lock must be designed to permit opening of the locked door from the outside in an emergency. The opening device must be readily accessible.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY416.7(l)Nov 6, 2025

Other than for school age children, sleeping and napping arrangements must be made in writing between the parent and the program. Such arrangements shall include: the area of the home where the child will nap; whether the child will nap on a cot, mat, bed or a crib; and how the napping child will be supervised, consistent with the requirements of section 416.8 of this Part.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSHEALTH416.11(h)(1)(i)Nov 6, 2025

The caregivers also must: obtain written consent at the time of admission from the parent which authorizes the provider or other caregivers to obtain emergency health care for the child;

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSHEALTH416.11(i)(27)Nov 6, 2025

Garbage receptacles must be covered, and cleaned as needed after emptying.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSHEALTH416.12(n)Nov 6, 2025

The program must obtain a written statement, from the parent of each infant in care, setting forth the breast milk, formula and feeding schedule instructions for the infant and must be updated as changes are made.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY416.15(c)(4)Nov 6, 2025

The program must maintain on file at the group family day care home, available for inspection the names and addresses of persons authorized to take the child(ren) from the group family day care home;

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY416.15(c)(6)Nov 6, 2025

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: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY416.4(h)(4)Aug 13, 2025

All paths of egress on the interior and exterior of the home, including corridors, aisles and approaches must be kept free of obstructions, impediments and debris at all times.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY416.4(h)(4)Aug 13, 2025

All paths of egress on the interior and exterior of the home, including corridors, aisles and approaches must be kept free of obstructions, impediments and debris at all times.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY416.4(h)(4)Aug 13, 2025

All paths of egress on the interior and exterior of the home, including corridors, aisles and approaches must be kept free of obstructions, impediments and debris at all times.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY416.4(h)(4)Aug 13, 2025

All paths of egress on the interior and exterior of the home, including corridors, aisles and approaches must be kept free of obstructions, impediments and debris at all times.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSHEALTH416.12(n)May 28, 2025

The program must obtain a written statement, from the parent of each infant in care, setting forth the breast milk, formula and feeding schedule instructions for the infant and must be updated as changes are made.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSHEALTH416.12(n)May 28, 2025

The program must obtain a written statement, from the parent of each infant in care, setting forth the breast milk, formula and feeding schedule instructions for the infant and must be updated as changes are made.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSHEALTH416.12(n)May 28, 2025

The program must obtain a written statement, from the parent of each infant in care, setting forth the breast milk, formula and feeding schedule instructions for the infant and must be updated as changes are made.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSHEALTH416.12(n)May 28, 2025

The program must obtain a written statement, from the parent of each infant in care, setting forth the breast milk, formula and feeding schedule instructions for the infant and must be updated as changes are made.

Resolution: Corrected

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is PLAY BABY 278 LLC's safety grade?

PLAY BABY 278 LLC has a safety grade of F (Poor) based on state inspection data. The composite score is 40.0 out of 100.

How many violations does PLAY BABY 278 LLC have?

PLAY BABY 278 LLC has 56 total violations on record, including 0 critical, 56 serious, and 0 minor.

When was PLAY BABY 278 LLC last inspected?

PLAY BABY 278 LLC was last inspected on February 19, 2026.

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