The Butterfly House of Joy Daycare
Data Freshness & Provenance
Inspection coverage
23 inspections on record
Active providers
License status: License
Last refreshed
April 3, 2026
Latest inspection
February 26, 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
- The Butterfly House of Joy Daycare
- License number
- 618954
- Location
- 206 Kirk Avenue, Syracuse, NY 13205
- Status
- License
- Safety grade
- F (Poor), score 12.8/100
- Inspection record
- 23 inspections, last inspected February 26, 2026
- Provenance
- Official state licensing inspections and DaycareCheck scoring. Last refreshed April 3, 2026.
Safety Scorecard
Quality Rating
Rated by QUALITYstarsNY, the state quality rating and improvement system.
91
Total Violations
Feb 26, 2026
Last Inspection
16
Capacity
Violation Timeline
Violations by month over the last 3 years, colored by severity.
All Violations (91)
The health care plan must describe the following; how a daily health check of each child for any indication of illness, injury, abuse or maltreatment will be conducted and documented;
Resolution: Corrected
The health care plan must describe the following; how a daily health check of each child for any indication of illness, injury, abuse or maltreatment will be conducted and documented;
Resolution: Corrected
Each group family day care home shall require visitors to the home to: sign in upon entry to the premises;
Resolution: Corrected
There must be a cushioned surface under all outside play equipment that present a fall hazard. Surfacing may not include concrete, asphalt, grass or hard compacted dirt.
Resolution: Corrected
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
There must be a cushioned surface under all outside play equipment that present a fall hazard. Surfacing may not include concrete, asphalt, grass or hard compacted dirt.
Resolution: Corrected
Each group family day care home shall require visitors to the home to: sign in upon entry to the premises;
Resolution: Corrected
The health care plan must describe the following; how a daily health check of each child for any indication of illness, injury, abuse or maltreatment will be conducted and documented;
Resolution: Corrected
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
There must be a cushioned surface under all outside play equipment that present a fall hazard. Surfacing may not include concrete, asphalt, grass or hard compacted dirt.
Resolution: Corrected
Each group family day care home shall require visitors to the home to: sign in upon entry to the premises;
Resolution: Corrected
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
The health care plan must describe the following; how a daily health check of each child for any indication of illness, injury, abuse or maltreatment will be conducted and documented;
Resolution: Corrected
Each group family day care home shall require visitors to the home to: sign in upon entry to the premises;
Resolution: Corrected
There must be a cushioned surface under all outside play equipment that present a fall hazard. Surfacing may not include concrete, asphalt, grass or hard compacted dirt.
Resolution: Corrected
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
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
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
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
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: Corrected
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
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: Corrected
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
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: Corrected
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
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: 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
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: 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: 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: 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: Corrected
The group family day care home must report to the Office: any change affecting, or which reasonably might be expected to affect, those portions of the building and property in which the program is operating or which are used for the children's egress in the case of emergency; any change in household members; and any other change that would place the home out of compliance with applicable regulations.
Resolution: Corrected
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
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
The group family day care home must report to the Office: any change affecting, or which reasonably might be expected to affect, those portions of the building and property in which the program is operating or which are used for the children's egress in the case of emergency; any change in household members; and any other change that would place the home out of compliance with applicable regulations.
Resolution: Corrected
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
The group family day care home must report to the Office: any change affecting, or which reasonably might be expected to affect, those portions of the building and property in which the program is operating or which are used for the children's egress in the case of emergency; any change in household members; and any other change that would place the home out of compliance with applicable regulations.
Resolution: Corrected
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
The group family day care home must report to the Office: any change affecting, or which reasonably might be expected to affect, those portions of the building and property in which the program is operating or which are used for the children's egress in the case of emergency; any change in household members; and any other change that would place the home out of compliance with applicable regulations.
Resolution: Corrected
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
The group family day care home must report to the Office: any change affecting, or which reasonably might be expected to affect, those portions of the building and property in which the program is operating or which are used for the children's egress in the case of emergency; any change in household members; and any other change that would place the home out of compliance with applicable regulations.
Resolution: Corrected
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
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
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
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
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
Training must address all topics or subject matters required by state and federal law. The required state topics are:
Resolution: Corrected
Suitable precautions must be taken to eliminate all conditions in areas accessible to children which pose a safety or health hazard.
Resolution: Corrected
Peeling or damaged paint or plaster must be repaired.
Resolution: Corrected
Peeling or damaged paint or plaster must be repaired.
Resolution: Corrected
Peeling or damaged paint or plaster must be repaired.
Resolution: Corrected
Suitable precautions must be taken to eliminate all conditions in areas accessible to children which pose a safety or health hazard.
Resolution: Corrected
Training must address all topics or subject matters required by state and federal law. The required state topics are:
Resolution: Corrected
Peeling or damaged paint or plaster must be repaired.
Resolution: Corrected
Suitable precautions must be taken to eliminate all conditions in areas accessible to children which pose a safety or health hazard.
Resolution: Corrected
Training must address all topics or subject matters required by state and federal law. The required state topics are:
Resolution: Corrected
Peeling or damaged paint or plaster must be repaired.
Resolution: Corrected
Suitable precautions must be taken to eliminate all conditions in areas accessible to children which pose a safety or health hazard.
Resolution: Corrected
Training must address all topics or subject matters required by state and federal law. The required state topics are:
Resolution: Corrected
Suitable precautions must be taken to eliminate all conditions in areas accessible to children which pose a safety or health hazard.
Resolution: Corrected
Training must address all topics or subject matters required by state and federal law. The required state topics are:
Resolution: Corrected
The program must maintain on file at the group family day care home, available for inspection daily attendance records that are filled out at the time a child arrives and departs, and must include arrival and departure times;
Resolution: Corrected
The health care plan must describe the following; how a daily health check of each child for any indication of illness, injury, abuse or maltreatment will be conducted and documented;
Resolution: Corrected
The program must openly display daily transportation schedules.
Resolution: Corrected
Suitable precautions must be taken to eliminate all conditions in areas accessible to children which pose a safety or health hazard.
Resolution: Corrected
Evacuation drills must be conducted at least monthly during the hours of operation of the group family day care home.
Resolution: Corrected
Suitable precautions must be taken to eliminate all conditions in areas accessible to children which pose a safety or health hazard.
Resolution: Corrected
Evacuation drills must be conducted at least monthly during the hours of operation of the group family day care home.
Resolution: Corrected
Suitable precautions must be taken to eliminate all conditions in areas accessible to children which pose a safety or health hazard.
Resolution: Corrected
The program must openly display daily transportation schedules.
Resolution: Corrected
The health care plan must describe the following; how a daily health check of each child for any indication of illness, injury, abuse or maltreatment will be conducted and documented;
Resolution: Corrected
The program must maintain on file at the group family day care home, available for inspection daily attendance records that are filled out at the time a child arrives and departs, and must include arrival and departure times;
Resolution: Corrected
Evacuation drills must be conducted at least monthly during the hours of operation of the group family day care home.
Resolution: Corrected
Suitable precautions must be taken to eliminate all conditions in areas accessible to children which pose a safety or health hazard.
Resolution: Corrected
The program must openly display daily transportation schedules.
Resolution: Corrected
The health care plan must describe the following; how a daily health check of each child for any indication of illness, injury, abuse or maltreatment will be conducted and documented;
Resolution: Corrected
The program must maintain on file at the group family day care home, available for inspection daily attendance records that are filled out at the time a child arrives and departs, and must include arrival and departure times;
Resolution: Corrected
The health care plan must describe the following; how a daily health check of each child for any indication of illness, injury, abuse or maltreatment will be conducted and documented;
Resolution: Corrected
The program must openly display daily transportation schedules.
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 openly display daily transportation schedules.
Resolution: Corrected
The health care plan must describe the following; how a daily health check of each child for any indication of illness, injury, abuse or maltreatment will be conducted and documented;
Resolution: Corrected
The program must maintain on file at the group family day care home, available for inspection daily attendance records that are filled out at the time a child arrives and departs, and must include arrival and departure times;
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 daily attendance records that are filled out at the time a child arrives and departs, and must include arrival and departure times;
Resolution: Corrected
Suitable precautions must be taken to eliminate all conditions in areas accessible to children which pose a safety or health hazard.
Resolution: Corrected
Materials and play equipment.
Resolution: Corrected
Children must be kept clean and comfortable at all times. Diapers must be changed when wet or soiled. The diaper changing area must be as close as possible to a sink with soap and hot and cold running water. This area or sink must not be used for food preparation. Diaper changing surfaces must be cleaned and disinfected after each use with an Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) registered product that has an EPA registration number on the label.
Resolution: Corrected
Evacuation drills must be conducted at least monthly during the hours of operation of the group family day care home.
Resolution: Corrected
Television and other electronic visual media must be turned off when not part of a planned developmentally appropriate program activity.
Resolution: Corrected
The health care plan must describe the following; how a daily health check of each child for any indication of illness, injury, abuse or maltreatment will be conducted and documented;
Resolution: Corrected
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Butterfly House of Joy Daycare's safety grade?
The Butterfly House of Joy Daycare has a safety grade of F (Poor) based on state inspection data. The composite score is 12.8 out of 100.
How many violations does The Butterfly House of Joy Daycare have?
The Butterfly House of Joy Daycare has 91 total violations on record, including 0 critical, 91 serious, and 0 minor.
When was The Butterfly House of Joy Daycare last inspected?
The Butterfly House of Joy Daycare was last inspected on February 26, 2026.