Joyful Days Home Daycare

21 Villa Avenue, Yonkers, NY 10704License
F

Data Freshness & Provenance

Inspection coverage

22 inspections on record

Active providers

License status: License

Last refreshed

April 3, 2026

Latest inspection

January 5, 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
Joyful Days Home Daycare
License number
797227
Location
21 Villa Avenue, Yonkers, NY 10704
Status
License
Safety grade
F (Poor), score 27.5/100
Inspection record
22 inspections, last inspected January 5, 2026
Provenance
Official state licensing inspections and DaycareCheck scoring. Last refreshed April 3, 2026.

Safety Scorecard

F
Poor27.5 / 100
Health0/100
Safety0/100
Staffing50/100
Compliance100/100

90

Total Violations

Jan 5, 2026

Last Inspection

16

Capacity

Violation Timeline

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

All Violations (90)

SERIOUSSAFETY416.5(b)(4)Jan 5, 2026

Each program must hold two shelter-in-place drills annually during which procedures and supplies are reviewed. Parents must be made aware of this drill in advance.

Resolution: Not Corrected

SERIOUSHEALTH416.11(i)(14)Jan 5, 2026

Toilet facilities must be kept clean at all times, and must be supplied with toilet paper, soap and towels accessible to the children.

Resolution: Not Corrected

SERIOUSHEALTH416.11(i)(14)Jan 5, 2026

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

SERIOUSSAFETY416.5(b)(4)Jan 5, 2026

Each program must hold two shelter-in-place drills annually during which procedures and supplies are reviewed. Parents must be made aware of this drill in advance.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSHEALTH416.11(i)(14)Jan 5, 2026

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

SERIOUSHEALTH416.11(i)(14)Jan 5, 2026

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

SERIOUSSAFETY416.5(b)(4)Jan 5, 2026

Each program must hold two shelter-in-place drills annually during which procedures and supplies are reviewed. Parents must be made aware of this drill in advance.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY416.5(b)(4)Jan 5, 2026

Each program must hold two shelter-in-place drills annually during which procedures and supplies are reviewed. Parents must be made aware of this drill in advance.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY416.5(b)(4)Jan 5, 2026

Each program must hold two shelter-in-place drills annually during which procedures and supplies are reviewed. Parents must be made aware of this drill in advance.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSHEALTH416.11(i)(14)Jan 5, 2026

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

SERIOUSSAFETY416.15(b)(20)Jul 9, 2025

No person other than a caregiver may have unsupervised contact with a child in care at the program.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSHEALTH416.11(b)(1)(ii)Jul 9, 2025

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

SERIOUSSAFETY416.15(b)(20)Jul 9, 2025

No person other than a caregiver may have unsupervised contact with a child in care at the program.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY416.15(b)(20)Jul 9, 2025

No person other than a caregiver may have unsupervised contact with a child in care at the program.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSHEALTH416.11(b)(1)(ii)Jul 9, 2025

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

SERIOUSHEALTH416.11(b)(1)(ii)Jul 9, 2025

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

SERIOUSSAFETY416.15(b)(20)Jul 9, 2025

No person other than a caregiver may have unsupervised contact with a child in care at the program.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSHEALTH416.11(b)(1)(ii)Jul 9, 2025

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

SERIOUSSAFETY416.15(b)(20)Jul 9, 2025

No person other than a caregiver may have unsupervised contact with a child in care at the program.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSHEALTH416.11(b)(1)(ii)Jul 9, 2025

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

SERIOUSSAFETY416.15(c)(13)Jan 31, 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(c)(13)Jan 31, 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(c)(13)Jan 31, 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(c)(13)Jan 31, 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(c)(13)Jan 31, 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

SERIOUSHEALTH416.12(n)Nov 1, 2024

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)(18)Nov 1, 2024

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: Corrected

SERIOUSHEALTH416.11(i)(27)Nov 1, 2024

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

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSHEALTH416.11(a)(3)Nov 1, 2024

The program must keep documentation of immunizations the child has received to date, in accordance with New York State Public Health Law.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY416.5(j)Nov 1, 2024

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

SERIOUSSAFETY416.4(b)(1)Nov 1, 2024

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

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY416.4(b)(1)Nov 1, 2024

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

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY416.4(b)(1)Nov 1, 2024

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

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY416.5(j)Nov 1, 2024

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

SERIOUSHEALTH416.11(a)(3)Nov 1, 2024

The program must keep documentation of immunizations the child has received to date, in accordance with New York State Public Health Law.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSHEALTH416.11(i)(27)Nov 1, 2024

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

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSHEALTH416.12(n)Nov 1, 2024

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)(18)Nov 1, 2024

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: Corrected

SERIOUSHEALTH416.11(i)(27)Nov 1, 2024

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

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY416.4(b)(1)Nov 1, 2024

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

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY416.5(j)Nov 1, 2024

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

SERIOUSHEALTH416.11(a)(3)Nov 1, 2024

The program must keep documentation of immunizations the child has received to date, in accordance with New York State Public Health Law.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSHEALTH416.12(n)Nov 1, 2024

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)(18)Nov 1, 2024

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: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY416.4(b)(1)Nov 1, 2024

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

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY416.5(j)Nov 1, 2024

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

SERIOUSHEALTH416.11(a)(3)Nov 1, 2024

The program must keep documentation of immunizations the child has received to date, in accordance with New York State Public Health Law.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSHEALTH416.11(i)(27)Nov 1, 2024

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

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSHEALTH416.12(n)Nov 1, 2024

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)(18)Nov 1, 2024

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: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY416.5(j)Nov 1, 2024

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

SERIOUSHEALTH416.11(a)(3)Nov 1, 2024

The program must keep documentation of immunizations the child has received to date, in accordance with New York State Public Health Law.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSHEALTH416.11(i)(27)Nov 1, 2024

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

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSHEALTH416.12(n)Nov 1, 2024

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)(18)Nov 1, 2024

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: Corrected

SERIOUSSTAFFING416.14(b)Mar 12, 2024

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: Corrected

SERIOUSSTAFFING416.14(b)Mar 12, 2024

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: Corrected

SERIOUSSTAFFING416.14(b)Mar 12, 2024

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: Corrected

SERIOUSSTAFFING416.14(b)Mar 12, 2024

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: Corrected

SERIOUSSTAFFING416.14(b)Mar 12, 2024

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: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY416.5(l)(5)Aug 10, 2023

The program must immediately notify the parents of children in care and the Office when an animal kept on the premises harms any person, including a child in care.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY416.5(l)(1)Aug 10, 2023

Any animal present at the day care home must present no evidence of disease or parasite and pose no threat.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY416.5(l)(5)Aug 10, 2023

The program must immediately notify the parents of children in care and the Office when an animal kept on the premises harms any person, including a child in care.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY416.5(l)(5)Aug 10, 2023

The program must immediately notify the parents of children in care and the Office when an animal kept on the premises harms any person, including a child in care.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY416.5(l)(1)Aug 10, 2023

Any animal present at the day care home must present no evidence of disease or parasite and pose no threat.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY416.5(l)(5)Aug 10, 2023

The program must immediately notify the parents of children in care and the Office when an animal kept on the premises harms any person, including a child in care.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY416.5(l)(1)Aug 10, 2023

Any animal present at the day care home must present no evidence of disease or parasite and pose no threat.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY416.5(l)(5)Aug 10, 2023

The program must immediately notify the parents of children in care and the Office when an animal kept on the premises harms any person, including a child in care.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY416.5(l)(1)Aug 10, 2023

Any animal present at the day care home must present no evidence of disease or parasite and pose no threat.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY416.5(l)(1)Aug 10, 2023

Any animal present at the day care home must present no evidence of disease or parasite and pose no threat.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY416.5(a)Aug 4, 2023

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(a)Aug 4, 2023

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(a)Aug 4, 2023

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(a)Aug 4, 2023

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(a)Aug 4, 2023

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

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY416.15(c)(2)Jul 25, 2023

The program must maintain on file at the group family day care home, available for inspection an approved health care plan on forms furnished by the Office, as required in section 416.11 of this Part;

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSTAFFING416.14(f)Jul 25, 2023

Training must address all topics or subject matters required by state and federal law. The required state topics are:

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY416.5(l)(3)Jul 25, 2023

All required vaccinations must be kept current for all animals present at the program.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY416.15(c)(2)Jul 25, 2023

The program must maintain on file at the group family day care home, available for inspection an approved health care plan on forms furnished by the Office, as required in section 416.11 of this Part;

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSTAFFING416.14(f)Jul 25, 2023

Training must address all topics or subject matters required by state and federal law. The required state topics are:

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY416.15(c)(2)Jul 25, 2023

The program must maintain on file at the group family day care home, available for inspection an approved health care plan on forms furnished by the Office, as required in section 416.11 of this Part;

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY416.5(l)(3)Jul 25, 2023

All required vaccinations must be kept current for all animals present at the program.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSTAFFING416.14(f)Jul 25, 2023

Training must address all topics or subject matters required by state and federal law. The required state topics are:

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY416.15(c)(2)Jul 25, 2023

The program must maintain on file at the group family day care home, available for inspection an approved health care plan on forms furnished by the Office, as required in section 416.11 of this Part;

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSTAFFING416.14(f)Jul 25, 2023

Training must address all topics or subject matters required by state and federal law. The required state topics are:

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY416.5(l)(3)Jul 25, 2023

All required vaccinations must be kept current for all animals present at the program.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY416.15(c)(2)Jul 25, 2023

The program must maintain on file at the group family day care home, available for inspection an approved health care plan on forms furnished by the Office, as required in section 416.11 of this Part;

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY416.5(l)(3)Jul 25, 2023

All required vaccinations must be kept current for all animals present at the program.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSTAFFING416.14(f)Jul 25, 2023

Training must address all topics or subject matters required by state and federal law. The required state topics are:

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY416.5(l)(3)Jul 25, 2023

All required vaccinations must be kept current for all animals present at the program.

Resolution: Corrected

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Joyful Days Home Daycare's safety grade?

Joyful Days Home Daycare has a safety grade of F (Poor) based on state inspection data. The composite score is 27.5 out of 100.

How many violations does Joyful Days Home Daycare have?

Joyful Days Home Daycare has 90 total violations on record, including 0 critical, 90 serious, and 0 minor.

When was Joyful Days Home Daycare last inspected?

Joyful Days Home Daycare was last inspected on January 5, 2026.

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