Sunshine Starts

62 Triangle Center, Yorktown Heights, NY 10598License
F

Data Freshness & Provenance

Inspection coverage

27 inspections on record

Active providers

License status: License

Last refreshed

April 3, 2026

Latest inspection

March 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
Sunshine Starts
License number
739365
Location
62 Triangle Center, Yorktown Heights, NY 10598
Status
License
Safety grade
F (Poor), score 51.3/100
Inspection record
27 inspections, last inspected March 26, 2026
Provenance
Official state licensing inspections and DaycareCheck scoring. Last refreshed April 3, 2026.

Safety Scorecard

F
Poor51.3 / 100
Health100/100
Safety0/100
Staffing25/100
Compliance100/100

30

Total Violations

Mar 26, 2026

Last Inspection

137

Capacity

Violation Timeline

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

All Violations (30)

SERIOUSSTAFFING418-1.14(b)Mar 13, 2025

Each applicant for, or individual in the position of director, teacher, or volunteer must complete Office-approved training that complies with federal minimum health and safety pre-service or three-month orientation period requirements. This training must be obtained pre-service or within three months of starting such position.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSTAFFING418-1.14(b)Mar 13, 2025

Each applicant for, or individual in the position of director, teacher, or volunteer must complete Office-approved training that complies with federal minimum health and safety pre-service or three-month orientation period requirements. This training must be obtained pre-service or within three months of starting such position.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSTAFFING418-1.14(b)Mar 13, 2025

Each applicant for, or individual in the position of director, teacher, or volunteer must complete Office-approved training that complies with federal minimum health and safety pre-service or three-month orientation period requirements. This training must be obtained pre-service or within three months of starting such position.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSTAFFING418-1.14(b)Mar 13, 2025

Each applicant for, or individual in the position of director, teacher, or volunteer must complete Office-approved training that complies with federal minimum health and safety pre-service or three-month orientation period requirements. This training must be obtained pre-service or within three months of starting such position.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSTAFFING418-1.14(b)Mar 13, 2025

Each applicant for, or individual in the position of director, teacher, or volunteer must complete Office-approved training that complies with federal minimum health and safety pre-service or three-month orientation period requirements. This training must be obtained pre-service or within three months of starting such position.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSTAFFING418-1.14(c)(1)Dec 19, 2023

Each staff person and volunteer must complete a minimum of thirty (30) hours of training every two years. The required thirty (30) hours of training every two years is subject to the following conditions: Fifteen (15) of the required thirty (30) hours of training must be obtained during the person's first six months at the program.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSTAFFING418-1.14(c)(1)Dec 19, 2023

Each staff person and volunteer must complete a minimum of thirty (30) hours of training every two years. The required thirty (30) hours of training every two years is subject to the following conditions: Fifteen (15) of the required thirty (30) hours of training must be obtained during the person's first six months at the program.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSTAFFING418-1.14(c)(1)Dec 19, 2023

Each staff person and volunteer must complete a minimum of thirty (30) hours of training every two years. The required thirty (30) hours of training every two years is subject to the following conditions: Fifteen (15) of the required thirty (30) hours of training must be obtained during the person's first six months at the program.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSTAFFING418-1.14(c)(1)Dec 19, 2023

Each staff person and volunteer must complete a minimum of thirty (30) hours of training every two years. The required thirty (30) hours of training every two years is subject to the following conditions: Fifteen (15) of the required thirty (30) hours of training must be obtained during the person's first six months at the program.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSTAFFING418-1.14(c)(1)Dec 19, 2023

Each staff person and volunteer must complete a minimum of thirty (30) hours of training every two years. The required thirty (30) hours of training every two years is subject to the following conditions: Fifteen (15) of the required thirty (30) hours of training must be obtained during the person's first six months at the program.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY418-1.8(l)(4)(iii)Apr 4, 2023

A written assessment of the child's need for further retention must be kept on file.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY418-1.8(l)(4)(ii)Apr 4, 2023

If this time period is expected to exceed three months, the center, in consultation with Early Intervention or Special Education staff and the parent, may exercise greater discretion in the placement of the child with a developmental disability or delay based on consideration of such factors as the child's developmental readiness, appropriateness of the classroom environment, the level of care the child requires and the needs of the other children in care.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY418-1.8(l)(7)Apr 4, 2023

Except for Office approved continuity of care classrooms, infants may never be mixed with other age groups.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY418-1.8(l)(4)(i)Apr 4, 2023

A written agreement concerning this retention between the parent and the center is required.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY418-1.8(l)(4)(i)Apr 4, 2023

A written agreement concerning this retention between the parent and the center is required.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY418-1.8(l)(4)(ii)Apr 4, 2023

If this time period is expected to exceed three months, the center, in consultation with Early Intervention or Special Education staff and the parent, may exercise greater discretion in the placement of the child with a developmental disability or delay based on consideration of such factors as the child's developmental readiness, appropriateness of the classroom environment, the level of care the child requires and the needs of the other children in care.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY418-1.8(l)(4)(iii)Apr 4, 2023

A written assessment of the child's need for further retention must be kept on file.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY418-1.8(l)(4)(i)Apr 4, 2023

A written agreement concerning this retention between the parent and the center is required.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY418-1.8(l)(4)(ii)Apr 4, 2023

If this time period is expected to exceed three months, the center, in consultation with Early Intervention or Special Education staff and the parent, may exercise greater discretion in the placement of the child with a developmental disability or delay based on consideration of such factors as the child's developmental readiness, appropriateness of the classroom environment, the level of care the child requires and the needs of the other children in care.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY418-1.8(l)(4)(iii)Apr 4, 2023

A written assessment of the child's need for further retention must be kept on file.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY418-1.8(l)(7)Apr 4, 2023

Except for Office approved continuity of care classrooms, infants may never be mixed with other age groups.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY418-1.8(l)(4)(i)Apr 4, 2023

A written agreement concerning this retention between the parent and the center is required.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY418-1.8(l)(4)(ii)Apr 4, 2023

If this time period is expected to exceed three months, the center, in consultation with Early Intervention or Special Education staff and the parent, may exercise greater discretion in the placement of the child with a developmental disability or delay based on consideration of such factors as the child's developmental readiness, appropriateness of the classroom environment, the level of care the child requires and the needs of the other children in care.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY418-1.8(l)(4)(iii)Apr 4, 2023

A written assessment of the child's need for further retention must be kept on file.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY418-1.8(l)(7)Apr 4, 2023

Except for Office approved continuity of care classrooms, infants may never be mixed with other age groups.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY418-1.8(l)(4)(i)Apr 4, 2023

A written agreement concerning this retention between the parent and the center is required.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY418-1.8(l)(4)(ii)Apr 4, 2023

If this time period is expected to exceed three months, the center, in consultation with Early Intervention or Special Education staff and the parent, may exercise greater discretion in the placement of the child with a developmental disability or delay based on consideration of such factors as the child's developmental readiness, appropriateness of the classroom environment, the level of care the child requires and the needs of the other children in care.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY418-1.8(l)(4)(iii)Apr 4, 2023

A written assessment of the child's need for further retention must be kept on file.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY418-1.8(l)(7)Apr 4, 2023

Except for Office approved continuity of care classrooms, infants may never be mixed with other age groups.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY418-1.8(l)(7)Apr 4, 2023

Except for Office approved continuity of care classrooms, infants may never be mixed with other age groups.

Resolution: Corrected

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Sunshine Starts's safety grade?

Sunshine Starts has a safety grade of F (Poor) based on state inspection data. The composite score is 51.3 out of 100.

How many violations does Sunshine Starts have?

Sunshine Starts has 30 total violations on record, including 0 critical, 30 serious, and 0 minor.

When was Sunshine Starts last inspected?

Sunshine Starts was last inspected on March 26, 2026.

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