Sunshine Starts
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
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)
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
A written assessment of the child's need for further retention must be kept on file.
Resolution: Corrected
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
Except for Office approved continuity of care classrooms, infants may never be mixed with other age groups.
Resolution: Corrected
A written agreement concerning this retention between the parent and the center is required.
Resolution: Corrected
A written agreement concerning this retention between the parent and the center is required.
Resolution: Corrected
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
A written assessment of the child's need for further retention must be kept on file.
Resolution: Corrected
A written agreement concerning this retention between the parent and the center is required.
Resolution: Corrected
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
A written assessment of the child's need for further retention must be kept on file.
Resolution: Corrected
Except for Office approved continuity of care classrooms, infants may never be mixed with other age groups.
Resolution: Corrected
A written agreement concerning this retention between the parent and the center is required.
Resolution: Corrected
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
A written assessment of the child's need for further retention must be kept on file.
Resolution: Corrected
Except for Office approved continuity of care classrooms, infants may never be mixed with other age groups.
Resolution: Corrected
A written agreement concerning this retention between the parent and the center is required.
Resolution: Corrected
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
A written assessment of the child's need for further retention must be kept on file.
Resolution: Corrected
Except for Office approved continuity of care classrooms, infants may never be mixed with other age groups.
Resolution: Corrected
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.