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Child Care - Pre School

SUNSHINE DAYCARE OF MOTT HAVEN LLC

BRONX, NY 10454

718-989-9804

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Status	Permitted
Permit Number	9517
Expiration	12/05/2027
Age Range (Years)	2 - 5
Maximum Capacity	126
Site Type	Private
Certified to Administer Medication	No
Years in Operation	15

Drinking Water Testing

Water Lead Test Done	Yes
Water Lead Test Elevated	No

Performance History: (click on tabs below for additional information)

Some of the violations presented here may not be final. Child care programs are entitled to a hearing to challenge certain citations issued by the Department. Adjudicated violations may result in a dismissal of the cited violation.

Latest Inspection Results
Previous Inspection Results

Inspection Date: 3/26/26
Inspection Result:

Violation Summary	Category	Code Sub-Section	Status
There were no new violations observed at the time of this inspection/visit.

Inspection Date : 2/13/26 Result : Monitoring Inspection Non-Routine - Reinspection Required; Fines pending

Violation Summary	Category	Code Sub-Section	Status
Constant and competent supervision provided by adequate staff for children and groups of children	Violations requiring immediate correction (Public Health Hazards)	47.23(a)	CORRECTED
Teacher to child ratios and group size maintained in Group Child Care program	Violations requiring immediate correction (Public Health Hazards)	47.23(f)(1)	CORRECTED
Permittee/applicant failed to submit a written safety plan; written safety plan is Not approved; staff Not trained, drilled in plan; training, drills Not evaluated; plan Not maintained and updated.	Violations requiring correction within two weeks (Critical Violations)	47.11(a)	CORRECTED
At time of inspection child care service facility observed Not maintained or in disrepair. Dry sweeping observed in areas occupied by children.	Violations requiring correction within two weeks (Critical Violations)	47.49(a)	CORRECTED

Inspection Date : 2/11/26 Result : Monitoring Inspection Non-Routine - Passed inspection with no violations

Inspection Date : 2/10/26 Result : Monitoring Inspection Non-Routine - Reinspection Required; Fines pending

Violation Summary	Category	Code Sub-Section	Status
Program using video surveillance provides access to equipment and viewing rights to the Department	Violations requiring immediate correction (Public Health Hazards)	47.67(d)(3)(F)	CORRECTED

Inspection Date : 2/3/26 Result : Compliance Inspection of Open Violations - Passed inspection; Violations corrected at time of inspection

Inspection Date : 2/3/26 Result : Compliance Inspection of Open Violations - Reinspection Not Required

Inspection Date : 1/21/26 Result : Initial Annual Inspection - Reinspection Not Required

Inspection Date : 1/21/26 Result : Monitoring Inspection Non-Routine - Passed inspection with no violations

Inspection Date : 1/5/26 Result : Initial Annual Inspection - Passed inspection with no violations

Inspection Date : 11/13/25 Result : Monitoring Inspection Non-Routine - Passed inspection with no violations

Inspection Date : 10/16/25 Result :

Inspection Date : 10/16/25 Result : Monitoring Inspection Non-Routine - Passed inspection with no violations

Inspection Date : 10/15/25 Result : Monitoring Inspection Non-Routine - Reinspection Required; Fines pending

Violation Summary	Category	Code Sub-Section	Status
Teacher to child ratios and group size maintained in Group Child Care program	Violations requiring immediate correction (Public Health Hazards)	47.23(f)(1)	CORRECTED

Inspection Date : 7/25/25 Result : Monitoring Inspection Non-Routine - Reinspection Not Required

Violation Summary	Category	Code Sub-Section	Status
Except in night care a group teacher shall be in charge of each group of children 2-6 years of age	Minor violations (General Violations)	47.23(b)	CORRECTED

Inspection Date : 6/9/25 Result :

Inspection Date : 4/25/25 Result : Monitoring Inspection Non-Routine - Passed inspection with no violations

Inspection Date : 4/14/25 Result :

Inspection Date : 4/14/25 Result : Compliance Inspection of Open Violations - Reinspection Required; Violations corrected at time of inspection

Inspection Date : 4/10/25 Result : Compliance Inspection of Open Violations - Reinspection Required; Fines pending

Violation Summary	Category	Code Sub-Section	Status
Fingerprint screening Not arranged for current and prospective personnel; Results Not satisfactory or CAP was Not approved	Violations requiring immediate correction (Public Health Hazards)	47.19(c)(1)	CORRECTED
Constant and competent supervision provided by adequate staff for children and groups of children	Violations requiring immediate correction (Public Health Hazards)	47.23(a)	CORRECTED
Teacher to child ratios and group size maintained in Group Child Care program	Violations requiring immediate correction (Public Health Hazards)	47.23(f)(1)	CORRECTED
Proper ventilation Not provided or maintained at time of inspection. Indoor air quality nuisance allowed to exist at time of inspection.	Violations requiring correction within two weeks (Critical Violations)	47.45(a)	CORRECTED
At time of inspection child care service facility observed Not maintained or in disrepair. Dry sweeping observed in areas occupied by children.	Violations requiring correction within two weeks (Critical Violations)	47.49(a)	CORRECTED
At time of inspection it was determined that child care service failed to take any and all necessary action to eliminate potential hazards.	Violations requiring correction within two weeks (Critical Violations)	47.57(b)	CORRECTED

Inspection Date : 4/8/25 Result : Monitoring Inspection Non-Routine - Reinspection Required; Fines pending

Violation Summary	Category	Code Sub-Section	Status
At time of inspection child care service facility observed Not maintained or in disrepair. Dry sweeping observed in areas occupied by children.	Violations requiring correction within two weeks (Critical Violations)	47.49(a)	CORRECTED

Inspection Date : 4/2/25 Result : Initial Annual Inspection - Reinspection Required; Fines pending

Violation Summary	Category	Code Sub-Section	Status
Teacher to child ratios and group size maintained in Group Child Care program	Violations requiring immediate correction (Public Health Hazards)	47.23(f)(1)	CORRECTED
At the time child care service was providing care it has been determined that the child care service failed to limit areas used by children to their exclusive use. Unauthorized children and/or adults allowed to inhabit child care service facilities during child care hours.	Violations requiring correction within two weeks (Critical Violations)	47.39(a)	CORRECTED
Staff and volunteers obtain documentation showing immunization with 2 doses measles/mumps, 1 dose rubella, 2 doses varicella and 1 dose Tdap. Medical exemptions only. History of measles, mumps or rubella shall Not replace MMR vaccine except in presence of MMR varicella antibodies.	Minor violations (General Violations)	47.33(c)(1)	CORRECTED

Inspection Date : 2/21/25 Result : Initial Annual Inspection - Reinspection Required

Inspection Date : 2/4/25 Result : Monitoring Inspection Non-Routine - Reinspection Required; Fines pending

Violation Summary	Category	Code Sub-Section	Status
Child care service failed to Notify DOHMH within 24 hours of child abuse allegation/indication or record of criminal activity of individuals associated with child care service; serious injury, death or loss of a child.	Violations requiring correction within two weeks (Critical Violations)	47.19(g)	CORRECTED
Incident injury log of accidents illness and epi auto injector use Not provided, Not maintained and Not available upon request	Minor violations (General Violations)	47.29(e)	CORRECTED

Inspection Date : 6/25/24 Result : Monitoring Inspection Non-Routine - Passed inspection with no violations

Inspection Date : 5/15/24 Result : Compliance Inspection of Open Violations - Reinspection Not Required

Violation Summary	Category	Code Sub-Section	Status
There were no new violations observed at the time of this inspection/visit.
Constant and competent supervision provided by adequate staff for children and groups of children	Violations requiring immediate correction (Public Health Hazards)	47.23(a)	CORRECTED
Child care service staff identified/acting as group teachers do Not meet the required qualifications of the position.	Minor violations (General Violations)	47.13(d)	CORRECTED
At time of inspection child care service unable to document that all children enrolled have had an age appropriate medical evaluation.	Minor violations (General Violations)	47.25(a)(1)	CORRECTED
At time of inspection it was determined that child care service allows staff to perform their duties that are Not healthy or are incapable of carrying out their duties. Staff medical clearances are Not maintained by child care service.	Minor violations (General Violations)	47.33(b)	CORRECTED
At time of inspection floors/walls ceilings were observed Not maintained; in disrepair or covered in a toxic finish.	Minor violations (General Violations)	47.41(j)	CORRECTED

Inspection Date : 5/15/24 Result : Initial Annual Inspection - Reinspection Required; Fines pending

Violation Summary	Category	Code Sub-Section	Status
There were no new violations observed at the time of this inspection/visit.
Constant and competent supervision provided by adequate staff for children and groups of children	Violations requiring immediate correction (Public Health Hazards)	47.23(a)	CORRECTED
Child care service staff identified/acting as group teachers do Not meet the required qualifications of the position.	Minor violations (General Violations)	47.13(d)	CORRECTED
At time of inspection child care service unable to document that all children enrolled have had an age appropriate medical evaluation.	Minor violations (General Violations)	47.25(a)(1)	CORRECTED
At time of inspection it was determined that child care service allows staff to perform their duties that are Not healthy or are incapable of carrying out their duties. Staff medical clearances are Not maintained by child care service.	Minor violations (General Violations)	47.33(b)	CORRECTED
At time of inspection floors/walls ceilings were observed Not maintained; in disrepair or covered in a toxic finish.	Minor violations (General Violations)	47.41(j)	CORRECTED

Inspection Date : 5/9/24 Result : Compliance Inspection of Open Violations - Reinspection Required; Violations corrected at time of inspection

Inspection Date : 4/25/24 Result : Initial Annual Inspection - Reinspection Required; Fines pending

Violation Summary	Category	Code Sub-Section	Status
At time of inspection child care service facility observed Not maintained or in disrepair. Dry sweeping observed in areas occupied by children.	Violations requiring correction within two weeks (Critical Violations)	47.49(a)	CORRECTED

Inspection Date : 11/1/23 Result : Compliance Inspection of Open Violations - Reinspection Required; Violations corrected at time of inspection

Inspection Date : 8/15/23 Result : Compliance Inspection of Open Violations - Reinspection Required

Violation Summary	Category	Code Sub-Section	Status
Required food protection procedures were Not implemented at time of inspection. Holder of food protection certificate was Not on site during hours of food preparation activity.	Violations requiring correction within two weeks (Critical Violations)	47.61(a)	CORRECTED

Inspection Date : 7/28/23 Result : Monitoring Inspection Non-Routine - Reinspection Required

Inspection Date : 7/25/23 Result : Initial Annual Inspection - Reinspection Required; Fines pending

Violation Summary	Category	Code Sub-Section	Status
Required food protection procedures were Not implemented at time of inspection. Holder of food protection certificate was Not on site during hours of food preparation activity.	Violations requiring correction within two weeks (Critical Violations)	47.61(a)	CORRECTED
Child care service fails to store dry goods in insect/rodent proof containers at time of inspection.	Violations requiring correction within two weeks (Critical Violations)	47.61(e)	CORRECTED

Inspection Date : 6/22/23 Result : Compliance Inspection of Open Violations - Passed inspection; Violations corrected at time of inspection

Inspection Date : 4/27/23 Result : Initial Annual Inspection - Reinspection Required; Fines pending

Violation Type (Over The Past 3 Years)	Percent	Citywide Average
% of annual inspections with violations requiring immediate correction (Public Health Hazards)	37%	7%
% of annual inspections with violations requiring correction within two weeks (Critical Violations)	37%	18%
% of annual inspections w/violations	62%	21%

Contact Information

Child Care - Pre School

SUNSHINE LEARNING CENTER

SUNSHINE DAYCARE OF MOTT HAVEN LLC

416 WILLIS AVENUE

BRONX, NY 10454

718-989-9804

More information

Status

Permitted

Permit Number

9517

Expiration

12/05/2027

Age Range (Years)

2 - 5

Maximum Capacity

126

Site Type

Private

Certified to Administer Medication

No

Years in Operation

15

Drinking Water Testing

Water Lead Test Done

Yes

Water Lead Test Elevated

No

Performance History: (click on tabs below for additional information)