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Star Hope Playhouse Inc.

37 RICH AVENUE, MOUNT VERNON, NY 10550Childery Rating: 4/5

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Quality Indicators

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  • Overall Quality
    4 / 5
  • Process Quality
    Not Available
  • Structural Quality
    4 / 5

Why this rating

This daycare earned 4 out of 5 stars overall. Structural quality reflects an 18% violation rate across 22 visits in the last 3 years (most recently inspected March 2026) and a license in good standing. The structural rating also includes New York's licensing baseline — what every licensed daycare in the state must meet. New York caps infant ratios at 1:4, toddler ratios at 1:5, and preschool ratios at 1:8. Lead teachers must hold a Child Development Associate (CDA). Teachers must complete 15 hours of annual training. No objective process measures (e.g., state quality rating or national accreditation) are available for this daycare. The overall rating reflects structural features only.

Quality Recognitions & Accreditations

Accreditations
  • National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC)Not Accredited
  • National Accreditation Commission (NAC)Not Accredited
  • National Early Childhood Program Accreditation (NECPA)Not Accredited
  • National Association for Family Child Care (NAFCC)Not Accredited

Facility Info

Facility type
Group Child Care Home
Age groups served
School-Age
Licensed capacity
16
Teacher-child ratios & group sizesState Minimum Displayed
AgeMax ratioMax group
Infants1:48
Toddlers1:512
Preschool1:821

Teacher Credentials

Lead teacher credentialState Minimum Displayed
Child Development Associate (CDA)

Inspection History

3 Inspection Visits Since 2024 · 5 Findings · 100% Corrected at Visit
Most recent: Dec 30, 2025⤓ Download Inspection History Report (PDF)
1 Critical4 Important

Across 3 inspections since 2024, the issues cited most often were Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (2), Staff-to-Child Ratios & Group Size (2), and Parent Communication & Policies (1). Of 5 total findings, 1 was critical.

See All 3 Inspection Visits
  1. Dec 30, 20251 Finding1 Critical
    • All Child Care Programs Must Have at Least One Caregiver Who Holds a Valid Certification in Cardiopulmonary…416.14(m)

      All child care programs must have at least one caregiver who holds a valid certification in cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and first aid on the premises of

      ✓ Corrected at visit

  2. Feb 28, 20253 Findings3 Important
    • A Prospective Director413.4(d)(5)

      A prospective director, employee or volunteer may begin to work or volunteer at a child day care center, small day care center, school-age child care program, g

      ✓ Corrected at visit

    • Children Cannot Be Left Without Competent Supervision at Any Time416.8(a)

      Children cannot be left without competent supervision at any time. Competent supervision includes awareness of and responsibility for the ongoing activity of ea

      ✓ Corrected at visit

    • One Caregiver May Care for a Maximum of Six Children Younger Than School Age416.8(j)(1)

      One caregiver may care for a maximum of six children younger than school age, or eight children when at least two of the eight children are school aged.

      ✓ Corrected at visit

  3. Aug 26, 20241 Finding1 Important
    • The Office Shall Require the Child Day Care Program to Immediately Post Upon Receipt413.3(g)(3)(i)

      The Office shall require the child day care program to immediately post upon receipt, in a prominent place at the program that is visible to parents, a copy of

      ✓ Corrected at visit

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