Hearth Record

Little Brook Daycare LLC

A group family day care in Rome, New York 13440

608 Millbrook Road, Rome, New York 13440. (315) 336-3411.

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The short answer

Record last released by New York State Office of Children and Family Services on Oct 24, 2026.

The last 24 months 28 violations in 6 months of the last 36. Last cited Jun 2026. Every month

Each figure’s source sits beside it, in its section below.

What these words mean4
Inspection (survey)
A visit by state inspectors, often unannounced, who check a place against the rules it must meet. For nursing homes and other places Medicare pays, CMS calls these visits surveys: a standard survey of a nursing home comes at least every 15 months, and a complaint survey whenever a complaint calls for one. Source: CMS; 42 CFR 488.308.
Deficiency, citation, violation
What inspectors write up when a place didn’t meet a rule: the rule, what they saw, and when. CMS calls it a deficiency; states may say citation or violation. It is the inspectors’ finding, not a court’s, and the place is usually asked for a plan to correct it. Source: CMS, statement of deficiencies (Form CMS-2567); each state’s licensing agency.
Licence status
Whether the state’s licence lets the place operate now, in the state’s own words: licensed, on probation (allowed to keep operating on conditions, after problems), provisional, pending or expired. Source: Each state’s licensing agency.
Capacity
The most people the licence or certification lets the place care for at once: residents, children, beds or apartments, as the state counts them. It isn’t how many are there now. Source: Each state’s licensing agency.

What did inspectors find?

6 inspections in the last three years, the latest on Jun 17, 2026.

28 violations cited in the last three years.

Source:

New York State Office of Children and Family Services, Program pages: inspection and complaint history. Checked Oct 20, 2026. Updated daily.

When those violations happened

28 violations in 6 months of the last 36. Last cited Jun 2026. The last 3 years, to Oct 24, 2026.

28 violations by month over the last 3 years. Each cell is one month.
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2024 JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
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No visit on record Visited, nothing cited A stronger orange is more serious, on its source’s own levels, read onto four bands: from the least serious it publishes to the most
Source:

Hearth Record drew this from the dates and levels in the source’s own records.

Each violation, in its source’s words

Grouped by visit, newest first, with the level its source gave it.

Source:

New York State Office of Children and Family Services, Program pages: inspection and complaint history. Checked Oct 20, 2026. Updated daily.

Jun 17, 2026: mid-Point4 violations
  • When disposable diapers are used, soiled diapers must be disposed of immediately into an outside trash disposal, or placed in a tightly covered plastic-lined trash can inaccessible to children until outdoor disposal is possible.

    Rule 416.11(i)(12). Corrected during the inspection.

  • 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;

    Rule 416.15(c)(13). Corrected during the inspection.

  • 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.

    Rule 416.5(j). Corrected during the inspection.

  • Materials and play equipment used by the children must be sturdy and free from rough edges and sharp corners.

    Rule 416.5(n)(1).

Mar 11, 2026: annual Unannounced6 violations
  • When disposable diapers are used, soiled diapers must be disposed of immediately into an outside trash disposal, or placed in a tightly covered plastic-lined trash can inaccessible to children until outdoor disposal is possible.

    Rule 416.11(i)(12). Corrected during the inspection.

  • If more than one child in the program is receiving breast milk, infant formula or other individualized food items, all containers or bottles must be clearly marked with the child’s first and last name.

    Rule 416.12(q). Corrected during the inspection.

  • The program must maintain on file at the group family day care home, available for inspection daily attendance records that are filled out at the time a child arrives and departs, and must include arrival and departure times;

    Rule 416.15(c)(5). Corrected during the inspection.

  • There must be an operational smoke detector on each floor of the home.

    Rule 416.4(c). Corrected during the inspection.

  • All paths of egress on the interior and exterior of the home, including corridors, aisles and approaches must be kept free of obstructions, impediments and debris at all times.

    Rule 416.4(h)(4). Corrected during the inspection.

  • Operating carbon monoxide detectors must be used in all group family day care homes when required, and located in areas of the home in accordance with applicable laws.

    Rule 416.5(v). Corrected during the inspection.

Aug 19, 2025: complaint investigation5 violations
  • Equipment that is frequently used or touched by children on a daily basis must be cleaned and then sanitized or disinfected, using an EPA registered product, when soiled and at least once weekly.

    Rule 416.11(i)(24). From a complaint. Corrected during the inspection.

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

    Rule 416.5(a). From a complaint.

  • Materials and play equipment used by the children must be sturdy and free from rough edges and sharp corners.

    Rule 416.5(n)(1). From a complaint.

  • Children cannot be left without competent supervision at any time. Competent supervision includes awareness of and responsibility for the ongoing activity of each child. It requires that all children be within a caregiver’s range of vision except as provided in section 416.8(b) of this Part and that the caregiver be near enough to respond when redirection or intervention strategies are needed. Competent supervision must take into account the child’s age, emotional, physical and cognitive development.

    Rule 416.8(a). From a complaint.

  • Children may be outside a caregiver’s range of vision only as follows: With the prior written permission of the parent, children who are napping or sleeping may do so in a room where an awake approved caregiver is not present, the doors to all rooms must be open; the approved caregiver must remain on the same floor as the children; and a functioning electronic monitor must be used in any room where children are sleeping or napping and an awake approved caregiver is not present.

    Rule 416.8(b)(1). From a complaint. Corrected during the inspection.

Jul 22, 2025: complaint investigation10 violations
  • The health care plan must describe the following; how a daily health check of each child for any indication of illness, injury, abuse or maltreatment will be conducted and documented;

    Rule 416.11(c)(2)(i). From a complaint.

  • Medications must be kept in a clean area that is inaccessible to children.

    Rule 416.11(f)(17). From a complaint.

  • Child care can only be provided in the areas of the group family day care home that have been included in the diagram and approved as child care space.

    Rule 416.3(a)(1). From a complaint.

  • Children must be located on the same floor of the group family day care home as a caregiver at all times, except as specified in section 416.8 of this Part. Children must not be located above the second floor of a single family dwelling.

    Rule 416.4(g). From a complaint.

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

    Rule 416.5(a). From a complaint.

  • 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.

    Rule 416.5(j). From a complaint.

  • Television and other electronic visual media must be turned off when not part of a planned developmentally appropriate program activity.

    Rule 416.7(v). From a complaint.

  • Children cannot be left without competent supervision at any time. Competent supervision includes awareness of and responsibility for the ongoing activity of each child. It requires that all children be within a caregiver’s range of vision except as provided in section 416.8(b) of this Part and that the caregiver be near enough to respond when redirection or intervention strategies are needed. Competent supervision must take into account the child’s age, emotional, physical and cognitive development.

    Rule 416.8(a). From a complaint.

  • Children may be outside a caregiver’s range of vision only as follows: With the written permission of the parents, a program may allow school-aged children to participate in activities outside of the direct supervision of a caregiver. Such activities must occur on the premises of the group family day care home. A caregiver must visually check such children every 15 minutes.

    Rule 416.8(b)(5). From a complaint.

  • The group family day care licensee must establish and follow a written plan for behavior management that is acceptable to the Office. This plan must include how the program will approach challenging behaviors, help children solve problems, and encourage acceptable behaviors.

    Rule 416.9(a). From a complaint.

Jun 10, 2025: annual Unannounced2 violations
  • Cleaning materials must be stored in their original containers unless the product’s use or the program’s health care plan indicates that the product be mixed with water before use. In this case, the container used for subsequent use of the mixed product must state the name of the cleaning material contained within. Cleaning materials 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.

    Rule 416.5(k).

  • The resting/napping places must: be located in approved day care space;

    Rule 416.7(o)(1).

Jun 11, 2024: monitoring1 violation
  • The program must maintain on file at the group family day care home, available for inspection daily attendance records that are filled out at the time a child arrives and departs, and must include arrival and departure times;

    Rule 416.15(c)(5). Corrected during the inspection.

All 8 visits on record
Visits on record
DateVisitWhat the record says
Jun 17, 2026Mid-Point4 violations cited
Mar 11, 2026Annual Unannounced6 violations cited
Aug 19, 2025ComplaintComplaint (Unsubstantiated); 5 violations cited
Jul 22, 2025ComplaintComplaint (Substantiated); 10 violations cited
Jun 10, 2025Annual Unannounced2 violations cited
Nov 25, 2024MonitoringNo violations found
Jun 11, 2024Monitoring1 violation cited
Mar 29, 2024Annual UnannouncedNo violations found

Is it licensed?

  • Group Family Day Care, open since Apr 30, 2007.
  • School district: Rome.
  • Capacity, in New York’s words: 12 children, ages 6 weeks to 12 years AND 4 additional school-aged children.
  • Approved by New York to give medication.
  • Keeps epinephrine auto-injectors for emergencies.
  • Licence 263066, issued Apr 30, 2023, expires Apr 29, 2027.
  • Capacity: 16 children.
Source:

New York State Office of Children and Family Services, Child Care Regulated Programs. Released Oct 24, 2026. Updated daily.

New York State Office of Children and Family Services, Program pages: inspection and complaint history. Checked Oct 20, 2026. Updated daily.

Has New York acted against it?

  • 2 complaints in the last three years. New York’s status for each: Complaint (Substantiated) (1), Complaint (Unsubstantiated) (1).
Source:

New York State Office of Children and Family Services, Program pages: inspection and complaint history. Checked Oct 20, 2026. Updated daily.

New York State Office of Children and Family Services, Child Care Regulated Programs. Released Oct 24, 2026. Updated daily.

On record, newest first
DateWhatDetail
Aug 19, 2025Complaint (Unsubstantiated)New York’s status for this complaint: Complaint (Unsubstantiated).
Jul 22, 2025Complaint (Substantiated)New York’s status for this complaint: Complaint (Substantiated).

Who does the caring?

  • New York doesn’t publish staffing levels for individual programs.

Who owns it?

  • New York’s open data doesn’t list owners.

How is it rated?

  • Takes part in QUALITYstarsNY, New York’s quality rating program.
Source:

New York State Office of Children and Family Services, Program pages: inspection and complaint history. Checked Oct 20, 2026. Updated daily.

How does it compare nearby?

  • Among 174 child care providers in Oneida County, the middle value for violations cited in the last three years was 2; this one had 28.
Source:

New York State Office of Children and Family Services, Program pages: inspection and complaint history. Checked Oct 20, 2026. Updated daily.

11 of the 174 in Oneida County, as the source lists them, same ZIP code first
PlaceViolations cited in the last three years
Teck’s Just Like Home Day Care, LLC0
YMCA of the Greater Tri-Valley1
Smith, Melissa0
Little Brook Daycare LLC This child care provider28
Dainotto, Francesca1
Just Like Home Daycare0
Smith, Amanda0
Friends Forever Group Daycare7
Fedele, Luz Marina3
YMCA of the Greater Tri-Valley32
Mohawk Valley Community Action Agency, Inc.4
Thalmann, Heidi8

What the record doesn’t say

  • New York doesn’t grade violations by severity, so read what was cited.
  • New York’s records give the regulation behind each violation, not what the inspector saw.
  • New York’s program pages cover four calendar years; this page shows the last three years.
  • New York doesn’t publish staffing levels or owners for individual programs.

Sources

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Source:

This copy of the record was made on Oct 24, 2026.

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Not fully inspected in over two years (CMS flag)

11 health citations at the latest inspection cycle

The state average is 14.3.

Source:

CMS, State and US Averages and Health Deficiencies. Released Oct 28, 2026. Updated monthly.

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