Rockland County Daycare Shut Down for Operating Without License, Officials Say

Daycare Center Shut Down

• 🎯 Clarkstown town officials have shut down the Mora Cheney daycare center, alleging it operated without necessary licenses or safety inspections.
• ⚠️ Officials stated the daycare put young children at risk by operating without state permits, town permits, or required safety inspections.

Horrendous Conditions Found

• 👶 Pictures revealed 30 children in an unfinished basement with gas cans, which officials deemed unacceptable.
• 🎧 The basement, located under an adjacent vape shop, reportedly had screaming and crying children audible through the floor.
• 🚨 Inspectors found multiple code violations, including out-of-date fire extinguishers.

Investigation and Legal Action

• 🗓️ The daycare submitted a plan last year but never followed up to obtain approvals or licenses.
• 🌐 The daycare's website promised parents a safe and loving environment, contrasting with the conditions found.
• ⚖️ Clarkstown believes at least 70 children were enrolled and is seeking a restraining order to prevent reopening while police investigate.