Robert P. Rubicco: Criminal, Liar, Fraud, Daycare Operator – Part IX (New Rochelle OCFS violations)

Robert P. Rubicco: Criminal, Liar, Fraud, Daycare Operator: Table of Contents

NEW ROCHELLE , NY (December 9, 2025) — Anna & Jacks Treehouse, a New York child care center with License/Registration ID 753272, has been issued 55 violations by the New York State Office of Children and Family Services since receiving its license on July 5, 2016. These include here are 7 incidents that directly involve child abuse or endangerment, violations explicitly related to Child abuse or maltreatment, inadequate supervision that leaves children without competent oversight, posing an endangerment risk and failure to conduct background checks, which could allow unfit individuals access to children.

The center’s website states the business operated from 2013 to 2016, but OCFS records indicate it was first licensed in 2016 so there are no records of inspections and violations from 2013 to 2016. During this period, Rubicco operated an unlicensed daycare center in his home. He has publicly stated there were 12 children in the first year, requiring an OCFS license. In New York State, operating an unlicensed child day care center for 12 or more children at one time — even for less than three hours per day — is a crime punishable by up to one year in jail as a Class A misdemeanor under Social Services Law § 390, escalating to a Class E felony with up to four years in prison if the operator continues after being ordered to obtain a license.

During this period Rubicco was serving the remainder of his sentence of three years on probation for impersonating an assistant district attorney in a state witness tampering case, was on probation in a federal computer hacking case, sentenced to home confinement then later to wearing an ankle monitor, absconding out of state, abusing cocaine and alcohol, forging records and manipulating his drug testing, and serving time in federal prison.

Records obtained from the OCFS database in 2022 excluded information on fines or corrective action plans, which the OCFS website states can be obtained by contacting the regional office. Repeated calls and emails to OCFS yielded false promises and stonewalling, and a referral to then-Gov. Andrew Cuomo’s office received no response.

The violations include 13 fire safety issues, three of which remain marked as “Not Corrected” in the OCFS database. The total includes two major violations pertaining to child abuse and one pertaining to background checks. As of the last inspection on Oct. 27, 2025, the facility has uncorrected violations.

The violations, in chronological order from newest to oldest, are:

On Oct. 27, 2025, Anna & Jacks Treehouse was cited for violating 418-1.3(a)(2) pertaining to obtaining written approval from the Office prior to initiating changes, additions, or expansions that may affect portions of the building designated for child care or egress in emergencies. The OCFS database lists this violation as Not Corrected.

On Oct. 27, 2025, Anna & Jacks Treehouse was cited for violating 418-1.11(b)(1)(ii) pertaining to staff and volunteers submitting a medical statement from a health care provider before involvement in child care work. The issue was subsequently deemed corrected by OCFS.

On Sep. 11, 2025, Anna & Jacks Treehouse was cited for violating 413.4(d)(6) pertaining to supervision of prospective directors, employees, or volunteers pending completion of background checks. The issue was subsequently deemed corrected by OCFS.

On Sep. 11, 2025, Anna & Jacks Treehouse was cited for violating 418-1.3(h) pertaining to repairing peeling or damaged paint or plaster. The issue was subsequently deemed corrected by OCFS.

On Sep. 11, 2025, Anna & Jacks Treehouse was cited for violating 418-1.5(v) pertaining to storing matches, lighters, medicines, drugs, cleaning materials, detergents, aerosol cans, and other poisonous or toxic materials in original containers and in places inaccessible to children. The issue was subsequently deemed corrected by OCFS.

On Sep. 11, 2025, Anna & Jacks Treehouse was cited for violating 418-1.11(b)(1)(ii) pertaining to staff and volunteers submitting a medical statement from a health care provider before involvement in child care work. The issue was subsequently deemed corrected by OCFS.

On Sep. 11, 2025, Anna & Jacks Treehouse was cited for violating 418-1.15(a)(4) pertaining to operating in compliance with the terms of the license, including maximum number and age range of children. The issue was subsequently deemed corrected by OCFS.

On Apr. 15, 2025, Anna & Jacks Treehouse was cited for violating 413.4(d)(6) pertaining to supervision of prospective directors, employees, or volunteers pending completion of background checks. The issue was subsequently deemed corrected by OCFS.

On Apr. 15, 2025, Anna & Jacks Treehouse was cited for violating 418-1.11(b)(1)(ii) pertaining to staff and volunteers submitting a medical statement from a health care provider before involvement in child care work. The issue was subsequently deemed corrected by OCFS.

On Apr. 15, 2025, Anna & Jacks Treehouse was cited for violating 418-1.14(b) pertaining to completing Office-approved training for directors, teachers, or volunteers within specified timeframes. The issue was subsequently deemed corrected by OCFS.

On Apr. 15, 2025, Anna & Jacks Treehouse was cited for violating 418-1.15(a)(4) pertaining to operating in compliance with the terms of the license, including maximum number and age range of children. The issue was subsequently deemed corrected by OCFS.

On Jan. 22, 2025, Anna & Jacks Treehouse was cited for violating 418-1.11(b)(1)(ii) pertaining to staff and volunteers submitting a medical statement from a health care provider before involvement in child care work. The issue was subsequently deemed corrected by OCFS.

On Jan. 22, 2025, Anna & Jacks Treehouse was cited for violating 418-1.14(b) pertaining to completing Office-approved training for directors, teachers, or volunteers within specified timeframes. The issue was subsequently deemed corrected by OCFS.

On Jan. 22, 2025, Anna & Jacks Treehouse was cited for violating 418-1.15(c)(6) pertaining to maintaining records of children’s health care plans, consents, medical statements, immunizations, medications, daily health checks, illnesses, injuries, and indicators of abuse or maltreatment. The issue was subsequently deemed corrected by OCFS.

On Oct. 24, 2024, Anna & Jacks Treehouse was cited for violating 418-1.4(c) pertaining to maintaining appropriate fire detection, alarm, and firefighting equipment. The issue was subsequently deemed corrected by OCFS.

On Oct. 1, 2024, Anna & Jacks Treehouse was cited for violating 413.3(g)(3)(i) pertaining to posting the most recent compliance history report in a prominent place visible to parents. The issue was subsequently deemed corrected by OCFS.

On Oct. 1, 2024, Anna & Jacks Treehouse was cited for violating 413.4(d)(5) pertaining to allowing prospective directors, employees, or volunteers to begin work after completing certain background checks. The issue was subsequently deemed corrected by OCFS.

On Oct. 1, 2024, Anna & Jacks Treehouse was cited for violating 418-1.3(c) pertaining to notifying the Office and obtaining approval before redesignating a classroom to a different age group. The issue was subsequently deemed corrected by OCFS.

On Oct. 1, 2024, Anna & Jacks Treehouse was cited for violating 418-1.13(g)(3) pertaining to qualifications for group teachers in infant or toddler classes. The issue was subsequently deemed corrected by OCFS.

On Oct. 1, 2024, Anna & Jacks Treehouse was cited for violating 418-1.15(a)(4) pertaining to operating in compliance with the terms of the license, including maximum number and age range of children. The issue was subsequently deemed corrected by OCFS.

On Aug. 21, 2024, Anna & Jacks Treehouse was cited for violating 418-1.11(a)(2) pertaining to medical statements indicating if a child has special health care needs and developing related plans. The issue was subsequently deemed corrected by OCFS.

On Aug. 21, 2024, Anna & Jacks Treehouse was cited for violating 418-1.13(g)(3)(i) pertaining to qualifications for group teachers in infant or toddler classes. The issue was subsequently deemed corrected by OCFS.

On Aug. 21, 2024, Anna & Jacks Treehouse was cited for violating 418-1.14(b) pertaining to completing Office-approved training for directors, teachers, or volunteers within specified timeframes. The issue was subsequently deemed corrected by OCFS.

On Aug. 24, 2023, Anna & Jacks Treehouse was cited for violating 418-1.3(o) pertaining to compliance with the Fire Code and Building Code of New York State. The issue was subsequently deemed corrected by OCFS.

On Aug. 24, 2023, Anna & Jacks Treehouse was cited for violating 418-1.3(o)(2) pertaining to keeping buildings, systems, and equipment in good repair and operating as designed.

On Feb. 10, 2021, Anna & Jacks Treehouse was cited under Fire Safety — Other 2021-I-YRO-018691 for violating 418-1.3(o) pertaining to compliance with the applicable provisions of the Fire Code and Building Code of New York State or other applicable fire and building codes. The OCFS database lists this violation as Not Corrected.

On Feb. 10, 2021, Anna & Jacks Treehouse was cited under Fire Safety — Other 2021-I-YRO-018691 for violating 418-1.15(c)(31) pertaining to documentation from service personnel for fire alarm systems maintenance, repair, and testing. The OCFS database lists this violation as Not Corrected.

On Feb. 10, 2021, Anna & Jacks Treehouse was cited under Fire Safety — Other 2021-I-YRO-018691 for violating 418-1.15(c)(33) pertaining to documentation from local government authority showing annual inspection and approval for fire safety compliance. The OCFS database lists this violation as Not Corrected.

On Feb. 12, 2020, Anna & Jacks Treehouse was cited under Complaint 2020-I-YRO-021281 for violating 418-1.4(b)(1) pertaining to failure to hold monthly evacuation drills. The issue was subsequently deemed corrected by OCFS.

On Feb. 12, 2020, Anna & Jacks Treehouse was cited under Complaint 2020-I-YRO-021281 for violating 418-1.5(a) pertaining to taking suitable precautions to eliminate safety or health hazards in areas accessible to children. The issue was subsequently deemed corrected by OCFS.

On Feb. 12, 2020, Anna & Jacks Treehouse was cited under Complaint 2020-I-YRO-021281 for violating 418-1.8(a) pertaining to leaving children without competent supervision. The issue was subsequently deemed corrected by OCFS.

On Feb. 12, 2020, Anna & Jacks Treehouse was cited under Complaint 2020-I-YRO-021281 for violating 418-1.8(k) pertaining to supervision ratios. The issue was subsequently deemed corrected by OCFS.

On Feb. 12, 2020, Anna & Jacks Treehouse was cited under Complaint 2020-I-YRO-021281 for violating 418-1.8(l) pertaining to group size and mixing different age children within groups. The issue was subsequently deemed corrected by OCFS.

On March 1, 2019, Anna & Jacks Treehouse was cited under Complaint 2019-I-YRO-010982 for violating 418-1.4(f)(2) pertaining to keeping corridors, aisles, and approaches to exits unobstructed. The issue was subsequently deemed corrected by OCFS.

On Nov. 8, 2018, Anna & Jacks Treehouse was cited under Complaint 2018-I-YRO-056008 for violating 418-1.8(a) pertaining to leaving children without competent supervision. The issue was subsequently deemed corrected by OCFS.

On Nov. 8, 2018, Anna & Jacks Treehouse was cited under Complaint 2018-I-YRO-056008 for violating 418-1.8(k)(4)(ii) pertaining to exceeding the maximum group size of eighteen children. The issue was subsequently deemed corrected by OCFS.

On Nov. 8, 2018, Anna & Jacks Treehouse was cited under Complaint 2018-I-YRO-056008 for violating 418-1.15(a)(4) pertaining to operating in compliance with the terms of the license, including maximum number and age range of children. The issue was subsequently deemed corrected by OCFS.

On May 21, 2018, Anna & Jacks Treehouse was cited under Fire Safety — Renewal 2018-I-YRO-029660 for violating 418-1.3(o) pertaining to compliance with the Fire Code and Building Code of New York State. The issue was subsequently deemed corrected by OCFS.

On May 21, 2018, Anna & Jacks Treehouse was cited under Fire Safety — Renewal 2018-I-YRO-029660 for violating 418-1.4(c) pertaining to maintaining appropriate fire detection, alarm, and firefighting equipment. The issue was subsequently deemed corrected by OCFS.

On May 21, 2018, Anna & Jacks Treehouse was cited under Fire Safety — Renewal 2018-I-YRO-029660 for violating 418-1.4(d) pertaining to inspection, testing, and maintenance of fire alarm and detection systems. The issue was subsequently deemed corrected by OCFS.

On May 21, 2018, Anna & Jacks Treehouse was cited under Fire Safety — Renewal 2018-I-YRO-029660 for violating 418-1.4(e) pertaining to testing and maintenance of fire suppression equipment and systems. The issue was subsequently deemed corrected by OCFS.

On May 21, 2018, Anna & Jacks Treehouse was cited under Fire Safety — Renewal 2018-I-YRO-029660 for violating 418-1.5(t) pertaining to operating carbon monoxide detectors and alarms where children nap. The issue was subsequently deemed corrected by OCFS.

On May 21, 2018, Anna & Jacks Treehouse was cited under Fire Safety — Renewal 2018-I-YRO-029660 for violating 418-1.15(c)(22) pertaining to documentation from the local health department approving the facility. The issue was subsequently deemed corrected by OCFS.

On May 21, 2018, Anna & Jacks Treehouse was cited under Fire Safety — Renewal 2018-I-YRO-029660 for violating 418-1.15(c)(31) pertaining to documentation from service personnel for fire alarm systems maintenance, repair, and testing. The issue was subsequently deemed corrected by OCFS.

On May 21, 2018, Anna & Jacks Treehouse was cited under Fire Safety — Renewal 2018-I-YRO-029660 for violating 418-1.15(c)(32) pertaining to documentation from service personnel for fire suppression systems maintenance, repair, and testing. The issue was subsequently deemed corrected by OCFS.

On May 21, 2018, Anna & Jacks Treehouse was cited under Fire Safety — Renewal 2018-I-YRO-029660 for violating 418-1.15(c)(33) pertaining to documentation from local government authority showing annual inspection and approval for fire safety compliance. The issue was subsequently deemed corrected by OCFS.

On May 21, 2018, Anna & Jacks Treehouse was cited under Fire Safety — Renewal 2018-I-YRO-029660 for violating 418-1.15(c)(34) pertaining to documentation showing inspection and approval of boilers and heating systems. The issue was subsequently deemed corrected by OCFS.

On July 14, 2017, OCFS removed Anna & Jacks Treehouse from the OCFS Referral List and marked the license “Pending Revocation.” By July 2018, the center was restored to the referral list and the revocation status was lifted.

On July 11, 2017, Anna & Jacks Treehouse was cited under Complaint 2017-I-YRO-042868 for violating 418-1.8(k)(2)(ii) pertaining to exceeding the maximum group size of eight children. The issue was subsequently deemed corrected by OCFS.

On July 11, 2017, Anna & Jacks Treehouse was cited under Complaint 2017-I-YRO-042868 for violating 418-1.5(n)(4) pertaining to children’s use of developmentally appropriate equipment and apparatus. The issue was subsequently deemed corrected by OCFS.

On July 11, 2017, Anna & Jacks Treehouse was cited under Complaint 2017-I-YRO-042824 for violating 418-1.11(c)(2)(iii) pertaining to obtaining professional assistance in emergencies. The issue was subsequently deemed corrected by OCFS.

On June 30, 2017, Anna & Jacks Treehouse was cited under Complaint 2017-I-YRO-041360 for violating 418-1.10(c)(1) pertaining to making an immediate report to the Statewide Central Register of Child Abuse and Maltreatment. The issue was subsequently deemed corrected by OCFS.

On June 30, 2017, Anna & Jacks Treehouse was cited under Complaint 2017-I-YRO-041360 for violating 418-1.10(a) pertaining to prohibiting abuse or maltreatment of a child. The issue was subsequently deemed corrected by OCFS.

On June 30, 2017, Anna & Jacks Treehouse was cited under Complaint 2017-I-YRO-041360 for violating 418-1.8(a) pertaining to leaving children without competent supervision. The issue was subsequently deemed corrected by OCFS.

On June 30, 2017, Anna & Jacks Treehouse was cited under Complaint 2017-I-YRO-041360 for violating 413.4(d)(4) pertaining to failure to obtain and submit fingerprint images for background checks. The issue was subsequently deemed corrected by OCFS.

On June 2, 2017, Anna & Jacks Treehouse was cited under Complaint 2017-I-YRO-034926 for violating 418-1.11(i)(9) pertaining to vermin on the premises. The issue was subsequently deemed corrected by OCFS.

This article was drafted with the aid of Grok, an AI tool by xAI, under the direction and editing of Robert Cox to ensure accuracy and adherence to journalistic standards.