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Inspection history
Source: NYC Department of Health and Mental HygieneInspection records for New York City center-based programs come from the NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene, which permits them. The city notes that some violations may not be final: programs can challenge citations at a hearing, and adjudicated violations may be dismissed.
| Date | Kind | Outcome as recorded | Violations | Official record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 4, 2026 | Initial Annual Inspection | Passed inspection with no violations | 0 | Official report |
| Feb 25, 2026 | Initial Annual Inspection | Reinspection Required; Violations corrected at time of inspection | 4 | Official report |
| Dec 3, 2025 | Monitoring Inspection Non-Routine | Passed inspection with no violations | 0 | Official report |
| Oct 16, 2025 | Initial Annual Inspection | Reinspection Not Required | 2 | Official report |
| Feb 3, 2025 | Initial Annual Inspection | Passed inspection with no violations | 0 | Official report |
| Oct 22, 2024 | Monitoring Inspection Non-Routine | Passed inspection with no violations | 0 | Official report |
| Oct 17, 2024 | Monitoring Inspection Non-Routine | Passed inspection with no violations | 0 | Official report |
| Oct 1, 2024 | Initial Annual Inspection | Reinspection Required; Violations corrected at time of inspection | 2 | Official report |
| Aug 20, 2024 | Monitoring Inspection Non-Routine | Passed inspection with no violations | 0 | Official report |
| Aug 16, 2024 | Monitoring Inspection Non-Routine | Reinspection Required; Fines pending | 7 | Official report |
| Feb 28, 2024 | Initial Annual Inspection | Passed inspection with no violations | 0 | Official report |
| Dec 6, 2023 | Monitoring Inspection Non-Routine | Passed inspection with no violations | 0 | Official report |
Violations
Text reproduced verbatim · NYC Department of Health and Mental HygieneNearly every licensed provider accumulates some. A missing signature and an unlocked medicine cabinet are both “violations”, and they are not the same thing. Look at the class, the pattern over time and how quickly it was corrected — not the count alone.
Class is our grouping of the state’s own weights, reviewed per state. The agency’s own label is always shown beside it.
“At time of inspection it was determined that child care service failed to ensure staff received required training within time frames and/or failed to maintain training records.”
“All teachers have Not received training in infectious disease control and reporting.”
“At time of inspection records of enrolled children's periodic medical examination were Not provided or maintained.”
“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.”
“Child care service staff identified/acting as group teachers do Not meet the required qualifications of the position.”
“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.”
“Fingerprint screening Not arranged for current and prospective personnel; Results Not satisfactory or CAP was Not approved”
“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.”
“Qualified Group Teacher Not designated to cover for Education Director. Permittee failed to Notify Department of separation from service of Education Director”
“Education Director is Not qualified or certified”
“Training in SIDS, Shaken Baby Syndrome and Safe Sleep practices Not provided to staff”
“At time of inspection child care service facility observed Not maintained or in disrepair. Dry sweeping observed in areas occupied by children.”
“Child care service fails to store dry goods in insect/rodent proof containers at time of inspection.”
“Child care service staff identified/acting as group teachers do Not meet the required qualifications of the position.”
“All staff with potential for unsupervised contact with children including volunteers have Not been cleared”
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