Kennedy Children'S Center
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 22, 2026 | Monitoring Inspection Non-Routine | Reinspection Required; Fines pending | 1 | Official report |
| Jul 15, 2026 | Monitoring Inspection Non-Routine | Passed inspection with no violations | 0 | Official report |
| Jun 24, 2026 | Monitoring Inspection Non-Routine | Passed inspection with no violations | 0 | Official report |
| Feb 11, 2026 | Initial Annual Inspection | Reinspection Not Required | 3 | Official report |
| Sep 9, 2025 | Monitoring Inspection Non-Routine | Passed inspection; Violations corrected at time of inspection | 1 | Official report |
| Jul 17, 2025 | Initial Annual Inspection | Reinspection Required; Fines pending | 4 | Official report |
| Jun 23, 2025 | Monitoring Inspection Non-Routine | Reinspection Required; Fines pending | 3 | Official report |
| May 12, 2025 | Initial Annual Inspection | Reinspection Not Required | 4 | Official report |
| May 2, 2025 | Monitoring Inspection Non-Routine | Reinspection Required; Fines pending | 2 | Official report |
| Apr 21, 2025 | Monitoring Inspection Non-Routine | Passed inspection with no violations | 0 | Official report |
| Nov 21, 2024 | Monitoring Inspection Non-Routine | Passed inspection with no violations | 0 | Official report |
| Oct 22, 2024 | Monitoring Inspection Non-Routine | Reinspection Required; Fines pending | 1 | Official report |
| Jul 24, 2024 | Monitoring Inspection Non-Routine | Reinspection Not Required | 1 | Official report |
| Jun 11, 2024 | Initial Annual Inspection | Reinspection Required; Fines pending | 6 | Official report |
| Feb 12, 2024 | Initial Annual Inspection | Reinspection Not Required | 1 | 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.
“Fingerprint screening Not arranged for current and prospective personnel; Results Not satisfactory or CAP was Not approved”
“Plumbing and plumbing fixtures Not properly connected, vented, drained; Not installed and maintained in commercial building”
“Commercial building regularly cleaned; kept clean and in good repair; kept free of overcrowding.”
“At time of inspection it was observed that child care service failed to provide appropriate guards on designated structures/equipment to protect children from potential injury.”
“Child care service fails to conduct and document daily health assessment of incoming children. Individual Not trained to identify disease.”
“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.”
“Training in SIDS, Shaken Baby Syndrome and Safe Sleep practices Not provided to staff”
“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.”
“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.”
“Appropriate child activity Not provided by child care service; unacceptable forms of discipline utilized by staff of child care service.”
“Written behavior management policy Not provided at time of inspection, distributed to staff or made available to parents.”
“At time of inspection it was determined that child care staff fail to comfort distressed children.”
“Plumbing and plumbing fixtures Not properly connected, vented, drained; Not installed and maintained in commercial building”
“Floors in commercial building properly Not constructed; Not maintained in good repair; unclean”
“Commercial building regularly cleaned; kept clean and in good repair; kept free of overcrowding.”
“At time of inspection floors/walls ceilings were observed Not maintained; in disrepair or covered in a toxic finish.”
“Constant and competent supervision provided by adequate staff for children and groups of children”
“Child care service fails to conduct and document daily health assessment of incoming children. Individual Not trained to identify disease.”
“Permittee/applicant failed to submit a written safety plan; written safety plan is Not approved; staff Not trained, drilled in plan; training, drills Not evaluated; plan Not maintained and updated.”
“Child care service fails to conduct and document daily health assessment of incoming children. Individual Not trained to identify disease.”
“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 failed to ensure staff received required training within time frames and/or failed to maintain training records.”
“Child care service teaching staff acting as assistant teachers do Not meet age and educational requirements.”
“Child care service fails to conduct and document daily health assessment of incoming children. Individual Not trained to identify disease.”
“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.”
“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.”
“Plumbing and plumbing fixtures Not properly connected, vented, drained; Not installed and maintained in commercial building”
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