The Shield Institute
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 30, 2026 | Initial Annual Inspection | Reinspection Required; Fines pending | 1 | Official report |
| May 13, 2026 | Initial Annual Inspection | Passed inspection with no violations | 0 | Official report |
| Mar 25, 2026 | Monitoring Inspection Non-Routine | Passed inspection with no violations | 0 | Official report |
| Dec 16, 2025 | Monitoring Inspection Non-Routine | Reinspection Not Required | 2 | Official report |
| Aug 1, 2025 | Initial Annual Inspection | Reinspection Not Required | 1 | Official report |
| Jun 16, 2025 | Monitoring Inspection Non-Routine | Reinspection Required; Fines pending | 2 | Official report |
| Apr 9, 2025 | Initial Annual Inspection | Passed inspection with no violations | 0 | Official report |
| Feb 7, 2025 | Compliance Inspection of Open Violations | Reinspection Required; Fines pending | 1 | Official report |
| Dec 3, 2024 | Compliance Inspection of Open Violations | Reinspection Not Required | 1 | Official report |
| Oct 31, 2024 | Monitoring Inspection Non-Routine | Reinspection Required; Fines pending | 3 | Official report |
| Jul 16, 2024 | Monitoring Inspection Non-Routine | Reinspection Not Required | 1 | Official report |
| Jul 16, 2024 | Initial Annual Inspection | Reinspection Required; Violations corrected at time of inspection | 0 | Official report |
| Jul 2, 2024 | Initial Annual Inspection | Reinspection Required; Fines pending | 3 | Official report |
| Jun 21, 2024 | Compliance Inspection of Open Violations | Reinspection Required; Violations corrected at time of inspection | 0 | Official report |
| May 10, 2024 | Initial Annual Inspection | Reinspection Required; Fines pending | 2 | Official report |
| Oct 24, 2023 | Initial Annual Inspection | 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.
“Fingerprint screening Not arranged for current and prospective personnel; Results Not satisfactory or CAP was Not approved”
“Except in night care a group teacher shall be in charge of each group of children 2-6 years of age”
“Incident injury log of accidents illness and epi auto injector use Not provided, Not maintained and Not available upon request”
“Child care service staff identified/acting as group teachers do Not meet the required qualifications of the position.”
“Constant and competent supervision provided by adequate staff for children and groups of children”
“Incident injury log of accidents illness and epi auto injector use Not provided, Not maintained and Not available upon request”
“Child care service staff identified/acting as group teachers do Not meet the required qualifications of the position.”
“Child care service staff identified/acting as group teachers do Not meet the required qualifications of the position.”
“Constant and competent supervision provided by adequate staff for children and groups of children”
“At time of inspection children were observed occupying space Not previously approved by the Dept of Buildings, FDNY and/or DOHMH.”
“Child care service staff identified/acting as group teachers do Not meet the required qualifications of the position.”
“Written Safety Plan provides details for maintenance of daily transportation list; provided to drivers”
“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 take any and all necessary action to eliminate potential hazards.”
“At time of inspection records of enrolled children's periodic medical examination were Not provided or maintained.”
“Large furniture or electronic devices anchored to the floor or wall by angle braces anchors or other devices to prevent tip overs. Unsecured large fixtures prohibited”
“Child care service fails to store dry goods in insect/rodent proof containers at time of inspection.”
Nearby providers
0.2 mi · Child-care center · 2 violationsLittle Scholars Early Development Center, Llc
0.2 mi · Child-care center · 5 violationsB ' Above Early Learning Center
0.2 mi · Child-care center · 3 violationsNortheast Bronx Day Care Center, Inc.
0.3 mi · Child-care center · 15 violationsSeventh Avenue Center For Family Services
0.3 mi · Child-care center · 0 violations