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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 25, 2026 | Compliance Inspection of Open Violations | Passed inspection; Violations corrected at time of inspection | 0 | Official report |
| May 19, 2026 | Initial Annual Inspection | Reinspection Required; Violations corrected at time of inspection | 1 | Official report |
| Apr 23, 2026 | Initial Annual Inspection | Reinspection Not Required | 1 | Official report |
| Dec 9, 2025 | Initial Annual Inspection | Passed inspection with no violations | 0 | Official report |
| Dec 4, 2025 | Compliance Inspection of Open Violations | Previously cited violations corrected | 0 | Official report |
| Oct 29, 2025 | Monitoring Inspection Non-Routine | Reinspection Required; Fines pending | 2 | Official report |
| Jul 11, 2025 | Monitoring Inspection Non-Routine | Passed inspection with no violations | 0 | Official report |
| May 1, 2025 | Monitoring Inspection Non-Routine | Reinspection Required; Fines pending | 1 | Official report |
| Feb 10, 2025 | Initial Annual Inspection | Reinspection Required; Fines pending | 1 | Official report |
| Oct 17, 2024 | Compliance Inspection of Open Violations | Passed inspection; Violations corrected at time of inspection | 0 | Official report |
| Sep 12, 2024 | Compliance Inspection of Open Violations | Reinspection Required; Fines pending | 2 | Official report |
| Aug 8, 2024 | Initial Annual Inspection | Reinspection Required; Fines pending | 1 | Official report |
| Jul 11, 2024 | Monitoring Inspection Non-Routine | Passed inspection with no violations | 0 | Official report |
| Jun 26, 2024 | Compliance Inspection of Open Violations | Reinspection Required; Violations corrected at time of inspection | 1 | Official report |
| May 21, 2024 | Compliance Inspection of Open Violations | Reinspection Required; Fines pending | 2 | Official report |
| May 8, 2024 | Compliance Inspection of Open Violations | Reinspection Required; Fines pending | 2 | Official report |
| Apr 5, 2024 | Compliance Inspection of Open Violations | Reinspection Required | 1 | Official report |
| Mar 12, 2024 | Monitoring Inspection Non-Routine | Reinspection Required; Fines pending | 1 | Official report |
| Jan 12, 2024 | Initial Annual Inspection | Reinspection Required; Fines pending | 6 | 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 floors/walls ceilings were observed Not maintained; in disrepair or covered in a toxic finish.”
“At time of inspection floors/walls ceilings were observed Not maintained; in disrepair or covered in a toxic finish.”
“At time of inspection it was determined that individual associated with child care service/camp involved in an act detrimental to health and safety.”
“Appropriate child activity Not provided by child care service; unacceptable forms of discipline utilized by staff of child care service.”
“Constant and competent supervision provided by adequate staff for children and groups of children”
“Fingerprint screening Not arranged for current and prospective personnel; Results Not satisfactory or CAP was Not approved”
“At time of inspection it was determined/observed that child care service failed to conduct pre-employment verification of staff credentials.”
“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/observed that child care service failed to conduct pre-employment verification of staff credentials.”
“At time of inspection child care service facility observed Not maintained or in disrepair. Dry sweeping observed in areas occupied by children.”
“At time of inspection child care service facility observed Not maintained or in disrepair. Dry sweeping observed in areas occupied by children.”
“At time of inspection floors/walls ceilings were observed Not maintained; in disrepair or covered in a toxic finish.”
“At time of inspection child care service facility observed Not maintained or in disrepair. Dry sweeping observed in areas occupied by children.”
“At time of inspection floors/walls ceilings were observed Not maintained; in disrepair or covered in a toxic finish.”
“At time of inspection floors/walls ceilings were observed Not maintained; in disrepair or covered in a toxic finish.”
“Appropriate child activity Not provided by child care service; unacceptable forms of discipline utilized by staff of child care service.”
“Milk observed stored at a temperature above 41 deg. F at time of inspection. Milk observed stored in child care service beyond the expiration date.”
“At the time child care service was providing care it has been determined that the child care service failed to limit areas used by children to their exclusive use. Unauthorized children and/or adults allowed to inhabit child care service facilities during child care hours.”
“At time of inspection hand wash sinks are Not supplied with an adequate amount of running water. At time of inspection water temperature exceeded 115 deg Fahrenheit.”
“At time of inspection child care service facility observed Not maintained or in disrepair. Dry sweeping observed in areas occupied by children.”
“At time of inspection it was determined that child care service failed to take any and all necessary action to eliminate the potential for exposure to choking hazards by children.”
“At time of inspection floors/walls ceilings were observed Not maintained; in disrepair or covered in a toxic finish.”
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