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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 23, 2026 | Initial Annual Inspection | Passed inspection with no violations | 0 | Official report |
| Feb 4, 2026 | Monitoring Inspection Non-Routine | Passed inspection with no violations | 0 | Official report |
| Jan 22, 2026 | Monitoring Inspection Non-Routine | Passed inspection with no violations | 0 | Official report |
| Nov 12, 2025 | Initial Annual Inspection | Passed inspection with no violations | 0 | Official report |
| Sep 12, 2025 | Compliance Inspection of Open Violations | Passed inspection; Violations corrected at time of inspection | 0 | Official report |
| Aug 21, 2025 | Initial Annual Inspection | Passed inspection with no violations | 0 | Official report |
| Aug 15, 2025 | Monitoring Inspection Non-Routine | Reinspection Not Required | 1 | Official report |
| Jun 26, 2025 | Monitoring Inspection Non-Routine | Reinspection Required; Fines pending | 2 | Official report |
| Sep 10, 2024 | Compliance Inspection of Open Violations | Reinspection Required | 2 | Official report |
| Jun 6, 2024 | Compliance Inspection of Open Violations | Reinspection Required; Violations corrected at time of inspection | 0 | Official report |
| May 29, 2024 | Initial Annual Inspection | Passed inspection with no violations | 0 | Official report |
| May 16, 2024 | Compliance Inspection of Open Violations | Reinspection Required; Fines pending | 1 | Official report |
| Apr 11, 2024 | Initial Annual Inspection | Reinspection Not Required | 2 | Official report |
| Jan 29, 2024 | Monitoring Inspection Non-Routine | Passed inspection; Violations corrected at time of inspection | 1 | Official report |
| Jan 25, 2024 | Compliance Inspection of Open Violations | Passed inspection; Violations corrected at time of inspection | 0 | Official report |
| Jan 12, 2024 | Compliance Inspection of Open Violations | Passed inspection; Violations corrected at time of inspection | 0 | Official report |
| Dec 20, 2023 | Initial Annual Inspection | Reinspection Required; Fines pending | 5 | Official report |
| Dec 8, 2023 | Monitoring Inspection Non-Routine | Reinspection Not Required | 2 | 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.
“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.”
“Department is Notified in 24 hours of the death or serious injury of a child in childcare by permittee”
“Children feeding bottles observed stored/used without being properly labeled with child's name and date of preparation at time of inspection.”
“Food service supplies and equipment observed exposed to sources of contamination at the time of inspection.”
“At time of inspection floors/walls ceilings were observed Not maintained; in disrepair or covered in a toxic finish.”
“Child care service fails to conduct and document daily health assessment of incoming children. Individual Not trained to identify disease.”
“Child care service fails to conduct and document daily health assessment of incoming children. Individual Not trained to identify disease.”
“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.”
“At time of inspection floors/walls ceilings were observed Not maintained; in disrepair or covered in a toxic finish.”
“Safe sleep environment provided in infant toddler service; safe sleep environment complies with US CPSC and ASTM standards. Crib bumper pad prohibited unless medically prescribed”
“At time of inspection toxic substances observed improperly stored so as to result in the potential for exposure or contamination of facility surfaces.”
“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 it was determined that child care service failed to conduct and document monthly fire drills.”
“Child care service fails to store dry goods in insect/rodent proof containers at time of inspection.”
“Child care service fails to conduct and document daily health assessment of incoming children. Individual Not trained to identify disease.”
“Incident injury log of accidents illness and epi auto injector use Not provided, Not maintained and Not available upon request”
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