Gwendolyn B. Bland Day Care 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 9, 2026 | Compliance Inspection of Open Violations | Reinspection Required; Violations corrected at time of inspection | 0 | Official report |
| Sep 4, 2026 | Lead Based Paint or Lead in Water Inspection | Passed inspection with no violations | 0 | Official report |
| Aug 4, 2026 | Monitoring Inspection Non-Routine | Reinspection Required; Fines pending | 1 | Official report |
| Jun 2, 2026 | Initial Annual Inspection | Passed inspection with no violations | 0 | Official report |
| Apr 22, 2026 | Initial Annual Inspection | Passed inspection with no violations | 0 | Official report |
| Mar 9, 2026 | Monitoring Inspection Non-Routine | Passed inspection with no violations | 0 | Official report |
| Feb 12, 2026 | Monitoring Inspection Non-Routine | Reinspection Required; Fines pending | 1 | Official report |
| Dec 11, 2025 | Monitoring Inspection Non-Routine | Passed inspection with no violations | 0 | Official report |
| Nov 12, 2025 | Monitoring Inspection Non-Routine | Reinspection Required; Fines pending | 3 | Official report |
| May 23, 2025 | Compliance Inspection of Open Violations | Reinspection Required; Violations corrected at time of inspection | 0 | Official report |
| May 7, 2025 | Initial Annual Inspection | Reinspection Required; Fines pending | 2 | Official report |
| Feb 19, 2025 | Initial Annual Inspection | Reinspection Not Required | 1 | Official report |
| May 23, 2024 | Compliance Inspection of Open Violations | Reinspection Required; Violations corrected at time of inspection | 0 | Official report |
| May 14, 2024 | Compliance Inspection of Open Violations | Reinspection Required | 2 | Official report |
| Apr 24, 2024 | Compliance Inspection of Open Violations | Passed inspection; Violations corrected at time of inspection | 0 | Official report |
| Mar 19, 2024 | Initial Annual Inspection | Reinspection Not Required | 1 | Official report |
| Feb 14, 2024 | Initial Annual Inspection | 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.
“Proper ventilation Not provided or maintained at time of inspection. Indoor air quality nuisance allowed to exist at time of inspection.”
“Constant and competent supervision provided by adequate staff for children and groups of children”
“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.”
“At time of inspection it was determined that child care service failed to develop and/or implement procedures for safe contact by employees/staff of blood and bodily fluids. Disposable gloves Not provided.”
“Incident injury log of accidents illness and epi auto injector use Not provided, Not maintained and Not available upon request”
“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 the potential for exposure to choking hazards by children.”
“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.”
“Teacher to child ratios and group size maintained in Group Child Care program”
“At time of inspection child care service facility observed Not maintained or in disrepair. Dry sweeping observed in areas occupied by children.”
“Appropriate outdoor play area Not provided or maintained at the time of inspection.”
“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.”
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