Bronx/Van Cortlandt Village/10463
Amalgamated Nursery School
3980 Orloff Avenue, Bronx, NY 10463 · (718) 543-8688
Ages 2 to 5 years · Up to 56 kids
Grade C: open or repeated serious violations
Including 1 safe-sleep violation, 5 background-check violations and 5 still open. 12 inspections from Nov 1, 2023 to Oct 14, 2026. Violations: 3 public health hazard, 5 critical, 8 general. How we grade
What to check first
- 0Supervision or staff-to-child ratio violations
- 1Safe-sleep violations (SIDS training, cribs, nap rules)
- 5Staff background-check violations (fingerprints, SCR registry clearance)
- 5Violations listed as open when we last pulled the data
- 6Repeats: same Health Code rule cited at an earlier visit
Counts cover every inspection below. What the violation types mean
Inspection history
Oct 14, 2026Initial Annual Inspection - Reinspection Required
Public health hazard (fix within 1 business day)OpenRepeatBackground checkHealth Code 47.19(c)(1)Fingerprint screening Not arranged for current and prospective personnel; Results Not satisfactory or CAP was Not approved
Critical (fix within 2 weeks)OpenSafe sleepHealth Code 47.37(b)(4)Training in SIDS, Shaken Baby Syndrome and Safe Sleep practices Not provided to staff
Critical (fix within 2 weeks)OpenRepeatHealth Code 47.37(b)(1)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.
General (fix within 1 month)OpenRepeatBackground checkHealth Code 47.33(b)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.
General (fix within 1 month)OpenRepeatHealth Code 47.33(c)(1)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.
Jun 3, 2026Compliance Inspection of Open Violations - Reinspection Required; Violations corrected at time of inspection
No violations written up.
Jun 3, 2026Initial Annual Inspection - Passed inspection with no violations
No violations written up.
May 19, 2026Monitoring Inspection Non-Routine - Reinspection Required; Fines pending
Critical (fix within 2 weeks)CorrectedHealth Code 47.45(a)Proper ventilation Not provided or maintained at time of inspection. Indoor air quality nuisance allowed to exist at time of inspection.
Oct 29, 2025Initial Annual Inspection - Reinspection Not Required
General (fix within 1 month)CorrectedRepeatHealth Code 47.33(c)(1)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.
General (fix within 1 month)CorrectedHealth Code 47.37(b)(6)(B)15 hours of training Not completed in 24 months. At least 5 hours of training Not conducted in each 12 month period. Required topics Not covered.
May 27, 2025Initial Annual Inspection - Passed inspection with no violations
No violations written up.
Jan 13, 2025Result not listed
No violations written up.
Nov 25, 2024Initial Annual Inspection - Reinspection Required; Fines pending
Public health hazard (fix within 1 business day)CorrectedRepeatBackground checkHealth Code 47.19(c)(1)Fingerprint screening Not arranged for current and prospective personnel; Results Not satisfactory or CAP was Not approved
Critical (fix within 2 weeks)CorrectedHealth Code 47.37(b)(1)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.
General (fix within 1 month)CorrectedBackground checkHealth Code 47.33(b)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.
General (fix within 1 month)CorrectedHealth Code 47.33(c)(1)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.
May 8, 2024Compliance Inspection of Open Violations - Passed inspection; Violations corrected at time of inspection
No violations written up.
Apr 4, 2024Initial Annual Inspection - Reinspection Required; Fines pending
Critical (fix within 2 weeks)CorrectedHealth Code 47.59(d)At time of inspection it was determined that child care service failed to conduct and document monthly fire drills.
General (fix within 1 month)CorrectedHealth Code 47.41(h)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.
General (fix within 1 month)CorrectedHealth Code 47.41(j)At time of inspection floors/walls ceilings were observed Not maintained; in disrepair or covered in a toxic finish.
Nov 8, 2023Compliance Inspection of Open Violations - Reinspection Required; Violations corrected at time of inspection
No violations written up.
Nov 1, 2023Initial Annual Inspection - Reinspection Required; Fines pending
Public health hazard (fix within 1 business day)CorrectedBackground checkHealth Code 47.19(c)(1)Fingerprint screening Not arranged for current and prospective personnel; Results Not satisfactory or CAP was Not approved
Violation text is the city's own wording, from NYC Child Care Connect (search permit #7169 or the name to see the city's page). We pulled this from the city on Oct 19, 2026. It covers the last 3 years. The city says some of these violations may not be final. Programs can challenge them at a hearing, and some get dismissed.
Nearby daycares
| Grade | Program | Distance | Ages |
|---|---|---|---|
| Few violations on file | Little Sunshine Center | 0.5 mi | 0 to 2 years |
| Few violations on file | Little Sunshine Center | 0.5 mi | 2 to 5 years |
| Some violations on file | Qsac Inc. | 0.5 mi | 2 to 5 years |
| Few violations on file | Child Development Center of the Mosholu-Montefiore Community Center | 0.6 mi | 0 to 2 years |
| Few violations on file | Child Development Center of the Mosholu-Montefiore Community Center | 0.6 mi | 2 to 5 years |