Brooklyn/Brighton Beach/11235

Bam Bam's Playhouse INFANT/TODDLER

714 Banner Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11235 · (718) 332-3974

Ages 0 to 2 years · Up to 10 kids · Takes babies (city lists ages from 0). Other infant care in Brooklyn

Grade A: Few violations on file

Grade A: few violations on file

But 1 background-check violation. 8 inspections from Jan 29, 2024 to Mar 24, 2026. Violations: 0 public health hazard, 2 critical, 2 general. How we grade

What to check first

  • 0Supervision or staff-to-child ratio violations
  • 0Safe-sleep violations (SIDS training, cribs, nap rules)
  • 1Staff background-check violations (fingerprints, SCR registry clearance)
  • 0Violations listed as open when we last pulled the data
  • 0Repeats: same Health Code rule cited at an earlier visit

Counts cover every inspection below. What the violation types mean

Inspection history

Mar 24, 2026Initial Annual Inspection - Passed inspection with no violations

No violations written up.

Feb 4, 2026Initial Annual Inspection - Reinspection Required; Fines pending
Critical (fix within 2 weeks)CorrectedHealth Code 47.25(a)(2)(B)Enrolled children 6 months to 59 months have Not received FDA approved annual influenza immunization by December 31 of the year
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.
Aug 12, 2025Initial Annual Inspection - Passed inspection with no violations

No violations written up.

Feb 5, 2025Initial Annual Inspection - Passed inspection with no violations

No violations written up.

Oct 8, 2024Initial Annual Inspection - Passed inspection with no violations

No violations written up.

Apr 19, 2024Compliance Inspection of Open Violations - Reinspection Required; Violations corrected at time of inspection

No violations written up.

Mar 14, 2024Initial Annual Inspection - Reinspection Required

No violations written up.

Jan 29, 2024Monitoring Inspection Non-Routine - Reinspection Required; Fines pending
Critical (fix within 2 weeks)CorrectedHealth Code 47.41(k)(2)Pass key identification or other security device installed on all entrances

Violation text is the city's own wording, from NYC Child Care Connect (search permit #8320 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

GradeProgramDistanceAges
Few violations on fileGummy Bears Daycare Inc.0 mi2 to 5 years
Some violations on fileTiny Bumblebees Day Care INFANT/TODDLER0.1 mi0 to 2 years
Some violations on fileTiny Bumblebees Inc.0.1 mi2 to 5 years
Some violations on fileMazel - F.r.e.e.0.2 mi2 to 5 years
Some violations on fileFamily Head Start0.2 mi2 to 5 years