Queens/St. Albans/11434

Center of Excellence Springfield Gardens Inc.

127-08 Merrick Blvd., Queens, NY 11434 · (718) 276-8200

Ages 2 to 5 years · Up to 132 kids

Grade B: Some violations on file

Grade B: some violations on file

Including 2 background-check violations and 1 still open. 7 inspections from Jan 31, 2024 to Sep 29, 2025. Violations: 1 public health hazard, 0 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)
  • 2Staff background-check violations (fingerprints, SCR registry clearance)
  • 1Violations 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

Sep 29, 2025Result not listed
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)OpenHealth 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, 2025Initial Annual Inspection - Passed inspection with no violations

No violations written up.

Mar 3, 2025Initial Annual Inspection - Passed inspection with no violations

No violations written up.

Sep 12, 2024Result not listed
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
Aug 12, 2024Result not listed

No violations written up.

May 1, 2024Initial Annual Inspection - Passed inspection with no violations

No violations written up.

Jan 31, 2024Initial Annual Inspection - Passed inspection with no violations

No violations written up.

Violation text is the city's own wording, from NYC Child Care Connect (search permit #8344 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
Some violations on fileCenter of Excellence Springfield Gardens Inc.0 mi0 to 2 years
Few violations on fileFrancis Grace Day Care Inc.0.2 mi2 to 5 years
Few violations on fileRochdale Village Nursery School0.4 mi2 to 5 years
Few violations on fileRochdale Village Nursery School0.5 mi2 to 5 years
Few violations on fileRochdale Village Nursery School0.5 mi2 to 5 years