Brooklyn/Crown Heights North/11213
Creative Learning Academy
196 Albany Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11213 · (917) 495-1411
Ages 2 to 5 years · Up to 120 kids
Grade B: some violations on file
Including 1 supervision or ratio violation, 1 safe-sleep violation and 2 background-check violations. 7 inspections from Mar 12, 2024 to May 12, 2026. Violations: 1 public health hazard, 4 critical, 4 general. How we grade
What to check first
- 1Supervision or staff-to-child ratio violations
- 1Safe-sleep violations (SIDS training, cribs, nap rules)
- 2Staff background-check violations (fingerprints, SCR registry clearance)
- 0Violations listed as open when we last pulled the data
- 2Repeats: same Health Code rule cited at an earlier visit
Counts cover every inspection below. What the violation types mean
Inspection history
May 12, 2026Initial Annual Inspection - Reinspection Required; Fines pending
Public health hazard (fix within 1 business day)CorrectedSupervision/ratioHealth Code 47.23(a)Constant and competent supervision provided by adequate staff for children and groups of children
Critical (fix within 2 weeks)CorrectedSafe 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)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.
Critical (fix within 2 weeks)CorrectedHealth Code 47.37(b)(2)All teachers have Not received training in infectious disease control and reporting.
General (fix within 1 month)CorrectedRepeatBackground 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)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.
Feb 13, 2026Initial Annual Inspection - Passed inspection with no violations
No violations written up.
Sep 11, 2025Compliance Inspection of Open Violations - Previously cited violations corrected
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.
Feb 28, 2025Initial Annual Inspection - Passed inspection with no violations
No violations written up.
Feb 11, 2025Initial Annual Inspection - Reinspection Required; Fines pending
Critical (fix within 2 weeks)CorrectedHealth Code 47.25(a)(2)(A)(ii)N permittee shall admit a child without appropriate documentation of immunization or medical exemption
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.
Mar 13, 2024Compliance Inspection of Open Violations - Reinspection Required; Violations corrected at time of inspection
No violations written up.
Mar 12, 2024Compliance Inspection of Open Violations - Reinspection Required; Fines pending
No violations written up.
Violation text is the city's own wording, from NYC Child Care Connect (search permit #105413 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 | Lighthouse Early Learning Center | 0 mi | 3 to 5 years |
| Open or repeated serious violations | Edwards L. Cleaveland Day Care Center | 0.1 mi | 2 to 5 years |
| Some violations on file | Arista Preparatory School | 0.2 mi | 2 to 5 years |
| Few violations on file | Little Me Daycare Center | 0.2 mi | 2 to 5 years |
| Some violations on file | Little Me Daycare Center | 0.2 mi | 0 to 2 years |