Brooklyn/Carroll Gardens-Columbia Street-Red Hook/11231
International School of Brooklyn
477 Court Street, Brooklyn, NY 11231 · (718) 369-3023
Ages 3 to 5 years
Grade B: some violations on file
Including 2 supervision or ratio violations and 1 background-check violation. 4 inspections from May 23, 2024 to Mar 4, 2026. Violations: 1 public health hazard, 3 critical, 5 general. How we grade
What to check first
- 2Supervision 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
- 1Repeats: same Health Code rule cited at an earlier visit
Counts cover every inspection below. What the violation types mean
Inspection history
Mar 4, 2026Initial Annual Inspection - Passed inspection with no violations
No violations written up.
Feb 21, 2025Compliance Inspection of Open Violations - Reinspection Required; Violations corrected at time of inspection
No violations written up.
Jan 14, 2025Compliance Inspection of Open Violations - Reinspection Required; Violations corrected at time of inspection
Critical (fix within 2 weeks)CorrectedHealth Code 43.24(a)Water Not tested for lead as required. Elevated lead levels Not remediated. School fails to use approved water source when indicated
General (fix within 1 month)CorrectedRepeatHealth Code 43.11(c)(1)Each staff member has documentation showing they received 2 doses measles/mumps vaccine, 1 dose rubella vaccine, 2 doses varicella vaccine and 1 dose Tdap
May 23, 2024Initial Annual Inspection - Reinspection Required
Public health hazard (fix within 1 business day)CorrectedBackground checkHealth Code 43.13(c)(1)School operator arranges for fingerprinting
Critical (fix within 2 weeks)CorrectedHealth Code 43.17(c)Children enrolled in school-based child care program have Not received periodic medical examination.
Critical (fix within 2 weeks)CorrectedHealth Code 43.22(c)Fire drills conducted monthly and logged. Drill log on site and available for inspection upon request of DOHMH and FDNY
Critical (fix within 2 weeks)CorrectedHealth Code 45.11(g)Floors walls and ceilings designed for clean ability; Premises maintained clean; N dry sweeping or dusting when occupied by children; staff quarters clean
General (fix within 1 month)CorrectedSupervision/ratioHealth Code 43.14(a)Teaching and supervisory staff trained in abuse/maltreatment identification and reporting. 2 hours of training received every 24 months. Training provided by OCFS approved trainer. New staff trained within 3 months of hire
General (fix within 1 month)CorrectedSupervision/ratioHealth Code 43.14(b)Teaching and supervisory staff trained in infection control, reporting of infectious diseases, administration of medication, handling/storage of hazardous materials, general safety, and transportation. New staff trained within 3 months of hire
General (fix within 1 month)CorrectedHealth Code 131.09(f)Walls and ceiling in commercial building Not properly constructed; Not maintained in good repair; unclean
General (fix within 1 month)CorrectedHealth Code 43.11(b)School-based child care staff observed caring for children while unhealthy. Staff medical certificate of fitness Not provided.
General (fix within 1 month)CorrectedHealth Code 43.11(c)(1)Each staff member has documentation showing they received 2 doses measles/mumps vaccine, 1 dose rubella vaccine, 2 doses varicella vaccine and 1 dose Tdap
Violation text is the city's own wording, from NYC Child Care Connect (search permit #N/A 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 | Ladybug Playgroup Inc. | 0.1 mi | 2 to 5 years |
| Some violations on file | Charlotte's Place LLC | 0.2 mi | 0 to 2 years |
| Few violations on file | Choo Choo Train Day Care | 0.2 mi | 2 to 5 years |
| Some violations on file | Strong Place for Hope Day Care | 0.2 mi | 2 to 5 years |
| Some violations on file | Smith Street Workshop | 0.3 mi | 2 to 5 years |