Brooklyn/Seagate-Coney Island/11224

La Puerta Abierta

3001 West 37th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11224 · (718) 266-5333

Ages 2 to 5 years · Up to 169 kids

Grade A: Few violations on file

Grade A: few violations on file

But 1 background-check violation. 10 inspections from Feb 5, 2024 to Oct 15, 2026. Violations: 0 public health hazard, 1 critical, 4 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
  • 1Repeats: same Health Code rule cited at an earlier visit

Counts cover every inspection below. What the violation types mean

Inspection history

Oct 15, 2026Initial Annual Inspection - Passed inspection with no violations

No violations written up.

Sep 9, 2026Initial Annual Inspection - Reinspection Not Required
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)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.
Aug 27, 2026Compliance Inspection of Open Violations - Reinspection Required; Violations corrected at time of inspection

No violations written up.

Jul 15, 2026Monitoring Inspection Non-Routine - Passed inspection with no violations

No violations written up.

Jul 28, 2025Compliance Inspection of Open Violations - Previously cited violations corrected

No violations written up.

Mar 12, 2025Initial Annual Inspection - Reinspection Not Required
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.
General (fix within 1 month)CorrectedHealth Code 47.37(b)(3)In-depth review and real time drills in Safety Plan emergency procedures Not provided to required persons annually; training Not comprehensive.
Jan 8, 2025Initial Annual Inspection - Reinspection Required
Critical (fix within 2 weeks)CorrectedHealth Code 47.59(a)Exits and other egress Not provided with required signage at time of inspection.
Jun 20, 2024Monitoring Inspection Non-Routine - Passed inspection with no violations

No violations written up.

Apr 10, 2024Initial Annual Inspection - Passed inspection with no violations

No violations written up.

Feb 5, 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 #51657 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 fileSunshine Learning Center0.3 mi2 to 5 years
Some violations on fileSunshine Learning Center0.3 mi0 to 2 years
Some violations on fileFive Stars Child Care 20.3 mi2 to 5 years
Some violations on fileFive Stars Child Care II Inc.0.3 mi0 to 2 years
Open or repeated serious violationsYoung Men's Christian Association of Greater New York0.4 mi2 to 5 years