Bronx/Eastchester-Edenwald-Baychester/10466
Laconia Daycare Center & Infant Care Inc.
3950 Laconia Avenue, Bronx, NY 10466 · (718) 547-0000
Ages 0 to 2 years · Up to 28 kids · Takes babies (city lists ages from 0). Other infant care in Bronx
Grade C: open or repeated serious violations
Including 4 supervision or ratio violations, 2 safe-sleep violations and 1 background-check violation. 18 inspections from Oct 27, 2023 to Aug 21, 2026. Violations: 5 public health hazard, 9 critical, 2 general. How we grade
What to check first
- 4Supervision or staff-to-child ratio violations
- 2Safe-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
- 3Repeats: same Health Code rule cited at an earlier visit
Counts cover every inspection below. What the violation types mean
Inspection history
Aug 21, 2026Monitoring Inspection Non-Routine - Reinspection Required; Fines pending
Critical (fix within 2 weeks)CorrectedHealth Code 47.39(a)At the time child care service was providing care it has been determined that the child care service failed to limit areas used by children to their exclusive use. Unauthorized children and/or adults allowed to inhabit child care service facilities during child care hours.
Critical (fix within 2 weeks)CorrectedHealth Code 47.41(i)At time of inspection it was observed in the child care service that a bathroom/closet or other enclosed space has a locking mechanism solely operable from inside the space.
Critical (fix within 2 weeks)CorrectedHealth Code 47.43(h)(1)At time of inspection diaper changing counter Not properly constructed. Diaper changing area observed Not to be adjacent to a hand wash sink with adequate hot and cold running water.
Critical (fix within 2 weeks)CorrectedRepeatHealth Code 47.57(b)At time of inspection it was determined that child care service failed to take any and all necessary action to eliminate potential hazards.
Critical (fix within 2 weeks)CorrectedHealth Code 47.67(a)Appropriate child activity Not provided by child care service; unacceptable forms of discipline utilized by staff of child care service.
Apr 7, 2026Initial Annual Inspection - Passed inspection with no violations
No violations written up.
Mar 16, 2026Initial Annual Inspection - Reinspection Not Required
General (fix within 1 month)CorrectedRepeatHealth Code 47.25(a)(1)At time of inspection child care service unable to document that all children enrolled have had an age appropriate medical evaluation.
Dec 16, 2025Result not listed
No violations written up.
Dec 11, 2025Result not listed
No violations written up.
Nov 6, 2025Result 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
Critical (fix within 2 weeks)CorrectedHealth Code 47.49(a)At time of inspection child care service facility observed Not maintained or in disrepair. Dry sweeping observed in areas occupied by children.
May 15, 2025Initial Annual Inspection - Passed inspection with no violations
No violations written up.
May 13, 2025Monitoring Inspection Non-Routine - Passed inspection with no violations
No violations written up.
Apr 22, 2025Initial Annual Inspection - Passed inspection with no violations
No violations written up.
Jan 16, 2025Result not listed
No violations written up.
Jul 3, 2024Compliance Inspection of Open Violations - Reinspection Not Required
General (fix within 1 month)CorrectedHealth Code 47.25(a)(1)At time of inspection child care service unable to document that all children enrolled have had an age appropriate medical evaluation.
Jun 14, 2024Result not listed
Critical (fix within 2 weeks)CorrectedSafe sleepHealth Code 47.61(i)Bottles are Not propped or kept by children while sleeping.
May 21, 2024Initial Annual Inspection - Passed inspection with no violations
No violations written up.
May 10, 2024Monitoring Inspection Non-Routine - 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
Public health hazard (fix within 1 business day)CorrectedRepeatSupervision/ratioHealth Code 47.23(f)(1)Teacher to child ratios and group size maintained in Group Child Care program
Critical (fix within 2 weeks)CorrectedHealth Code 47.57(b)At time of inspection it was determined that child care service failed to take any and all necessary action to eliminate potential hazards.
May 8, 2024Result not listed
No violations written up.
Apr 29, 2024Compliance Inspection of Open Violations - Reinspection Required; Violations corrected at time of inspection
No violations written up.
Apr 18, 2024Result not listed
Public health hazard (fix within 1 business day)CorrectedSupervision/ratioHealth Code 47.23(f)(1)Teacher to child ratios and group size maintained in Group Child Care program
Public health hazard (fix within 1 business day)CorrectedSafe sleepHealth Code 47.67(f)(3)Infant toddler staff allows infants to sleep in other than safe sleep environment; fail to move infant to safe sleep environment when required; more than one infant observed sleeping in a single crib or bassinet.
Critical (fix within 2 weeks)CorrectedSupervision/ratioHealth Code 47.23(e)Child care service providing care without a staff member trained in First Aid/CPR on site at time of inspection.
General (fix within 1 month)CorrectedHealth Code 47.13(c)(2)Education Director observed having teaching duties when program enrollment exceeds 40; or 60 if program is part of a school and has a permit or Education Director oversees two co-located programs
Oct 27, 2023Initial 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 #14837 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Open or repeated serious violations | Laconia Daycare Center & Infant Care Inc. | 0 mi | 2 to 5 years |
| Some violations on file | Light and Bright Early Learning Center | 0.2 mi | 2 to 5 years |
| Few violations on file | The Learning Tree | 0.2 mi | 3 to 5 years |
| Some violations on file | Lavelle School for the Blind | 0.3 mi | 2 to 5 years |
| Few violations on file | New Covenant Christian Church Inc. | 0.3 mi | 3 to 5 years |