Bronx/University Heights-Morris Heights/10453
Luminous Early Child Care Center
16 Richman Plaza, Bronx, NY 10453 · (347) 963-4160
Ages 2 to 5 years · Up to 80 kids
Grade B: some violations on file
Including 2 supervision or ratio violations and 3 background-check violations. 18 inspections from Mar 6, 2024 to Jul 29, 2026. Violations: 3 public health hazard, 4 critical, 3 general. How we grade
What to check first
- 2Supervision or staff-to-child ratio violations
- 0Safe-sleep violations (SIDS training, cribs, nap rules)
- 3Staff 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
Jul 29, 2026Compliance Inspection of Open Violations - Reinspection Required; Violations corrected at time of inspection
No violations written up.
Jul 24, 2026Result not listed
No violations written up.
Jul 23, 2026Compliance Inspection of Open Violations - Reinspection Required; Fines pending
Critical (fix within 2 weeks)CorrectedRepeatHealth 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, 2026Initial Annual Inspection - Passed inspection with no violations
No violations written up.
May 14, 2026Initial Annual Inspection - Reinspection Required; Fines pending
Critical (fix within 2 weeks)CorrectedRepeatHealth 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.
Feb 10, 2026Result not listed
No violations written up.
Jul 29, 2025Result not listed
No violations written up.
Jul 29, 2025Compliance Inspection of Open Violations - Reinspection Required; Violations corrected at time of inspection
No violations written up.
Jul 29, 2025Monitoring Inspection Non-Routine - Passed inspection with no violations
No violations written up.
Jul 9, 2025Initial Annual Inspection - Reinspection Required; Fines pending
Critical (fix within 2 weeks)CorrectedHealth Code 47.45(a)Proper ventilation Not provided or maintained at time of inspection. Indoor air quality nuisance allowed to exist at time of inspection.
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 23, 2025Result not listed
No violations written up.
May 9, 2025Initial Annual Inspection - Reinspection Required; Fines pending
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.
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.
Dec 2, 2024Compliance Inspection of Open Violations - Passed inspection; Violations corrected at time of inspection
No violations written up.
Nov 25, 2024Initial Annual Inspection - Reinspection Not Required
General (fix within 1 month)CorrectedHealth Code 47.41(j)At time of inspection floors/walls ceilings were observed Not maintained; in disrepair or covered in a toxic finish.
Sep 13, 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
Mar 20, 2024Initial Annual Inspection - Passed inspection with no violations
No violations written up.
Mar 6, 2024Compliance Inspection of Open Violations - Reinspection Not Required
No violations written up.
Mar 6, 2024Monitoring Inspection Non-Routine - Reinspection Required; Fines pending
Public health hazard (fix within 1 business day)CorrectedSupervision/ratioBackground checkHealth Code 47.19(h)(3)Permittee failed to prohibit unsupervised contact with children by any individual for whom screening results have Not been received
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
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.
Violation text is the city's own wording, from NYC Child Care Connect (search permit #104459 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Some violations on file | Luminous Early Child Care Center | 0 mi | 0 to 2 years |
| Few violations on file | Seventh Avenue Center for Family Services | 0.2 mi | 2 to 5 years |
| Open or repeated serious violations | Bronx Works Inc. | 0.3 mi | 2 to 5 years |
| Open or repeated serious violations | The Shield Institute | 0.4 mi | 2 to 5 years |
| Some violations on file | Fort George Community Services Inc. | 0.4 mi | 2 to 5 years |