Bronx/Morrisania-Melrose/10459
Roman Catholic Church of St. John Chrysostom
1144 Hoe Avenue, Bronx, NY 10459 · (718) 328-7226
Ages 3 to 5 years
Grade A: few violations on file
But 1 supervision or ratio violation, 1 safe-sleep violation and 1 background-check violation. 6 inspections from Dec 21, 2023 to Dec 18, 2025. Violations: 0 public health hazard, 2 critical, 12 general. How we grade
What to check first
- 1Supervision or staff-to-child ratio violations
- 1Safe-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
Dec 18, 2025Compliance Inspection of Open Violations - Reinspection Required; Violations corrected at time of inspection
No violations written up.
Oct 21, 2025Initial Annual Inspection - Reinspection Required; Fines pending
Critical (fix within 2 weeks)CorrectedHealth Code 43.24(c)Large furniture or electronic devices anchored to the floor or wall by angle braces anchors or other devices to prevent tip overs. Unsecured large fixtures prohibited
General (fix within 1 month)CorrectedRepeatHealth 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)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
Jan 17, 2025Compliance Inspection of Open Violations - Reinspection Required; Violations corrected at time of inspection
No violations written up.
Dec 11, 2024Initial Annual Inspection - Reinspection Not Required
General (fix within 1 month)CorrectedSafe sleepHealth Code 43.07(b)(4)Written safety plan describes provisions for health care maintenance and compliance; provisions for emergency medical care first aid and CPR
General (fix within 1 month)CorrectedHealth Code 43.07)b)(2)(B)Written Safety Plan contains schedule for cleaning and maintenance
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
Jan 26, 2024Compliance Inspection of Open Violations - Reinspection Required
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
Dec 21, 2023Initial Annual Inspection - Reinspection Required; Fines pending
Critical (fix within 2 weeks)CorrectedHealth Code 43.21(c)Adequately stocked first aid kit Not provided or maintained at the time of inspection.
General (fix within 1 month)CorrectedBackground checkHealth Code 43.13(d)School obtains written consent of employee to conduct clearance review and share results with Department
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)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
General (fix within 1 month)CorrectedHealth Code 43.11(c)(2)Staff submitted immunization record. File maintained confidential. File including electronic available for inspection on site
General (fix within 1 month)CorrectedHealth Code 43.14(c)Within 3 months of hire all staff trained in emergency procedures in the Written Safety Plan. Training include loss of child response, lockdown, gas, electrical, sewer or water main break and extreme weather
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 | The Children’s Aid Society | 0.1 mi | 2 to 5 years |
| Some violations on file | Democracy Prep Endurance Elementary | 0.3 mi | 3 to 5 years |
| Few violations on file | Beanstalk Child Care Academy | 0.3 mi | 0 to 2 years |
| Some violations on file | Beanstalk Child Care Academy | 0.3 mi | 2 to 5 years |
| Few violations on file | Little Stars Childcare Program X LLC | 0.3 mi | 0 to 2 years |