Queens/Woodhaven/11421

Saint Thomas Apostle Catholic Academy

87-49 87 Street, Queens, NY 11421 · (718) 847-3904

Ages 3 to 5 years

Grade B: Some violations on file

Grade B: some violations on file

Including 1 background-check violation. 12 inspections from Oct 31, 2023 to May 21, 2026. Violations: 2 public health hazard, 2 critical, 2 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
  • 0Repeats: same Health Code rule cited at an earlier visit

Counts cover every inspection below. What the violation types mean

Inspection history

May 21, 2026Result not listed

No violations written up.

May 6, 2026Result not listed

No violations written up.

Mar 24, 2026Initial Annual Inspection - Passed inspection with no violations

No violations written up.

May 16, 2025Compliance Inspection of Open Violations - Reinspection Required; Violations corrected at time of inspection

No violations written up.

Mar 27, 2025Initial Annual Inspection - Reinspection Required; Fines pending
Critical (fix within 2 weeks)CorrectedHealth Code 131.09(d)(2)Sufficient handwash sinks with hot and cold running water, liquid soap, drying devices Not provided in commercial buildings.
Critical (fix within 2 weeks)CorrectedHealth Code 43.22(a)All exits have clear legible and illuminated exit signs where required by DOB
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
Dec 13, 2024Result not listed

No violations written up.

Apr 18, 2024Result not listed

No violations written up.

Apr 17, 2024Result not listed
Public health hazard (fix within 1 business day)CorrectedHealth Code 43.23(b)(1)Facility free of peeling lead paint or paint of unknown lead content.
Feb 29, 2024Compliance Inspection of Open Violations - Reinspection Required; Violations corrected at time of inspection

No violations written up.

Jan 25, 2024Initial Annual Inspection - Reinspection Required; Fines pending
Public health hazard (fix within 1 business day)CorrectedHealth Code 43.22(e)Premises free of electrical, chemical, mechanical and other hazards.
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
Nov 21, 2023Compliance Inspection of Open Violations - Reinspection Required; Violations corrected at time of inspection

No violations written up.

Oct 31, 2023Compliance Inspection of Open Violations - Reinspection Required
Public health hazard (fix within 1 business day)CorrectedBackground checkHealth Code 43.13(c)(2)School operator conducts criminal history review

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.

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