Brooklyn/Crown Heights North/11213

Sunshine Infant & Toddler Program

1275 Sterling Pl, Brooklyn, NY 11213 · (718) 363-2033

Ages 0 to 2 years · Up to 20 kids · Takes babies (city lists ages from 0). Other infant care in Brooklyn

Grade A: Few violations on file

Grade A: few violations on file

But 2 supervision or ratio violations, 2 background-check violations and 3 still open. 9 inspections from Mar 5, 2024 to Sep 22, 2026. Violations: 0 public health hazard, 1 critical, 7 general. How we grade

What to check first

  • 2Supervision or staff-to-child ratio violations
  • 0Safe-sleep violations (SIDS training, cribs, nap rules)
  • 2Staff background-check violations (fingerprints, SCR registry clearance)
  • 3Violations 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

Sep 22, 2026Monitoring Inspection Non-Routine - Passed inspection; Violations corrected at time of inspection
General (fix within 1 month)OpenSupervision/ratioHealth Code 47.23(a)(2)Staff attendance log Not maintained or available for inspection
General (fix within 1 month)OpenHealth Code 47.29(e)Incident injury log of accidents illness and epi auto injector use Not provided, Not maintained and Not available upon request
General (fix within 1 month)OpenHealth Code 47.71(d)Children observed engaged in periods of TV watching in excess of restrictions. Inappropriate program content observed being watched by children.
Apr 22, 2026Initial Annual Inspection - Passed inspection with no violations

No violations written up.

Apr 15, 2026Initial 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)CorrectedRepeatBackground 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.
Mar 10, 2025Initial 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.
Feb 14, 2025Initial Annual Inspection - Passed inspection with no violations

No violations written up.

Jul 22, 2024Initial Annual Inspection - Passed inspection with no violations

No violations written up.

May 15, 2024Compliance Inspection of Open Violations - Passed inspection; Violations corrected at time of inspection

No violations written up.

May 9, 2024Compliance Inspection of Open Violations - Reinspection Not Required

No violations written up.

Mar 5, 2024Initial Annual Inspection - Reinspection Not Required
General (fix within 1 month)CorrectedSupervision/ratioHealth Code 81.18(a)(3)Refrigeration units provided with thermometers; thermometers calibrated to (+)(-) 2 degree F accuracy; properly placed in warmest spot of unit
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.

Violation text is the city's own wording, from NYC Child Care Connect (search permit #105824 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 Infant & Toddler Program0 mi0 to 2 years
Some violations on fileLittle Angel Day Care Center VI Inc.0.1 mi2 to 5 years
Open or repeated serious violationsEdwards L. Cleaveland Day Care Center0.1 mi2 to 5 years
Some violations on fileCreative Learning Academy0.2 mi2 to 5 years
Few violations on fileLighthouse Early Learning Center0.2 mi3 to 5 years