Does The David Foster Pre-School Academy have violations?

In the last 3 years of city inspections: 0 public health hazard, 1 critical and 3 general violations. 0 were listed as open when we last pulled the data.

When was The David Foster Pre-School Academy last inspected?

The most recent inspection on Child Care Connect is from May 28, 2026.

Does The David Foster Pre-School Academy take infants?

The city lists ages 2 to 5 years. Call to ask about openings.

Brooklyn/Prospect Lefferts Gardens-Wingate/11226

The David Foster Pre-School Academy

72 Clarkson Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11226 · (718) 462-0776

Ages 2 to 5 years · Up to 24 kids

Grade A: Few violations on file

Grade A: few violations on file

But 1 supervision or ratio violation and 2 background-check violations. 6 inspections from Mar 22, 2024 to May 28, 2026. Violations: 0 public health hazard, 1 critical, 3 general. How we grade

What to check first

1Supervision or staff-to-child ratio violations
0Safe-sleep violations (SIDS training, cribs, nap rules)
2Staff background-check violations (fingerprints, SCR registry clearance)
0Violations 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

May 28, 2026Initial Annual Inspection - Reinspection Not Required

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 31, 2026Initial Annual Inspection - Passed inspection with no violations

No violations written up.

Apr 22, 2025Initial Annual Inspection - Passed inspection with no violations

No violations written up.

Mar 21, 2025Initial Annual Inspection - Passed inspection with no violations

No violations written up.

Oct 17, 2024Initial Annual Inspection - Reinspection Required; Fines pending

Critical (fix within 2 weeks)CorrectedSupervision/ratioHealth Code 47.13(c)(1)Qualified Group Teacher Not designated to cover for Education Director. Permittee failed to Notify Department of separation from service of Education Director

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.

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.

Mar 22, 2024Initial 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 #78417 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	Catholic Charities Neighborhood Services Inc.	0.1 mi	2 to 5 years
Few violations on file	High Definition Kids Day Care Center LLC	0.1 mi	2 to 5 years
Few violations on file	Blue Star of New York Inc.	0.2 mi	2 to 5 years
Not graded	Blue Petals Utmost Care Inc.	0.2 mi	2 to 5 years
Few violations on file	Amy's Academy	0.2 mi	2 to 5 years