The New York Institute for Special Education
985 Astor Avenue, Bronx, NY 10469 · (718) 519-7000
Ages 2 to 5 years · Up to 147 kids
Grade B: some violations on file
Including 2 supervision or ratio violations, 2 safe-sleep violations and 4 background-check violations. 9 inspections from Jan 12, 2024 to Jul 7, 2026. Violations: 1 public health hazard, 3 critical, 4 general. How we grade
What to check first
- 2Supervision or staff-to-child ratio violations
- 2Safe-sleep violations (SIDS training, cribs, nap rules)
- 4Staff background-check violations (fingerprints, SCR registry clearance)
- 0Violations listed as open when we last pulled the data
- 5Repeats: same Health Code rule cited at an earlier visit
Counts cover every inspection below. What the violation types mean
Inspection history
Jul 7, 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.
May 28, 2026Compliance Inspection of Open Violations - Passed inspection; Violations corrected at time of inspection
No violations written up.
Feb 25, 2026Initial Annual Inspection - Reinspection Not Required
General (fix within 1 month)CorrectedSupervision/ratioHealth Code 47.11(b)(2)Written Safety Plan does Not provide information on program operations and/or facility maintenance
Jun 11, 2025Initial Annual Inspection - Passed inspection with no violations
No violations written up.
Mar 5, 2025Result not listed
No violations written up.
Mar 5, 2025Initial Annual Inspection - Passed inspection with no violations
No violations written up.
Jul 25, 2024Compliance Inspection of Open Violations - Reinspection Required; Fines pending
Public health hazard (fix within 1 business day)CorrectedRepeatBackground checkHealth Code 47.19(c)(1)Fingerprint screening Not arranged for current and prospective personnel; Results Not satisfactory or CAP was Not approved
Critical (fix within 2 weeks)CorrectedRepeatSafe sleepHealth Code 47.37(b)(4)Training in SIDS, Shaken Baby Syndrome and Safe Sleep practices Not provided to staff
Critical (fix within 2 weeks)CorrectedRepeatHealth 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)CorrectedRepeatHealth 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.
Jul 22, 2024Initial Annual Inspection - Reinspection Required; Fines pending
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
Critical (fix within 2 weeks)CorrectedSafe sleepHealth Code 47.37(b)(4)Training in SIDS, Shaken Baby Syndrome and Safe Sleep practices Not provided to staff
Critical (fix within 2 weeks)CorrectedSupervision/ratioHealth Code 47.61(a)Required food protection procedures were Not implemented at time of inspection. Holder of food protection certificate was Not on site during hours of food preparation activity.
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.
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.
Jan 12, 2024Compliance Inspection of Open Violations - Reinspection Required; Violations corrected at time of inspection
Critical (fix within 2 weeks)CorrectedHealth Code 47.61(e)Child care service fails to store dry goods in insect/rodent proof containers at time of inspection.
Violation text is the city's own wording, from NYC Child Care Connect (search permit #5417 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 | Bronx House Inc. | 0.2 mi | 2 to 5 years |
| Some violations on file | Bronx House Inc. | 0.3 mi | 2 to 5 years |
| Not graded | Fun Generation Center LLC | 0.4 mi | 0 to 2 years |
| Not graded | Fun Generation Center LLC | 0.4 mi | 2 to 5 years |
| Few violations on file | Grand Street Settlement Inc. | 0.4 mi | 2 to 5 years |