The Purple Crayon
1520 86th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11228 · (718) 232-1936
Ages 2 to 5 years · Up to 28 kids
Grade A: few violations on file
But 1 safe-sleep violation. 8 inspections from Nov 2, 2023 to Aug 3, 2026. Violations: 0 public health hazard, 0 critical, 1 general. How we grade
What to check first
- 0Supervision or staff-to-child ratio violations
- 1Safe-sleep violations (SIDS training, cribs, nap rules)
- 0Staff 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
No violations written up.
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Violation text is the city's own wording, from NYC Child Care Connect (search permit #73738 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 Purple Crayon | 0 mi | 2 to 5 years |
| Open or repeated serious violations | Purple Crayon | 0.1 mi | 2 to 5 years |
| Few violations on file | Youngermusik | 0.3 mi | 2 to 5 years |
| Some violations on file | Saint Bernadette School | 0.3 mi | 3 to 5 years |
| Some violations on file | New Sunflower Day Care Center LLC | 0.4 mi | 2 to 5 years |