82nd Street Academics
81-10 35 Avenue, Queens, NY 11372 · (718) 457-0429
Ages 2 to 5 years · Up to 136 kids
Grade C: many violations on file
Including 4 supervision or ratio violations, 3 safe-sleep violations and 8 background-check violations. 24 inspections from Oct 30, 2023 to Jul 22, 2026. Violations: 7 public health hazard, 14 critical, 19 general. How we grade
What to check first
- 4Supervision or staff-to-child ratio violations
- 3Safe-sleep violations (SIDS training, cribs, nap rules)
- 8Staff background-check violations (fingerprints, SCR registry clearance)
- 0Violations listed as open when we last pulled the data
- 18Repeats: same Health Code rule cited at an earlier visit
Counts cover every inspection below. What the violation types mean
Inspection history
Jul 22, 2026Result not listed
No violations written up.
Apr 29, 2026Initial Annual Inspection - Reinspection Required; Fines pending
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)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.
General (fix within 1 month)CorrectedHealth Code 47.25(c)At time of inspection records of enrolled children's periodic medical examination were Not provided or maintained.
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.
General (fix within 1 month)CorrectedHealth Code 47.37(b)(3)In-depth review and real time drills in Safety Plan emergency procedures Not provided to required persons annually; training Not comprehensive.
General (fix within 1 month)CorrectedRepeatHealth Code 47.37(b)(6)(A)Training in child development Not provided every 24 months
Apr 8, 2026Compliance Inspection of Open Violations - Passed inspection; Violations corrected at time of inspection
No violations written up.
Mar 18, 2026Result not listed
General (fix within 1 month)CorrectedRepeatHealth Code 47.41(j)At time of inspection floors/walls ceilings were observed Not maintained; in disrepair or covered in a toxic finish.
Mar 17, 2026Monitoring Inspection Non-Routine - Reinspection Required; Fines pending
Critical (fix within 2 weeks)CorrectedHealth Code 47.67(a)Appropriate child activity Not provided by child care service; unacceptable forms of discipline utilized by staff of child care service.
General (fix within 1 month)CorrectedSupervision/ratioBackground checkHealth Code 47.19(a)All staff with potential for unsupervised contact with children including volunteers have Not been cleared
Feb 27, 2026Result not listed
No violations written up.
Feb 6, 2026Monitoring Inspection Non-Routine - Reinspection Required; Fines pending
Public health hazard (fix within 1 business day)CorrectedHealth Code 47.57(f)At time of inspection children were observed occupying space Not previously approved by the Dept of Buildings, FDNY and/or DOHMH.
Jan 16, 2026Initial Annual Inspection - Reinspection Not Required
No violations written up.
Oct 24, 2025Initial Annual Inspection - 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)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.
General (fix within 1 month)CorrectedRepeatHealth Code 47.13(d)Child care service staff identified/acting as group teachers do Not meet the required qualifications of the position.
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.
Aug 21, 2025Compliance Inspection of Open Violations - Previously cited violations corrected
No violations written up.
Jun 10, 2025Initial Annual Inspection - 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.
Critical (fix within 2 weeks)CorrectedRepeatHealth Code 47.37(b)(5)Training in the prevention and control of allergic reactions Not provided
General (fix within 1 month)CorrectedHealth Code 47.13(a)Teacher qualification documents Not submitted to approved agent for review
General (fix within 1 month)CorrectedHealth Code 47.13(f)Child care service teaching staff acting as assistant teachers do Not meet age and educational requirements.
General (fix within 1 month)CorrectedHealth Code 47.37(b)(6)(A)Training in child development Not provided every 24 months
General (fix within 1 month)CorrectedHealth Code 47.37(b)(6)(B)15 hours of training Not completed in 24 months. At least 5 hours of training Not conducted in each 12 month period. Required topics Not covered.
Apr 24, 2025Result not listed
No violations written up.
Jan 9, 2025Result not listed
No violations written up.
Dec 18, 2024Monitoring Inspection Non-Routine - Passed inspection with no violations
No violations written up.
Dec 16, 2024Result not listed
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)CorrectedHealth Code 47.37(b)(5)Training in the prevention and control of allergic reactions Not provided
Critical (fix within 2 weeks)CorrectedRepeatHealth Code 47.57(b)At time of inspection it was determined that child care service failed to take any and all necessary action to eliminate potential hazards.
Jun 24, 2024Result not listed
No violations written up.
Jun 18, 2024Compliance Inspection of Open Violations - Previously closed program re-opened
No violations written up.
May 10, 2024Result not listed
No violations written up.
May 9, 2024Result not listed
No violations written up.
May 8, 2024Monitoring Inspection Non-Routine - Reinspection Required; Program closed
Public health hazard (fix within 1 business day)CorrectedSupervision/ratioHealth Code 47.23(a)Constant and competent supervision provided by adequate staff for children and groups of children
Public health hazard (fix within 1 business day)CorrectedSupervision/ratioHealth Code 47.77(g)Padlock, seal or an order posted pursuant to NYC Health Code observed removed by respondent; closed program observed in operation in violation of Order.
Public health hazard (fix within 1 business day)CorrectedHealth Code 3.07At time of inspection it was determined that individual associated with child care service/camp involved in an act detrimental to health and safety.
Apr 18, 2024Result not listed
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)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.
Critical (fix within 2 weeks)CorrectedHealth Code 47.57(b)At time of inspection it was determined that child care service failed to take any and all necessary action to eliminate potential hazards.
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.
General (fix within 1 month)CorrectedHealth Code 47.13(d)Child care service staff identified/acting as group teachers do Not meet the required qualifications of the position.
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 4, 2024Result not listed
No violations written up.
Dec 7, 2023Result not listed
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 47.41(j)At time of inspection floors/walls ceilings were observed Not maintained; in disrepair or covered in a toxic finish.
Oct 30, 2023Result not listed
No violations written up.
Violation text is the city's own wording, from NYC Child Care Connect (search permit #7006 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 Renaissance Charter School | 0 mi | 2 to 5 years |
| Many violations on file | Brooklyn Archdiocese | 0 mi | 3 to 5 years |
| Many violations on file | Jackson Child Development Center Inc. | 0 mi | 2 to 5 years |
| Few violations on file | Jackson Heights Early Learning Center Annex Inc. | 0.2 mi | 2 to 5 years |
| Few violations on file | Jackson Heights Early Learning Center Inc. | 0.2 mi | 2 to 5 years |