Bais Yaakov Academy Preschool
1213 Elm Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11230 · (718) 339-4747
Ages 2 to 5 years
Grade B: some violations on file
Including 4 supervision or ratio violations and 2 background-check violations. 6 inspections from Dec 21, 2023 to Feb 24, 2026. Violations: 1 public health hazard, 3 critical, 4 general. How we grade
What to check first
- 4Supervision 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
- 2Repeats: same Health Code rule cited at an earlier visit
Counts cover every inspection below. What the violation types mean
Inspection history
Feb 24, 2026Compliance Inspection of Open Violations - Reinspection Required; Fines pending
Critical (fix within 2 weeks)CorrectedRepeatHealth Code 43.24(a)Water Not tested for lead as required. Elevated lead levels Not remediated. School fails to use approved water source when indicated
Jan 8, 2026Compliance Inspection of Open Violations - Reinspection Required; Fines pending
Public health hazard (fix within 1 business day)CorrectedSupervision/ratioBackground checkHealth Code 43.13(g)(3)SBCC shall prohibit unsupervised contact with children of individuals for which they have Not received clearance results
Critical (fix within 2 weeks)CorrectedRepeatHealth Code 43.24(a)Water Not tested for lead as required. Elevated lead levels Not remediated. School fails to use approved water source when indicated
Oct 30, 2025Initial Annual Inspection - Reinspection Required; Fines pending
Public health hazard (fix within 1 business day)CorrectedBackground checkHealth Code 43.13(c)(2)School operator conducts criminal history review
Critical (fix within 2 weeks)CorrectedHealth Code 43.24(a)Water Not tested for lead as required. Elevated lead levels Not remediated. School fails to use approved water source when indicated
General (fix within 1 month)CorrectedSupervision/ratioHealth Code 43.14(a)Teaching and supervisory staff trained in abuse/maltreatment identification and reporting. 2 hours of training received every 24 months. Training provided by OCFS approved trainer. New staff trained within 3 months of hire
General (fix within 1 month)CorrectedSupervision/ratioHealth Code 43.14(b)Teaching and supervisory staff trained in infection control, reporting of infectious diseases, administration of medication, handling/storage of hazardous materials, general safety, and transportation. New staff trained within 3 months of hire
General (fix within 1 month)CorrectedHealth Code 43.11(b)School-based child care staff observed caring for children while unhealthy. Staff medical certificate of fitness Not provided.
General (fix within 1 month)CorrectedHealth Code 43.11(c)(1)Each staff member has documentation showing they received 2 doses measles/mumps vaccine, 1 dose rubella vaccine, 2 doses varicella vaccine and 1 dose Tdap
Apr 3, 2024Compliance Inspection of Open Violations - Reinspection Required; Violations corrected at time of inspection
No violations written up.
Feb 29, 2024Compliance Inspection of Open Violations - Reinspection Required; Violations corrected at time of inspection
Critical (fix within 2 weeks)CorrectedHealth Code 43.17(a)(2)(B)(i)Children Not immunized with approved vaccine against influenza by December 31 of each year unless exempt
Dec 21, 2023Initial Annual Inspection - Reinspection Required
Critical (fix within 2 weeks)CorrectedSupervision/ratioHealth Code 43.07(a)Written safety plan is available with established policies and procedures for safe operation including fire safety health care plan corrective action plans staff training and emergency evacuation plan. Plan reviewed annually and updated as needed.
Critical (fix within 2 weeks)CorrectedHealth Code 43.21(c)Adequately stocked first aid kit Not provided or maintained at the time of inspection.
Violation text is the city's own wording, from NYC Child Care Connect (search permit #N/A 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Not graded | Peer Hatorah | 0.1 mi | 3 to 5 years |
| Few violations on file | Shaare Torah School | 0.1 mi | 3 to 5 years |
| Open or repeated serious violations | Yde | 0.1 mi | 3 to 5 years |
| Some violations on file | Bais Frieda Child Care | 0.1 mi | 2 to 5 years |
| Some violations on file | Yesodot Hatorah | 0.1 mi | 3 to 5 years |