Brooklyn/DUMBO-Vinegar Hill-Downtown Brklyn-Boerum Hill/11201
Basis Independent Brooklyn
138 Willoughby Street, Brooklyn, NY 11201 · (929) 432-1700
Ages 3 to 5 years
Grade C: open or repeated serious violations
Including 3 supervision or ratio violations, 1 background-check violation and 9 still open. 5 inspections from Jan 7, 2025 to May 8, 2026. Violations: 4 public health hazard, 3 critical, 8 general. How we grade
What to check first
- 3Supervision or staff-to-child ratio violations
- 0Safe-sleep violations (SIDS training, cribs, nap rules)
- 1Staff background-check violations (fingerprints, SCR registry clearance)
- 9Violations 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
May 8, 2026Initial Annual Inspection - Reinspection Required; Fines pending
Public health hazard (fix within 1 business day)OpenHealth Code 131.05(a)The owner or agent tenant or manager fails to maintain building in safe manner; Structural integrity Not maintained; Building Not free of pests; Adequate heat ventilation and lighting Not provided; Not free of nuisances/hazards.
Public health hazard (fix within 1 business day)OpenHealth Code 43.22(e)Premises free of electrical, chemical, mechanical and other hazards.
Critical (fix within 2 weeks)OpenSupervision/ratioHealth Code 45.11(k)Wash basins with adequate supply of hot and cold water provided; 1:50 basin to child ratio maintained as per HC 49.07 and Building Code 403.0
Critical (fix within 2 weeks)OpenHealth Code 43.22(f)Smoke and carbon monoxide detectors with audible alarm are provided in accordance with applicable law or as required by DOHMH or FDNY
Critical (fix within 2 weeks)OpenHealth Code 45.11(g)Floors walls and ceilings designed for clean ability; Premises maintained clean; N dry sweeping or dusting when occupied by children; staff quarters clean
General (fix within 1 month)OpenHealth Code 131.09(e)Floors in commercial building properly Not constructed; Not maintained in good repair; unclean
General (fix within 1 month)OpenHealth Code 131.09(f)Walls and ceiling in commercial building Not properly constructed; Not maintained in good repair; unclean
General (fix within 1 month)OpenRepeatHealth 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)OpenRepeatHealth 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
May 13, 2025Compliance Inspection of Open Violations - Previously cited violations corrected
No violations written up.
Mar 18, 2025Monitoring Inspection Non-Routine - Reinspection Required; Fines pending
Public health hazard (fix within 1 business day)CorrectedSupervision/ratioHealth Code 81.09(a)Potentially hazardous food is maintained at required temperatures except for necessary preparation; below 41 degree F or above 140 degree F; except for immediate service eggs 45 degree F processed fish 38 degree F unless properly salted or time monitored.
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)CorrectedHealth Code 43.07(b)(2)(L)Written Safety Plan contains procedures for the protection of food during receipt
Feb 4, 2025Compliance Inspection of Open Violations - Reinspection Required; Violations corrected at time of inspection
No violations written up.
Jan 7, 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
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
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Few violations on file | Bright Horizons Children's Centers LLC | 0.1 mi | 2 to 5 years |
| Few violations on file | Bright Horizons Children's Centers LLC | 0.1 mi | 0 to 2 years |
| Some violations on file | Imagine Early Learning Centers LLC | 0.1 mi | 0 to 2 years |
| Some violations on file | Imagine Early Learning Centers LLC | 0.1 mi | 2 to 5 years |
| Some violations on file | Brooklyn Bureau Community Services | 0.2 mi | 2 to 5 years |