Does Big Apple Academy Elementary School have violations?

In the last 3 years of city inspections: 0 public health hazard, 1 critical and 3 general violations. 1 were listed as open when we last pulled the data.

When was Big Apple Academy Elementary School last inspected?

The most recent inspection on Child Care Connect is from Feb 26, 2026.

Does Big Apple Academy Elementary School take infants?

The city lists ages 2 to 5 years. Call to ask about openings.

Brooklyn/Gravesend/11223

Big Apple Academy Elementary School

503 Lake Street, Brooklyn, NY 11223 · (718) 333-1099

Ages 2 to 5 years

Grade A: Few violations on file

Grade A: few violations on file

But 2 supervision or ratio violations and 1 still open. 5 inspections from Feb 29, 2024 to Feb 26, 2026. Violations: 0 public health hazard, 1 critical, 3 general. How we grade

What to check first

2Supervision or staff-to-child ratio violations
0Safe-sleep violations (SIDS training, cribs, nap rules)
0Staff background-check violations (fingerprints, SCR registry clearance)
1Violations 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

Feb 26, 2026Initial Annual Inspection - Passed inspection with no violations

No violations written up.

Apr 11, 2025Initial Annual Inspection - Passed inspection with no violations

No violations written up.

Sep 13, 2024Compliance Inspection of Open Violations - Reinspection Not Required

No violations written up.

Mar 6, 2024Initial Annual Inspection - Reinspection Required; Fines pending

Critical (fix within 2 weeks)OpenHealth Code 43.17(a)(2)(B)(i)Children Not immunized with approved vaccine against influenza by December 31 of each year unless exempt

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(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

Feb 29, 2024Compliance Inspection of Open Violations - Passed inspection; Violations corrected at time of inspection

No violations written up.

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	Bambi Academy	0.1 mi	2 to 5 years
Few violations on file	Shostakovich School	0.2 mi	2 to 5 years
Some violations on file	Our Lady of Grace Catholic Academy	0.3 mi	3 to 5 years
Few violations on file	Znayka on y Inc.	0.4 mi	2 to 5 years
Some violations on file	Friends of Crown Heights Educational Center #6	0.4 mi	2 to 5 years