Big Dreams Child Care Center LLC
3025 Avenue U, Brooklyn, NY 11229 · (718) 308-9594
Ages 2 to 5 years · Up to 107 kids
Grade C: open or repeated serious violations
Including 3 supervision or ratio violations and 3 background-check violations. 15 inspections from May 9, 2024 to Aug 31, 2026. Violations: 2 public health hazard, 9 critical, 5 general. How we grade
What to check first
- 3Supervision or staff-to-child ratio violations
- 0Safe-sleep violations (SIDS training, cribs, nap rules)
- 3Staff background-check violations (fingerprints, SCR registry clearance)
- 0Violations listed as open when we last pulled the data
- 8Repeats: same Health Code rule cited at an earlier visit
Counts cover every inspection below. What the violation types mean
Inspection history
Aug 31, 2026Compliance Inspection of Open Violations - Reinspection Required; Violations corrected at time of inspection
No violations written up.
Aug 26, 2026Compliance Inspection of Open Violations - Previously closed program re-opened
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)CorrectedHealth Code 47.43(e)At time of inspection hand wash sinks are Not supplied with an adequate amount of running water. At time of inspection water temperature exceeded 115 deg Fahrenheit.
Critical (fix within 2 weeks)CorrectedHealth Code 47.45(a)Proper ventilation Not provided or maintained at time of inspection. Indoor air quality nuisance allowed to exist at time of inspection.
Critical (fix within 2 weeks)CorrectedHealth Code 47.49(a)At time of inspection child care service facility observed Not maintained or in disrepair. Dry sweeping observed in areas occupied by children.
Critical (fix within 2 weeks)CorrectedHealth Code 47.51(a)Child care service Not free of pests or maintains pest harborage conditions at time of inspection.
Critical (fix within 2 weeks)CorrectedHealth Code 47.61(f)At time of inspection it was determined that child care service fails to properly clean and sanitize plate and dishware.
General (fix within 1 month)CorrectedHealth Code 47.41(h)At time of inspection it was observed that child care service failed to provide appropriate guards on designated structures/equipment to protect children from potential injury.
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.
General (fix within 1 month)CorrectedHealth Code 47.47(a)Appropriate outdoor play area Not provided or maintained at the time of inspection.
Aug 14, 2026Result not listed
No violations written up.
Jul 22, 2026Result not listed
Public health hazard (fix within 1 business day)CorrectedRepeatSupervision/ratioHealth Code 47.23(a)Constant and competent supervision provided by adequate staff for children and groups of children
Critical (fix within 2 weeks)CorrectedRepeatBackground checkHealth Code 47.19(g)Child care service failed to Notify DOHMH within 24 hours of child abuse allegation/indication or record of criminal activity of individuals associated with child care service; serious injury, death or loss of a child.
Critical (fix within 2 weeks)CorrectedRepeatHealth Code 47.67(a)Appropriate child activity Not provided by child care service; unacceptable forms of discipline utilized by staff of child care service.
Jul 21, 2026Monitoring 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
Critical (fix within 2 weeks)CorrectedRepeatBackground checkHealth Code 47.19(g)Child care service failed to Notify DOHMH within 24 hours of child abuse allegation/indication or record of criminal activity of individuals associated with child care service; serious injury, death or loss of a child.
Critical (fix within 2 weeks)CorrectedRepeatHealth Code 47.11(b)(6)Written Safety Plan does Not cover safety provisions
Critical (fix within 2 weeks)CorrectedRepeatHealth 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)CorrectedRepeatHealth Code 47.67(c)Written behavior management policy Not provided at time of inspection, distributed to staff or made available to parents.
Jul 17, 2026Monitoring Inspection Non-Routine - Reinspection Required; Fines pending
Critical (fix within 2 weeks)CorrectedHealth Code 47.11(b)(6)Written Safety Plan does Not cover safety provisions
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.
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)CorrectedHealth Code 47.35(c)At the time of inspection child care service was observed providing hair brushes and cloth towels for use by children. Children observed sharing hygienic supplies
General (fix within 1 month)CorrectedRepeatHealth Code 47.67(c)Written behavior management policy Not provided at time of inspection, distributed to staff or made available to parents.
Jul 1, 2026Monitoring Inspection Non-Routine - Reinspection Required; Fines pending
Critical (fix within 2 weeks)CorrectedBackground checkHealth Code 47.19(g)Child care service failed to Notify DOHMH within 24 hours of child abuse allegation/indication or record of criminal activity of individuals associated with child care service; serious injury, death or loss of a child.
General (fix within 1 month)CorrectedHealth Code 47.67(c)Written behavior management policy Not provided at time of inspection, distributed to staff or made available to parents.
Mar 30, 2026Initial Annual Inspection - Passed inspection with no violations
No violations written up.
Feb 27, 2026Initial Annual Inspection - Passed inspection with no violations
No violations written up.
Oct 7, 2025Monitoring Inspection Non-Routine - Passed inspection with no violations
No violations written up.
Sep 26, 2025Initial Annual Inspection - Reinspection Not Required
No violations written up.
Jul 29, 2025Initial Annual Inspection - Reinspection Not Required
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.
Apr 16, 2025Monitoring Inspection Non-Routine - Reinspection Required; Fines pending
No violations written up.
Jul 31, 2024Initial Annual Inspection - Passed inspection with no violations
No violations written up.
May 9, 2024Initial Annual Inspection - Passed inspection with no violations
No violations written up.
Violation text is the city's own wording, from NYC Child Care Connect (search permit #106144 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Some violations on file | Big Dreams Child Care Center LLC | 0 mi | 0 to 2 years |
| Few violations on file | A2z Happyland Daycare | 0.1 mi | 2 to 5 years |
| Some violations on file | Bambi Day Care II | 0.1 mi | 3 to 5 years |
| Few violations on file | Bambi Day Care III | 0.1 mi | 3 to 5 years |
| Few violations on file | Kings Bay y | 0.2 mi | 2 to 5 years |