Brooklyn/Gravesend/11214

Block Institute School

376 Bay 44 Street, Brooklyn, NY 11214 · (718) 906-5400

Ages 2 to 5 years · Up to 228 kids

Grade B: Some violations on file

Grade B: some violations on file

Including 1 background-check violation and 1 still open. 11 inspections from Feb 7, 2024 to Apr 29, 2026. Violations: 0 public health hazard, 2 critical, 6 general. How we grade

What to check first

  • 0Supervision or staff-to-child ratio violations
  • 0Safe-sleep violations (SIDS training, cribs, nap rules)
  • 1Staff background-check violations (fingerprints, SCR registry clearance)
  • 1Violations listed as open when we last pulled the data
  • 1Repeats: same Health Code rule cited at an earlier visit

Counts cover every inspection below. What the violation types mean

Inspection history

Apr 29, 2026Initial Annual Inspection - Passed inspection with no violations

No violations written up.

Apr 22, 2026Initial Annual Inspection - Reinspection Not Required
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.
Nov 6, 2025Monitoring Inspection Non-Routine - Passed inspection with no violations

No violations written up.

Oct 16, 2025Initial Annual Inspection - Passed inspection with no violations

No violations written up.

Jan 16, 2025Initial Annual Inspection - Reinspection Required; Fines pending
Critical (fix within 2 weeks)CorrectedHealth Code 47.57(i)(2)(D)(ii)Aquatics Director Not certified in CPR for the professional rescuer or equivalent
Critical (fix within 2 weeks)CorrectedHealth Code 47.57(i)(2)(F)(iii)PSI is Not certified in CPR for the Professional Rescuer by Red Cross or equivalent; certification expired
General (fix within 1 month)OpenHealth Code 47.13(d)Child care service staff identified/acting as group teachers do Not meet the required qualifications of the position.
Jan 10, 2025Initial Annual Inspection - Passed inspection; Violations corrected at time of inspection
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.
General (fix within 1 month)CorrectedHealth Code 47.49(b)At time of inspection trash and garbage observed Not stored in appropriate containers with tight fitting lids.
Nov 27, 2024Compliance Inspection of Open Violations - Passed inspection; Violations corrected at time of inspection

No violations written up.

Oct 23, 2024Result not listed
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.
Apr 18, 2024Monitoring Inspection Non-Routine - Passed inspection with no violations

No violations written up.

Feb 7, 2024Initial Annual Inspection - Reinspection Not Required
General (fix within 1 month)CorrectedHealth Code 47.25(a)(1)At time of inspection child care service unable to document that all children enrolled have had an age appropriate medical evaluation.
Feb 7, 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 #6006 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

GradeProgramDistanceAges
Some violations on fileNational Association of Family Development Centers Inc.0.3 mi2 to 5 years
Few violations on fileHla20.6 mi3 to 5 years
Some violations on fileFriends of Crown Heights Educational Center #60.7 mi2 to 5 years
Some violations on fileI P Kids0.8 mi2 to 5 years
Some violations on fileDmi Prep0.8 mi2 to 5 years