Books & Rattles Inc.
75-02 51 Avenue, Queens, NY 11373 · (718) 899-1532
Ages 2 to 5 years · Up to 132 kids
Grade B: some violations on file
Including 2 supervision or ratio violations and 3 background-check violations. 22 inspections from Jan 12, 2024 to Sep 25, 2026. Violations: 4 public health hazard, 6 critical, 4 general. How we grade
What to check first
- 2Supervision 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
- 10Repeats: same Health Code rule cited at an earlier visit
Counts cover every inspection below. What the violation types mean
Inspection history
Sep 25, 2026Compliance Inspection of Open Violations - Passed inspection; Violations corrected at time of inspection
No violations written up.
May 19, 2026Initial Annual Inspection - Reinspection Required; 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.
Apr 23, 2026Initial Annual Inspection - Reinspection Not Required
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.
Feb 26, 2026Result not listed
No violations written up.
Dec 9, 2025Initial Annual Inspection - Passed inspection with no violations
No violations written up.
Dec 4, 2025Compliance Inspection of Open Violations - Previously cited violations corrected
No violations written up.
Oct 29, 2025Monitoring Inspection Non-Routine - Reinspection Required; Fines pending
Public health hazard (fix within 1 business day)CorrectedHealth Code 3.07At time of inspection it was determined that individual associated with child care service/camp involved in an act detrimental to health and safety.
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 11, 2025Result not listed
No violations written up.
Jul 11, 2025Monitoring Inspection Non-Routine - Passed inspection with no violations
No violations written up.
May 1, 2025Monitoring Inspection Non-Routine - Reinspection Required; Fines pending
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
Feb 10, 2025Initial Annual Inspection - Reinspection Required; Fines pending
Public health hazard (fix within 1 business day)CorrectedBackground checkHealth Code 47.19(c)(1)Fingerprint screening Not arranged for current and prospective personnel; Results Not satisfactory or CAP was Not approved
Dec 13, 2024Result not listed
No violations written up.
Oct 17, 2024Compliance Inspection of Open Violations - Passed inspection; Violations corrected at time of inspection
No violations written up.
Sep 12, 2024Compliance Inspection of Open Violations - Reinspection Required; Fines pending
General (fix within 1 month)CorrectedRepeatBackground checkHealth Code 47.19(b)At time of inspection it was determined/observed that child care service failed to conduct pre-employment verification of staff credentials.
General (fix within 1 month)CorrectedHealth Code 47.27(b)Child care service fails to conduct and document daily health assessment of incoming children. Individual Not trained to identify disease.
Aug 8, 2024Initial Annual Inspection - Reinspection Required; Fines pending
General (fix within 1 month)CorrectedBackground checkHealth Code 47.19(b)At time of inspection it was determined/observed that child care service failed to conduct pre-employment verification of staff credentials.
Jul 11, 2024Monitoring Inspection Non-Routine - Passed inspection with no violations
No violations written up.
Jun 26, 2024Compliance Inspection of Open Violations - Reinspection Required; Violations corrected at time of inspection
Critical (fix within 2 weeks)CorrectedRepeatHealth 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.
May 21, 2024Compliance Inspection of Open Violations - Reinspection Required; Fines pending
Critical (fix within 2 weeks)CorrectedRepeatHealth 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.
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.
May 8, 2024Compliance Inspection of Open Violations - Reinspection Required; Fines pending
Critical (fix within 2 weeks)CorrectedRepeatHealth 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.
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.
Apr 5, 2024Compliance Inspection of Open Violations - Reinspection Required
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.
Mar 12, 2024Monitoring Inspection Non-Routine - Reinspection Required; Fines pending
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.
Jan 12, 2024Initial Annual Inspection - Reinspection Required; Fines pending
Public health hazard (fix within 1 business day)CorrectedSupervision/ratioHealth Code 47.61(d)Milk observed stored at a temperature above 41 deg. F at time of inspection. Milk observed stored in child care service beyond the expiration date.
Critical (fix within 2 weeks)CorrectedHealth Code 47.39(a)At the time child care service was providing care it has been determined that the child care service failed to limit areas used by children to their exclusive use. Unauthorized children and/or adults allowed to inhabit child care service facilities during child care hours.
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 47.49(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 47.57(c)At time of inspection it was determined that child care service failed to take any and all necessary action to eliminate the potential for exposure to choking hazards by children.
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.
Violation text is the city's own wording, from NYC Child Care Connect (search permit #6659 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 | Books & Rattles Inc. | 0 mi | 0 to 2 years |
| Few violations on file | Preschool R Us 3 Inc. | 0.3 mi | 2 to 5 years |
| Few violations on file | Tiegerman School | 0.3 mi | 3 to 5 years |
| Some violations on file | Kidz Village LLC | 0.4 mi | 2 to 5 years |
| Few violations on file | Saint Adalbert Catholic Academy | 0.4 mi | 3 to 5 years |