Brooklyn/DUMBO-Vinegar Hill-Downtown Brklyn-Boerum Hill/11201

Brooklyn Friends

375 Pearl Street, Brooklyn, NY 11201 · (718) 852-1029

Ages 2 to 5 years · Up to 105 kids

Grade A: Few violations on file

Grade A: few violations on file

But 1 background-check violation. 6 inspections from Dec 3, 2024 to Sep 9, 2026. Violations: 0 public health hazard, 0 critical, 4 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)
  • 0Violations 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

Sep 9, 2026Result not listed

No violations written up.

May 8, 2026Result not listed

No violations written up.

Apr 22, 2026Initial Annual Inspection - Passed inspection with no violations

No violations written up.

Nov 25, 2025Initial 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.
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.
General (fix within 1 month)CorrectedHealth Code 47.13(f)Child care service teaching staff acting as assistant teachers do Not meet age and educational requirements.
General (fix within 1 month)CorrectedHealth Code 47.25(c)At time of inspection records of enrolled children's periodic medical examination were Not provided or maintained.
Feb 4, 2025Initial Annual Inspection - Passed inspection with no violations

No violations written up.

Dec 3, 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 #106369 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 fileLittle Scholars Learning Center VIII0.1 mi2 to 5 years
Open or repeated serious violationsAdams Street Daycare LLC0.1 mi0 to 2 years
Some violations on fileOur Children's Center0.1 mi2 to 5 years
Some violations on fileImagine Early Learning Centers LLC0.2 mi0 to 2 years
Some violations on fileImagine Early Learning Centers LLC0.2 mi2 to 5 years