Canarsie Children First Academy
2188 Pitkin Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11207 · (718) 676-6260
Ages 3 to 5 years
Grade A: few violations on file
But 3 supervision or ratio violations, 1 background-check violation and 2 still open. 5 inspections from Oct 9, 2024 to Oct 8, 2026. Violations: 0 public health hazard, 2 critical, 9 general. How we grade
What to check first
- 3Supervision or staff-to-child ratio violations
- 0Safe-sleep violations (SIDS training, cribs, nap rules)
- 1Staff background-check violations (fingerprints, SCR registry clearance)
- 2Violations listed as open when we last pulled the data
- 3Repeats: same Health Code rule cited at an earlier visit
Counts cover every inspection below. What the violation types mean
Inspection history
Oct 8, 2026Compliance Inspection of Open Violations - Reinspection Required
No violations written up.
Sep 24, 2026Initial Annual Inspection - Reinspection Required
Critical (fix within 2 weeks)OpenHealth Code 43.24(a)Water Not tested for lead as required. Elevated lead levels Not remediated. School fails to use approved water source when indicated
General (fix within 1 month)CorrectedRepeatSupervision/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)OpenRepeatHealth Code 43.11(b)School-based child care staff observed caring for children while unhealthy. Staff medical certificate of fitness Not provided.
General (fix within 1 month)CorrectedRepeatHealth 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
Dec 11, 2025Monitoring Inspection Non-Routine - Passed inspection with no violations
No violations written up.
Oct 28, 2025Initial Annual Inspection - Passed inspection with no violations
No violations written up.
Oct 9, 2024Initial Annual Inspection - Reinspection Required
Critical (fix within 2 weeks)CorrectedHealth Code 43.22(a)All exits have clear legible and illuminated exit signs where required by DOB
General (fix within 1 month)CorrectedBackground checkHealth Code 43.13(d)School obtains written consent of employee to conduct clearance review and share results with Department
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)CorrectedHealth Code 131.09(f)Walls and ceiling in commercial building Not properly constructed; Not maintained in good repair; unclean
General (fix within 1 month)CorrectedHealth Code 43.11(b)School-based child care staff observed caring for children while unhealthy. Staff medical certificate of fitness Not provided.
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
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 | Baybee Lounge Daycare Corp. | 0.3 mi | 2 to 5 years |
| Some violations on file | Baybee Lounge Daycare Corp. | 0.4 mi | 0 to 2 years |
| Few violations on file | Joyful Tots Daycare Center Inc. | 0.4 mi | 0 to 2 years |
| Some violations on file | Joyful Tots Daycare Center Inc. | 0.4 mi | 2 to 5 years |
| Some violations on file | Police Athletic League Inc. | 0.5 mi | 2 to 5 years |