Cardinal McCloskey School and Home for Children
1926 Longfellow Avenue, Bronx, NY 10460 · (718) 893-5184
Ages 0 to 2 years · Up to 40 kids · Takes babies (city lists ages from 0). Other infant care in Bronx
Grade C: open or repeated serious violations
Including 1 supervision or ratio violation, 2 safe-sleep violations, 7 background-check violations and 3 still open. 12 inspections from Oct 25, 2023 to Oct 5, 2026. Violations: 3 public health hazard, 4 critical, 6 general. How we grade
What to check first
- 1Supervision or staff-to-child ratio violations
- 2Safe-sleep violations (SIDS training, cribs, nap rules)
- 7Staff background-check violations (fingerprints, SCR registry clearance)
- 3Violations 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
Oct 5, 2026Compliance Inspection of Open Violations - Reinspection Required
Public health hazard (fix within 1 business day)OpenRepeatBackground checkHealth Code 47.19(c)(1)Fingerprint screening Not arranged for current and prospective personnel; Results Not satisfactory or CAP was Not approved
Sep 28, 2026Initial Annual Inspection - Reinspection Required
Public health hazard (fix within 1 business day)OpenRepeatBackground checkHealth Code 47.19(c)(1)Fingerprint screening Not arranged for current and prospective personnel; Results Not satisfactory or CAP was Not approved
Public health hazard (fix within 1 business day)CorrectedHealth Code 47.57(f)At time of inspection children were observed occupying space Not previously approved by the Dept of Buildings, FDNY and/or DOHMH.
Critical (fix within 2 weeks)CorrectedHealth Code 47.37(b)(2)All teachers have Not received training in infectious disease control and reporting.
Critical (fix within 2 weeks)CorrectedHealth Code 47.47(f)Climbing and other elevated equipment observed Not provided with approved resilient ground cover at time of inspection.
General (fix within 1 month)CorrectedRepeatHealth 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)OpenRepeatHealth Code 47.13(d)Child care service staff identified/acting as group teachers do Not meet the required qualifications of the position.
Apr 2, 2026Result not listed
No violations written up.
Apr 2, 2026Initial Annual Inspection - Passed inspection with no violations
No violations written up.
Jul 2, 2025Compliance Inspection of Open Violations - Reinspection Not Required
General (fix within 1 month)CorrectedRepeatHealth Code 47.13(d)Child care service staff identified/acting as group teachers do Not meet the required qualifications of the position.
May 2, 2025Initial Annual Inspection - Passed inspection with no violations
No violations written up.
Oct 17, 2024Compliance Inspection of Open Violations - Reinspection Required
No violations written up.
Sep 23, 2024Initial Annual Inspection - Reinspection Required; Fines pending
Critical (fix within 2 weeks)CorrectedHealth Code 47.61(e)Child care service fails to store dry goods in insect/rodent proof containers at time of inspection.
General (fix within 1 month)CorrectedSafe sleepHealth Code 47.55(b)(3)Cots or other sleep equipment Not placed two feet apart or separated by a partition
Sep 12, 2024Compliance Inspection of Open Violations - Reinspection 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.
Sep 11, 2024Compliance Inspection of Open Violations - Reinspection Required; Fines pending
Public health hazard (fix within 1 business day)CorrectedRepeatBackground checkHealth Code 47.19(c)(1)Fingerprint screening Not arranged for current and prospective personnel; Results Not satisfactory or CAP was Not approved
Critical (fix within 2 weeks)CorrectedSafe sleepHealth Code 47.37(b)(4)Training in SIDS, Shaken Baby Syndrome and Safe Sleep practices Not provided to staff
Critical (fix within 2 weeks)CorrectedRepeatHealth 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.
General (fix within 1 month)CorrectedRepeatBackground 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)CorrectedRepeatHealth Code 47.33(c)(1)Staff and volunteers obtain documentation showing immunization with 2 doses measles/mumps, 1 dose rubella, 2 doses varicella and 1 dose Tdap. Medical exemptions only. History of measles, mumps or rubella shall Not replace MMR vaccine except in presence of MMR varicella antibodies.
Sep 9, 2024Initial 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
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.
General (fix within 1 month)CorrectedSupervision/ratioBackground checkHealth Code 47.19(a)All staff with potential for unsupervised contact with children including volunteers have Not been cleared
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)CorrectedRepeatHealth Code 47.33(c)(1)Staff and volunteers obtain documentation showing immunization with 2 doses measles/mumps, 1 dose rubella, 2 doses varicella and 1 dose Tdap. Medical exemptions only. History of measles, mumps or rubella shall Not replace MMR vaccine except in presence of MMR varicella antibodies.
Oct 25, 2023Compliance Inspection of Open Violations - Reinspection Required; Violations corrected at time of inspection
General (fix within 1 month)CorrectedHealth Code 47.33(c)(1)Staff and volunteers obtain documentation showing immunization with 2 doses measles/mumps, 1 dose rubella, 2 doses varicella and 1 dose Tdap. Medical exemptions only. History of measles, mumps or rubella shall Not replace MMR vaccine except in presence of MMR varicella antibodies.
Violation text is the city's own wording, from NYC Child Care Connect (search permit #105506 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Open or repeated serious violations | Heaven's Tiny Tots East Tremont Child Development Center Inc. | 0 mi | 2 to 5 years |
| Open or repeated serious violations | Kennedy Children's Center | 0.2 mi | 2 to 5 years |
| Some violations on file | Beanstalk Childcare Academy | 0.3 mi | 2 to 5 years |
| Some violations on file | Beanstalk Child Care Academy | 0.3 mi | 0 to 2 years |
| Open or repeated serious violations | Phipps Neighborhoods Inc. | 0.4 mi | 2 to 5 years |