Charles R. Drew Early Learning Center
109-45 207 Street, Queens, NY 11429 · (718) 740-2400
Ages 2 to 5 years · Up to 114 kids
Grade C: open or repeated serious violations
Including 1 background-check violation and 1 still open. 18 inspections from Feb 22, 2024 to Jul 2, 2026. Violations: 2 public health hazard, 6 critical, 11 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
- 12Repeats: same Health Code rule cited at an earlier visit
Counts cover every inspection below. What the violation types mean
Inspection history
Jul 2, 2026Result not listed
No violations written up.
May 29, 2026Compliance Inspection of Open Violations - Previously cited violations corrected
No violations written up.
May 19, 2026Monitoring Inspection Non-Routine - Passed inspection with no violations
No violations written up.
May 15, 2026Compliance Inspection of Open Violations - Reinspection Required; Fines pending
Public health hazard (fix within 1 business day)CorrectedRepeatHealth Code 47.41(e)Windows excluding fire escape windows in a child care service observed without window guards in a child care service.
Apr 22, 2026Compliance Inspection of Open Violations - Reinspection Required; Fines pending
Public health hazard (fix within 1 business day)CorrectedRepeatHealth Code 47.41(e)Windows excluding fire escape windows in a child care service observed without window guards in a child care service.
Mar 19, 2026Initial Annual Inspection - Reinspection Required; Fines pending
Public health hazard (fix within 1 business day)CorrectedRepeatHealth Code 47.41(e)Windows excluding fire escape windows in a child care service observed without window guards in a child care service.
Mar 18, 2026Initial Annual Inspection - Reinspection Not Required
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.
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.
Dec 9, 2025Result not listed
General (fix within 1 month)CorrectedHealth Code 131.09(g)Commercial building regularly cleaned; kept clean and in good repair; kept free of overcrowding.
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.
Aug 12, 2025Compliance Inspection of Open Violations - Previously cited violations corrected
No violations written up.
Jun 17, 2025Result not listed
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.
Jun 9, 2025Initial Annual Inspection - Passed inspection with no violations
No violations written up.
Mar 17, 2025Result not listed
No violations written up.
Feb 7, 2025Compliance Inspection of Open Violations - Reinspection Required; Violations corrected at time of inspection
No violations written up.
Jan 2, 2025Initial Annual Inspection - 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.
General (fix within 1 month)OpenRepeatHealth Code 47.41(j)At time of inspection floors/walls ceilings were observed Not maintained; in disrepair or covered in a toxic finish.
Oct 10, 2024Result not listed
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 4, 2024Initial Annual Inspection - Reinspection Required; Fines pending
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 47.33(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.
Mar 12, 2024Compliance Inspection of Open Violations - Previously cited violations corrected
No violations written up.
Feb 22, 2024Initial Annual Inspection - Reinspection Required; Fines pending
Public health hazard (fix within 1 business day)CorrectedHealth Code 47.41(e)Windows excluding fire escape windows in a child care service observed without window guards in a child care service.
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 47.59(d)At time of inspection it was determined that child care service failed to conduct and document monthly fire drills.
Critical (fix within 2 weeks)CorrectedHealth Code 47.59(g)Required smoke and carbon monoxide detectors Not provided or maintained at time of inspection.
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 #4008 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 | Blanche Community Progress Day Care Center Inc. | 0.3 mi | 2 to 5 years |
| Some violations on file | Resilience Services LLC | 0.5 mi | 2 to 5 years |
| Some violations on file | Stepping Stone Pre & Grade School | 0.5 mi | 3 to 5 years |
| Some violations on file | Stepping Stone Pre & Grade School | 0.5 mi | 3 to 5 years |
| Some violations on file | Stepping Stone Pre & Grade School | 0.5 mi | 3 to 5 years |