Cong. Machna Shalva
5815 20 Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11204 · (718) 436-2122
Ages 2 to 5 years
Grade B: some violations on file
Including 4 supervision or ratio violations and 1 still open. 6 inspections from Mar 5, 2024 to Jan 9, 2026. Violations: 1 public health hazard, 9 critical, 12 general. How we grade
What to check first
- 4Supervision or staff-to-child ratio violations
- 0Safe-sleep violations (SIDS training, cribs, nap rules)
- 0Staff background-check violations (fingerprints, SCR registry clearance)
- 1Violations listed as open when we last pulled the data
- 11Repeats: same Health Code rule cited at an earlier visit
Counts cover every inspection below. What the violation types mean
Inspection history
Jan 9, 2026Compliance Inspection of Open Violations - Reinspection Not Required
General (fix within 1 month)OpenRepeatHealth 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
Nov 12, 2025Initial Annual Inspection - Reinspection Required; Fines pending
Public health hazard (fix within 1 business day)CorrectedHealth Code 43.22(e)Premises free of electrical, chemical, mechanical and other hazards.
Critical (fix within 2 weeks)CorrectedSupervision/ratioHealth Code 81.15(a)Individual certified in food protection Not on site during periods of food preparation.
Critical (fix within 2 weeks)CorrectedHealth Code 131.09(d)(2)Sufficient handwash sinks with hot and cold running water, liquid soap, drying devices Not provided in commercial buildings.
Critical (fix within 2 weeks)CorrectedHealth Code 43.17(c)Children enrolled in school-based child care program have Not received periodic medical examination.
Critical (fix within 2 weeks)CorrectedHealth 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)CorrectedRepeatHealth Code 131.09(f)Walls and ceiling in commercial building Not properly constructed; Not maintained in good repair; unclean
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
Oct 30, 2024Compliance Inspection of Open Violations - Passed inspection; Violations corrected at time of inspection
No violations written up.
May 22, 2024Compliance Inspection of Open Violations - Reinspection Not Required
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
Apr 4, 2024Compliance Inspection of Open Violations - Reinspection Required; Fines pending
Critical (fix within 2 weeks)CorrectedRepeatHealth Code 43.17(a)(2)(B)(i)Children Not immunized with approved vaccine against influenza by December 31 of each year unless exempt
Critical (fix within 2 weeks)CorrectedRepeatHealth Code 43.22(a)All exits have clear legible and illuminated exit signs where required by DOB
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)CorrectedRepeatHealth Code 131.09(e)Floors in commercial building properly Not constructed; Not maintained in good repair; unclean
General (fix within 1 month)CorrectedRepeatHealth Code 131.09(f)Walls and ceiling in commercial building Not properly constructed; Not maintained in good repair; unclean
General (fix within 1 month)CorrectedRepeatHealth Code 43.11(c)(2)Staff submitted immunization record. File maintained confidential. File including electronic available for inspection on site
General (fix within 1 month)CorrectedRepeatHealth Code 43.14(c)Within 3 months of hire all staff trained in emergency procedures in the Written Safety Plan. Training include loss of child response, lockdown, gas, electrical, sewer or water main break and extreme weather
General (fix within 1 month)CorrectedHealth Code 81.21(c)Hand wash signs conspicuously posted at handwash sink; in necessary languages
Mar 5, 2024Initial Annual Inspection - Reinspection Required
Critical (fix within 2 weeks)CorrectedHealth Code 43.17(a)(2)(B)(i)Children Not immunized with approved vaccine against influenza by December 31 of each year unless exempt
Critical (fix within 2 weeks)CorrectedHealth Code 43.21(c)Adequately stocked first aid kit Not provided or maintained at the time of inspection.
Critical (fix within 2 weeks)CorrectedHealth Code 43.22(a)All exits have clear legible and illuminated exit signs where required by DOB
Critical (fix within 2 weeks)CorrectedHealth Code 43.22(c)Fire drills conducted monthly and logged. Drill log on site and available for inspection upon request of DOHMH and FDNY
Critical (fix within 2 weeks)CorrectedHealth Code 45.13(c)Indoor/outdoor play area age appropriately equipped; equipment readily washable clean and in good repair and free of hazards
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(e)Floors in commercial building properly Not constructed; Not maintained in good repair; unclean
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)(2)Staff submitted immunization record. File maintained confidential. File including electronic available for inspection on site
General (fix within 1 month)CorrectedHealth Code 43.14(c)Within 3 months of hire all staff trained in emergency procedures in the Written Safety Plan. Training include loss of child response, lockdown, gas, electrical, sewer or water main break and extreme weather
General (fix within 1 month)CorrectedHealth Code 43.19(b)School-based child care program fails to conduct daily health assessment of attending children.
General (fix within 1 month)CorrectedHealth Code 43.20(b)Hand Wash signs conspicuously posted at every hand wash sink
General (fix within 1 month)CorrectedHealth Code 45.17(a)Health inspection of children conducted daily by qualified staff
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 | Little Brilliant Minds Inc. | 0.1 mi | 2 to 5 years |
| Few violations on file | Yeshiva Adas Yosef Elanda | 0.2 mi | 2 to 5 years |
| Few violations on file | Nachas Daycare Inc. | 0.3 mi | 2 to 5 years |
| Few violations on file | Nachas Daycare Inc. | 0.3 mi | 0 to 2 years |
| Some violations on file | Barkai Yeshivah | 0.3 mi | 2 to 5 years |