Diki Discovery Center Inc.
30-16 37th Street, Queens, NY 11103 · (718) 278-7500
Ages 0 to 2 years · Up to 23 kids · Takes babies (city lists ages from 0). Other infant care in Queens
Grade C: open or repeated serious violations
Including 7 supervision or ratio violations and 1 background-check violation. 14 inspections from Feb 26, 2024 to Jun 10, 2026. Violations: 2 public health hazard, 3 critical, 4 general. How we grade
What to check first
- 7Supervision 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
- 4Repeats: same Health Code rule cited at an earlier visit
Counts cover every inspection below. What the violation types mean
Inspection history
Jun 10, 2026Compliance Inspection of Open Violations - Reinspection Required; Violations corrected at time of inspection
No violations written up.
May 21, 2026Initial Annual Inspection - Reinspection Required; Fines pending
Public health hazard (fix within 1 business day)CorrectedRepeatSupervision/ratioHealth Code 47.61(d)Milk observed stored at a temperature above 41 deg. F at time of inspection. Milk observed stored in child care service beyond the expiration date.
Critical (fix within 2 weeks)CorrectedSupervision/ratioHealth Code 47.61(g)Children feeding bottles observed stored/used without being properly labeled with child's name and date of preparation at time of inspection.
Critical (fix within 2 weeks)CorrectedHealth Code 47.59(b)Fire extinguishers observed Not to be inspected or maintained at time of inspection.
Feb 19, 2026Initial Annual Inspection - Passed inspection with no violations
No violations written up.
Jan 8, 2026Result not listed
No violations written up.
Dec 1, 2025Compliance Inspection of Open Violations - Previously cited violations corrected
No violations written up.
Oct 22, 2025Compliance Inspection of Open Violations - Reinspection Required; Fines pending
Public health hazard (fix within 1 business day)CorrectedRepeatHealth Code 47.03(a)Child care service operating without a permit; Permit expired.
General (fix within 1 month)CorrectedRepeatSupervision/ratioHealth Code 47.09(c)Permittee failed to submit permit renewal application at least 90 days prior to permit expiration date.
Aug 22, 2025Compliance Inspection of Open Violations - 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
Public health hazard (fix within 1 business day)CorrectedHealth Code 47.03(a)Child care service operating without a permit; Permit expired.
General (fix within 1 month)CorrectedRepeatSupervision/ratioHealth Code 47.09(c)Permittee failed to submit permit renewal application at least 90 days prior to permit expiration date.
Jun 18, 2025Initial Annual Inspection - Passed inspection with no violations
No violations written up.
Jun 16, 2025Result not listed
General (fix within 1 month)CorrectedSupervision/ratioHealth Code 47.09(c)Permittee failed to submit permit renewal application at least 90 days prior to permit expiration date.
General (fix within 1 month)CorrectedHealth Code 47.09(a)New permit application submitted without required documentation such as identity of owners, pre-permit technical plan, certificate of occupancy, fire safety statement, written safety plan, staff certifications and qualifications including required review, permit fee and proof of workers' compensation and disability benefits insurance
Mar 26, 2025Initial Annual Inspection - Reinspection Not Required
General (fix within 1 month)CorrectedHealth Code 47.25(a)(1)At time of inspection child care service unable to document that all children enrolled have had an age appropriate medical evaluation.
Oct 9, 2024Result not listed
No violations written up.
Mar 26, 2024Compliance Inspection of Open Violations - Previously cited violations corrected
No violations written up.
Mar 15, 2024Initial Annual Inspection - Reinspection Required; Fines pending
Public health hazard (fix within 1 business day)CorrectedSupervision/ratioHealth Code 47.61(d)Milk observed stored at a temperature above 41 deg. F at time of inspection. Milk observed stored in child care service beyond the expiration date.
Critical (fix within 2 weeks)CorrectedHealth Code 47.59(a)Exits and other egress Not provided with required signage at time of inspection.
General (fix within 1 month)CorrectedSupervision/ratioHealth Code 81.18(a)(3)Refrigeration units provided with thermometers; thermometers calibrated to (+)(-) 2 degree F accuracy; properly placed in warmest spot of unit
Feb 26, 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 #54237 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 | Diki Daycare Center Inc. | 0.1 mi | 2 to 5 years |
| Some violations on file | Bright and Busy Daycare Inc. | 0.2 mi | 2 to 5 years |
| Some violations on file | Diki Wonderland Childcare Center Inc. | 0.2 mi | 0 to 2 years |
| Few violations on file | Adventureland Child Care Center Inc. | 0.3 mi | 2 to 5 years |
| Some violations on file | Adventureland Child Care Center Inc. | 0.3 mi | 0 to 2 years |