Brooklyn/Brighton Beach/11235

Family Head Start

293 Neptune Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11235 · (718) 332-8524

Ages 2 to 5 years · Up to 180 kids

Grade B: Some violations on file

Grade B: some violations on file

Including 1 supervision or ratio violation, 1 safe-sleep violation and 2 background-check violations. 7 inspections from Jul 24, 2024 to Aug 20, 2026. Violations: 1 public health hazard, 3 critical, 3 general. How we grade

What to check first

  • 1Supervision or staff-to-child ratio violations
  • 1Safe-sleep violations (SIDS training, cribs, nap rules)
  • 2Staff background-check violations (fingerprints, SCR registry clearance)
  • 0Violations listed as open when we last pulled the data
  • 0Repeats: same Health Code rule cited at an earlier visit

Counts cover every inspection below. What the violation types mean

Inspection history

Aug 20, 2026Initial Annual Inspection - Passed inspection with no violations

No violations written up.

Jul 23, 2026Result not listed

No violations written up.

Mar 3, 2026Monitoring Inspection Non-Routine - Reinspection Required
Critical (fix within 2 weeks)CorrectedSupervision/ratioHealth Code 47.61(a)Required food protection procedures were Not implemented at time of inspection. Holder of food protection certificate was Not on site during hours of food preparation activity.
Critical (fix within 2 weeks)CorrectedHealth Code 47.39(a)At the time child care service was providing care it has been determined that the child care service failed to limit areas used by children to their exclusive use. Unauthorized children and/or adults allowed to inhabit child care service facilities during child care hours.
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.
Oct 3, 2025Initial Annual Inspection - Passed inspection with no violations

No violations written up.

May 1, 2025Initial 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)CorrectedSafe sleepHealth Code 47.37(b)(4)Training in SIDS, Shaken Baby Syndrome and Safe Sleep practices Not provided to staff
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 47.37(b)(3)In-depth review and real time drills in Safety Plan emergency procedures Not provided to required persons annually; training Not comprehensive.
Oct 16, 2024Initial Annual Inspection - Passed inspection with no violations

No violations written up.

Jul 24, 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 #5076 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.

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