Friends of Crown Heights Educational Center
2805 Newkirk Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11226 · (917) 966-4400
Ages 2 to 5 years · Up to 40 kids
Grade B: some violations on file
Including 3 supervision or ratio violations, 1 safe-sleep violation and 2 background-check violations. 16 inspections from Jan 26, 2024 to Oct 15, 2026. Violations: 3 public health hazard, 3 critical, 6 general. How we grade
What to check first
- 3Supervision 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
- 1Repeats: same Health Code rule cited at an earlier visit
Counts cover every inspection below. What the violation types mean
Inspection history
Oct 15, 2026Compliance Inspection of Open Violations - Passed inspection; Violations corrected at time of inspection
No violations written up.
Sep 14, 2026Initial Annual Inspection - Reinspection Not Required
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
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)CorrectedHealth Code 47.45(b)At time of inspection child care service failed to provide sufficient lighting and or failed to maintain adequate foot candles in areas used by children.
Sep 4, 2026Compliance Inspection of Open Violations - Passed inspection; Violations corrected at time of inspection
No violations written up.
Jul 20, 2026Result not listed
Public health hazard (fix within 1 business day)CorrectedHealth Code 47.59(c)Services fail to install interior fire alarms and/or sprinklers where required.
Critical (fix within 2 weeks)CorrectedHealth Code 47.11(b)(3)Written safety Plan does Not include provisions for fire prevention and response
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.
May 29, 2026Compliance Inspection of Open Violations - Passed inspection; Violations corrected at time of inspection
No violations written up.
Mar 26, 2026Initial Annual Inspection - Passed inspection with no violations
No violations written up.
Mar 5, 2026Initial Annual Inspection - Reinspection Required; Violations corrected at time of inspection
No violations written up.
Mar 4, 2026Compliance Inspection of Open Violations - Reinspection Required; Violations corrected at time of inspection
No violations written up.
Dec 17, 2025Monitoring Inspection Non-Routine - Reinspection Required; Fines pending
Public health hazard (fix within 1 business day)CorrectedSupervision/ratioBackground checkHealth Code 47.19(h)(3)Permittee failed to prohibit unsupervised contact with children by any individual for whom screening results have Not been received
Public health hazard (fix within 1 business day)CorrectedSupervision/ratioHealth Code 47.23(a)Constant and competent supervision provided by adequate staff for children and groups of children
Apr 1, 2025Initial Annual Inspection - Passed inspection with no violations
No violations written up.
Feb 18, 2025Initial Annual Inspection - Reinspection Not Required
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.
Jan 23, 2025Result not listed
No violations written up.
Jan 10, 2025Compliance Inspection of Open Violations - Reinspection Required; Violations corrected at time of inspection
No violations written up.
Jan 8, 2025Initial Annual Inspection - Reinspection Required; Fines pending
Critical (fix within 2 weeks)CorrectedSupervision/ratioHealth Code 47.23(e)Child care service providing care without a staff member trained in First Aid/CPR on site at time of inspection.
Jun 4, 2024Initial Annual Inspection - Reinspection Required; Violations corrected at time of inspection
Critical (fix within 2 weeks)CorrectedHealth Code 47.37(b)(2)All teachers have Not received training in infectious disease control and reporting.
General (fix within 1 month)CorrectedHealth Code 47.13(a)Teacher qualification documents Not submitted to approved agent for review
Jan 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 #71498 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 | The Friends of Crown Heights Educational Centers Inc. | 0 mi | 2 to 5 years |
| Few violations on file | New Generation Learning Center Inc. | 0.2 mi | 3 to 5 years |
| Some violations on file | Leapz 2 Success Child Care Center | 0.2 mi | 2 to 5 years |
| Some violations on file | Young Men's Christian Association of Greater New York | 0.2 mi | 2 to 5 years |
| Some violations on file | Bumblebees-R-Us Inc. | 0.3 mi | 2 to 5 years |