Brooklyn/Bensonhurst West/11214

Happy Scholars

7806-08 New Utrecht Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11214 · (718) 256-0050

Ages 2 to 5 years · Up to 55 kids

Grade B: Some violations on file

Grade B: some violations on file

Including 3 supervision or ratio violations. 9 inspections from Feb 27, 2024 to May 20, 2026. Violations: 1 public health hazard, 3 critical, 3 general. How we grade

What to check first

  • 3Supervision or staff-to-child ratio violations
  • 0Safe-sleep violations (SIDS training, cribs, nap rules)
  • 0Staff 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

May 20, 2026Compliance Inspection of Open Violations - Previously cited violations corrected

No violations written up.

Apr 16, 2026Initial Annual Inspection - Passed inspection with no violations

No violations written up.

Feb 26, 2026Initial Annual Inspection - Reinspection Required
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
Critical (fix within 2 weeks)CorrectedSupervision/ratioHealth Code 47.23(c)Education Director or equivalent was Not present at the time of inspection to supervise children/staff in an infant/toddler program.
General (fix within 1 month)CorrectedSupervision/ratioHealth Code 47.67(g)Child care service fails to provide period of rest of required duration.
General (fix within 1 month)CorrectedHealth Code 47.29(c)(2)Sufficient trained staff Not provided; staff Not on site; training unsatisfactory.
Apr 10, 2025Initial Annual Inspection - Reinspection Not Required
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.
Feb 14, 2025Compliance Inspection of Open Violations - Previously cited violations corrected

No violations written up.

Jan 14, 2025Initial Annual Inspection - Reinspection Required
Critical (fix within 2 weeks)CorrectedRepeatHealth Code 47.59(a)Exits and other egress Not provided with required signage at time of inspection.
Nov 6, 2024Initial Annual Inspection - Passed inspection with no violations

No violations written up.

Apr 11, 2024Compliance Inspection of Open Violations - Reinspection Required; Violations corrected at time of inspection

No violations written up.

Feb 27, 2024Initial Annual Inspection - Reinspection Required
Critical (fix within 2 weeks)CorrectedHealth Code 47.59(a)Exits and other egress Not provided with required signage at time of inspection.

Violation text is the city's own wording, from NYC Child Care Connect (search permit #67778 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

GradeProgramDistanceAges
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Not gradedAl Madinah School0.3 mi3 to 5 years
Few violations on fileWorld of Wonders0.3 mi2 to 5 years
Some violations on fileWorld of Wonders Inc.0.3 mi2 to 5 years