Helping Hand Academy II
188-32 Jamaica Avenue, Queens, NY 11423 · (718) 479-3124
Ages 3 to 5 years
Grade C: open or repeated serious violations
Including 1 background-check violation and 1 still open. 10 inspections from Dec 8, 2023 to Sep 25, 2026. Violations: 0 public health hazard, 3 critical, 6 general. How we grade
What to check first
- 0Supervision or staff-to-child ratio violations
- 0Safe-sleep violations (SIDS training, cribs, nap rules)
- 1Staff background-check violations (fingerprints, SCR registry clearance)
- 1Violations listed as open when we last pulled the data
- 3Repeats: same Health Code rule cited at an earlier visit
Counts cover every inspection below. What the violation types mean
Inspection history
Sep 25, 2026Compliance Inspection of Open Violations - Reinspection Required; Fines pending
Public health hazard (fix within 1 business day)OpenBackground checkHealth Code 43.13(c)(3)School operator arranges for State Central Register for Abuse clearance; repeats clearance inquiry every two years
Jan 14, 2026Initial Annual Inspection - Reinspection Not Required
General (fix within 1 month)CorrectedRepeatHealth Code 131.09(g)Commercial building regularly cleaned; kept clean and in good repair; kept free of overcrowding.
Apr 22, 2025Compliance Inspection of Open Violations - Previously cited violations corrected
No violations written up.
Mar 27, 2025Initial Annual Inspection - 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
Feb 24, 2025Monitoring Inspection Non-Routine - Passed inspection with no violations
No violations written up.
Jan 8, 2025Compliance Inspection of Open Violations - Passed inspection; Violations corrected at time of inspection
No violations written up.
Nov 13, 2024Result not listed
Critical (fix within 2 weeks)CorrectedHealth Code 43.22(a)All exits have clear legible and illuminated exit signs where required by DOB
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)CorrectedHealth Code 131.09(g)Commercial building regularly cleaned; kept clean and in good repair; kept free of overcrowding.
Apr 17, 2024Compliance Inspection of Open Violations - Previously cited violations corrected
No violations written up.
Mar 19, 2024Initial Annual Inspection - Reinspection Required; Fines pending
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
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 43.07(b)(2)(N)Written Safety Plan identifies current Food Protection certificate holder
Dec 8, 2023Result not listed
No violations written up.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Some violations on file | Wellspring UPK | 0.1 mi | 3 to 5 years |
| Few violations on file | Committee for Early Childhood Development Day Care Center, Incorporated | 0.2 mi | 2 to 5 years |
| Some violations on file | Committee for Early Childhood Development Day Care Center, Incorporated | 0.2 mi | 2 to 5 years |
| Few violations on file | Early Sunrise Preschool and Kindergarten Inc. | 0.3 mi | 2 to 5 years |
| Some violations on file | Early Sunrise Preschool and Kindergarten | 0.3 mi | 2 to 5 years |