Bronx/Williamsbridge-Olinville/10469
Lavelle School for the Blind
3830 Paulding Avenue, Bronx, NY 10469 · (718) 882-1212
Ages 2 to 5 years · Up to 60 kids
Grade B: some violations on file
Including 1 supervision or ratio violation, 1 safe-sleep violation and 5 background-check violations. 15 inspections from Nov 14, 2023 to Jun 24, 2026. Violations: 2 public health hazard, 3 critical, 9 general. How we grade
What to check first
- 1Supervision or staff-to-child ratio violations
- 1Safe-sleep violations (SIDS training, cribs, nap rules)
- 5Staff background-check violations (fingerprints, SCR registry clearance)
- 0Violations 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
Jun 24, 2026Compliance Inspection of Open Violations - Passed inspection; Violations corrected at time of inspection
No violations written up.
May 15, 2026Monitoring Inspection Non-Routine - Reinspection Required; Fines pending
Critical (fix within 2 weeks)CorrectedBackground checkHealth Code 47.19(g)Child care service failed to Notify DOHMH within 24 hours of child abuse allegation/indication or record of criminal activity of individuals associated with child care service; serious injury, death or loss of a child.
General (fix within 1 month)CorrectedHealth Code 47.29(e)Incident injury log of accidents illness and epi auto injector use Not provided, Not maintained and Not available upon request
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 22, 2025Compliance Inspection of Open Violations - Reinspection Required; Violations corrected at time of inspection
No violations written up.
Oct 22, 2025Initial Annual Inspection - Passed inspection with no violations
No violations written up.
Sep 29, 2025Result not listed
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
May 7, 2025Initial Annual Inspection - Passed inspection with no violations
No violations written up.
Dec 10, 2024Result not listed
General (fix within 1 month)CorrectedRepeatHealth Code 47.25(c)At time of inspection records of enrolled children's periodic medical examination were Not provided or maintained.
General (fix within 1 month)CorrectedRepeatHealth Code 47.33(c)(1)Staff and volunteers obtain documentation showing immunization with 2 doses measles/mumps, 1 dose rubella, 2 doses varicella and 1 dose Tdap. Medical exemptions only. History of measles, mumps or rubella shall Not replace MMR vaccine except in presence of MMR varicella antibodies.
Oct 18, 2024Result not listed
No violations written up.
Sep 13, 2024Result not listed
No violations written up.
Aug 30, 2024Result not listed
No violations written up.
Aug 16, 2024Result not listed
No violations written up.
Aug 14, 2024Result not listed
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 47.19(b)At time of inspection it was determined/observed that child care service failed to conduct pre-employment verification of staff credentials.
General (fix within 1 month)CorrectedRepeatBackground 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 47.25(c)At time of inspection records of enrolled children's periodic medical examination were Not provided or maintained.
General (fix within 1 month)CorrectedHealth Code 47.33(c)(1)Staff and volunteers obtain documentation showing immunization with 2 doses measles/mumps, 1 dose rubella, 2 doses varicella and 1 dose Tdap. Medical exemptions only. History of measles, mumps or rubella shall Not replace MMR vaccine except in presence of MMR varicella antibodies.
Jun 13, 2024Monitoring Inspection Non-Routine - Reinspection Required; Fines pending
Critical (fix within 2 weeks)CorrectedHealth Code 47.11(a)Permittee/applicant failed to submit a written safety plan; written safety plan is Not approved; staff Not trained, drilled in plan; training, drills Not evaluated; plan Not maintained and updated.
Mar 15, 2024Result not listed
No violations written up.
Nov 14, 2023Result not listed
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.
Violation text is the city's own wording, from NYC Child Care Connect (search permit #7139 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 Learning Tree | 0.1 mi | 3 to 5 years |
| Some violations on file | Innovation Garden LLC | 0.2 mi | 2 to 5 years |
| Open or repeated serious violations | Laconia Daycare Center & Infant Care Inc. | 0.3 mi | 2 to 5 years |
| Open or repeated serious violations | Laconia Daycare Center & Infant Care Inc. | 0.3 mi | 0 to 2 years |
| Few violations on file | Our Lady of Grace School | 0.3 mi | 3 to 5 years |