Little Birds Day Care Center
490 Linwood Street, Brooklyn, NY 11208 · (718) 647-8095
Ages 2 to 5 years · Up to 24 kids
Grade A: few violations on file
But 2 background-check violations. 6 inspections from Jan 30, 2024 to Jun 17, 2026. Violations: 0 public health hazard, 1 critical, 4 general. How we grade
What to check first
- 0Supervision or staff-to-child ratio violations
- 0Safe-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
Jun 17, 2026Initial Annual Inspection - Reinspection Not Required
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.
Oct 23, 2025Compliance Inspection of Open Violations - Passed inspection; Violations corrected at time of inspection
No violations written up.
Sep 19, 2025Initial Annual Inspection - Reinspection Not Required
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 5, 2025Initial Annual Inspection - Reinspection Required; Fines pending
Critical (fix within 2 weeks)CorrectedHealth Code 47.37(b)(1)At time of inspection it was determined that child care service failed to ensure staff received required training within time frames and/or failed to maintain training records.
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.
Oct 15, 2024Initial 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 30, 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 #7926 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 | Little Birds Day Care Center | 0 mi | 0 to 2 years |
| Some violations on file | The Friends of Crown Heights Educational Centers Inc. | 0.2 mi | 2 to 5 years |
| Few violations on file | Joyful Tots Daycare Center Inc. | 0.2 mi | 0 to 2 years |
| Some violations on file | Joyful Tots Daycare Center Inc. | 0.2 mi | 2 to 5 years |
| Open or repeated serious violations | Urban Strategies Day Care Center #1 | 0.2 mi | 2 to 5 years |