Brooklyn/Georgetown-Marine Park-Bergen Beach-Mill Basin/11234
Little Scholars Learning Center IV
4123 Avenue U, Brooklyn, NY 11234 · (718) 377-3494
Ages 2 to 5 years · Up to 68 kids
Grade C: many violations on file
Including 7 supervision or ratio violations and 1 background-check violation. 23 inspections from Dec 19, 2023 to Feb 4, 2026. Violations: 7 public health hazard, 13 critical, 17 general. How we grade
What to check first
- 7Supervision or staff-to-child ratio violations
- 0Safe-sleep violations (SIDS training, cribs, nap rules)
- 1Staff background-check violations (fingerprints, SCR registry clearance)
- 0Violations listed as open when we last pulled the data
- 8Repeats: same Health Code rule cited at an earlier visit
Counts cover every inspection below. What the violation types mean
Inspection history
Feb 4, 2026Monitoring Inspection Non-Routine - Passed inspection with no violations
No violations written up.
Jan 30, 2026Result not listed
No violations written up.
Jan 15, 2026Initial Annual Inspection - Reinspection Not Required
General (fix within 1 month)CorrectedHealth Code 47.49(b)At time of inspection trash and garbage observed Not stored in appropriate containers with tight fitting lids.
Jan 12, 2026Initial Annual Inspection - Passed inspection with no violations
No violations written up.
Feb 26, 2025Initial Annual Inspection - Reinspection Not Required
General (fix within 1 month)CorrectedRepeatHealth Code 47.13(d)Child care service staff identified/acting as group teachers do Not meet the required qualifications of the position.
Feb 19, 2025Compliance Inspection of Open Violations - Reinspection Required; Violations corrected at time of inspection
No violations written up.
Jan 28, 2025Initial Annual Inspection - Reinspection Required
Critical (fix within 2 weeks)CorrectedHealth Code 47.47(e)Outdoor play area was observed Not maintained Nr free of hazards or nuisances at time of inspection.
Critical (fix within 2 weeks)CorrectedHealth Code 47.59(a)Exits and other egress Not provided with required signage at time of inspection.
Dec 10, 2024Initial Annual Inspection - Passed inspection; Violations corrected at time of inspection
No violations written up.
Sep 26, 2024Monitoring Inspection Non-Routine - Reinspection Required; Fines pending
Public health hazard (fix within 1 business day)CorrectedHealth Code 3.07At time of inspection it was determined that individual associated with child care service/camp involved in an act detrimental to health and safety.
Public health hazard (fix within 1 business day)CorrectedHealth Code 47.27(c)(3)Child Care service shall contact parent of child unexpectedly absent within one hour of scheduled arrival time; documentation of contact maintained
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.
General (fix within 1 month)CorrectedHealth Code 47.27(a)At time of inspection it was determined that child care service failed to maintain children's daily attendance records.
Sep 20, 2024Monitoring Inspection Non-Routine - Reinspection Required; Fines pending
Critical (fix within 2 weeks)CorrectedSupervision/ratioHealth Code 47.13(c)(1)Qualified Group Teacher Not designated to cover for Education Director. Permittee failed to Notify Department of separation from service of Education Director
General (fix within 1 month)CorrectedHealth Code 47.27(c)(1)Adequate area for isolation of sick children provided
Jun 26, 2024Compliance Inspection of Open Violations - Reinspection Required; Violations corrected at time of inspection
No violations written up.
May 20, 2024Monitoring Inspection Non-Routine - Reinspection Required; Fines pending
Public health hazard (fix within 1 business day)CorrectedRepeatSupervision/ratioHealth Code 47.23(f)(1)Teacher to child ratios and group size maintained in Group Child Care program
General (fix within 1 month)CorrectedHealth Code 47.51(b)At time of inspection it was determined that child care service failed to take appropriate action to keep facility free of pests or conditions conducive to pests. Child care service fails to maintain extermination service log.
May 8, 2024Monitoring Inspection Non-Routine - Reinspection Required; Fines pending
Public health hazard (fix within 1 business day)CorrectedRepeatSupervision/ratioHealth Code 47.23(f)(1)Teacher to child ratios and group size maintained in Group Child Care program
General (fix within 1 month)CorrectedRepeatHealth Code 47.13(d)Child care service staff identified/acting as group teachers do Not meet the required qualifications of the position.
Apr 25, 2024Monitoring Inspection Non-Routine - Reinspection Not Required
General (fix within 1 month)CorrectedHealth Code 47.27(b)Child care service fails to conduct and document daily health assessment of incoming children. Individual Not trained to identify disease.
Apr 8, 2024Monitoring Inspection Non-Routine - Reinspection Required; Fines pending
Public health hazard (fix within 1 business day)CorrectedRepeatSupervision/ratioHealth Code 47.23(f)(1)Teacher to child ratios and group size maintained in Group Child Care program
Mar 19, 2024Monitoring Inspection Non-Routine - Passed inspection with no violations
No violations written up.
Mar 12, 2024Initial Annual Inspection - Reinspection Required; Fines pending
Critical (fix within 2 weeks)CorrectedHealth Code 47.25(a)(2)(A)(i)Enrolled children have Not received aged appropriate immunization in accordance with Public Health Law 2164 or successor unless medically exempt
Critical (fix within 2 weeks)CorrectedHealth Code 47.25(a)(2)(B)Enrolled children 6 months to 59 months have Not received FDA approved annual influenza immunization by December 31 of the year
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)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.
General (fix within 1 month)CorrectedRepeatHealth Code 47.13(d)Child care service staff identified/acting as group teachers do Not meet the required qualifications of the position.
General (fix within 1 month)CorrectedHealth Code 47.25(b)At time of inspection children's physician statement records required to be maintained by child care service were Not provided or maintained.
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.
Feb 29, 2024Monitoring Inspection Non-Routine - Passed inspection with no violations
No violations written up.
Feb 23, 2024Initial Annual Inspection - Passed inspection with no violations
No violations written up.
Jan 8, 2024Monitoring Inspection Non-Routine - Reinspection Required; Fines pending
Public health hazard (fix within 1 business day)CorrectedRepeatSupervision/ratioHealth Code 47.23(f)(1)Teacher to child ratios and group size maintained in Group Child Care program
General (fix within 1 month)CorrectedRepeatHealth Code 47.13(d)Child care service staff identified/acting as group teachers do Not meet the required qualifications of the position.
Jan 5, 2024Monitoring Inspection Non-Routine - Reinspection Required
No violations written up.
Jan 3, 2024Monitoring Inspection Non-Routine - Reinspection Required; Fines pending
Public health hazard (fix within 1 business day)CorrectedSupervision/ratioHealth Code 47.23(f)(1)Teacher to child ratios and group size maintained in Group Child Care program
General (fix within 1 month)CorrectedHealth Code 47.13(c)(2)Education Director observed having teaching duties when program enrollment exceeds 40; or 60 if program is part of a school and has a permit or Education Director oversees two co-located programs
General (fix within 1 month)CorrectedHealth Code 47.13(d)Child care service staff identified/acting as group teachers do Not meet the required qualifications of the position.
Dec 19, 2023Monitoring Inspection Non-Routine - Reinspection Required
Critical (fix within 2 weeks)CorrectedSupervision/ratioHealth Code 47.61(a)Required food protection procedures were Not implemented at time of inspection. Holder of food protection certificate was Not on site during hours of food preparation activity.
Critical (fix within 2 weeks)CorrectedHealth Code 47.43(a)Plumbing Not installed by licensed plumber; Not free of cross connections; Not tested for lead; remediation action Not taken
Critical (fix within 2 weeks)CorrectedHealth Code 47.43(g)At time of inspection child care service failed to provide soap and/or paper towels or sanitary dryers accessible to children at hand wash sinks.
Critical (fix within 2 weeks)CorrectedHealth Code 47.43(h)(1)At time of inspection diaper changing counter Not properly constructed. Diaper changing area observed Not to be adjacent to a hand wash sink with adequate hot and cold running water.
Critical (fix within 2 weeks)CorrectedHealth Code 47.61(f)At time of inspection it was determined that child care service fails to properly clean and sanitize plate and dishware.
Critical (fix within 2 weeks)CorrectedHealth Code 81.21(b)Soap, towels or drying devices and trash receptacle provided; easily accessible
General (fix within 1 month)CorrectedHealth Code 47.35(b)At time of inspection required hand wash signs were Not provided.
General (fix within 1 month)CorrectedHealth Code 47.55(a)(1)Child care service observed utilizing chairs and other equipment Not of suitable size for children in attendance on day of inspection.
Violation text is the city's own wording, from NYC Child Care Connect (search permit #104345 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Many violations on file | Little Scholars Learning Center IV | 0 mi | |
| Some violations on file | Itty Bitty Adventures LLC | 0.5 mi | 2 to 5 years |
| Many violations on file | Infinity Educational Programs Inc. | 0.5 mi | 2 to 5 years |
| Few violations on file | Basin Prep | 0.6 mi | 2 to 5 years |
| Few violations on file | First Noah's Ark Universal Daycare Inc. | 0.7 mi | 2 to 5 years |