Brooklyn/Bensonhurst East/11223
Little Sprout Preschool Inc.
435 Kings Highway, Brooklyn, NY 11223 · (718) 339-8121
Ages 2 to 5 years · Up to 71 kids
Grade B: some violations on file
Including 5 supervision or ratio violations, 2 safe-sleep violations and 3 background-check violations. 12 inspections from May 3, 2024 to Apr 27, 2026. Violations: 3 public health hazard, 6 critical, 8 general. How we grade
What to check first
- 5Supervision or staff-to-child ratio violations
- 2Safe-sleep violations (SIDS training, cribs, nap rules)
- 3Staff 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
Apr 27, 2026Compliance Inspection of Open Violations - Passed inspection; Violations corrected at time of inspection
No violations written up.
Apr 16, 2026Result not listed
No violations written up.
Apr 14, 2026Compliance Inspection of Open Violations - Reinspection Required; Fines pending
No violations written up.
Apr 6, 2026Initial Annual Inspection - 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
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)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.
Feb 26, 2026Initial Annual Inspection - Reinspection Required; Fines pending
Public health hazard (fix within 1 business day)CorrectedHealth Code 47.59(e)At time of inspection heating apparatus was observed being used without appropriate guards. Restricted space heater observed being used.
Critical (fix within 2 weeks)CorrectedSupervision/ratioHealth Code 47.23(e)Child care service providing care without a staff member trained in First Aid/CPR on site at time of inspection.
Critical (fix within 2 weeks)CorrectedHealth Code 47.37(b)(5)Training in the prevention and control of allergic reactions Not provided
Critical (fix within 2 weeks)CorrectedHealth Code 47.59(d)At time of inspection it was determined that child care service failed to conduct and document monthly fire drills.
General (fix within 1 month)CorrectedSupervision/ratioHealth Code 47.09(c)Permittee failed to submit permit renewal application at least 90 days prior to permit expiration date.
General (fix within 1 month)CorrectedHealth Code 131.09(d)(3)Sufficient utility sinks Not provided; Not of adequate size; insufficient water provided in commercial buildings..
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.
Oct 8, 2025Initial Annual Inspection - Passed inspection with no violations
No violations written up.
Apr 11, 2025Initial Annual Inspection - Passed inspection with no violations
No violations written up.
Apr 9, 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.
Nov 4, 2024Initial Annual Inspection - Reinspection Required; Fines pending
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
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)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 14, 2024Compliance Inspection of Open Violations - Reinspection Required; Violations corrected at time of inspection
No violations written up.
May 23, 2024Compliance Inspection of Open Violations - Reinspection Required; Fines pending
Critical (fix within 2 weeks)CorrectedHealth Code 47.39(b)At the time of inspection child care service failed to maintain a minimum of 30 square feet of space per child.
Critical (fix within 2 weeks)CorrectedRepeatHealth Code 47.61(e)Child care service fails to store dry goods in insect/rodent proof containers at time of inspection.
General (fix within 1 month)CorrectedRepeatSafe sleepHealth Code 47.55(b)(3)Cots or other sleep equipment Not placed two feet apart or separated by a partition
May 3, 2024Initial Annual Inspection - Reinspection Required
Public health hazard (fix within 1 business day)CorrectedSupervision/ratioHealth Code 47.61(d)Milk observed stored at a temperature above 41 deg. F at time of inspection. Milk observed stored in child care service beyond the expiration date.
Critical (fix within 2 weeks)CorrectedHealth Code 47.61(e)Child care service fails to store dry goods in insect/rodent proof containers at time of inspection.
General (fix within 1 month)CorrectedSafe sleepHealth Code 47.55(b)(3)Cots or other sleep equipment Not placed two feet apart or separated by a partition
Violation text is the city's own wording, from NYC Child Care Connect (search permit #105086 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 | The Learning Experience | 0.1 mi | 0 to 2 years |
| Some violations on file | The Learning Experience | 0.1 mi | 2 to 5 years |
| Few violations on file | Magen David Yesh-Issac Shlm Elementary | 0.3 mi | 3 to 5 years |
| Few violations on file | Magen David Yeshivah- Early Childhood Center | 0.3 mi | 3 to 5 years |
| Some violations on file | Magen David Yeshivah - Early Childhood Center | 0.3 mi | 0 to 2 years |