Bronx/Van Nest-Morris Park-Westchester Square/10462
Luminous Early Child Care Center
900 Morris Park Avenue, Bronx, NY 10462 · (718) 957-0786
Ages 2 to 5 years · Up to 60 kids
Grade C: open or repeated serious violations
Including 3 supervision or ratio violations, 1 safe-sleep violation and 1 background-check violation. 25 inspections from Nov 21, 2023 to Sep 22, 2026. Violations: 2 public health hazard, 9 critical, 7 general. How we grade
What to check first
- 3Supervision or staff-to-child ratio violations
- 1Safe-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
- 3Repeats: same Health Code rule cited at an earlier visit
Counts cover every inspection below. What the violation types mean
Inspection history
Sep 22, 2026Result not listed
No violations written up.
Jul 2, 2026Compliance Inspection of Open Violations - Reinspection Required; Violations corrected at time of inspection
No violations written up.
Jun 23, 2026Initial Annual Inspection - Reinspection Required; Fines pending
Critical (fix within 2 weeks)CorrectedRepeatHealth Code 47.29(c)(1)Epi auto injector Not provided, Not maintained or expired.
Jun 1, 2026Compliance Inspection of Open Violations - Reinspection Required; Violations corrected at time of inspection
No violations written up.
Jun 1, 2026Result not listed
No violations written up.
Apr 23, 2026Initial Annual Inspection - Reinspection Required; Fines pending
Critical (fix within 2 weeks)CorrectedHealth Code 47.29(c)(1)Epi auto injector Not provided, Not maintained or expired.
Apr 23, 2026Compliance Inspection of Open Violations - Reinspection Required; Violations corrected at time of inspection
No violations written up.
Feb 6, 2026Result not listed
No violations written up.
Jan 20, 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.
Dec 11, 2025Result not listed
No violations written up.
Sep 3, 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)CorrectedHealth Code 47.25(a)(1)At time of inspection child care service unable to document that all children enrolled have had an age appropriate medical evaluation.
Jun 24, 2025Compliance Inspection of Open Violations - Reinspection Required; Violations corrected at time of inspection
No violations written up.
May 22, 2025Monitoring Inspection Non-Routine - Reinspection Required; Fines pending
Critical (fix within 2 weeks)CorrectedHealth Code 47.57(b)At time of inspection it was determined that child care service failed to take any and all necessary action to eliminate potential hazards.
May 13, 2025Compliance Inspection of Open Violations - Reinspection Required; Violations corrected at time of inspection
Critical (fix within 2 weeks)CorrectedRepeatHealth Code 47.57(c)At time of inspection it was determined that child care service failed to take any and all necessary action to eliminate the potential for exposure to choking hazards by children.
Mar 3, 2025Result not listed
No violations written up.
Dec 16, 2024Result not listed
No violations written up.
Dec 12, 2024Result not listed
Public health hazard (fix within 1 business day)CorrectedHealth Code 47.59(f)Electrical/chemical/mechanical hazards observed at time of inspection.
Critical (fix within 2 weeks)CorrectedRepeatHealth Code 47.49(a)At time of inspection child care service facility observed Not maintained or in disrepair. Dry sweeping observed in areas occupied by children.
Nov 8, 2024Result not listed
Critical (fix within 2 weeks)CorrectedHealth Code 47.57(c)At time of inspection it was determined that child care service failed to take any and all necessary action to eliminate the potential for exposure to choking hazards by children.
Oct 2, 2024Result not listed
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
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.
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.
Aug 14, 2024Compliance Inspection of Open Violations - Passed inspection; Violations corrected at time of inspection
No violations written up.
Aug 8, 2024Initial Annual Inspection - Reinspection Required; Fines pending
Critical (fix within 2 weeks)CorrectedHealth Code 47.49(a)At time of inspection child care service facility observed Not maintained or in disrepair. Dry sweeping observed in areas occupied by children.
Critical (fix within 2 weeks)CorrectedHealth Code 47.49(c)At time of inspection toxic substances observed improperly stored so as to result in the potential for exposure or contamination of facility surfaces.
General (fix within 1 month)CorrectedSupervision/ratioHealth Code 47.11(b)(2)Written Safety Plan does Not provide information on program operations and/or facility maintenance
Mar 27, 2024Initial Annual Inspection - Reinspection Not Required
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.
Mar 19, 2024Compliance Inspection of Open Violations - Reinspection Not Required
No violations written up.
Mar 13, 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)CorrectedSupervision/ratioHealth Code 47.23(b)Except in night care a group teacher shall be in charge of each group of children 2-6 years of age
Nov 21, 2023Compliance Inspection of Open Violations - Reinspection Required; Violations corrected at time of inspection
No violations written up.
Violation text is the city's own wording, from NYC Child Care Connect (search permit #105780 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 | Luminous Early Child Care Center | 0 mi | 2 to 5 years |
| Some violations on file | Playful Discoveries | 0.1 mi | 2 to 5 years |
| Few violations on file | Shining Stars Pre-School | 0.1 mi | 2 to 5 years |
| Some violations on file | St. Clare of Assisi School | 0.3 mi | 3 to 5 years |
| Few violations on file | St. Raymond Elementary School | 0.4 mi | 3 to 5 years |