Bronx/Melrose South-Mott Haven North/10451
Luminous Morris LLC
655 Morris Avenue, Bronx, NY 10451 · (718) 682-3650
Ages 0 to 2 years · Up to 68 kids · Takes babies (city lists ages from 0). Other infant care in Bronx
Grade C: open or repeated serious violations
Including 8 supervision or ratio violations, 1 safe-sleep violation, 1 background-check violation and 1 still open. 15 inspections from Dec 21, 2023 to Oct 2, 2026. Violations: 4 public health hazard, 6 critical, 4 general. How we grade
What to check first
- 8Supervision or staff-to-child ratio violations
- 1Safe-sleep violations (SIDS training, cribs, nap rules)
- 1Staff background-check violations (fingerprints, SCR registry clearance)
- 1Violations 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
Oct 2, 2026Compliance Inspection of Open Violations - Reinspection Required; Fines pending
Public health hazard (fix within 1 business day)OpenBackground checkHealth Code 47.19(c)(1)Fingerprint screening Not arranged for current and prospective personnel; Results Not satisfactory or CAP was Not approved
Jul 8, 2026Initial Annual Inspection - Reinspection Required; Fines pending
Public health hazard (fix within 1 business day)CorrectedSupervision/ratioHealth Code 47.35(a)At time of inspection it was observed that children and staff failed to wash hands after using lavatory, after diaper changing, prior to preparation of food or when else 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)CorrectedRepeatSupervision/ratioHealth Code 47.61(g)Children feeding bottles observed stored/used without being properly labeled with child's name and date of preparation at time of inspection.
Critical (fix within 2 weeks)CorrectedHealth Code 47.35(g)At time of inspection it was determined that child care service failed to develop and/or implement procedures for safe contact by employees/staff of blood and bodily fluids. Disposable gloves Not provided.
May 4, 2026Result not listed
No violations written up.
Mar 11, 2026Result not listed
No violations written up.
Jan 15, 2026Initial Annual Inspection - Passed inspection with no violations
No violations written up.
Mar 20, 2025Initial Annual Inspection - Passed inspection with no violations
No violations written up.
Feb 20, 2025Initial Annual Inspection - Passed inspection with no violations
No violations written up.
Jul 17, 2024Result not listed
No violations written up.
Jul 9, 2024Result not listed
No violations written up.
Jul 8, 2024Initial Annual Inspection - Reinspection Required; Program closed
Public health hazard (fix within 1 business day)CorrectedSupervision/ratioHealth Code 47.57(e)On day of inspection, a designated heat/air quality advisory day, child care service failed to take measures to maintain children and occupant physical comfort and hydration to minimize potential for the occurrence of heat related illnesses.
Public health hazard (fix within 1 business day)CorrectedSupervision/ratioHealth Code 47.77(a)(1)Commissioner may order a child care service to close or discontinue operations if the child care service is determined to be operating in a manner or maintaining one or more conditions that constitute an imminent health hazard
Critical (fix within 2 weeks)CorrectedHealth Code 3.09Child care service/camp maintains the existence of a nuisance at the time of inspection.
Critical (fix within 2 weeks)CorrectedHealth Code 47.45(a)Proper ventilation Not provided or maintained at time of inspection. Indoor air quality nuisance allowed to exist at time of inspection.
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
Jun 21, 2024Compliance Inspection of Open Violations - Reinspection Required; Violations corrected at time of inspection
No violations written up.
Apr 9, 2024Compliance Inspection of Open Violations - Reinspection Required
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
Public health hazard (fix within 1 business day)CorrectedSafe sleepHealth Code 47.67(f)(1)Safe sleep environment provided in infant toddler service; safe sleep environment complies with US CPSC and ASTM standards. Crib bumper pad prohibited unless medically prescribed
Critical (fix within 2 weeks)CorrectedSupervision/ratioHealth Code 47.61(g)Children feeding bottles observed stored/used without being properly labeled with child's name and date of preparation at time of inspection.
Apr 4, 2024Monitoring Inspection Non-Routine - Passed inspection with no violations
No violations written up.
Jan 17, 2024Compliance Inspection of Open Violations - Reinspection Not Required
No violations written up.
Dec 21, 2023Result not listed
Critical (fix within 2 weeks)CorrectedHealth Code 47.39(a)At the time child care service was providing care it has been determined that the child care service failed to limit areas used by children to their exclusive use. Unauthorized children and/or adults allowed to inhabit child care service facilities during child care hours.
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.
General (fix within 1 month)CorrectedHealth Code 47.13(a)Teacher qualification documents Not submitted to approved agent for review
General (fix within 1 month)CorrectedHealth Code 47.13(f)Child care service teaching staff acting as assistant teachers do Not meet age and educational requirements.
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.
Violation text is the city's own wording, from NYC Child Care Connect (search permit #104552 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Open or repeated serious violations | Luminous Morris LLC | 0 mi | 2 to 5 years |
| Some violations on file | Beanstalk Child Care Academy | 0.2 mi | 2 to 5 years |
| Some violations on file | Beanstalk Child Care Academy | 0.2 mi | 0 to 2 years |
| Some violations on file | East Side House Settlement | 0.2 mi | 0 to 2 years |
| Some violations on file | East Side House Inc. | 0.2 mi | 2 to 5 years |