Phipps Neighborhoods Inc.
921 East 180 Street, Bronx, NY 10460 · (917) 243-7145
Ages 2 to 5 years · Up to 54 kids
Grade C: open or repeated serious violations
Including 3 supervision or ratio violations, 1 safe-sleep violation, 4 background-check violations and 3 still open. 19 inspections from Nov 30, 2023 to Oct 16, 2026. Violations: 2 public health hazard, 8 critical, 6 general. How we grade
What to check first
- 3Supervision or staff-to-child ratio violations
- 1Safe-sleep violations (SIDS training, cribs, nap rules)
- 4Staff background-check violations (fingerprints, SCR registry clearance)
- 3Violations listed as open when we last pulled the data
- 9Repeats: same Health Code rule cited at an earlier visit
Counts cover every inspection below. What the violation types mean
Inspection history
Oct 16, 2026Initial Annual Inspection - Reinspection Required; Fines pending
Public health hazard (fix within 1 business day)OpenRepeatBackground checkHealth Code 47.19(c)(1)Fingerprint screening Not arranged for current and prospective personnel; Results Not satisfactory or CAP was Not approved
Critical (fix within 2 weeks)OpenRepeatSupervision/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)OpenRepeatHealth 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.
Sep 4, 2026Result not listed
No violations written up.
Aug 5, 2026Result not listed
No violations written up.
Aug 5, 2026Compliance Inspection of Open Violations - Reinspection Required; Violations corrected at time of inspection
No violations written up.
Jun 25, 2026Initial Annual Inspection - Reinspection Required
Critical (fix within 2 weeks)CorrectedRepeatHealth Code 47.41(k)(1)Interior entrances and exits monitored and secure; Panic bars required on exterior entrances and exits by May 1, 2016
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.
General (fix within 1 month)CorrectedRepeatHealth Code 47.41(j)At time of inspection floors/walls ceilings were observed Not maintained; in disrepair or covered in a toxic finish.
Jan 27, 2026Result not listed
No violations written up.
Aug 14, 2025Initial Annual Inspection - Passed inspection with no violations
No violations written up.
May 15, 2025Compliance Inspection of Open Violations - Reinspection Required; Violations corrected at time of inspection
No violations written up.
Apr 25, 2025Initial Annual Inspection - Reinspection Required; Fines pending
Critical (fix within 2 weeks)CorrectedHealth Code 47.41(k)(1)Interior entrances and exits monitored and secure; Panic bars required on exterior entrances and exits by May 1, 2016
Nov 13, 2024Compliance Inspection of Open Violations - Reinspection Not Required
No violations written up.
Nov 7, 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
Critical (fix within 2 weeks)CorrectedSafe sleepHealth Code 47.37(b)(4)Training in SIDS, Shaken Baby Syndrome and Safe Sleep practices Not provided to staff
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)CorrectedHealth 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 47.33(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.
Oct 24, 2024Result not listed
No violations written up.
Oct 18, 2024Compliance Inspection of Open Violations - Reinspection Required; Violations corrected at time of inspection
No violations written up.
Sep 18, 2024Compliance Inspection of Open Violations - Reinspection Required; Fines pending
General (fix within 1 month)CorrectedRepeatHealth Code 47.41(j)At time of inspection floors/walls ceilings were observed Not maintained; in disrepair or covered in a toxic finish.
Aug 5, 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.
General (fix within 1 month)CorrectedRepeatHealth Code 47.41(j)At time of inspection floors/walls ceilings were observed Not maintained; in disrepair or covered in a toxic finish.
Feb 15, 2024Compliance Inspection of Open Violations - Passed inspection; Violations corrected at time of inspection
No violations written up.
Jan 12, 2024Compliance Inspection of Open Violations - Reinspection Not Required
No violations written up.
Jan 10, 2024Compliance Inspection of Open Violations - Reinspection Not Required
Public health hazard (fix within 1 business day)CorrectedSupervision/ratioBackground checkHealth Code 47.19(h)(3)Permittee failed to prohibit unsupervised contact with children by any individual for whom screening results have Not been received
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)CorrectedRepeatHealth Code 47.41(j)At time of inspection floors/walls ceilings were observed Not maintained; in disrepair or covered in a toxic finish.
Nov 30, 2023Initial 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.
Violation text is the city's own wording, from NYC Child Care Connect (search permit #6767 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 | Kennedy Children's Center | 0.2 mi | 2 to 5 years |
| Open or repeated serious violations | Heaven's Tiny Tots East Tremont Child Development Center Inc. | 0.3 mi | 2 to 5 years |
| Open or repeated serious violations | Cardinal McCloskey School and Home for Children | 0.4 mi | 0 to 2 years |
| Few violations on file | The Children's Aid Society | 0.4 mi | 2 to 5 years |
| Some violations on file | Phipps Neighborhoods Inc. | 0.5 mi | 2 to 5 years |