Does Playful Discoveries have violations?

In the last 3 years of city inspections: 0 public health hazard, 3 critical and 2 general violations. 0 were listed as open when we last pulled the data.

When was Playful Discoveries last inspected?

The most recent inspection on Child Care Connect is from Jun 9, 2026.

Does Playful Discoveries take infants?

The city lists ages 2 to 5 years. Call to ask about openings.

Bronx/Van Nest-Morris Park-Westchester Square/10462

Playful Discoveries

1802 Matthews Avenue, Bronx, NY 10462 · (718) 828-7529

Ages 2 to 5 years · Up to 36 kids

Grade B: Some violations on file

Grade B: some violations on file

Including 1 background-check violation. 8 inspections from Mar 26, 2024 to Jun 9, 2026. Violations: 0 public health hazard, 3 critical, 2 general. How we grade

What to check first

0Supervision 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
0Repeats: same Health Code rule cited at an earlier visit

Counts cover every inspection below. What the violation types mean

Inspection history

Jun 9, 2026Initial Annual Inspection - Passed inspection with no violations

No violations written up.

May 28, 2026Compliance Inspection of Open Violations - Reinspection Required; Violations corrected at time of inspection

No violations written up.

May 20, 2026Initial Annual Inspection - Reinspection Required; Fines pending

Critical (fix within 2 weeks)CorrectedHealth Code 47.55(a)(2)Large furniture or electronic devices anchored to the floor or wall by angle braces anchors or other devices to prevent tip overs. Unsecured large fixtures prohibited

May 20, 2025Initial Annual Inspection - Passed inspection with no violations

No violations written up.

Apr 8, 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)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.

Jun 17, 2024Compliance Inspection of Open Violations - Reinspection Required; Violations corrected at time of inspection

No violations written up.

May 30, 2024Initial Annual Inspection - Reinspection Required

Critical (fix within 2 weeks)CorrectedHealth Code 47.59(b)Fire extinguishers observed Not to be inspected or maintained at time of inspection.

Mar 26, 2024Initial Annual Inspection - Reinspection Not Required

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.

Violation text is the city's own wording, from NYC Child Care Connect (search permit #104244 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 Early Child Care Center	0.1 mi	2 to 5 years
Some violations on file	Luminous Early Child Care Center	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	0.4 mi	3 to 5 years
Few violations on file	St. Raymond Elementary School	0.5 mi	3 to 5 years