Brooklyn/Park Slope-Gowanus/11215
Poly Prep Lower School
50 Prospect Park West, Brooklyn, NY 11215 · (718) 768-1103
Ages 3 to 5 years · Up to 120 kids
Grade C: open or repeated serious violations
Including 8 supervision or ratio violations, 3 background-check violations and 7 still open. 7 inspections from Oct 20, 2023 to Feb 13, 2026. Violations: 2 public health hazard, 1 critical, 6 general. How we grade
What to check first
- 8Supervision or staff-to-child ratio violations
- 0Safe-sleep violations (SIDS training, cribs, nap rules)
- 3Staff background-check violations (fingerprints, SCR registry clearance)
- 7Violations listed as open when we last pulled the data
- 10Repeats: same Health Code rule cited at an earlier visit
Counts cover every inspection below. What the violation types mean
Inspection history
Feb 13, 2026Initial Annual Inspection - Reinspection Required
Public health hazard (fix within 1 business day)OpenBackground checkHealth Code 43.13(c)(1)School operator arranges for fingerprinting
Public health hazard (fix within 1 business day)OpenRepeatHealth Code 43.22(e)Premises free of electrical, chemical, mechanical and other hazards.
Critical (fix within 2 weeks)OpenHealth Code 45.11(g)Floors walls and ceilings designed for clean ability; Premises maintained clean; N dry sweeping or dusting when occupied by children; staff quarters clean
General (fix within 1 month)CorrectedRepeatSupervision/ratioHealth Code 43.14(a)Teaching and supervisory staff trained in abuse/maltreatment identification and reporting. 2 hours of training received every 24 months. Training provided by OCFS approved trainer. New staff trained within 3 months of hire
General (fix within 1 month)CorrectedRepeatSupervision/ratioHealth Code 43.14(b)Teaching and supervisory staff trained in infection control, reporting of infectious diseases, administration of medication, handling/storage of hazardous materials, general safety, and transportation. New staff trained within 3 months of hire
General (fix within 1 month)OpenSupervision/ratioHealth Code 81.18(a)(3)Refrigeration units provided with thermometers; thermometers calibrated to (+)(-) 2 degree F accuracy; properly placed in warmest spot of unit
General (fix within 1 month)OpenRepeatHealth Code 43.11(b)School-based child care staff observed caring for children while unhealthy. Staff medical certificate of fitness Not provided.
General (fix within 1 month)OpenRepeatHealth Code 43.11(c)(1)Each staff member has documentation showing they received 2 doses measles/mumps vaccine, 1 dose rubella vaccine, 2 doses varicella vaccine and 1 dose Tdap
General (fix within 1 month)OpenHealth Code 81.10(b)Time controlled foods properly labeled with date and process initiation time and discard time
Sep 12, 2025Initial Annual Inspection - Reinspection Required; Violations corrected at time of inspection
No violations written up.
Sep 4, 2025Compliance Inspection of Open Violations - Reinspection Required; Fines pending
Public health hazard (fix within 1 business day)CorrectedHealth Code 43.22(e)Premises free of electrical, chemical, mechanical and other hazards.
Critical (fix within 2 weeks)CorrectedHealth Code 131.09(d)(2)Sufficient handwash sinks with hot and cold running water, liquid soap, drying devices Not provided in commercial buildings.
General (fix within 1 month)CorrectedRepeatSupervision/ratioHealth Code 43.14(a)Teaching and supervisory staff trained in abuse/maltreatment identification and reporting. 2 hours of training received every 24 months. Training provided by OCFS approved trainer. New staff trained within 3 months of hire
General (fix within 1 month)CorrectedRepeatHealth Code 43.11(b)School-based child care staff observed caring for children while unhealthy. Staff medical certificate of fitness Not provided.
General (fix within 1 month)CorrectedRepeatHealth Code 43.11(c)(1)Each staff member has documentation showing they received 2 doses measles/mumps vaccine, 1 dose rubella vaccine, 2 doses varicella vaccine and 1 dose Tdap
Dec 6, 2024Compliance Inspection of Open Violations - Reinspection Required; Violations corrected at time of inspection
Critical (fix within 2 weeks)CorrectedHealth Code 43.17(c)Children enrolled in school-based child care program have Not received periodic medical examination.
General (fix within 1 month)CorrectedRepeatHealth Code 43.11(b)School-based child care staff observed caring for children while unhealthy. Staff medical certificate of fitness Not provided.
Sep 25, 2024Compliance Inspection of Open Violations - Reinspection Required
General (fix within 1 month)CorrectedRepeatSupervision/ratioHealth Code 43.14(a)Teaching and supervisory staff trained in abuse/maltreatment identification and reporting. 2 hours of training received every 24 months. Training provided by OCFS approved trainer. New staff trained within 3 months of hire
May 29, 2024Compliance Inspection of Open Violations - Reinspection Required
Public health hazard (fix within 1 business day)CorrectedBackground checkHealth Code 43.13(c)(2)School operator conducts criminal history review
General (fix within 1 month)CorrectedSupervision/ratioBackground checkHealth Code 43.13(a)All staff who will have unsupervised contact with children has undergone child abuse and criminal justice screening and reference checks
General (fix within 1 month)CorrectedSupervision/ratioHealth Code 43.14(a)Teaching and supervisory staff trained in abuse/maltreatment identification and reporting. 2 hours of training received every 24 months. Training provided by OCFS approved trainer. New staff trained within 3 months of hire
General (fix within 1 month)CorrectedSupervision/ratioHealth Code 43.14(b)Teaching and supervisory staff trained in infection control, reporting of infectious diseases, administration of medication, handling/storage of hazardous materials, general safety, and transportation. New staff trained within 3 months of hire
General (fix within 1 month)CorrectedHealth Code 43.11(b)School-based child care staff observed caring for children while unhealthy. Staff medical certificate of fitness Not provided.
General (fix within 1 month)CorrectedHealth Code 43.11(c)(1)Each staff member has documentation showing they received 2 doses measles/mumps vaccine, 1 dose rubella vaccine, 2 doses varicella vaccine and 1 dose Tdap
General (fix within 1 month)CorrectedHealth Code 43.11(c)(2)Staff submitted immunization record. File maintained confidential. File including electronic available for inspection on site
Oct 20, 2023Compliance Inspection of Open Violations - Reinspection Not Required
No violations written up.
Violation text is the city's own wording, from NYC Child Care Connect (search permit #N/A 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 | Chai Tots | 0.1 mi | 2 to 5 years |
| Some violations on file | Congregation Beth Elohim Ecc | 0.1 mi | 2 to 5 years |
| Some violations on file | Brooklyn Free Space | 0.3 mi | 2 to 5 years |
| Open or repeated serious violations | Saint Saviour Nursery School | 0.3 mi | 3 to 5 years |
| Open or repeated serious violations | Old First Nursery School | 0.4 mi | 2 to 5 years |