Does Riverdale Country Kindergarten have violations?

In the last 3 years of city inspections: 0 public health hazard, 1 critical and 3 general violations. 1 were listed as open when we last pulled the data.

When was Riverdale Country Kindergarten last inspected?

The most recent inspection on Child Care Connect is from Feb 5, 2026.

Does Riverdale Country Kindergarten take infants?

The city lists ages 3 to 5 years. Call to ask about openings.

Bronx/North Riverdale-Fieldston-Riverdale/10471

Riverdale Country Kindergarten

4930 Palisades Avenue, Bronx, NY 10471 · (718) 549-7780

Ages 3 to 5 years · Up to 60 kids

Grade A: Few violations on file

Grade A: few violations on file

But 1 supervision or ratio violation and 1 still open. 4 inspections from Feb 8, 2024 to Feb 5, 2026. Violations: 0 public health hazard, 1 critical, 3 general. How we grade

What to check first

1Supervision or staff-to-child ratio violations
0Safe-sleep violations (SIDS training, cribs, nap rules)
0Staff background-check violations (fingerprints, SCR registry clearance)
1Violations 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

Feb 5, 2026Initial Annual Inspection - Reinspection Not Required

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)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)OpenHealth Code 43.11(b)School-based child care staff observed caring for children while unhealthy. Staff medical certificate of fitness Not provided.

Feb 4, 2025Initial Annual Inspection - Passed inspection with no violations

No violations written up.

Feb 9, 2024Result not listed

No violations written up.

Feb 8, 2024Initial Annual Inspection - Reinspection Required; Fines pending

Critical (fix within 2 weeks)CorrectedHealth Code 43.22(c)Fire drills conducted monthly and logged. Drill log on site and available for inspection upon request of DOHMH and FDNY

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	Riverdale Presbyterian Church	0.3 mi	2 to 5 years
Some violations on file	Sar	0.4 mi	2 to 5 years
Few violations on file	Salanter Akiba Riverdale Academy	0.4 mi	0 to 2 years
Some violations on file	Riverdale Temple	0.5 mi	2 to 5 years
Some violations on file	Riverdale YM/YWHA	0.6 mi	2 to 5 years