Brooklyn/Borough Park/11219

Shira Head Start Bnos Zion I,II,III,IV,V,V1

5002 14th Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11219 · (718) 435-7700

Ages 2 to 5 years · Up to 133 kids

Grade A: Few violations on file

Grade A: few violations on file

But 1 supervision or ratio violation and 5 still open. 5 inspections from Mar 28, 2024 to Apr 24, 2026. Violations: 0 public health hazard, 2 critical, 4 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)
  • 5Violations 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

Apr 24, 2026Initial Annual Inspection - Passed inspection with no violations

No violations written up.

May 20, 2025Initial Annual Inspection - Reinspection Required
Critical (fix within 2 weeks)OpenSupervision/ratioHealth Code 47.61(a)Required food protection procedures were Not implemented at time of inspection. Holder of food protection certificate was Not on site during hours of food preparation activity.
Critical (fix within 2 weeks)OpenHealth 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)OpenHealth Code 47.41(j)At time of inspection floors/walls ceilings were observed Not maintained; in disrepair or covered in a toxic finish.
General (fix within 1 month)OpenHealth Code 47.47(a)Appropriate outdoor play area Not provided or maintained at the time of inspection.
May 12, 2025Initial Annual Inspection - Passed inspection with no violations

No violations written up.

Oct 30, 2024Initial Annual Inspection - Passed inspection with no violations

No violations written up.

Mar 28, 2024Initial Annual Inspection - Reinspection Not Required
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)OpenHealth Code 47.13(d)Child care service staff identified/acting as group teachers do Not meet the required qualifications of the position.

Violation text is the city's own wording, from NYC Child Care Connect (search permit #5004 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

GradeProgramDistanceAges
Few violations on fileBnos Zion of Bobov0 mi3 to 5 years
Few violations on fileZion Day Care Center Inc.0 mi2 to 5 years
Some violations on fileShemtov Kinder0 mi0 to 2 years
Few violations on fileBais Esther School0.1 mi3 to 5 years
Few violations on fileBais Esther School0.1 mi3 to 5 years