Queens/Lindenwood-Howard Beach/11414
St. Helen Catholic Academy
83-09 157th Ave, Queens, NY 11414 · (718) 835-4155
Ages 3 to 5 years
Grade A: few violations on file
But 3 supervision or ratio violations and 2 still open. 7 inspections from Oct 27, 2023 to Jun 10, 2026. Violations: 0 public health hazard, 1 critical, 9 general. How we grade
What to check first
- 3Supervision or staff-to-child ratio violations
- 0Safe-sleep violations (SIDS training, cribs, nap rules)
- 0Staff background-check violations (fingerprints, SCR registry clearance)
- 2Violations listed as open when we last pulled the data
- 5Repeats: same Health Code rule cited at an earlier visit
Counts cover every inspection below. What the violation types mean
Inspection history
Jun 10, 2026Compliance Inspection of Open Violations - Reinspection Not 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
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
Mar 18, 2026Initial Annual Inspection - Reinspection Not 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
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)OpenHealth 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 43.13(b)School operator conducts pre-employment credential and qualification review
Mar 27, 2025Compliance Inspection of Open Violations - Passed inspection; Violations corrected at time of inspection
No violations written up.
Jan 28, 2025Initial Annual Inspection - Reinspection Not Required
Critical (fix within 2 weeks)CorrectedHealth Code 43.22(a)All exits have clear legible and illuminated exit signs where required by DOB
General (fix within 1 month)CorrectedHealth Code 131.09(g)Commercial building regularly cleaned; kept clean and in good repair; kept free of overcrowding.
General (fix within 1 month)CorrectedHealth Code 43.07(b)(2)(D)Written Safety Plan contains provisions for maintenance of adequate water pressure.
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.
Feb 29, 2024Compliance Inspection of Open Violations - Passed inspection; Violations corrected at time of inspection
No violations written up.
Jan 3, 2024Initial 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.
Oct 27, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Few violations on file | Circle Academy | 0.1 mi | 2 to 5 years |
| Few violations on file | Parsons Preschool | 0.1 mi | 2 to 5 years |
| Open or repeated serious violations | Heartshare Human Services of New York | 0.5 mi | 2 to 5 years |
| Few violations on file | Inner Force Tots Inc. | 0.8 mi | 2 to 5 years |
| Few violations on file | Colony South Brooklyn Houses Inc. | 1 mi | 2 to 5 years |