Brooklyn/Bay Ridge/11209

Step Ahead LLC

7100 Ridge Blvd., Brooklyn, NY 11209 · (718) 680-2221

Ages 2 to 5 years · Up to 89 kids

Grade C: Many violations on file

Grade C: many violations on file

Including 1 supervision or ratio violation. 8 inspections from Mar 5, 2024 to Aug 6, 2026. Violations: 0 public health hazard, 5 critical, 2 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)
  • 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

Aug 6, 2026Initial Annual Inspection - Passed inspection with no violations

No violations written up.

Apr 14, 2026Compliance Inspection of Open Violations - Previously cited violations corrected

No violations written up.

Mar 12, 2026Initial Annual Inspection - Reinspection Required
Critical (fix within 2 weeks)CorrectedSupervision/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)CorrectedHealth Code 47.41(k)(1)Interior entrances and exits monitored and secure; Panic bars required on exterior entrances and exits by May 1, 2016
Critical (fix within 2 weeks)CorrectedHealth Code 47.43(a)Plumbing Not installed by licensed plumber; Not free of cross connections; Not tested for lead; remediation action Not taken
Aug 5, 2025Monitoring Inspection Non-Routine - Reinspection Required; Fines pending
Critical (fix within 2 weeks)CorrectedHealth Code 47.11(b)(4)Written Safety Plan does Not contain a health care plan. Health Care plan incomplete
Critical (fix within 2 weeks)CorrectedHealth Code 47.29(c)(5)911 and parents Not contacted immediately after epi auto injector use
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.
General (fix within 1 month)CorrectedHealth Code 47.29(b)(2)Child's individual health plan Not followed when indicated
Feb 13, 2025Initial Annual Inspection - Passed inspection with no violations

No violations written up.

Jan 9, 2025Initial Annual Inspection - Passed inspection with no violations

No violations written up.

Jun 24, 2024Initial Annual Inspection - Passed inspection with no violations

No violations written up.

Mar 5, 2024Initial Annual Inspection - Passed inspection with no violations

No violations written up.

Violation text is the city's own wording, from NYC Child Care Connect (search permit #7758 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 fileStep Ahead Day Care Center0 mi0 to 2 years
Few violations on fileBay One Preschool LLC0.1 mi2 to 5 years
Few violations on fileGateway City Academy0.2 mi2 to 5 years
Few violations on fileLutheran Elementary School of Bay Ridge0.4 mi3 to 5 years
Many violations on fileTutor Time Learning Centers LLC0.4 mi2 to 5 years