Bronx/Mott Haven-Port Morris/10451
Sunshine Lc of Morris Avenue LLC
253 East 142 Street, Bronx, NY 10451 · (718) 989-9807
Ages 2 to 5 years · Up to 108 kids
Grade C: open or repeated serious violations
Including 1 supervision or ratio violation, 3 background-check violations and 3 still open. 24 inspections from Oct 27, 2023 to Oct 7, 2026. Violations: 4 public health hazard, 5 critical, 11 general. How we grade
What to check first
- 1Supervision or staff-to-child ratio violations
- 0Safe-sleep violations (SIDS training, cribs, nap rules)
- 3Staff background-check violations (fingerprints, SCR registry clearance)
- 3Violations 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
Oct 7, 2026Monitoring Inspection Non-Routine - Reinspection Required; Fines pending
Public health hazard (fix within 1 business day)OpenHealth Code 47.29(b)(1)(B)Emergency medical care Not secured when needed; parents Not Notified immediately.
Critical (fix within 2 weeks)OpenHealth Code 47.11(a)Permittee/applicant failed to submit a written safety plan; written safety plan is Not approved; staff Not trained, drilled in plan; training, drills Not evaluated; plan Not maintained and updated.
Apr 8, 2026Initial Annual Inspection - Passed inspection with no violations
No violations written up.
Feb 26, 2026Initial Annual Inspection - Passed inspection with no violations
No violations written up.
Feb 25, 2026Monitoring Inspection Non-Routine - Passed inspection with no violations
No violations written up.
Dec 1, 2025Compliance Inspection of Open Violations - Previously cited violations corrected
No violations written up.
Nov 24, 2025Monitoring Inspection Non-Routine - Reinspection Required; Fines pending
Public health hazard (fix within 1 business day)CorrectedSupervision/ratioHealth Code 47.23(a)Constant and competent supervision provided by adequate staff for children and groups of children
Oct 24, 2025Monitoring Inspection Non-Routine - Reinspection Required; Violations corrected at time of inspection
No violations written up.
Oct 15, 2025Result not listed
Public health hazard (fix within 1 business day)CorrectedHealth Code 47.67(d)(3)(F)Program using video surveillance provides access to equipment and viewing rights to the Department
Sep 25, 2025Monitoring Inspection Non-Routine - Passed inspection with no violations
No violations written up.
Jul 28, 2025Monitoring Inspection Non-Routine - Passed inspection with no violations
No violations written up.
Jun 24, 2025Result not listed
No violations written up.
Apr 16, 2025Initial Annual Inspection - Reinspection Not Required
General (fix within 1 month)CorrectedRepeatHealth 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)CorrectedRepeatHealth Code 47.33(c)(1)Staff and volunteers obtain documentation showing immunization with 2 doses measles/mumps, 1 dose rubella, 2 doses varicella and 1 dose Tdap. Medical exemptions only. History of measles, mumps or rubella shall Not replace MMR vaccine except in presence of MMR varicella antibodies.
Apr 8, 2025Initial Annual Inspection - Passed inspection with no violations
No violations written up.
Mar 11, 2025Monitoring Inspection Non-Routine - Passed inspection with no violations
No violations written up.
Mar 5, 2025Monitoring Inspection Non-Routine - Passed inspection with no violations
No violations written up.
Sep 4, 2024Compliance Inspection of Open Violations - Reinspection Required; Violations corrected at time of inspection
No violations written up.
Sep 4, 2024Monitoring Inspection Non-Routine - Passed inspection with no violations
No violations written up.
Jul 29, 2024Result not listed
Critical (fix within 2 weeks)CorrectedHealth Code 47.43(e)At time of inspection hand wash sinks are Not supplied with an adequate amount of running water. At time of inspection water temperature exceeded 115 deg Fahrenheit.
General (fix within 1 month)CorrectedHealth Code 47.41(h)At time of inspection it was observed that child care service failed to provide appropriate guards on designated structures/equipment to protect children from potential injury.
General (fix within 1 month)CorrectedHealth Code 47.41(j)At time of inspection floors/walls ceilings were observed Not maintained; in disrepair or covered in a toxic finish.
Jun 4, 2024Result not listed
No violations written up.
May 15, 2024Initial Annual Inspection - Reinspection Required; Fines pending
Critical (fix within 2 weeks)CorrectedRepeatHealth Code 47.37(b)(1)At time of inspection it was determined that child care service failed to ensure staff received required training within time frames and/or failed to maintain training records.
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.
General (fix within 1 month)CorrectedRepeatHealth Code 47.33(c)(1)Staff and volunteers obtain documentation showing immunization with 2 doses measles/mumps, 1 dose rubella, 2 doses varicella and 1 dose Tdap. Medical exemptions only. History of measles, mumps or rubella shall Not replace MMR vaccine except in presence of MMR varicella antibodies.
Apr 4, 2024Result not listed
No violations written up.
Mar 8, 2024Compliance Inspection of Open Violations - Passed inspection; Violations corrected at time of inspection
No violations written up.
Feb 23, 2024Monitoring Inspection Non-Routine - Reinspection Required; Fines pending
Public health hazard (fix within 1 business day)CorrectedBackground checkHealth Code 47.19(c)(1)Fingerprint screening Not arranged for current and prospective personnel; Results Not satisfactory or CAP was Not approved
Critical (fix within 2 weeks)CorrectedHealth Code 47.37(b)(1)At time of inspection it was determined that child care service failed to ensure staff received required training within time frames and/or failed to maintain training records.
Critical (fix within 2 weeks)CorrectedHealth Code 47.39(a)At the time child care service was providing care it has been determined that the child care service failed to limit areas used by children to their exclusive use. Unauthorized children and/or adults allowed to inhabit child care service facilities during child care hours.
General (fix within 1 month)CorrectedBackground checkHealth Code 47.33(b)At time of inspection it was determined that child care service allows staff to perform their duties that are Not healthy or are incapable of carrying out their duties. Staff medical clearances are Not maintained by child care service.
General (fix within 1 month)CorrectedRepeatHealth Code 47.33(c)(1)Staff and volunteers obtain documentation showing immunization with 2 doses measles/mumps, 1 dose rubella, 2 doses varicella and 1 dose Tdap. Medical exemptions only. History of measles, mumps or rubella shall Not replace MMR vaccine except in presence of MMR varicella antibodies.
Oct 27, 2023Monitoring Inspection Non-Routine - Reinspection Not Required
General (fix within 1 month)CorrectedBackground checkHealth Code 47.19(b)At time of inspection it was determined/observed that child care service failed to conduct pre-employment verification of staff credentials.
General (fix within 1 month)CorrectedHealth Code 47.13(a)Teacher qualification documents Not submitted to approved agent for review
General (fix within 1 month)CorrectedHealth Code 47.33(c)(1)Staff and volunteers obtain documentation showing immunization with 2 doses measles/mumps, 1 dose rubella, 2 doses varicella and 1 dose Tdap. Medical exemptions only. History of measles, mumps or rubella shall Not replace MMR vaccine except in presence of MMR varicella antibodies.
Violation text is the city's own wording, from NYC Child Care Connect (search permit #103791 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 | Sunshine Lc of Morris Avenue LLC | 0 mi | 0 to 2 years |
| Some violations on file | East Side House Settlement | 0.1 mi | 2 to 5 years |
| Some violations on file | East Side House Settlement | 0.2 mi | 2 to 5 years |
| Some violations on file | Hostos Community College Children's Center Inc. | 0.3 mi | 2 to 5 years |
| Some violations on file | Hostos Community College Children's Center | 0.3 mi | 0 to 2 years |