Brooklyn/East New York/11208

The Friends of Crown Heights Educational Centers Inc.

2505 Pitkin Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11208 · (929) 234-2850

Ages 2 to 5 years · Up to 122 kids

Grade B: Some violations on file

Grade B: some violations on file

Including 1 background-check violation and 1 still open. 11 inspections from Nov 1, 2023 to Sep 2, 2026. Violations: 0 public health hazard, 3 critical, 1 general. How we grade

What to check first

  • 0Supervision or staff-to-child ratio violations
  • 0Safe-sleep violations (SIDS training, cribs, nap rules)
  • 1Staff 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

Sep 2, 2026Monitoring Inspection Non-Routine - Passed inspection with no violations

No violations written up.

Jun 8, 2026Initial Annual Inspection - Reinspection Not Required
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.
May 22, 2026Monitoring Inspection Non-Routine - Passed inspection with no violations

No violations written up.

Jan 14, 2026Monitoring Inspection Non-Routine - Passed inspection with no violations

No violations written up.

Oct 31, 2025Initial Annual Inspection - Passed inspection with no violations

No violations written up.

Apr 14, 2025Initial Annual Inspection - Passed inspection with no violations

No violations written up.

Nov 8, 2024Initial Annual Inspection - Passed inspection; Violations corrected at time of inspection

No violations written up.

Oct 16, 2024Monitoring Inspection Non-Routine - Reinspection Required; Fines pending
Critical (fix within 2 weeks)CorrectedHealth Code 81.29(b)(1)Mechanical sanitization by hot water results in food contact surfaces reaching 160 degree F; equipment maintained
Critical (fix within 2 weeks)OpenHealth Code 81.29(b)(1)Mechanical sanitization by hot water results in food contact surfaces reaching 160 degree F; equipment maintained
Oct 15, 2024Initial Annual Inspection - Passed inspection with no violations

No violations written up.

Nov 15, 2023Result not listed

No violations written up.

Nov 1, 2023Monitoring Inspection Non-Routine - Reinspection Required; Fines pending
Critical (fix within 2 weeks)CorrectedHealth 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.

Violation text is the city's own wording, from NYC Child Care Connect (search permit #25199 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
Some violations on fileA Castle for Classy Kids Learning Center Inc.0.1 mi2 to 5 years
Few violations on fileLittle Birds Day Care Center0.2 mi2 to 5 years
Some violations on fileLittle Birds Day Care Center0.2 mi0 to 2 years
Open or repeated serious violationsUrban Strategies Day Care Center #10.2 mi2 to 5 years
Few violations on fileFriends of Crown Heights #180.2 mi2 to 5 years