Bronx/University Heights-Morris Heights/10453
The Shield Institute
1800 Andrews Avenue, Bronx, NY 10453 · (718) 299-7600
Ages 2 to 5 years · Up to 190 kids
Grade C: many violations on file
Including 4 supervision or ratio violations, 2 background-check violations and 3 still open. 17 inspections from Oct 24, 2023 to Sep 30, 2026. Violations: 7 public health hazard, 3 critical, 10 general. How we grade
What to check first
- 4Supervision or staff-to-child ratio violations
- 0Safe-sleep violations (SIDS training, cribs, nap rules)
- 2Staff background-check violations (fingerprints, SCR registry clearance)
- 3Violations listed as open when we last pulled the data
- 9Repeats: same Health Code rule cited at an earlier visit
Counts cover every inspection below. What the violation types mean
Inspection history
Sep 30, 2026Initial Annual Inspection - Reinspection Required; Fines pending
Public health hazard (fix within 1 business day)OpenRepeatBackground checkHealth Code 47.19(c)(1)Fingerprint screening Not arranged for current and prospective personnel; Results Not satisfactory or CAP was Not approved
May 13, 2026Initial Annual Inspection - Passed inspection with no violations
No violations written up.
Mar 25, 2026Monitoring Inspection Non-Routine - Passed inspection with no violations
No violations written up.
Dec 16, 2025Monitoring Inspection Non-Routine - Reinspection Not Required
General (fix within 1 month)CorrectedSupervision/ratioHealth Code 47.23(b)Except in night care a group teacher shall be in charge of each group of children 2-6 years of age
General (fix within 1 month)CorrectedRepeatHealth Code 47.29(e)Incident injury log of accidents illness and epi auto injector use Not provided, Not maintained and Not available upon request
Aug 1, 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.
Jun 16, 2025Monitoring Inspection Non-Routine - Reinspection Required; Fines pending
Public health hazard (fix within 1 business day)CorrectedRepeatSupervision/ratioHealth Code 47.23(a)Constant and competent supervision provided by adequate staff for children and groups of children
General (fix within 1 month)CorrectedHealth Code 47.29(e)Incident injury log of accidents illness and epi auto injector use Not provided, Not maintained and Not available upon request
Apr 9, 2025Initial Annual Inspection - Passed inspection with no violations
No violations written up.
Feb 7, 2025Compliance Inspection of Open Violations - Reinspection Required; Fines pending
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.
Dec 3, 2024Compliance Inspection of Open Violations - 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.
Oct 31, 2024Result not listed
Public health hazard (fix within 1 business day)CorrectedRepeatSupervision/ratioHealth Code 47.23(a)Constant and competent supervision provided by adequate staff for children and groups of children
Public health hazard (fix within 1 business day)CorrectedRepeatHealth Code 47.57(f)At time of inspection children were observed occupying space Not previously approved by the Dept of Buildings, FDNY and/or DOHMH.
General (fix within 1 month)OpenRepeatHealth Code 47.13(d)Child care service staff identified/acting as group teachers do Not meet the required qualifications of the position.
Oct 31, 2024Monitoring 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
Public health hazard (fix within 1 business day)CorrectedHealth Code 47.57(f)At time of inspection children were observed occupying space Not previously approved by the Dept of Buildings, FDNY and/or DOHMH.
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.
Jul 16, 2024Initial Annual Inspection - Reinspection Required; Violations corrected at time of inspection
No violations written up.
Jul 16, 2024Monitoring Inspection Non-Routine - Reinspection Not Required
General (fix within 1 month)CorrectedHealth Code 47.65(g)(2)Written Safety Plan provides details for maintenance of daily transportation list; provided to drivers
Jul 2, 2024Initial Annual Inspection - 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 47.57(b)At time of inspection it was determined that child care service failed to take any and all necessary action to eliminate potential hazards.
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.
Jun 21, 2024Compliance Inspection of Open Violations - Reinspection Required; Violations corrected at time of inspection
No violations written up.
May 10, 2024Initial Annual Inspection - Reinspection Required; Fines pending
Critical (fix within 2 weeks)CorrectedHealth Code 47.55(a)(2)Large furniture or electronic devices anchored to the floor or wall by angle braces anchors or other devices to prevent tip overs. Unsecured large fixtures prohibited
Critical (fix within 2 weeks)CorrectedHealth Code 47.61(e)Child care service fails to store dry goods in insect/rodent proof containers at time of inspection.
Oct 24, 2023Initial 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 #1879 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 | B ' Above Early Learning Center | 0.2 mi | 2 to 5 years |
| Some violations on file | Little Scholars Early Development Center LLC | 0.2 mi | 2 to 5 years |
| Some violations on file | Little Scholars Early Development Center | 0.2 mi | 0 to 2 years |
| Many violations on file | Northeast Bronx Day Care Center Inc. | 0.3 mi | 2 to 5 years |
| Few violations on file | Seventh Avenue Center for Family Services | 0.3 mi | 2 to 5 years |