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Child Care - Pre School

KENNEDY CHILDREN'S CENTER

KENNEDY CHILDREN'S CENTER INC.

1028 EAST 179 STREET

BRONX, NY 10460

718-842-0200

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Status	Permitted
Permit Number	5354
Expiration	04/12/2028
Age Range (Years)	2 - 5
Maximum Capacity	245
Site Type	Private
Certified to Administer Medication	Yes
Years in Operation	27

Drinking Water Testing

Water Lead Test Done	Yes
Water Lead Test Elevated	No

Performance History: (click on tabs below for additional information)

Some of the violations presented here may not be final. Child care programs are entitled to a hearing to challenge certain citations issued by the Department. Adjudicated violations may result in a dismissal of the cited violation.

Latest Inspection Results
Previous Inspection Results

Inspection Date: 8/11/26
Inspection Result: Monitoring Inspection Non-Routine - Reinspection Not Required

Violation Summary	Category	Code Sub-Section	Status
Child care service staff identified/acting as group teachers do Not meet the required qualifications of the position.	Minor violations (General Violations)	47.13(d)	OPEN
Incident injury log of accidents illness and epi auto injector use Not provided, Not maintained and Not available upon request	Minor violations (General Violations)	47.29(e)	OPEN

Inspection Date : 7/20/26 Result :

Violation Summary	Category	Code Sub-Section	Status
There were no new violations observed at the time of this inspection/visit.

Inspection Date : 7/16/26 Result : Monitoring Inspection Non-Routine - Reinspection Required; Fines pending

Violation Summary	Category	Code Sub-Section	Status
Child care service failed to Notify DOHMH within 24 hours of child abuse allegation/indication or record of criminal activity of individuals associated with child care service; serious injury, death or loss of a child.	Violations requiring correction within two weeks (Critical Violations)	47.19(g)	CORRECTED

Inspection Date : 6/17/26 Result : Compliance Inspection of Open Violations - Reinspection Required

Violation Summary	Category	Code Sub-Section	Status
There were no new violations observed at the time of this inspection/visit.

Inspection Date : 4/24/26 Result :

Violation Summary	Category	Code Sub-Section	Status
There were no new violations observed at the time of this inspection/visit.
At time of inspection child care service facility observed Not maintained or in disrepair. Dry sweeping observed in areas occupied by children.	Violations requiring correction within two weeks (Critical Violations)	47.49(a)	CORRECTED
At time of inspection it was determined that child care service failed to take any and all necessary action to eliminate the potential for exposure to choking hazards by children.	Violations requiring correction within two weeks (Critical Violations)	47.57(c)	CORRECTED

Inspection Date : 4/24/26 Result : Initial Annual Inspection - Reinspection Required; Fines pending

Violation Summary	Category	Code Sub-Section	Status
There were no new violations observed at the time of this inspection/visit.
At time of inspection child care service facility observed Not maintained or in disrepair. Dry sweeping observed in areas occupied by children.	Violations requiring correction within two weeks (Critical Violations)	47.49(a)	CORRECTED
At time of inspection it was determined that child care service failed to take any and all necessary action to eliminate the potential for exposure to choking hazards by children.	Violations requiring correction within two weeks (Critical Violations)	47.57(c)	CORRECTED

Inspection Date : 4/15/26 Result : Initial Annual Inspection - Reinspection Required; Fines pending

Violation Summary	Category	Code Sub-Section	Status
Approved maximum child capacity Not documented on permit.	Violations requiring immediate correction (Public Health Hazards)	47.05(a)	CORRECTED
Child care service teaching staff in service providing care for children with Special Needs do Not meet staff qualification requirements.	Minor violations (General Violations)	47.13(e)	CORRECTED
Child care service teaching staff acting as assistant teachers do Not meet age and educational requirements.	Minor violations (General Violations)	47.13(f)	CORRECTED
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.	Minor violations (General Violations)	47.33(b)	CORRECTED

Inspection Date : 3/11/26 Result : Monitoring Inspection Non-Routine - Passed inspection with no violations

Violation Summary	Category	Code Sub-Section	Status
There were no new violations observed at the time of this inspection/visit.

Inspection Date : 2/10/26 Result : Monitoring Inspection Non-Routine - Passed inspection with no violations

Violation Summary	Category	Code Sub-Section	Status
There were no new violations observed at the time of this inspection/visit.

Inspection Date : 7/28/25 Result : Compliance Inspection of Open Violations - Reinspection Not Required

Violation Summary	Category	Code Sub-Section	Status
Child care service staff identified/acting as group teachers do Not meet the required qualifications of the position.	Minor violations (General Violations)	47.13(d)	CORRECTED

Inspection Date : 6/18/25 Result : Initial Annual Inspection - Reinspection Not Required

Violation Summary	Category	Code Sub-Section	Status
Child care service staff identified/acting as group teachers do Not meet the required qualifications of the position.	Minor violations (General Violations)	47.13(d)	CORRECTED

Inspection Date : 5/20/25 Result : Monitoring Inspection Non-Routine - Reinspection Required; Fines pending

Violation Summary	Category	Code Sub-Section	Status
Constant and competent supervision provided by adequate staff for children and groups of children	Violations requiring immediate correction (Public Health Hazards)	47.23(a)	CORRECTED
Permittee/applicant submitted incomplete written safety plan.	Violations requiring correction within two weeks (Critical Violations)	47.11(b)	CORRECTED

Inspection Date : 3/5/25 Result :

Violation Summary	Category	Code Sub-Section	Status
There were no new violations observed at the time of this inspection/visit.

Inspection Date : 1/10/25 Result : Initial Annual Inspection - Passed inspection with no violations

Violation Summary	Category	Code Sub-Section	Status
There were no new violations observed at the time of this inspection/visit.

Inspection Date : 12/19/24 Result : Monitoring Inspection Non-Routine - Passed inspection with no violations

Violation Summary	Category	Code Sub-Section	Status
There were no new violations observed at the time of this inspection/visit.

Inspection Date : 10/16/24 Result : Monitoring Inspection Non-Routine - Passed inspection with no violations

Violation Summary	Category	Code Sub-Section	Status
There were no new violations observed at the time of this inspection/visit.

Inspection Date : 9/24/24 Result :

Violation Summary	Category	Code Sub-Section	Status
There were no new violations observed at the time of this inspection/visit.

Inspection Date : 9/13/24 Result :

Violation Summary	Category	Code Sub-Section	Status
There were no new violations observed at the time of this inspection/visit.

Inspection Date : 8/29/24 Result :

Violation Summary	Category	Code Sub-Section	Status
There were no new violations observed at the time of this inspection/visit.

Inspection Date : 8/15/24 Result : Initial Annual Inspection - Reinspection Required; Fines pending

Violation Summary	Category	Code Sub-Section	Status
Fingerprint screening Not arranged for current and prospective personnel; Results Not satisfactory or CAP was Not approved	Violations requiring immediate correction (Public Health Hazards)	47.19(c)(1)	CORRECTED
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.	Violations requiring correction within two weeks (Critical Violations)	47.37(b)(1)	CORRECTED
Child care service teaching staff acting as assistant teachers do Not meet age and educational requirements.	Minor violations (General Violations)	47.13(f)	CORRECTED
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.	Minor violations (General Violations)	47.33(b)	CORRECTED
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.	Minor violations (General Violations)	47.33(c)(1)	CORRECTED

Inspection Date : 7/24/24 Result :

Violation Summary	Category	Code Sub-Section	Status
There were no new violations observed at the time of this inspection/visit.

Inspection Date : 7/23/24 Result : Monitoring Inspection Non-Routine - Reinspection Required; Fines pending

Violation Summary	Category	Code Sub-Section	Status
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.	Violations requiring correction within two weeks (Critical Violations)	47.11(a)	CORRECTED
Child care service failed to Notify DOHMH within 24 hours of child abuse allegation/indication or record of criminal activity of individuals associated with child care service; serious injury, death or loss of a child.	Violations requiring correction within two weeks (Critical Violations)	47.19(g)	CORRECTED
Appropriate child activity Not provided by child care service; unacceptable forms of discipline utilized by staff of child care service.	Violations requiring correction within two weeks (Critical Violations)	47.67(a)	CORRECTED
Written Safety Plan does Not include provisions for staff training	Minor violations (General Violations)	47.11(b)(8)	CORRECTED
Incident injury log of accidents illness and epi auto injector use Not provided, Not maintained and Not available upon request	Minor violations (General Violations)	47.29(e)	CORRECTED

Inspection Date : 3/8/24 Result : Compliance Inspection of Open Violations - Reinspection Required; Violations corrected at time of inspection

Violation Summary	Category	Code Sub-Section	Status
There were no new violations observed at the time of this inspection/visit.

Inspection Date : 2/27/24 Result :

Violation Summary	Category	Code Sub-Section	Status
There were no new violations observed at the time of this inspection/visit.

Inspection Date : 1/17/24 Result : Initial Annual Inspection - Reinspection Required; Fines pending

Violation Summary	Category	Code Sub-Section	Status
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.	Violations requiring correction within two weeks (Critical Violations)	47.43(e)	CORRECTED
At time of inspection child care service facility observed Not maintained or in disrepair. Dry sweeping observed in areas occupied by children.	Violations requiring correction within two weeks (Critical Violations)	47.49(a)	CORRECTED
Fire extinguishers observed Not to be inspected or maintained at time of inspection.	Violations requiring correction within two weeks (Critical Violations)	47.59(b)	CORRECTED
At time of inspection floors/walls ceilings were observed Not maintained; in disrepair or covered in a toxic finish.	Minor violations (General Violations)	47.41(j)	CORRECTED

Inspection Date : 10/17/23 Result :

Violation Summary	Category	Code Sub-Section	Status
There were no new violations observed at the time of this inspection/visit.

Inspection Date : 10/17/23 Result : Monitoring Inspection Non-Routine - Passed inspection with no violations

Violation Summary	Category	Code Sub-Section	Status
There were no new violations observed at the time of this inspection/visit.

Inspection Date : 10/12/23 Result : Compliance Inspection of Open Violations - Reinspection Required

Violation Summary	Category	Code Sub-Section	Status
There were no new violations observed at the time of this inspection/visit.

Inspection Date : 10/12/23 Result : Initial Annual Inspection - Reinspection Required; Fines pending

Violation Type (Over The Past 3 Years)	Percent	Citywide Average
% of annual inspections with violations requiring immediate correction (Public Health Hazards)	42%	6%
% of annual inspections with violations requiring correction within two weeks (Critical Violations)	42%	17%
% of annual inspections w/violations	71%	20%

Contact Information

Child Care - Pre School

KENNEDY CHILDREN'S CENTER

KENNEDY CHILDREN'S CENTER INC.

1028 EAST 179 STREET

BRONX, NY 10460

718-842-0200

More information

Status

Permitted

Permit Number

5354

Expiration

04/12/2028

Age Range (Years)

2 - 5

Maximum Capacity

245

Site Type

Private

Certified to Administer Medication

Yes

Years in Operation

27

Drinking Water Testing

Water Lead Test Done

Yes

Water Lead Test Elevated

No

Performance History: (click on tabs below for additional information)