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Child Care - Pre School

LACONIA DAYCARE CENTER & INFANT CARE INC.

3950 LACONIA AVENUE

BRONX, NY 10466

718-547-0000

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Status	Permitted
Permit Number	14817
Expiration	04/13/2028
Age Range (Years)	2 - 5
Maximum Capacity	120
Site Type	Private
Certified to Administer Medication	No
Years in Operation	14

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: 6/17/26
Inspection Result: Monitoring Inspection Non-Routine - Reinspection Not Required

Violation Summary	Category	Code Sub-Section	Status
Child care service providing care without a staff member trained in First Aid/CPR on site at time of inspection.	Violations requiring correction within two weeks (Critical Violations)	47.23(e)	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 : 4/7/26 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 : 4/7/26 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 : 3/16/26 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.

Inspection Date : 2/19/26 Result : Monitoring Inspection Non-Routine - Reinspection Required

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

Inspection Date : 2/17/26 Result : Monitoring Inspection Non-Routine - Reinspection Required; Fines pending

Violation Summary	Category	Code Sub-Section	Status
Corrective Action Plan does Not address each violation, identify causes or provide satisfactory corrective action	Violations requiring correction within two weeks (Critical Violations)	47.21(c)	CORRECTED
Epi auto injector Not provided, Not maintained or expired.	Violations requiring correction within two weeks (Critical Violations)	47.29(c)(1)	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

Inspection Date : 1/14/26 Result :

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

Inspection Date : 12/17/25 Result :

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

Inspection Date : 12/16/25 Result : Monitoring Inspection Non-Routine - Reinspection Required; Program closed

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

Inspection Date : 12/12/25 Result :

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

Inspection Date : 12/11/25 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
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
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 : 11/6/25 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)	OPEN

Inspection Date : 10/29/25 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 : 9/19/25 Result : Monitoring Inspection Non-Routine - Reinspection Required; Fines pending

Violation Summary	Category	Code Sub-Section	Status
Child care service Not free of pests or maintains pest harborage conditions at time of inspection.	Violations requiring correction within two weeks (Critical Violations)	47.51(a)	CORRECTED
Written Safety Plan does Not provide information on program operations and/or facility maintenance	Minor violations (General Violations)	47.11(b)(2)	CORRECTED

Inspection Date : 5/15/25 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 : 4/22/25 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 : 1/16/25 Result :

Violation Summary	Category	Code Sub-Section	Status
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 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 : 12/17/24 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 : 8/19/24 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 : 7/15/24 Result : Initial Annual Inspection - Reinspection Required; Fines pending

Violation Summary	Category	Code Sub-Section	Status
At time of inspection child care service unable to document that all children enrolled have had an age appropriate medical evaluation.	Minor violations (General Violations)	47.25(a)(1)	CORRECTED

Inspection Date : 7/3/24 Result :

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

Inspection Date : 6/14/24 Result : Monitoring Inspection Non-Routine - Reinspection Required; Fines pending

Violation Summary	Category	Code Sub-Section	Status
Child care service Not free of pests or maintains pest harborage conditions at time of inspection.	Violations requiring correction within two weeks (Critical Violations)	47.51(a)	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
At time of inspection trash and garbage observed Not stored in appropriate containers with tight fitting lids.	Minor violations (General Violations)	47.49(b)	CORRECTED

Inspection Date : 5/21/24 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 : 5/14/24 Result : Monitoring Inspection Non-Routine - Reinspection Required; Fines pending

Violation Summary	Category	Code Sub-Section	Status
Child care service Not free of pests or maintains pest harborage conditions at time of inspection.	Violations requiring correction within two weeks (Critical Violations)	47.51(a)	CORRECTED
At time of inspection it was determined that child care service failed to take appropriate action to keep facility free of pests or conditions conducive to pests. Child care service fails to maintain extermination service log.	Minor violations (General Violations)	47.51(b)	CORRECTED

Inspection Date : 5/8/24 Result : Monitoring Inspection Non-Routine - Reinspection Not Required

Violation Summary	Category	Code Sub-Section	Status
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 : 4/29/24 Result : Monitoring Inspection Non-Routine - 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 : 4/18/24 Result : Monitoring Inspection Non-Routine - Reinspection Required; Fines pending

Inspection Date : 4/3/24 Result : Monitoring Inspection Non-Routine - Reinspection Required; Fines pending

Violation Summary	Category	Code Sub-Section	Status
Teacher to child ratios and group size maintained in Group Child Care program	Violations requiring immediate correction (Public Health Hazards)	47.23(f)(1)	CORRECTED
Child care service providing care without a staff member trained in First Aid/CPR on site at time of inspection.	Violations requiring correction within two weeks (Critical Violations)	47.23(e)	CORRECTED
At the time of inspection child care service failed to maintain a minimum of 30 square feet of space per child.	Violations requiring correction within two weeks (Critical Violations)	47.39(b)	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
Child care service Not free of pests or maintains pest harborage conditions at time of inspection.	Violations requiring correction within two weeks (Critical Violations)	47.51(a)	CORRECTED
Sufficient trained staff Not provided; staff Not on site; training unsatisfactory.	Minor violations (General Violations)	47.29(c)(2)	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 : 3/11/24 Result : Monitoring Inspection Non-Routine - Reinspection Required

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

Inspection Date : 3/8/24 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
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

Inspection Date : 3/1/24 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 : 2/22/24 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 : 2/6/24 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 : 1/24/24 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 : 1/10/24 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 : 12/27/23 Result : Compliance Inspection of Open Violations - Reinspection Required; Fines pending

Violation Summary	Category	Code Sub-Section	Status
Proper ventilation Not provided or maintained at time of inspection. Indoor air quality nuisance allowed to exist at time of inspection.	Violations requiring correction within two weeks (Critical Violations)	47.45(a)	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
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	Violations requiring correction within two weeks (Critical Violations)	47.55(a)(2)	CORRECTED
At time of inspection child care service unable to document that all children enrolled have had an age appropriate medical evaluation.	Minor violations (General Violations)	47.25(a)(1)	CORRECTED
At time of inspection it was determined that child care service failed to maintain children's daily attendance records.	Minor violations (General Violations)	47.27(a)	CORRECTED
Child care service fails to conduct and document daily health assessment of incoming children. Individual Not trained to identify disease.	Minor violations (General Violations)	47.27(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
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 : 11/28/23 Result : Compliance Inspection of Open Violations - Reinspection Required; Fines pending

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

Inspection Date : 11/27/23 Result : Initial Annual Inspection - Reinspection Required; Fines pending

Violation Summary	Category	Code Sub-Section	Status
At time of inspection staff observed changing diapers were observed Not wearing disposable gloves or other hand barrier gloves.	Violations requiring correction within two weeks (Critical Violations)	47.43(h)(4)	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
At time of inspection toxic substances observed improperly stored so as to result in the potential for exposure or contamination of facility surfaces.	Violations requiring correction within two weeks (Critical Violations)	47.49(c)	CORRECTED
At time of inspection child care service unable to document that all children enrolled have had an age appropriate medical evaluation.	Minor violations (General Violations)	47.25(a)(1)	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
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 : 10/27/23 Result : Initial Annual Inspection - Reinspection Required; Fines pending

Violation Summary	Category	Code Sub-Section	Status
At time of inspection child care service failed to provide soap and/or paper towels or sanitary dryers accessible to children at hand wash sinks.	Violations requiring correction within two weeks (Critical Violations)	47.43(g)	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
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	Violations requiring correction within two weeks (Critical Violations)	47.55(a)(2)	CORRECTED
At time of inspection it was determined that child care service failed to take any and all necessary action to eliminate potential hazards.	Violations requiring correction within two weeks (Critical Violations)	47.57(b)	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 required hand wash signs were Not provided.	Minor violations (General Violations)	47.35(b)	CORRECTED
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.	Minor violations (General Violations)	47.41(h)	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 : 10/4/23 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.
At time of inspection children were observed occupying space Not previously approved by the Dept of Buildings, FDNY and/or DOHMH.	Violations requiring immediate correction (Public Health Hazards)	47.57(f)	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 : 10/4/23 Result : Compliance Inspection of Open Violations - 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 children were observed occupying space Not previously approved by the Dept of Buildings, FDNY and/or DOHMH.	Violations requiring immediate correction (Public Health Hazards)	47.57(f)	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 : 9/20/23 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 : 9/15/23 Result : Monitoring Inspection Non-Routine - Reinspection Required; Fines pending

Violation Summary	Category	Code Sub-Section	Status
Permittee failed to prohibit unsupervised contact with children by any individual for whom screening results have Not been received	Violations requiring immediate correction (Public Health Hazards)	47.19(h)(3)	CORRECTED
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 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
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
Training in SIDS, Shaken Baby Syndrome and Safe Sleep practices Not provided to staff	Violations requiring correction within two weeks (Critical Violations)	47.37(b)(4)	CORRECTED
Child care service Not free of pests or maintains pest harborage conditions at time of inspection.	Violations requiring correction within two weeks (Critical Violations)	47.51(a)	CORRECTED
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
Child care service fails to conduct and document daily health assessment of incoming children. Individual Not trained to identify disease.	Minor violations (General Violations)	47.27(b)	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
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
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

Violation Type (Over The Past 3 Years)	Percent	Citywide Average
% of annual inspections with violations requiring immediate correction (Public Health Hazards)	0%	6%
% of annual inspections with violations requiring correction within two weeks (Critical Violations)	25%	17%
% of annual inspections w/violations	25%	20%

Contact Information

Child Care - Pre School

LACONIA DAYCARE CENTER & INFANT CARE INC.

LACONIA DAYCARE CENTER & INFANT CARE INC.

3950 LACONIA AVENUE

BRONX, NY 10466

718-547-0000

More information

Status

Permitted

Permit Number

14817

Expiration

04/13/2028

Age Range (Years)

2 - 5

Maximum Capacity

120

Site Type

Private

Certified to Administer Medication

No

Years in Operation

14

Drinking Water Testing

Water Lead Test Done

Yes

Water Lead Test Elevated

No

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