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Child Care - Pre School

POSITIVE BEGINNINGS INC.

71-25 MAIN STREET

QUEENS, NY 11367

718-261-0211

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Status	Permitted
Permit Number	6954
Expiration	01/10/2027
Age Range (Years)	2 - 5
Maximum Capacity	150
Site Type	Private
Certified to Administer Medication	No
Years in Operation	25

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: 8/13/26
Inspection 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 - Passed inspection with no violations

Inspection Date : 10/3/25 Result : Compliance Inspection of Open Violations - Reinspection Required; Violations corrected at time of inspection

Inspection Date : 9/5/25 Result :

Violation Summary	Category	Code Sub-Section	Status
At time of inspection play equipment was observed Not to be maintained or Not free of other hazards.	Violations requiring correction within two weeks (Critical Violations)	47.47(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

Inspection Date : 7/24/25 Result : Monitoring Inspection Non-Routine - Reinspection Not Required

Inspection Date : 7/18/25 Result : Monitoring Inspection Non-Routine - Reinspection Required; Fines pending

Violation Summary	Category	Code Sub-Section	Status
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

Inspection Date : 4/2/25 Result : Compliance Inspection of Open Violations - Reinspection Required; Violations corrected at time of inspection

Inspection Date : 3/19/25 Result : Monitoring Inspection Non-Routine - Passed inspection with no violations

Inspection Date : 3/12/25 Result : Initial Annual Inspection - Reinspection Not Required

Violation Summary	Category	Code Sub-Section	Status
Permittee failed to submit permit renewal application at least 90 days prior to permit expiration date.	Minor violations (General Violations)	47.09(c)	CORRECTED

Inspection Date : 3/12/25 Result : Initial Annual Inspection - Reinspection Required; Fines pending

Violation Summary	Category	Code Sub-Section	Status
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 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 : 12/5/24 Result :

Inspection Date : 11/6/24 Result : Initial Annual Inspection - Passed inspection with no violations

Inspection Date : 10/1/24 Result : Compliance Inspection of Open Violations - Reinspection Required; Violations corrected at time of inspection

Inspection Date : 9/25/24 Result :

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 : 6/20/24 Result : Compliance Inspection of Open Violations - Reinspection Required; Violations corrected at time of inspection

Inspection Date : 5/10/24 Result : Initial Annual Inspection - Reinspection Required; Fines pending

Violation Summary	Category	Code Sub-Section	Status
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
Exits and other egress Not provided with required signage at time of inspection.	Violations requiring correction within two weeks (Critical Violations)	47.59(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

Inspection Date : 1/12/24 Result : Monitoring Inspection Non-Routine - Passed inspection with no violations

Inspection Date : 10/6/23 Result : Compliance Inspection of Open Violations - Reinspection Required; Violations corrected at time of inspection

Inspection Date : 9/14/23 Result : Compliance Inspection of Open Violations - Reinspection Required; Fines pending

Violation Summary	Category	Code Sub-Section	Status
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

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)	66%	17%
% of annual inspections w/violations	66%	20%

Contact Information

Child Care - Pre School

POSITIVE BEGINNINGS INC.

POSITIVE BEGINNINGS INC.

71-25 MAIN STREET

QUEENS, NY 11367

718-261-0211

More information

Status

Permitted

Permit Number

6954

Expiration

01/10/2027

Age Range (Years)

2 - 5

Maximum Capacity

150

Site Type

Private

Certified to Administer Medication

No

Years in Operation

25

Drinking Water Testing

Water Lead Test Done

Yes

Water Lead Test Elevated

No

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