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Child Care - Pre School

THE LEARNING CURVE PRE-SCHOOL

THE LEARNING CURVE PRE-SCHOOL

220-28 MERRICK BLVD

QUEENS, NY 11413

718-528-2020

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Status	Permitted
Permit Number	72863
Expiration	09/03/2026
Age Range (Years)	2 - 5
Maximum Capacity	18
Site Type	Private
Certified to Administer Medication	No
Years in Operation	12

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: 6/16/26
Inspection Result: Compliance Inspection of Open Violations - Passed inspection; 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 : 6/1/26 Result : Initial Annual Inspection - 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
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
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 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
15 hours of training Not completed in 24 months. At least 5 hours of training Not conducted in each 12 month period. Required topics Not covered.	Minor violations (General Violations)	47.37(b)(6)(B)	CORRECTED

Inspection Date : 5/14/26 Result : Compliance Inspection of Open Violations - Reinspection Not Required

Inspection Date : 4/14/26 Result : Initial Annual Inspection - Reinspection Required; Fines pending

Inspection Date : 12/10/25 Result : Compliance Inspection of Open Violations - Reinspection Required; Violations corrected at time of inspection

Inspection Date : 11/20/25 Result : Compliance Inspection of Open Violations - Reinspection Required

Inspection Date : 11/6/25 Result : Compliance Inspection of Open Violations - Reinspection Required; Fines pending

Inspection Date : 10/16/25 Result : Initial Annual Inspection - Reinspection Required; Fines pending

Violation Summary	Category	Code Sub-Section	Status
Training in the prevention and control of allergic reactions Not provided	Violations requiring correction within two weeks (Critical Violations)	47.37(b)(5)	CORRECTED
Outdoor play area was observed Not maintained Nr free of hazards or nuisances at time of inspection.	Violations requiring correction within two weeks (Critical Violations)	47.47(e)	CORRECTED
Climbing and other elevated equipment observed Not provided with approved resilient ground cover at time of inspection.	Violations requiring correction within two weeks (Critical Violations)	47.47(f)	CORRECTED
Required smoke and carbon monoxide detectors Not provided or maintained at time of inspection.	Violations requiring correction within two weeks (Critical Violations)	47.59(g)	CORRECTED
Commercial building regularly cleaned; kept clean and in good repair; kept free of overcrowding.	Minor violations (General Violations)	131.09(g)	CORRECTED
At time of inspection required hand wash signs were Not provided.	Minor violations (General Violations)	47.35(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
Child care service observed utilizing chairs and other equipment Not of suitable size for children in attendance on day of inspection.	Minor violations (General Violations)	47.55(a)(1)	CORRECTED
Frozen food observed being thawed by unacceptable method at time of inspection.	Minor violations (General Violations)	81.09(g)	CORRECTED

Inspection Date : 5/22/25 Result : Initial Annual Inspection - Reinspection Required; Fines pending

Inspection Date : 3/13/25 Result :

Inspection Date : 8/1/24 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
At time of inspection it was determined that child care service failed to conduct and document monthly fire drills.	Violations requiring correction within two weeks (Critical Violations)	47.59(d)	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 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 records of enrolled children's periodic medical examination were Not provided or maintained.	Minor violations (General Violations)	47.25(c)	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 : 6/20/24 Result : Compliance Inspection of Open Violations - Reinspection Required; Violations corrected at time of inspection

Inspection Date : 6/4/24 Result : Compliance Inspection of Open Violations - Reinspection Required; Fines pending

Inspection Date : 5/7/24 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
Epi auto injector Not provided, Not maintained or expired.	Violations requiring correction within two weeks (Critical Violations)	47.29(c)(1)	CORRECTED
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
Plumbing and plumbing fixtures Not properly connected, vented, drained; Not installed and maintained in commercial building	Minor violations (General Violations)	131.09(c)	CORRECTED
Walls and ceiling in commercial building Not properly constructed; Not maintained in good repair; unclean	Minor violations (General Violations)	131.09(f)	CORRECTED
Refrigeration units provided with thermometers; thermometers calibrated to (+)(-) 2 degree F accuracy; properly placed in warmest spot of unit	Minor violations (General Violations)	81.18(a)(3)	CORRECTED

Inspection Date : 1/8/24 Result : Compliance Inspection of Open Violations - Reinspection Required; Violations corrected at time of inspection

Inspection Date : 10/19/23 Result : Compliance Inspection of Open Violations - 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)	66%	6%
% of annual inspections with violations requiring correction within two weeks (Critical Violations)	100%	17%
% of annual inspections w/violations	100%	20%