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Child Care - Pre School

BOOKS & RATTLES, INC.

63-08 69 PLACE

QUEENS, NY 11379

718-381-7777

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Status	Permitted
Permit Number	7117
Expiration	04/18/2027
Age Range (Years)	2 - 5
Maximum Capacity	109
Site Type	Private
Certified to Administer Medication	No
Years in Operation	21 or more

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: 8/25/26
Inspection 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 : 5/15/26 Result : Monitoring Inspection Non-Routine - Passed inspection; Violations corrected at time of inspection

Inspection Date : 4/29/26 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
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 : 4/16/26 Result : Compliance Inspection of Open Violations - Previously cited violations corrected

Inspection Date : 3/11/26 Result : Monitoring Inspection Non-Routine - Reinspection Required; Fines pending

Violation Summary	Category	Code Sub-Section	Status
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 : 2/6/26 Result : Initial Annual Inspection - Passed inspection with no violations

Inspection Date : 11/7/25 Result : Monitoring Inspection Non-Routine - Reinspection Required; Fines pending

Violation Summary	Category	Code Sub-Section	Status
Permittee/applicant submitted incomplete written safety plan.	Violations requiring correction within two weeks (Critical Violations)	47.11(b)	CORRECTED

Inspection Date : 10/24/25 Result : Initial Annual Inspection - Passed inspection with no violations

Inspection Date : 10/10/25 Result :

Inspection Date : 9/18/25 Result : Initial Annual Inspection - Reinspection Required; Fines pending

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)	OPEN
Child care service teaching staff acting as assistant teachers do Not meet age and educational requirements.	Minor violations (General Violations)	47.13(f)	CORRECTED
All staff with potential for unsupervised contact with children including volunteers have Not been cleared	Minor violations (General Violations)	47.19(a)	CORRECTED
All staff with potential for unsupervised contact with children including volunteers have Not been cleared	Minor violations (General Violations)	47.19(a)	OPEN
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 : 8/15/25 Result : Monitoring Inspection Non-Routine - Reinspection Required; Fines pending

Violation Summary	Category	Code Sub-Section	Status
Interior entrances and exits monitored and secure; Panic bars required on exterior entrances and exits by May 1, 2016	Violations requiring correction within two weeks (Critical Violations)	47.41(k)(1)	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 : 8/7/25 Result : Monitoring Inspection Non-Routine - Reinspection Not Required

Violation Summary	Category	Code Sub-Section	Status
All staff with potential for unsupervised contact with children including volunteers have Not been cleared	Minor violations (General Violations)	47.19(a)	CORRECTED

Inspection Date : 7/25/25 Result : Compliance Inspection of Open Violations - Previously cited violations corrected

Inspection Date : 7/8/25 Result : Monitoring Inspection Non-Routine - Reinspection Required; Fines pending

Violation Summary	Category	Code Sub-Section	Status
Dedicated land line telephone and emergency contact information Not provided or maintained at the time of inspection.	Violations requiring correction within two weeks (Critical Violations)	47.57(a)	CORRECTED

Inspection Date : 6/24/25 Result : Monitoring Inspection Non-Routine - Passed inspection with no violations

Inspection Date : 4/29/25 Result : Monitoring Inspection Non-Routine - Passed inspection with no violations

Inspection Date : 3/5/25 Result : Initial Annual Inspection - Reinspection Required; Fines pending

Inspection Date : 1/9/25 Result :

Inspection Date : 10/29/24 Result : Compliance Inspection of Open Violations - Previously cited violations corrected

Inspection Date : 9/25/24 Result : Monitoring Inspection Non-Routine - Passed inspection with no violations

Inspection Date : 9/20/24 Result : Monitoring Inspection Non-Routine - 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

Inspection Date : 8/14/24 Result :

Inspection Date : 7/25/24 Result : Compliance Inspection of Open Violations - Previously closed program re-opened

Inspection Date : 7/16/24 Result : Monitoring Inspection Non-Routine - Reinspection Required; Fines pending

Violation Summary	Category	Code Sub-Section	Status
On day of inspection, a designated heat/air quality advisory day, child care service failed to take measures to maintain children and occupant physical comfort and hydration to minimize potential for the occurrence of heat related illnesses.	Violations requiring immediate correction (Public Health Hazards)	47.57(e)	CORRECTED
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

Inspection Date : 7/10/24 Result :

Violation Summary	Category	Code Sub-Section	Status
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
At time of inspection it was determined/observed that child care service failed to conduct pre-employment verification of staff credentials.	Minor violations (General Violations)	47.19(b)	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 : 7/3/24 Result :

Inspection Date : 6/13/24 Result : Monitoring Inspection Non-Routine - Passed inspection with no violations

Inspection Date : 3/14/24 Result :

Inspection Date : 3/12/24 Result : Monitoring Inspection Non-Routine - Passed inspection with no violations

Inspection Date : 2/12/24 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
Required food protection procedures were Not implemented at time of inspection. Holder of food protection certificate was Not on site during hours of food preparation activity.	Violations requiring correction within two weeks (Critical Violations)	47.61(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
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 : 2/9/24 Result : Monitoring Inspection Non-Routine - Passed inspection with no violations

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)	40%	17%
% of annual inspections w/violations	40%	20%

Contact Information

Child Care - Pre School

BOOKS & RATTLES, INC.

BOOKS & RATTLES, INC.

63-08 69 PLACE

QUEENS, NY 11379

718-381-7777

More information

Status

Permitted

Permit Number

7117

Expiration

04/18/2027

Age Range (Years)

2 - 5

Maximum Capacity

109

Site Type

Private

Certified to Administer Medication

No

Years in Operation

21 or more

Drinking Water Testing

Water Lead Test Done

Yes

Water Lead Test Elevated

No

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