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Child Care - Pre School

HAPPY DAYS AT RIVERDALE

RENANIM MANHATTAN, INC.

2975 INDEPENDENCE AVENUE

BRONX, NY 10463

718-601-1300

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Status	Permitted
Permit Number	87978
Expiration	05/13/2027
Age Range (Years)	2 - 5
Maximum Capacity	40
Site Type	DOE CBO
Certified to Administer Medication	No
Years in Operation	11

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: 8/14/26
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 : 3/30/26 Result : Compliance Inspection of Open Violations - Passed inspection; Violations corrected at time of inspection

Inspection Date : 3/30/26 Result : Monitoring Inspection Non-Routine - Passed inspection with no violations

Inspection Date : 1/20/26 Result : Monitoring Inspection Non-Routine - Reinspection Not Required

Violation Summary	Category	Code Sub-Section	Status
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 : 12/19/25 Result :

Inspection Date : 11/20/25 Result :

Inspection Date : 11/19/25 Result : Monitoring Inspection Non-Routine - 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 child care service failed to provide sufficient lighting and or failed to maintain adequate foot candles in areas used by children.	Minor violations (General Violations)	47.45(b)	CORRECTED

Inspection Date : 6/18/25 Result : Compliance Inspection of Open Violations - Passed inspection; Violations corrected at time of inspection

Inspection Date : 6/10/25 Result :

Violation Summary	Category	Code Sub-Section	Status
Child care service operating without a permit; Permit expired.	Violations requiring immediate correction (Public Health Hazards)	47.03(a)	CORRECTED

Inspection Date : 6/3/25 Result :

Inspection Date : 6/3/25 Result : Initial Annual Inspection - Reinspection Not Required

Inspection Date : 4/29/25 Result : Compliance Inspection of Open Violations - Reinspection Required; Fines pending

Violation Summary	Category	Code Sub-Section	Status
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 : 3/18/25 Result : Initial Annual Inspection - Reinspection Required

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 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 : 6/25/24 Result :

Inspection Date : 6/14/24 Result :

Inspection Date : 6/13/24 Result : Monitoring Inspection Non-Routine - Reinspection Required; Program closed

Violation Summary	Category	Code Sub-Section	Status
Commissioner may order a child care service to close or discontinue operations if the child care service is determined to be operating in a manner or maintaining one or more conditions that constitute an imminent health hazard	Violations requiring immediate correction (Public Health Hazards)	47.77(a)(1)	CORRECTED
Child care service/camp maintains the existence of a nuisance at the time of inspection.	Violations requiring correction within two weeks (Critical Violations)	3.09	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
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 : 5/16/24 Result : Initial Annual Inspection - Reinspection Required; Fines pending

Violation Summary	Category	Code Sub-Section	Status
Child care service fails to store dry goods in insect/rodent proof containers at time of inspection.	Violations requiring correction within two weeks (Critical Violations)	47.61(e)	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 child care service failed to provide sufficient lighting and or failed to maintain adequate foot candles in areas used by children.	Minor violations (General Violations)	47.45(b)	CORRECTED

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

Violation Summary	Category	Code Sub-Section	Status
All teachers have Not received training in infectious disease control and reporting.	Violations requiring correction within two weeks (Critical Violations)	47.37(b)(2)	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 : 10/13/23 Result : Compliance Inspection of Open Violations - Reinspection Required; Fines pending

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

Inspection Date : 9/13/23 Result : Compliance Inspection of Open Violations - Reinspection Required

Inspection Date : 9/13/23 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)	25%	6%
% of annual inspections with violations requiring correction within two weeks (Critical Violations)	50%	17%
% of annual inspections w/violations	75%	20%

Contact Information

Child Care - Pre School

HAPPY DAYS AT RIVERDALE

RENANIM MANHATTAN, INC.

2975 INDEPENDENCE AVENUE

BRONX, NY 10463

718-601-1300

More information

Status

Permitted

Permit Number

87978

Expiration

05/13/2027

Age Range (Years)

2 - 5

Maximum Capacity

40

Site Type

DOE CBO

Certified to Administer Medication

No

Years in Operation

11

Drinking Water Testing

Water Lead Test Done

Yes

Water Lead Test Elevated

No

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