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Child Care - Pre School

HELEN KELLER SERVICES FOR THE BLIND

HELEN KELLER SERVICES FOR THE BLIND, INC.

180 Livingston Street

BROOKLYN, NY 11201

718-522-2122

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Status	Permitted
Permit Number	104671
Expiration	12/13/2026
Age Range (Years)	2 - 5
Maximum Capacity	75
Site Type	Private
Certified to Administer Medication	No
Years in Operation	8

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: 7/17/26
Inspection 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 : 3/26/26 Result : Compliance Inspection of Open Violations - Reinspection Required; Violations corrected at time of inspection

Inspection Date : 2/24/26 Result : Initial Annual Inspection - Reinspection Required

Violation Summary	Category	Code Sub-Section	Status
Services fail to install interior fire alarms and/or sprinklers where required.	Violations requiring immediate correction (Public Health Hazards)	47.59(c)	CORRECTED
At time of inspection heating apparatus was observed being used without appropriate guards. Restricted space heater observed being used.	Violations requiring immediate correction (Public Health Hazards)	47.59(e)	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 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 : 11/3/25 Result : Initial Annual Inspection - Passed inspection with no violations

Inspection Date : 9/26/25 Result : Compliance Inspection of Open Violations - Reinspection Required; Violations corrected at time of inspection

Inspection Date : 7/31/25 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 : 4/9/25 Result : Compliance Inspection of Open Violations - Reinspection Required; Violations corrected at time of inspection

Inspection Date : 3/20/25 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 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
Refrigeration equipment maintains food at or below 41 deg F	Violations requiring correction within two weeks (Critical Violations)	81.18(a)	CORRECTED

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

Inspection Date : 1/10/25 Result : Compliance Inspection of Open Violations - Reinspection Required

Inspection Date : 12/19/24 Result : Initial Annual Inspection - Passed inspection with no violations

Inspection Date : 12/11/24 Result : Compliance Inspection of Open Violations - Reinspection Required

Inspection Date : 10/22/24 Result : Compliance Inspection of Open Violations - Reinspection Required

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

Inspection Date : 9/26/24 Result : Compliance Inspection of Open Violations - Reinspection Required

Inspection Date : 9/13/24 Result : Compliance Inspection of Open Violations - Reinspection Required; Fines pending

Inspection Date : 7/17/24 Result : Compliance Inspection of Open Violations - Reinspection Required; Fines pending

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

Inspection Date : 4/16/24 Result : Initial Annual Inspection - Reinspection Required; Fines pending

Violation Summary	Category	Code Sub-Section	Status
Milk observed stored at a temperature above 41 deg. F at time of inspection. Milk observed stored in child care service beyond the expiration date.	Violations requiring immediate correction (Public Health Hazards)	47.61(d)	CORRECTED
At time of inspection child care service failed to provide sufficient number of toilets and sinks for the number of children in attendance.	Violations requiring correction within two weeks (Critical Violations)	47.43(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

Inspection Date : 10/13/23 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
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
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

Violation Type (Over The Past 3 Years)	Percent	Citywide Average
% of annual inspections with violations requiring immediate correction (Public Health Hazards)	42%	6%
% of annual inspections with violations requiring correction within two weeks (Critical Violations)	57%	17%
% of annual inspections w/violations	57%	20%

Contact Information

Child Care - Pre School

HELEN KELLER SERVICES FOR THE BLIND

HELEN KELLER SERVICES FOR THE BLIND, INC.

180 Livingston Street

BROOKLYN, NY 11201

718-522-2122

More information

Status

Permitted

Permit Number

104671

Expiration

12/13/2026

Age Range (Years)

2 - 5

Maximum Capacity

75

Site Type

Private

Certified to Administer Medication

No

Years in Operation

8

Drinking Water Testing

Water Lead Test Done

Yes

Water Lead Test Elevated

No

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