Little Explorers, Inc.
Little Explorers, Inc.
License/Registration ID: 302813
213-41 40th Avenue, 2nd Floor Bayside, NY 11361
Get Directions
This Checklist reflects a partial list of the regulatory requirements based on the inspection performed. Additional violations may have been cited that are not included in the inspection checklist.
To learn more about inspections
click or tap here.
Inspection ID:
2026-I-NYCDOH-003416
Date:
02/25/2026
Inspection Type:
Annual Unannounced
Inspection Result:
Violations found
Compliance Status:
Y-Compliant, N-Noncompliant, N/O-Not Observed, N/A-Not Applicable, P/V-Prior Violation
Reg
Compliance Status
413.3 Enforcement of Regulations
*
Posting of Compliance History Document
413.3(g)(3)(i)
Y
416.4 Fire Protection
*
Paths of egress, both interior and exterior are free of obstructions and debris including ice/snow
416.4(h)(4)
Y
416.5 Safety
All ammunition is secured in a safe storage depository
416.5(x)(1)
Y
All cleaning materials must be used and stored such that they will not present a hazard
416.5(k)
Y
*
No pools/ponds/water hazards located on or adjacent to the program property; or if present, barriers exist to prevent access
416.5(f)(1)
Y
Play equipment is used for intended purpose & is developmentally appropriate
416.5(n)(4)
Y
Poisonous, toxic, flammable and dangerous items are inaccessible to children
416.5(j)
Y
Safe and adequate water quality maintained in pool and documented
416.5(g)(6)
Y
Two shelter in place drills are held annually
416.5(b)(4)
Y
Variety of supplies, food, water and first aid sufficient for sheltering in place overnight
416.5(b)(7)
Y
Window glass less than 32" above floor & accessible to children is safety grade/has adequate barrier
416.5(p)
Y
416.7 Program Requirements
No more than 1 person may occupy a cot, crib, bed or mat
416.7(s)
Y
416.8 Supervision of Children
*
Approved provider is the primary caregiver
416.8(e)
Y
*
Competent supervision is maintained at all times with exceptions only as specified in regulation
416.8(a)
Y
*
One caregiver observed for either 6 children not yet in school or 8 when at least 2 are school age
416.8(j)(1)
Y
*
One caregiver present for every 2 children under 2 years in attendance
416.8(j)(3)
N
Two caregivers present when more than 6 children, none of whom are school age, are in care
416.8(j)(2)
Y
416.11 Health and Infection Control
Adequate supply of diapers available
416.11(i)(11)
Y
All caregivers have knowledge of & access to childrens medical records & all emergency information
416.11(b)(12)
Y
Children in night care shall have a routine that encourages good personal hygiene practices
416.11(i)(5)
Y
Consumption of or being under the influence of a controlled substance is prohibited unless prescribed, taken as directed, and does not impair ability to care for children
416.11(b)(10)
Y
Equipment used by children is cleaned when soiled or at least weekly
416.11(i)(24)
Y
Individual drinking cups are provided and not shared
416.11(i)(29)
Y
Individual, sanitary bed coverings must be cleaned as specified
416.11(i)(31)
Y
Medication if administered by parent, relative, has dosages & time administered logged by caregiver
416.11(f)(2)
Y
Rectal thermometers may not be used
416.11(h)(3)
Y
Sharing personal hygiene items is prohibited
416.11(i)(20)
Y
Sleeping and napping equipment is cleaned weekly or before use by another child
416.11(i)(31)
Y
Universal blood precautions followed
416.11(i)(8)
Y
416.14 Training
*
A caregiver certified in First Aid and CPR is present at all times children are in care
416.14(m)
Y
A minimum of five (5) hours of Office-approved training must be obtained each year which addresses topics or subject matters set forth in 416.14(f).
416.14(c)(2)
Y
Each identified staff and volunteer completed Federal Health and Safety training within required timeframes
416.14(b)
Y
Each identified staff supervising children alone completed Federal Health and Safety training.
416.14(b)
Y
First Aid & CPR certificates must be appropriate to the ages of the children in care
416.14(n)
Y
Prior to becoming a Provider, the individual completed Federal Health and Safety training
416.14(b)
Y
Provider completed Federal Health and Safety training within required timeframes
416.14(b)
Y
416.15 Management and Administration
*
Numbers and ages of children present are within licensed or registered capacity
416.15(a)(9)
Y
*
Office notified of any change to the home or program
416.15(b)(12)
Y
Only approved caregivers have unsupervised contact with the day care children
416.15(b)(20)
Y
Summary of Violations
Date Cited
Regulation
Regulation Description
Compliance Status
Corrected on- Site?
02/25/2026
416.8(j)(3)
When care is provided for children under the age of two years, there must be at least one caregiver present for every two children under the age of two years in attendance.
Corrected
N
02/25/2026
416.11(b)(6)
The initial medical statement for providers, assistants, and substitutes must include the results of a Mantoux tuberculin test or other federally approved tuberculin test performed within the 12 months preceding the date of the application. Thereafter, tuberculin tests are only required at the discretion of the employee's health care provider or at the start of new employment in a different child care program.
Corrected
N
02/25/2026
416.15(b)(11)(ii)(a)
the forms necessary for the Office to inquire whether the applicant is the subject of an indicated report of child abuse or maltreatment on file with the Statewide Central Register of Child Abuse and Maltreatment,
Corrected
N
02/25/2026
416.15(b)(11)(ii)(b)
the forms necessary to check the register of substantiated category one cases of abuse or neglect maintained by the Justice Center for the Protection of Persons with Special Needs pursuant to Section 495 of the Social Services Law,
Corrected
N
02/25/2026
416.15(b)(11)(ii)(d)
a sworn statement indicating whether, to the best of the applicant's knowledge, he or she has ever been convicted of a misdemeanor or felony in New York State or any other jurisdiction
Corrected
N
02/25/2026
416.15(b)(11)(iii)
In hiring caregivers subsequent to issuance of a license, a program: must ensure that a medical statement has been submitted before the person has any involvement with children in care, as required in section 416.11 of this Part;
Corrected
N
Date Cited
02/25/2026
Regulation
416.8(j)(3)
Regulation Description
When care is provided for children under the age of two years, there must be at least one caregiver present for every two children under the age of two years in attendance.
Compliance Status
Corrected
Corrected on- Site?
N
Date Cited
02/25/2026
Regulation
416.11(b)(6)
Regulation Description
The initial medical statement for providers, assistants, and substitutes must include the results of a Mantoux tuberculin test or other federally approved tuberculin test performed within the 12 months preceding the date of the application. Thereafter, tuberculin tests are only required at the discretion of the employee's health care provider or at the start of new employment in a different child care program.
Compliance Status
Corrected
Corrected on- Site?
N
Date Cited
02/25/2026
Regulation
416.15(b)(11)(ii)(a)
Regulation Description
the forms necessary for the Office to inquire whether the applicant is the subject of an indicated report of child abuse or maltreatment on file with the Statewide Central Register of Child Abuse and Maltreatment,
Compliance Status
Corrected
Corrected on- Site?
N
Date Cited
02/25/2026
Regulation
416.15(b)(11)(ii)(b)
Regulation Description
the forms necessary to check the register of substantiated category one cases of abuse or neglect maintained by the Justice Center for the Protection of Persons with Special Needs pursuant to Section 495 of the Social Services Law,
Compliance Status
Corrected
Corrected on- Site?
N
Date Cited
02/25/2026
Regulation
416.15(b)(11)(ii)(d)
Regulation Description
a sworn statement indicating whether, to the best of the applicant's knowledge, he or she has ever been convicted of a misdemeanor or felony in New York State or any other jurisdiction
Compliance Status
Corrected
Corrected on- Site?
N
Date Cited
02/25/2026
Regulation
416.15(b)(11)(iii)
Regulation Description
In hiring caregivers subsequent to issuance of a license, a program: must ensure that a medical statement has been submitted before the person has any involvement with children in care, as required in section 416.11 of this Part;
Compliance Status
Corrected
Corrected on- Site?
N
Inspections may be conducted outside of program operating hours and/or off-site (where inspector was not on premises where care is provided) for the following reasons:
For additional information on this program and compliance history, contact:
Office: New York City Dept. of Health - Regional Office
Phone: (646) 632-6305