Epperson, Curtis
Epperson, Curtis
License/Registration ID: 361146
2406 Avenue D, 2nd Floor, Apt. 2 Brooklyn, NY 11226
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Inspection ID:
2026-I-NYCDOH-028985
Date:
04/08/2026
Inspection Type:
Monitoring
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
416.3 Building and Equipment
Accurate & Approved Floor Plan
416.3(a)
Y
Diagram of home shows bathroom on 2nd floor as child care space and shows both approved means of egress
416.3(a)
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
Adequate barriers to unsafe areas
416.5(f)(2)
Y
All cleaning materials must be used and stored such that they will not present a hazard
416.5(k)
Y
Firearms, shotguns and rifles are unloaded, with trigger lock, or secured in a safe storage depository
416.5(x)(2)
Y
Hazards such as wells, holes, pits, etc have compliant barriers in place to prevent access
416.5(f)(2)
Y
Key or tool needed to unlock bathroom door readily accessible
416.5(s)(2)
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
No trampolines used larger than a one person exercise trampoline
416.5(w)
Y
Poisonous, toxic, flammable and dangerous items are inaccessible to children
416.5(j)
Y
Public Swimming pools & bathing beaches must have valid permit issued by the local health department
416.5(g)(7)
Y
Residential pool use approved by Office, or pool not used by day care children
416.5(g)(2)
Y
Working phone on premises and available to all caregivers
416.5(m)(1)
Y
416.7 Program Requirements
Children can not be confined to a high chair for more than 15 minutes except while eating
416.7(i)
Y
Children must have daily outdoor play
416.7(h)
Y
Mats & cots must be stored such that sleeping surfaces do not touch.
416.7(r)
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)
Y
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
All rooms and surfaces are clean, sanitized and disinfected using an EPA registered product
416.11(i)(21)
Y
Children wash or are assisted in washing their hands as required
416.11(i)(2)
Y
Diapering area near sink not used for food prep
416.11(i)(10)
Y
Hand sanitizers may be used only in accordance with regulations
416.11(i)(7)
Y
Medication administration error reported to childs parent immediately and the Office within 24 hours
416.11(f)(10)
Y
Medication administration log completed noting any observed side effects
416.11(f)(9)(ii)
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
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?
04/08/2026
416.11(b)(1)(ii)
The provider, assistant(s), and substitute(s), must each submit a medical statement on forms furnished by the Office or an approved equivalent from a health care provider: before such person has any involvement in child care work.
Corrected
N
04/08/2026
416.13(a)(2)
The provider, assistant(s), and substitutes must each meet the following qualifications: have a minimum of either two (2) years of experience caring for children under six years of age, or one (1) year of experience caring for children under six years of age plus six hours of training or education in early childhood development. The phrase "experience caring for children" can mean child-rearing as well as paid and unpaid experience caring for children. The term "training" can mean educational workshops and courses in caring for preschool-age children;
Corrected
N
04/08/2026
416.13(a)(4)
The provider, assistant(s), and substitutes must each meet the following qualifications: provide to the Office the names, addresses and daytime telephone numbers of at least two acceptable references, other than relatives. At least one of the references must be able to attest to the employment history, work record and qualifications, if the person had ever been employed outside the home. At least one of the references must be able to attest to the character, habits and personal qualifications to be a group family day care provider, assistant, or substitute; and
Corrected
N
04/08/2026
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
04/08/2026
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
04/08/2026
416.15(b)(11)(ii)(c)
fingerprint images necessary for the Office to conduct a criminal history review,
Corrected
N
04/08/2026
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
Date Cited
04/08/2026
Regulation
416.11(b)(1)(ii)
Regulation Description
The provider, assistant(s), and substitute(s), must each submit a medical statement on forms furnished by the Office or an approved equivalent from a health care provider: before such person has any involvement in child care work.
Compliance Status
Corrected
Corrected on- Site?
N
Date Cited
04/08/2026
Regulation
416.13(a)(2)
Regulation Description
The provider, assistant(s), and substitutes must each meet the following qualifications: have a minimum of either two (2) years of experience caring for children under six years of age, or one (1) year of experience caring for children under six years of age plus six hours of training or education in early childhood development. The phrase "experience caring for children" can mean child-rearing as well as paid and unpaid experience caring for children. The term "training" can mean educational workshops and courses in caring for preschool-age children;
Compliance Status
Corrected
Corrected on- Site?
N
Date Cited
04/08/2026
Regulation
416.13(a)(4)
Regulation Description
The provider, assistant(s), and substitutes must each meet the following qualifications: provide to the Office the names, addresses and daytime telephone numbers of at least two acceptable references, other than relatives. At least one of the references must be able to attest to the employment history, work record and qualifications, if the person had ever been employed outside the home. At least one of the references must be able to attest to the character, habits and personal qualifications to be a group family day care provider, assistant, or substitute; and
Compliance Status
Corrected
Corrected on- Site?
N
Date Cited
04/08/2026
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
04/08/2026
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
04/08/2026
Regulation
416.15(b)(11)(ii)(c)
Regulation Description
fingerprint images necessary for the Office to conduct a criminal history review,
Compliance Status
Corrected
Corrected on- Site?
N
Date Cited
04/08/2026
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
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