MARGARITA'S DAYCARE
MARGARITA'S DAYCARE
License/Registration ID: 661439
377 42nd Street, 4th Floor, Apt. 4-K Brooklyn, NY 11232
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Inspection ID:
2026-I-NYCDOH-006146
Date:
03/31/2026
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
417.3 Building and Equipment
Address number is clearly displayed and visible from the street.
417.3(p)
Y
Bathroom available not more than one floor away
417.3(l)
Y
Diagram of home shows bathroom on 2nd floor as child care space and shows both approved means of egress
417.3(a)
Y
417.4 Fire Protection
*
Paths of egress, both interior and exterior are free of obstructions and debris including ice/snow
417.4(h)(4)
Y
417.5 Safety
Emergency evacuation diagram must be posted
417.5(b)(2)
Y
Furniture, play equipment and other materials are sturdy, free of sharp edges and corners
417.5(n)(1)
Y
*
No pools/ponds/water hazards located on or adjacent to the program property; or if present, barriers exist to prevent access
417.5(f)(1)
Y
Poisonous, toxic, flammable and dangerous items are inaccessible to children
417.5(j)
Y
Porches, walkways, decks, ramps and stairs kept clear of ice and snow
417.5(a)
Y
Radiators & pipes have adequate protection to prevent injury when heating system in use
417.5(d)
Y
417.7 Program Requirements
Awake infants less than 6 months are placed on stomach/back/side for short supervised periods
417.7(b)
Y
Children must be provided opportunity to choose between quiet and active play.
417.7(g)
Y
Designated napping area is draft free
417.7(o)(3)
Y
Television and other electronic visual media must be turned off when not part of the program plan
417.7(v)
Y
417.8 Supervision of Children
*
Approved provider is the primary caregiver
417.8(e)
Y
*
Competent supervision is maintained at all times with exceptions only as specified in regulation
417.8(a)
Y
*
One caregiver observed for either 6 children not yet in school or 8 when at least 2 are school age
417.8(j)(1)
Y
*
One caregiver present for every 2 children under 2 years in attendance
417.8(j)(2)
Y
417.11 Health and Infection Control
Adequate supply of diapers available
417.11(i)(11)
Y
Equipment used by children is cleaned when soiled or at least weekly
417.11(i)(24)
Y
Garbage cans covered and cleaned
417.11(i)(27)
Y
Medication administration log completed noting any observed side effects
417.11(f)(9)(ii)
Y
Medication administration only with written parental consent and health care provider instructions
417.11(f)(7)
Y
No dampness, odors or accumulated trash on premises
417.11(i)(22)
Y
Toileting equipment appropriate to training level of children is provided
417.11(i)(15)
Y
Universal blood precautions followed
417.11(i)(8)
Y
Written parental consent for emergency medical treatment
417.11(h)(1)(i)
Y
417.14 Training
*
A caregiver certified in First Aid and CPR is present at all times children are in care
417.14(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 417.14(f).
417.14(c)(2)
Y
Each identified staff and volunteer completed Federal Health and Safety training within required timeframes
417.14(b)
Y
First Aid & CPR certificates must be appropriate to the ages of the children in care
417.14(n)
Y
Prior to becoming a Provider, the individual completed Federal Health and Safety training
417.14(b)
Y
Provider completed Federal Health and Safety training within required timeframes
417.14(b)
Y
417.15 Management and Administration
*
Numbers and ages of children present are within licensed or registered capacity
417.15(a)(9)
Y
*
Office notified of any change to the home or program
417.15(b)(12)
Y
Only approved caregivers have unsupervised contact with the day care children
417.15(b)(20)
Y
Summary of Violations
Date Cited
Regulation
Regulation Description
Compliance Status
Corrected on- Site?
03/31/2026
417.5(a)
Suitable precautions must be taken to eliminate all conditions in areas accessible to children which pose a safety or health hazard.
Corrected
N
03/31/2026
417.5(s)(2)
Every bathroom door lock must be designed to permit opening of the locked door from the outside in an emergency. The opening device must be readily accessible.
Corrected
N
Date Cited
03/31/2026
Regulation
417.5(a)
Regulation Description
Suitable precautions must be taken to eliminate all conditions in areas accessible to children which pose a safety or health hazard.
Compliance Status
Corrected
Corrected on- Site?
N
Date Cited
03/31/2026
Regulation
417.5(s)(2)
Regulation Description
Every bathroom door lock must be designed to permit opening of the locked door from the outside in an emergency. The opening device must be readily accessible.
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