Brooklyn Children's Museum @ PS 189
Brooklyn Children's Museum @ PS 189
License/Registration ID: 762845
1100 East New York Avenue Brooklyn, NY 11212
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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.
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Inspection ID:
2025-I-NYCDOH-008976
Date:
02/28/2025
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
414.3 Building and Equipment
Accurate floor plan
414.3(a)(1)
Y
All ramps, doors and handrails installed for ADA compliance
414.3(l)
Y
Approval obtained prior to changes, additions, expansions to child care area
414.3(a)(2)
Y
At least one working toilet and basin per 20 children
414.3(j)(3)
Y
Hot and cold running water available and accessible at all times
414.3(k)
Y
Manual fire alarm stations are visible and accessible
414.3(l)
Y
No peeling or damaged paint or plaster
414.3(g)
Y
414.4 Fire Protection
*
Adequate means of egress must be provided, and children are only cared for on floors with accessible alternate means of egress
414.4(f)
Y
Corridors, aisles and approaches to exits are unobstructed
414.4(f)(2)
Y
414.5 Safety
No portable heating equipment, electric or fuel-fired, is in use or accessible
414.5(c)
Y
Play equipment is installed and used properly, in good repair, and placed in a safe location
414.5(n)(2)
Y
Poisonous, toxic, flammable and dangerous items are inaccessible to children
414.5(v)
Y
*
Porches, walkways, decks and stairs with more than two steps have barriers to prevent falling
414.5(e)
Y
*
Suitable precautions are taken to eliminate all safety and health hazards
414.5(a)
Y
The program must take suitable precautions to prevent serious injury of a child while in care at the program or being transported by the program
414.5(a)(1)(i)
Y
Two shelter in place drills are held annually
414.5(b)(4)
Y
Windows above the first floor that are accessible to children have barriers or locking devices to prevent falls
414.5(q)
Y
414.7 Program Requirements
A daily schedule has been established which includes daily physical activity
414.7(a)(1)
Y
Children have a choice between quiet and active play
414.7(e)
Y
414.8 Supervision of Children
*
Competent direct supervision is maintained at all times
414.8(a)
Y
*
Number of staff is appropriate for number of children present
414.8(j)
N
414.11 Health and Infection Control
All rooms and surfaces accessible to children are clean and disinfected or sanitized using an EPA registered product
414.11(i)(6)
Y
Bathrooms kept clean with accessible toilet paper, soap, towels
414.11(i)(18)(i)
Y
Individual drinking cups or disposable cups must be provided daily; drinking cups and utensils must be washed before use by another child
414.11(i)(14)
Y
Medication administered according to regulation
414.11(f)(1)
Y
Medication is administered through the right route
414.11(f)(8)(v)
Y
414.14 Training
A minimum of five (5) hours of Office approved training must be obtained each year which addresses topics or subject matters set forth in 414.14(d).
414.14(c)(2)
Y
*
At least one staff member certified in First Aid and CPR is present at all times children are in care
414.14(k)
Y
Each identified staff and volunteer completed Federal Health and Safety training within required timeframes
414.14(b)
Y
414.15 Management and administration
*
Numbers and ages of children present are within licensed or registered capacity
414.15(a)(4)
Y
This program is located in a public school and, therefore, the program may not be responsible for correcting the listed violations.
Summary of Violations
Date Cited
Regulation
Regulation Description
Compliance Status
Corrected on- Site?
02/28/2025
414.4(b)(1)
Evacuation drills must be conducted at least monthly during various hours of operation of the school age child care program.
Corrected
N
02/28/2025
414.4(b)(4)
The program must maintain on file a record of each evacuation drill conducted, using forms furnished by the Office or approved equivalents.
Corrected
N
02/28/2025
414.5(b)(4)
Each program must hold two shelter-in-place drills annually during which procedures and supplies are reviewed. Parents must be made aware of this drill in advance.
Corrected
N
02/28/2025
414.5(b)(5)
The program must maintain on file a record of each shelter-in-place drill conducted, using forms provided by the Office or approved equivalents.
Corrected
N
02/28/2025
414.5(r)
An operable flashlight or battery powered lantern must be kept in the child care area. Such equipment must be properly maintained for use in the event of a power failure.
Corrected
N
02/28/2025
414.8(e)
A group teacher, meeting the qualifications of section 414.13, is required for every group of children.
Corrected
N
02/28/2025
414.8(j)
When a school-age child care program is in operation, an adequate number of qualified staff must be on duty to protect the health and safety of the children in care.
Corrected
N
02/28/2025
414.8(k)(1)(i)
for a child of school-age through the age of nine years old: there must be one teacher for every ten children;
Corrected
N
02/28/2025
414.8(l)(4)
When a school-age child care program cares for children in groups including children both over and under 10 years of age, the teacher/child ratio used must be that ratio applicable to the youngest child in the group.
Corrected
N
02/28/2025
414.11(b)(1)(ii)
Staff and volunteers 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
02/28/2025
414.13(b)(6)
School-age child care programs must review and evaluate the backgrounds of all applicants for staff and volunteer positions. All applicants whose backgrounds must be reviewed must be required to provide the following: The information necessary to complete the criminal history review and background clearance requirements as outlined in this Part. This information must be submitted to the Office on forms provided by the Office.
Corrected
N
02/28/2025
414.14(b)
Each applicant for, or individual in the position of director, teacher, or volunteer must complete Office- approved training that complies with federal minimum health and safety pre-service or three-month orientation period requirements. This training must be obtained pre-service or within three months of starting such position.
Corrected
N
02/28/2025
414.14(b)(1)
Any teacher, director, or volunteer who has not completed this training must not be left unsupervised with children in care until such time as the training has been completed.
Corrected
N
02/28/2025
414.15(c)(11)
The program must maintain on file at the program, available for inspection by the Office or its designees at any time, the following records in a current and accurate manner: personnel information including a list of all staff with job assignments and schedules; each staff and volunteer's final and, if applicable, provisional criminal history review and background check approval letter(s); staff resumes; medical statement; acceptable references and other information required by section 414.13 of this Part;
Corrected
N
Date Cited
02/28/2025
Regulation
414.4(b)(1)
Regulation Description
Evacuation drills must be conducted at least monthly during various hours of operation of the school age child care program.
Compliance Status
Corrected
Corrected on- Site?
N
Date Cited
02/28/2025
Regulation
414.4(b)(4)
Regulation Description
The program must maintain on file a record of each evacuation drill conducted, using forms furnished by the Office or approved equivalents.
Compliance Status
Corrected
Corrected on- Site?
N
Date Cited
02/28/2025
Regulation
414.5(b)(4)
Regulation Description
Each program must hold two shelter-in-place drills annually during which procedures and supplies are reviewed. Parents must be made aware of this drill in advance.
Compliance Status
Corrected
Corrected on- Site?
N
Date Cited
02/28/2025
Regulation
414.5(b)(5)
Regulation Description
The program must maintain on file a record of each shelter-in-place drill conducted, using forms provided by the Office or approved equivalents.
Compliance Status
Corrected
Corrected on- Site?
N
Date Cited
02/28/2025
Regulation
414.5(r)
Regulation Description
An operable flashlight or battery powered lantern must be kept in the child care area. Such equipment must be properly maintained for use in the event of a power failure.
Compliance Status
Corrected
Corrected on- Site?
N
Date Cited
02/28/2025
Regulation
414.8(e)
Regulation Description
A group teacher, meeting the qualifications of section 414.13, is required for every group of children.
Compliance Status
Corrected
Corrected on- Site?
N
Date Cited
02/28/2025
Regulation
414.8(j)
Regulation Description
When a school-age child care program is in operation, an adequate number of qualified staff must be on duty to protect the health and safety of the children in care.
Compliance Status
Corrected
Corrected on- Site?
N
Date Cited
02/28/2025
Regulation
414.8(k)(1)(i)
Regulation Description
for a child of school-age through the age of nine years old: there must be one teacher for every ten children;
Compliance Status
Corrected
Corrected on- Site?
N
Date Cited
02/28/2025
Regulation
414.8(l)(4)
Regulation Description
When a school-age child care program cares for children in groups including children both over and under 10 years of age, the teacher/child ratio used must be that ratio applicable to the youngest child in the group.
Compliance Status
Corrected
Corrected on- Site?
N
Date Cited
02/28/2025
Regulation
414.11(b)(1)(ii)
Regulation Description
Staff and volunteers 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
02/28/2025
Regulation
414.13(b)(6)
Regulation Description
School-age child care programs must review and evaluate the backgrounds of all applicants for staff and volunteer positions. All applicants whose backgrounds must be reviewed must be required to provide the following: The information necessary to complete the criminal history review and background clearance requirements as outlined in this Part. This information must be submitted to the Office on forms provided by the Office.
Compliance Status
Corrected
Corrected on- Site?
N
Date Cited
02/28/2025
Regulation
414.14(b)
Regulation Description
Each applicant for, or individual in the position of director, teacher, or volunteer must complete Office- approved training that complies with federal minimum health and safety pre-service or three-month orientation period requirements. This training must be obtained pre-service or within three months of starting such position.
Compliance Status
Corrected
Corrected on- Site?
N
Date Cited
02/28/2025
Regulation
414.14(b)(1)
Regulation Description
Any teacher, director, or volunteer who has not completed this training must not be left unsupervised with children in care until such time as the training has been completed.
Compliance Status
Corrected
Corrected on- Site?
N
Date Cited
02/28/2025
Regulation
414.15(c)(11)
Regulation Description
The program must maintain on file at the program, available for inspection by the Office or its designees at any time, the following records in a current and accurate manner: personnel information including a list of all staff with job assignments and schedules; each staff and volunteer's final and, if applicable, provisional criminal history review and background check approval letter(s); staff resumes; medical statement; acceptable references and other information required by section 414.13 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