Bigger Than Dreams Corporation
Bigger Than Dreams Corporation
License/Registration ID: 816773
177 Sands Street, 5th Floor, Apt. 5-A Brooklyn, NY 11201
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Inspection ID:
2026-I-NYCDOH-100026
Date:
09/09/2026
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
Lighting and ventilation appropriate
416.3(b)
Y
Toilets and potty chairs located apart from cooking, playing, sleeping and eating areas
416.3(m)
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 caregivers are able to operate phone
416.5(m)(4)
Y
All cleaning materials must be used and stored such that they will not present a hazard
416.5(k)
Y
Handbags, backpacks, plastic bags, small objects, and toys are inaccessible and not a choking hazard
416.5(t)
Y
High chairs must be sturdy and stable and used by children who can sit independently
416.5(u)(1)
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 portable heaters used in rooms accessible to children, regardless of type or fuel source
416.5(c)
Y
Poisonous, toxic, flammable and dangerous items are inaccessible to children
416.5(j)
Y
Posting of 911 and Poison Control number 1-800-222-1222
416.5(m)(5)
Y
Radiators & pipes have adequate protection to prevent injury when heating system in use
416.5(d)
Y
Spa pools, hot tubs and fill and drain wading pools are not used
416.5(g)(1)
Y
Working phone in visible designated area
416.5(m)(2)
Y
416.7 Program Requirements
Individual, sanitary bed coverings are available as needed
416.7(p)
Y
Sleeping and napping arrangements are made in writing between the parent and the program
416.7(l)
Y
Television and other electronic visual media must be turned off when not part of the program plan
416.7(v)
Y
416.8 Supervision of Children
All trained designated staff who administer medications to children must be at least 18 years of age.
416.11(c)(2)(vii)(a)
Y
*
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
Hand sanitizers may be used only in accordance with regulations
416.11(i)(7)
Y
Home and premises are free of vermin
416.11(i)(23)
Y
Portable first aid kit, stocked and inaccessible to children
416.11(h)(2)
Y
Sleeping and napping equipment is cleaned weekly or before use by another child
416.11(i)(31)
Y
Use of pesticides must be in accordance with applicable social services law and regulations
416.11(j)(1)
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?
09/09/2026
413.4(d)(4)
The clearances required pursuant to this section, other than those for which on-going criminal history results are provided, shall be conducted for any existing operator, director, employee or volunteer at a child day care center, small day care center, school-age child care program, group family day care home or family day care home, as defined in section (2) of this part, and any person age eighteen (18) or older living in a group family day care home or family day care home at least once every five years in accordance with a schedule developed by the Office.
Not Corrected
N
09/09/2026
416.13(b)
All child day care providers, employees, volunteers and any person age eighteen (18) or older living or who begins to live in a group family day care home are required to comply with the criminal history review provisions of this Part and Part 413 of this Title.
Not Corrected
N
09/09/2026
416.15(b)(25)(iii)
At the two-year calendar date in a four year licensing cycle, a program must be in compliance with the following mid-point requirements and be able to show proof of compliance to the Office when requested: proof of compliance with the training requirements of section 416.14.
Not Corrected
N
Date Cited
09/09/2026
Regulation
413.4(d)(4)
Regulation Description
The clearances required pursuant to this section, other than those for which on-going criminal history results are provided, shall be conducted for any existing operator, director, employee or volunteer at a child day care center, small day care center, school-age child care program, group family day care home or family day care home, as defined in section (2) of this part, and any person age eighteen (18) or older living in a group family day care home or family day care home at least once every five years in accordance with a schedule developed by the Office.
Compliance Status
Not Corrected
Corrected on-Site?
N
Date Cited
09/09/2026
Regulation
416.13(b)
Regulation Description
All child day care providers, employees, volunteers and any person age eighteen (18) or older living or who begins to live in a group family day care home are required to comply with the criminal history review provisions of this Part and Part 413 of this Title.
Compliance Status
Not Corrected
Corrected on-Site?
N
Date Cited
09/09/2026
Regulation
416.15(b)(25)(iii)
Regulation Description
At the two-year calendar date in a four year licensing cycle, a program must be in compliance with the following mid-point requirements and be able to show proof of compliance to the Office when requested: proof of compliance with the training requirements of section 416.14.
Compliance Status
Not 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