Sophisticated Friends LLC
Sophisticated Friends LLC
License/Registration ID: 927848
25 Lefferts Ave, 2nd Floor, Apt. 2z Brooklyn, NY 11225
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Inspection ID:
2025-I-NYCDOH-116594
Date:
11/21/2025
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
417.3 Building and Equipment
Lighting and ventilation appropriate
417.3(b)
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
Furniture, play equipment and other materials are sturdy, free of sharp edges and corners
417.5(n)(1)
Y
High chairs must be sturdy and stable and used by children who can sit independently
417.5(u)(1)
Y
*
No pools/ponds/water hazards located on or adjacent to the program property; or if present, barriers exist to prevent access
417.5(f)(1)
Y
No trampolines used larger than a one person exercise trampoline
417.5(w)
Y
Poisonous, toxic, flammable and dangerous items are inaccessible to children
417.5(j)
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
417.5(a)(1)(i)
Y
Two shelter in place drills are held annually
417.5(b)(4)
Y
Working carbon monoxide alarm on lowest level with a designated napping area
417.5(v)
Y
417.7 Program Requirements
Children must be allowed freedom of movement.
417.7(f)
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
Mats & cots must be stored such that sleeping surfaces do not touch.
417.7(r)
Y
TV and other electronic visual media are not used solely to occupy time
417.7(u)
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
All rooms and surfaces are clean, sanitized and disinfected using an EPA registered product
417.11(i)(21)
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
417.11(b)(10)
Y
Diapering area disinfected after each use
417.11(i)(10)
Y
Extensive cleaning done while children are not present
417.11(i)(26)
Y
Health checks of each child conducted daily and recorded as described in health care plan
417.11(c)(2)(i)
Y
Home and premises are free of vermin
417.11(i)(23)
Y
Medication containers, both prescription and OTC, labeled as specified in regulation
417.11(f)(16)
Y
Universal blood precautions followed
417.11(i)(8)
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
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
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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?
11/21/2025
417.14(b)(1)
Each applicant must complete the Office-approved training that complies with the federal minimum health and safety pre-service training requirements or three-month orientation period training requirements. This training must be obtained pre-service or within three months of starting such position. Individuals who have completed Office approved training that complies with federal health and safety requirements may be left unsupervised with children. Any teacher, director, or volunteer who does not complete this training must not be left unsupervised with children in care until such times as the training has been completed.
Corrected
N
11/21/2025
417.15(b)(11)(ii)(e)
two acceptable references;
Corrected
N
Date Cited
11/21/2025
Regulation
417.14(b)(1)
Regulation Description
Each applicant must complete the Office-approved training that complies with the federal minimum health and safety pre-service training requirements or three-month orientation period training requirements. This training must be obtained pre-service or within three months of starting such position. Individuals who have completed Office approved training that complies with federal health and safety requirements may be left unsupervised with children. Any teacher, director, or volunteer who does not complete this training must not be left unsupervised with children in care until such times as the training has been completed.
Compliance Status
Corrected
Corrected on-Site?
N
Date Cited
11/21/2025
Regulation
417.15(b)(11)(ii)(e)
Regulation Description
two acceptable references;
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