Playful Bears Inc.
Playful Bears Inc.
License/Registration ID: 932991
432 New Lots Avenue, Lower Level (Basemen Floor Brooklyn, NY 11207
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Inspection ID:
2025-I-NYCDOH-106924
Date:
10/08/2025
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
416.3 Building and Equipment
Accurate & Approved Floor Plan
416.3(a)
Y
Address number is clearly displayed and visible from the street.
416.3(p)
Y
Hot & cold running water and sewage facilities adequate & accessible at all times
416.3(n)
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 pets that require a license must be licensed
416.5(l)(2)
Y
All required vaccines for pets are current
416.5(l)(3)
Y
Any pool installed or modified since 2006 has compliant pool alarm in place and operating
416.5(a)
Y
High chairs must be sturdy and stable and used by children who can sit independently
416.5(u)(1)
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 portable heaters used in rooms accessible to children, regardless of type or fuel source
416.5(c)
Y
Play equipment must be in good repair and in a safe location
416.5(n)(2)
Y
Poisonous, toxic, flammable and dangerous items are inaccessible to children
416.5(j)
Y
Porches, walkways, decks and stairs with more than two steps have rail & barrier to prevent falling
416.5(e)
Y
Radiators & pipes have adequate protection to prevent injury when heating system in use
416.5(d)
Y
Window glass less than 32" above floor & accessible to children is safety grade/has adequate barrier
416.5(p)
Y
416.7 Program Requirements
Children who choose not to nap cannot be confined to a cot, crib, bed or mat
416.7(t)
Y
No more than 1 person may occupy a cot, crib, bed or mat
416.7(s)
Y
Television and other electronic visual media must be off during meals
416.7(w)
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
Children wash or are assisted in washing their hands as required
416.11(i)(2)
Y
Equipment used by children is cleaned when soiled or at least weekly
416.11(i)(24)
Y
Medication administered by approved routes only
416.11(f)(8)(v)
Y
416.14 Training
*
A caregiver certified in First Aid and CPR is present at all times children are in care
416.14(m)
N
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?
10/08/2025
413.4(b)(1)
all clearances required pursuant to subdivision (a) of this section; and
Corrected
N
10/08/2025
416.5(a)
Suitable precautions must be taken to eliminate all conditions in areas accessible to children which pose a safety or health hazard.
Corrected
N
10/08/2025
416.8(a)
Children cannot be left without competent supervision at any time. Competent supervision includes awareness of and responsibility for the ongoing activity of each child. It requires that all children be within a caregiver's range of vision except as provided in section 416.8(b) of this Part and that the caregiver be near enough to respond when redirection or intervention strategies are needed. Competent supervision must take into account the child's age, emotional, physical and cognitive development.
Corrected
N
10/08/2025
416.8(d)
Only approved caregivers may be left unsupervised with day care children.
Corrected
N
10/08/2025
416.8(f)
The assistant(s) must also be caring for children whenever the numbers and ages of children in care dictate that an assistant be present.
Corrected
N
10/08/2025
416.8(j)(2)
Two caregivers must be present when more than six children, none of whom are school age, are in care.
Corrected
N
10/08/2025
416.11(b)(1)
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:
Corrected
N
10/08/2025
416.14(m)
All child care programs must have at least one caregiver who holds a valid certification in cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and first aid on the premises of the child care program during the program's operating hours.
Corrected
N
10/08/2025
416.15(a)(1)(ii)
Each group family day care home must operate in compliance with the regulations of the Office and all other applicable laws and regulations.
Corrected
N
10/08/2025
416.15(b)(11)(ii)
In hiring caregivers subsequent to issuance of a license, a program: must submit to the Office, prior to the start date the name of any new caregiver and the supporting documentation needed to complete the approval process, including:
Corrected
N
10/08/2025
416.15(b)(20)
No person other than a caregiver may have unsupervised contact with a child in care at the program.
Corrected
N
10/08/2025
416.15(c)(13)
The program must maintain on file at the group family day care home, available for inspection: a daily schedule documenting the arrival and departure times of each caregiver, employees and volunteers;
Corrected
N
Date Cited
10/08/2025
Regulation
413.4(b)(1)
Regulation Description
all clearances required pursuant to subdivision (a) of this section; and
Compliance Status
Corrected
Corrected on- Site?
N
Date Cited
10/08/2025
Regulation
416.5(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
10/08/2025
Regulation
416.8(a)
Regulation Description
Children cannot be left without competent supervision at any time. Competent supervision includes awareness of and responsibility for the ongoing activity of each child. It requires that all children be within a caregiver's range of vision except as provided in section 416.8(b) of this Part and that the caregiver be near enough to respond when redirection or intervention strategies are needed. Competent supervision must take into account the child's age, emotional, physical and cognitive development.
Compliance Status
Corrected
Corrected on- Site?
N
Date Cited
10/08/2025
Regulation
416.8(d)
Regulation Description
Only approved caregivers may be left unsupervised with day care children.
Compliance Status
Corrected
Corrected on- Site?
N
Date Cited
10/08/2025
Regulation
416.8(f)
Regulation Description
The assistant(s) must also be caring for children whenever the numbers and ages of children in care dictate that an assistant be present.
Compliance Status
Corrected
Corrected on- Site?
N
Date Cited
10/08/2025
Regulation
416.8(j)(2)
Regulation Description
Two caregivers must be present when more than six children, none of whom are school age, are in care.
Compliance Status
Corrected
Corrected on- Site?
N
Date Cited
10/08/2025
Regulation
416.11(b)(1)
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:
Compliance Status
Corrected
Corrected on- Site?
N
Date Cited
10/08/2025
Regulation
416.14(m)
Regulation Description
All child care programs must have at least one caregiver who holds a valid certification in cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and first aid on the premises of the child care program during the program's operating hours.
Compliance Status
Corrected
Corrected on- Site?
N
Date Cited
10/08/2025
Regulation
416.15(a)(1)(ii)
Regulation Description
Each group family day care home must operate in compliance with the regulations of the Office and all other applicable laws and regulations.
Compliance Status
Corrected
Corrected on- Site?
N
Date Cited
10/08/2025
Regulation
416.15(b)(11)(ii)
Regulation Description
In hiring caregivers subsequent to issuance of a license, a program: must submit to the Office, prior to the start date the name of any new caregiver and the supporting documentation needed to complete the approval process, including:
Compliance Status
Corrected
Corrected on- Site?
N
Date Cited
10/08/2025
Regulation
416.15(b)(20)
Regulation Description
No person other than a caregiver may have unsupervised contact with a child in care at the program.
Compliance Status
Corrected
Corrected on- Site?
N
Date Cited
10/08/2025
Regulation
416.15(c)(13)
Regulation Description
The program must maintain on file at the group family day care home, available for inspection: a daily schedule documenting the arrival and departure times of each caregiver, employees and volunteers;
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