Mini Hearts Inc
Mini Hearts Inc
License/Registration ID: 941749
1227 56th Street, 1st Floor Brooklyn, NY 11219
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Inspection ID:
2025-I-NYCDOH-101168
Date:
11/14/2025
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
416.3 Building and Equipment
Cribs must be in compliance with CPSC
416.3(f)
N/O
Diagram of home shows 2nd floor as child care space and shows two stairways as means of egress
416.3(a)
N/O
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 medications, toxic substances, etc in original containers, used and stored so no hazard created
416.5(j)
N/O
Closet door latches can be opened from the inside
416.5(s)(1)
N/O
High chairs must be sturdy and stable and used by children who can sit independently
416.5(u)(1)
N/O
*
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
Poisonous, toxic, flammable and dangerous items are inaccessible to children
416.5(j)
N/O
Safe and adequate water quality maintained in pool and documented
416.5(g)(6)
N/O
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
416.5(a)(1)(i)
N/O
Working phone has audible ringtone at all times
416.5(m)(3)
N/O
416.7 Program Requirements
Appropriate hygiene practices in use
416.7(c)
N/O
TV and other electronic visual media are not used solely to occupy time
416.7(u)
N/O
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)
N/O
416.11 Health and Infection Control
Children wash or are assisted in washing their hands as required
416.11(i)(2)
N/O
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
416.11(b)(10)
N/O
Consumption of, or being under the influence of alcohol is prohibited
416.11(b)(8)
N/O
Diapering area near sink not used for food prep
416.11(i)(10)
N/O
Dishes and utensils washed with hot water after use
416.11(i)(30)
N/O
Equipment used by children is cleaned when soiled or at least weekly
416.11(i)(24)
N/O
Medication administration error reported to childs parent immediately and the Office within 24 hours
416.11(f)(10)
N/O
Medication containers, both prescription and OTC, labeled as specified in regulation
416.11(f)(16)
N/O
Medication given on an ongoing basis have consents reauthorized every 6 months for children under 5
416.11(f)(21)
N/O
Sleeping and napping equipment is cleaned weekly or before use by another child
416.11(i)(31)
N/O
416.14 Training
*
A caregiver certified in First Aid and CPR is present at all times children are in care
416.14(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 416.14(f).
416.14(c)(2)
N/O
Each identified staff and volunteer completed Federal Health and Safety training within required timeframes
416.14(b)
N/O
Each identified staff supervising children alone completed Federal Health and Safety training.
416.14(b)
N/O
First Aid & CPR certificates must be appropriate to the ages of the children in care
416.14(n)
N/O
Prior to becoming a Provider, the individual completed Federal Health and Safety training
416.14(b)
N/O
Provider completed Federal Health and Safety training within required timeframes
416.14(b)
N/O
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)
N
Only approved caregivers have unsupervised contact with the day care children
416.15(b)(20)
N/O
Summary of Violations
Date Cited
Regulation
Regulation Description
Compliance Status
Corrected on- Site?
11/14/2025
416.11(b)(7)(i)
Such medical statement must be completed before the person begins to reside in the child care home, and must be dated within 12 months preceding the date of the application or the date the person takes up residency at the home and must state that the person has no health conditions which would endanger the health of children receiving day care in the home.
Not Corrected
N
11/14/2025
416.15(a)(2)
Each group family day care home which has been issued a license by the Office must openly display such license and all waivers, limitations and restrictions in the home for which it was issued.
Not Corrected
N
11/14/2025
416.15(b)(10)(i)
A group family day care home must admit inspectors and other representatives of the Office onto the grounds and premises at any time during the hours of operation as documented with the Office on the application for group family day care. Such inspectors and representatives must be given free access to the building, the caregivers, employees and volunteers, the children and any program records.
Not Corrected
N
11/14/2025
416.15(b)(10)(ii)
A group family day care home must cooperate with inspectors and other representatives of the Office in regard to any inspections or investigations that are conducted by the Office or its representatives.
Not Corrected
N
11/14/2025
416.15(b)(12)
The group family day care home must report to the Office: any change affecting, or which reasonably might be expected to affect, those portions of the building and property in which the program is operating or which are used for the children's egress in the case of emergency; any change in household members; and any other change that would place the home out of compliance with applicable regulations.
Not Corrected
N
11/14/2025
416.15(b)(19)(i)
Within five days of a household member turning eighteen (18) years of age or a person eighteen (18) years of age or older beginning to live in the residence, the program must: submit the State Central Register of Child Abuse And Maltreatment database check forms necessary to complete required screening by the Statewide Central Register of Child Abuse and Maltreatment to determine if the person is the subject of an indicated report of child abuse or maltreatment; and
Not Corrected
N
11/14/2025
416.15(b)(19)(ii)
Within five days of a household member turning eighteen (18) years of age or a person eighteen (18) years of age or older beginning to live in the residence, the program must: submit the forms necessary to check the register of substantiated category one cases of abuse or neglect maintained by the Justice Center for the Protection of Persons with Special Needs pursuant to Section 495 of the Social Services Law; and
Not Corrected
N
11/14/2025
416.15(b)(19)(iii)
Within five days of a household member turning eighteen (18) years of age or a person eighteen (18) years of age or older beginning to live in the residence, the program must: submit the necessary fingerprint image necessary to complete the criminal history review required pursuant to section 413.4 of this Article.
Not Corrected
N
Date Cited
11/14/2025
Regulation
416.11(b)(7)(i)
Regulation Description
Such medical statement must be completed before the person begins to reside in the child care home, and must be dated within 12 months preceding the date of the application or the date the person takes up residency at the home and must state that the person has no health conditions which would endanger the health of children receiving day care in the home.
Compliance Status
Not Corrected
Corrected on- Site?
N
Date Cited
11/14/2025
Regulation
416.15(a)(2)
Regulation Description
Each group family day care home which has been issued a license by the Office must openly display such license and all waivers, limitations and restrictions in the home for which it was issued.
Compliance Status
Not Corrected
Corrected on- Site?
N
Date Cited
11/14/2025
Regulation
416.15(b)(10)(i)
Regulation Description
A group family day care home must admit inspectors and other representatives of the Office onto the grounds and premises at any time during the hours of operation as documented with the Office on the application for group family day care. Such inspectors and representatives must be given free access to the building, the caregivers, employees and volunteers, the children and any program records.
Compliance Status
Not Corrected
Corrected on- Site?
N
Date Cited
11/14/2025
Regulation
416.15(b)(10)(ii)
Regulation Description
A group family day care home must cooperate with inspectors and other representatives of the Office in regard to any inspections or investigations that are conducted by the Office or its representatives.
Compliance Status
Not Corrected
Corrected on- Site?
N
Date Cited
11/14/2025
Regulation
416.15(b)(12)
Regulation Description
The group family day care home must report to the Office: any change affecting, or which reasonably might be expected to affect, those portions of the building and property in which the program is operating or which are used for the children's egress in the case of emergency; any change in household members; and any other change that would place the home out of compliance with applicable regulations.
Compliance Status
Not Corrected
Corrected on- Site?
N
Date Cited
11/14/2025
Regulation
416.15(b)(19)(i)
Regulation Description
Within five days of a household member turning eighteen (18) years of age or a person eighteen (18) years of age or older beginning to live in the residence, the program must: submit the State Central Register of Child Abuse And Maltreatment database check forms necessary to complete required screening by the Statewide Central Register of Child Abuse and Maltreatment to determine if the person is the subject of an indicated report of child abuse or maltreatment; and
Compliance Status
Not Corrected
Corrected on- Site?
N
Date Cited
11/14/2025
Regulation
416.15(b)(19)(ii)
Regulation Description
Within five days of a household member turning eighteen (18) years of age or a person eighteen (18) years of age or older beginning to live in the residence, the program must: submit the forms necessary to check the register of substantiated category one cases of abuse or neglect maintained by the Justice Center for the Protection of Persons with Special Needs pursuant to Section 495 of the Social Services Law; and
Compliance Status
Not Corrected
Corrected on- Site?
N
Date Cited
11/14/2025
Regulation
416.15(b)(19)(iii)
Regulation Description
Within five days of a household member turning eighteen (18) years of age or a person eighteen (18) years of age or older beginning to live in the residence, the program must: submit the necessary fingerprint image necessary to complete the criminal history review required pursuant to section 413.4 of this Article.
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