985 ASTOR AVENUE, Bronx, NY 10469 · Child Care - Pre School
NYC health inspectors visited The NEW York Institute For Special Education (Bronx) 6 times in the 2020–2023 records, flagging the center 3 times. Its 50% flagged rate is above the NYC average for child care - pre school (21.9% NYC average). Last inspection on record: March 7, 2023.
Above average Standing vs NYC average.
Fire safety & emergency equipment — cited 4 time(s), most recently January 25, 2023.
Fire extinguishers observed not to be inspected or maintained.
Food handling & kitchen sanitation — cited 1 time(s), most recently March 4, 2022.
The center fails to store dry goods in insect/rodent proof containers.
Building condition: floors, walls, windows, exits — cited 4 time(s), most recently March 7, 2023.
Floors/walls ceilings were not maintained; in disrepair or covered in a toxic finish.
Toilets, sinks & diaper-changing sanitation — cited 1 time(s), most recently January 25, 2023.
Appropriate sanitary receptacle and disinfectant not provided in diaper changing area.
Lighting & ventilation — cited 1 time(s), most recently March 4, 2022.
The center failed to provide sufficient lighting and or failed to maintain adequate foot candles in areas used by children.
NYC inspectors cited 11 violation(s) across 3 flagged inspections (out of 6 total inspections) between 2020 and 2023. The most recent inspection on record is March 7, 2023. City data ends April 2023, so newer inspections are not published.
The NEW York Institute For Special Education was flagged in 50% of its inspections, versus a 21.9% average for Child Care - Pre School centers citywide — above the NYC average.
3 citation(s) are marked OPEN, meaning the city recorded no correction by its last data update in April 2023. OPEN is not proof something is still broken today — ask what changed since, on your tour.
When were the fire extinguishers last inspected, and can I see the monthly fire drill log? (Suggested by the center's most recent violation family: fire safety & emergency equipment.)
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