4010 DYRE AVENUE, Bronx, NY 10466 · Child Care - Pre School
Astor Services For Children And Families / Lawrence F. Hickey Center in Bronx was inspected 5 times between 2020 and 2023, and 3 of those inspections ended with at least one violation cited. That is a 60% flagged rate — above the NYC average for Child Care - Pre School in NYC (21.9%). Last inspection on record: June 15, 2022.
Above average Standing vs NYC average.
Cleanliness & facility upkeep — cited 1 time(s), most recently October 15, 2021.
The center facility observed not maintained or in disrepair. Dry sweeping observed in areas occupied by children.
Staff training: SIDS, infection control, ongoing hours — cited 1 time(s), most recently July 8, 2021.
Training in SIDS, Shaken Baby Syndrome and Safe Sleep practices not provided to staff.
Building condition: floors, walls, windows, exits — cited 2 time(s), most recently May 17, 2022.
Floors/walls ceilings were not maintained; in disrepair or covered in a toxic finish.
Staff health & immunization records — cited 2 time(s), most recently July 8, 2021.
The center allows staff to perform their duties that are not healthy or are incapable of carrying out their duties. Staff medical clearances are not maintained by the center.
Teacher qualifications & credentials — cited 1 time(s), most recently July 8, 2021.
The center teaching staff in service providing care for children with Special Needs do not meet staff qualification requirements.
NYC inspectors cited 7 violation(s) across 3 flagged inspections (out of 5 total inspections) between 2020 and 2023. The most recent inspection on record is June 15, 2022. City data ends April 2023, so newer inspections are not published.
Astor Services For Children And Families / Lawrence F. Hickey Center was flagged in 60% of its inspections, versus a 21.9% average for Child Care - Pre School centers citywide — above the NYC average.
The most common issue family was “cleanliness & facility upkeep”: The center facility observed not maintained or in disrepair. Dry sweeping observed in areas occupied by children. Last cited October 15, 2021.
What is your daily cleaning routine, and how do you store cleaning chemicals away from children? (Suggested by the center's most recent violation family: cleanliness & facility upkeep.)
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