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POSITIVE BEGINNINGS # 1: inspection history & violations (2020-2023)

71-25 MAIN STREET, Queens, NY 11367 · Child Care - Pre School

Of the 8 inspections NYC logged for Positive Beginnings # 1 from 2020 to 2023, 4 resulted in cited violations — a 50% flagged rate, which is above the NYC average against the 21.9% average for child care - pre school centers citywide. Last inspection on record: October 19, 2022.

8inspections (2020–2023)
4flagged inspections
50%flagged rate
21.9%NYC pre school avg

Above average Standing vs NYC average.

Top violations, decoded

MAJOR

Outdoor play areas & equipment — cited 4 time(s), most recently September 14, 2022.

Play equipment was not to be maintained or not free of other hazards.

Status on record: 4 CORRECTED. City data ends 2023-04-24.

MAJOR

Cleanliness & facility upkeep — cited 5 time(s), most recently June 1, 2022.

The center facility observed not maintained or in disrepair. Dry sweeping observed in areas occupied by children.

Status on record: 5 CORRECTED. City data ends 2023-04-24.

MAJOR

Fire safety & emergency equipment — cited 2 time(s), most recently June 1, 2022.

Required smoke and carbon monoxide detectors not provided or maintained.

Status on record: 2 CORRECTED. City data ends 2023-04-24.

MINOR

Building condition: floors, walls, windows, exits — cited 2 time(s), most recently June 1, 2022.

Floors/walls ceilings were not maintained; in disrepair or covered in a toxic finish.

Status on record: 2 CORRECTED. City data ends 2023-04-24.

Frequently asked questions

How many violations has Positive Beginnings # 1 had?

NYC inspectors cited 13 violation(s) across 4 flagged inspections (out of 8 total inspections) between 2020 and 2023. The most recent inspection on record is October 19, 2022. City data ends April 2023, so newer inspections are not published.

How does Positive Beginnings # 1 compare to other NYC daycares?

Positive Beginnings # 1 was flagged in 50% of its inspections, versus a 21.9% average for Child Care - Pre School centers citywide — above the NYC average.

What kind of violations did inspectors find at Positive Beginnings # 1?

The most common issue family was “outdoor play areas & equipment”: Play equipment was not to be maintained or not free of other hazards. Last cited September 14, 2022.

What should I ask Positive Beginnings # 1 about its inspection record?

Can I see the outdoor play area and equipment? How is it maintained and checked for hazards? (Suggested by the center's most recent violation family: outdoor play areas & equipment.)

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