3480 THIRD AVENUE, Bronx, NY 10456 · Child Care - Infants/Toddlers
NYC health inspectors visited Habitot (Bronx) 13 times in the 2020–2023 records, flagging the center 6 times. Its 46% flagged rate is above the NYC average for child care - infants/toddlers (17.4% NYC average). Last inspection on record: December 19, 2022.
Above average Standing vs NYC average.
Fire safety & emergency equipment — cited 2 time(s), most recently November 15, 2022.
Electrical/chemical/mechanical hazards observed.
Outdoor play areas & equipment — cited 1 time(s), most recently August 24, 2021.
Roof top play area in use not approved for such use. Roof top play area not provided with appropriate fencing.
Cleanliness & facility upkeep — cited 2 time(s), most recently November 15, 2022.
The center facility observed not maintained or in disrepair. Dry sweeping observed in areas occupied by children.
Teacher qualifications & credentials — cited 1 time(s), most recently October 3, 2022.
Qualified Group Teacher not designated to cover for Education Director. Permittee failed to Notify Department of separation from service of Education Director.
Staff training: SIDS, infection control, ongoing hours — cited 1 time(s), most recently October 5, 2021.
Training in SIDS, Shaken Baby Syndrome and Safe Sleep practices not provided to staff.
NYC inspectors cited 22 violation(s) across 6 flagged inspections (out of 13 total inspections) between 2020 and 2023. The most recent inspection on record is December 19, 2022. City data ends April 2023, so newer inspections are not published.
Habitot was flagged in 46% of its inspections, versus a 17.4% average for Child Care - Infants/Toddlers centers citywide — above the NYC average.
Inspectors classified at least one citation as a public-health hazard (the city's most serious tier): Electrical/chemical/mechanical hazards observed. Last cited November 15, 2022; status on record: 2 CORRECTED. An OPEN status means no correction was recorded by April 2023 — not proof it is still uncorrected today.
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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