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MIDWOOD CATHOLIC ACADEMY: inspection history & violations (2020-2023)

1501 HENDRICKSON STREET, Brooklyn, NY 11234 · School Based Child Care

Midwood Catholic Academy in Brooklyn was inspected 1 times between 2020 and 2023, and 1 of those inspections ended with at least one violation cited. That is a 100% flagged rate — above the NYC average for School Based Child Care in NYC (45.2%). Last inspection on record: December 2, 2022.

1inspections (2020–2023)
1flagged inspections
100%flagged rate
45.2%NYC school based child care avg

Above average Standing vs NYC average.

Top violations, decoded

CRITICAL

Lead, window guards & furniture safety (school-based) — cited 2 time(s), most recently December 2, 2022.

Water not tested for lead as required. Elevated lead levels not remediated. School fails to use approved water source when indicated.

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

MAJOR

Fire safety (school-based programs) — cited 1 time(s), most recently December 2, 2022.

Approved fire extinguishers provided in good working order and inspected.

Status on record: 1 OPEN. City data ends 2023-04-24.

MINOR

Staff training (school-based programs) — cited 4 time(s), most recently December 2, 2022.

Teaching and supervisory staff trained in abuse/maltreatment identification and reporting. 2 hours of training received every 24 months. Training provided by OCFS approved trainer. New staff trained within 3 months of hire.

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

MINOR

Staff health (school-based programs) — cited 8 time(s), most recently December 2, 2022.

Staff submitted immunization record. File maintained confidential. File including electronic available for inspection on site.

Status on record: 7 OPEN, 1 CORRECTED. City data ends 2023-04-24.

MINOR

Children's health records (school-based programs) — cited 1 time(s), most recently December 2, 2022.

Child Medical record are DOHMH property when health care provider provided by DOHMH.

Status on record: 1 OPEN. City data ends 2023-04-24.

Plus 1 more violation category on record — the full decoded report covers all of them.

Frequently asked questions

How many violations has Midwood Catholic Academy had?

NYC inspectors cited 17 violation(s) across 1 flagged inspections (out of 1 total inspections) between 2020 and 2023. The most recent inspection on record is December 2, 2022. City data ends April 2023, so newer inspections are not published.

How does Midwood Catholic Academy compare to other NYC daycares?

Midwood Catholic Academy was flagged in 100% of its inspections, versus a 45.2% average for School Based Child Care centers citywide — above the NYC average.

What was the most serious violation at Midwood Catholic Academy?

Inspectors classified at least one citation as a public-health hazard (the city's most serious tier): Water not tested for lead as required. Elevated lead levels not remediated. School fails to use approved water source when indicated. Last cited December 2, 2022; status on record: 2 OPEN. An OPEN status means no correction was recorded by April 2023 — not proof it is still uncorrected today.

What should I ask Midwood Catholic Academy about its inspection record?

Has the water been tested for lead, are window guards installed, and is heavy furniture anchored? (Suggested by the center's most recent violation family: lead, window guards & furniture safety (school-based).)

Is 1 inspection(s) enough to judge Midwood Catholic Academy?

No — only 1 inspection(s) are on record, too few to judge a pattern. Treat this as a starting point, not a verdict.

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