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OUR LADY OF MERCY CATHOLIC ACADEMY: inspection history & violations (2020-2023)

70-25 KESSEL STREET, Queens, NY 11375 · School Based Child Care

Of the 5 inspections NYC logged for OUR Lady OF Mercy Catholic Academy from 2020 to 2023, 1 resulted in cited violations — a 20% flagged rate, which is better than the NYC average against the 45.2% average for school based child care centers citywide. Last inspection on record: March 28, 2023.

5inspections (2020–2023)
1flagged inspections
20%flagged rate
45.2%NYC school based child care avg

Better than average Standing vs NYC average.

Top violations, decoded

CRITICAL

Fire safety (school-based programs) — cited 1 time(s), most recently April 27, 2022.

Premises free of electrical, chemical, mechanical and other hazards.

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

CRITICAL

Lead, window guards & furniture safety (school-based) — cited 2 time(s), most recently April 27, 2022.

Failure to install approved window guards or limiting devices in child accessible areas.

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

MAJOR

Children's health records (school-based programs) — cited 3 time(s), most recently April 27, 2022.

Children enrolled in school-based child care program have not received appropriate medical examination.

Status on record: 3 CORRECTED. City data ends 2023-04-24.

MAJOR

Building upkeep (commercial building standards) — cited 2 time(s), most recently April 27, 2022.

Walls and ceiling in commercial building not properly constructed; not maintained in good repair; unclean.

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

MINOR

Staff screening (school-based programs) — cited 13 time(s), most recently April 27, 2022.

School operator conducts pre-employment credential and qualification review.

Status on record: 13 CORRECTED. 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 OUR Lady OF Mercy Catholic Academy had?

NYC inspectors cited 28 violation(s) across 1 flagged inspections (out of 5 total inspections) between 2020 and 2023. The most recent inspection on record is March 28, 2023. City data ends April 2023, so newer inspections are not published.

How does OUR Lady OF Mercy Catholic Academy compare to other NYC daycares?

OUR Lady OF Mercy Catholic Academy was flagged in 20% of its inspections, versus a 45.2% average for School Based Child Care centers citywide — better than the NYC average.

What was the most serious violation at OUR Lady OF Mercy Catholic Academy?

Inspectors classified at least one citation as a public-health hazard (the city's most serious tier): Premises free of electrical, chemical, mechanical and other hazards. Last cited April 27, 2022; status on record: 1 CORRECTED. An OPEN status means no correction was recorded by April 2023 — not proof it is still uncorrected today.

What should I ask OUR Lady OF Mercy Catholic Academy about its inspection record?

Can I see the fire drill log and confirm extinguishers and smoke/CO detectors are inspected? (Suggested by the center's most recent violation family: fire safety (school-based programs).)

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