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LA ESCUELITA DE SOFIA DAYCARE: inspection history & violations (2020-2023)

5720 MOSHOLU AVENUE, Bronx, NY 10471 · Child Care - Pre School

Of the 9 inspections NYC logged for LA Escuelita DE Sofia Daycare from 2020 to 2023, 4 resulted in cited violations — a 44% flagged rate, which is above the NYC average against the 21.9% average for child care - pre school centers citywide. Last inspection on record: March 28, 2023.

9inspections (2020–2023)
4flagged inspections
44%flagged rate
21.9%NYC pre school avg

Above average Standing vs NYC average.

Top violations, decoded

CRITICAL

Supervision, child-to-staff ratios & group size — cited 1 time(s), most recently May 25, 2021.

Teacher to child ratios and group size maintained in Group Child Care program.

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

MAJOR

Written safety plan — cited 1 time(s), most recently February 9, 2023.

Written safety Plan does not include provisions for fire prevention and response.

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

MAJOR

Heating, ventilation & room temperature — cited 2 time(s), most recently February 9, 2023.

Inside temperature of between 68 deg. F. and 72 deg. F. was not maintained when outside temperature registered below 55 deg. F.

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

MAJOR

Cleanliness & facility upkeep — cited 2 time(s), most recently March 29, 2022.

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

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

MAJOR

Fire safety & emergency equipment — cited 1 time(s), most recently March 29, 2022.

The center failed to conduct and document monthly fire drills.

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

Plus 5 more violation categories on record — the full decoded report covers all of them.

Frequently asked questions

How many violations has LA Escuelita DE Sofia Daycare had?

NYC inspectors cited 16 violation(s) across 4 flagged inspections (out of 9 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 LA Escuelita DE Sofia Daycare compare to other NYC daycares?

LA Escuelita DE Sofia Daycare was flagged in 44% of its inspections, versus a 21.9% average for Child Care - Pre School centers citywide — above the NYC average.

What was the most serious violation at LA Escuelita DE Sofia Daycare?

Inspectors classified at least one citation as a public-health hazard (the city's most serious tier): Teacher to child ratios and group size maintained in Group Child Care program. Last cited May 25, 2021; 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 LA Escuelita DE Sofia Daycare about its inspection record?

What are your actual child-to-staff ratios in each room right now, and is someone on site today trained in first aid and CPR? (Suggested by the center's most recent violation family: supervision, child-to-staff ratios & group size.)

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