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SOUND DALE CENTER FOR EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION: inspection history & violations (2020-2023)

1211 CROES AVENUE, Bronx, NY 10472 · Child Care - Pre School

NYC health inspectors visited Sound Dale Center For Early Childhood Education (Bronx) 7 times in the 2020–2023 records, flagging the center 4 times. Its 57% flagged rate is above the NYC average for child care - pre school (21.9% NYC average). Last inspection on record: March 21, 2023.

7inspections (2020–2023)
4flagged inspections
57%flagged rate
21.9%NYC pre school avg

Above average Standing vs NYC average.

Top violations, decoded

MAJOR

Cleanliness & facility upkeep — cited 1 time(s), most recently February 14, 2023.

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

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

MAJOR

Fire safety & emergency equipment — cited 3 time(s), most recently February 14, 2023.

Exits and other egress not provided with required signage.

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

MAJOR

Food handling & kitchen sanitation — cited 1 time(s), most recently February 14, 2023.

The center fails to store dry goods in insect/rodent proof containers.

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

MINOR

Building condition: floors, walls, windows, exits — cited 4 time(s), most recently February 14, 2023.

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

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

MINOR

Supervision, child-to-staff ratios & group size — cited 2 time(s), most recently June 22, 2022.

Except in night care a group teacher shall be in charge of each group of children 2-6 years of age.

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

Frequently asked questions

How many violations has Sound Dale Center For Early Childhood Education had?

NYC inspectors cited 11 violation(s) across 4 flagged inspections (out of 7 total inspections) between 2020 and 2023. The most recent inspection on record is March 21, 2023. City data ends April 2023, so newer inspections are not published.

How does Sound Dale Center For Early Childhood Education compare to other NYC daycares?

Sound Dale Center For Early Childhood Education was flagged in 57% 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 Sound Dale Center For Early Childhood Education?

The most common issue family was “cleanliness & facility upkeep”: The center facility observed not maintained or in disrepair. Dry sweeping observed in areas occupied by children. Last cited February 14, 2023.

What should I ask Sound Dale Center For Early Childhood Education about its inspection record?

What is your daily cleaning routine, and how do you store cleaning chemicals away from children? (Suggested by the center's most recent violation family: cleanliness & facility upkeep.)

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