3231 STEUBEN AVENUE, Bronx, NY 10467 · School Based Child Care
NYC health inspectors visited Canarsie Children First Academy (Bronx) 5 times in the 2020–2023 records, flagging the center 3 times. Its 60% flagged rate is above the NYC average for school based child care (45.2% NYC average). Last inspection on record: January 23, 2023.
Above average Standing vs NYC average.
Fire safety (school-based programs) — cited 3 time(s), most recently December 20, 2022.
All exits have clear legible and illuminated exit signs where required by DOB.
Lead, window guards & furniture safety (school-based) — cited 1 time(s), most recently September 13, 2021.
Large furniture or electronic devices anchored to the floor or wall by angle braces anchors or other devices to prevent tip overs. Unsecured large fixtures prohibited.
First aid & injury logs (school-based) — cited 1 time(s), most recently September 13, 2021.
Adequately stocked first aid kit not provided or maintained.
Staff health (school-based programs) — cited 10 time(s), most recently December 20, 2022.
School-based child care staff observed caring for children while unhealthy. Staff medical certificate of fitness not provided.
Staff screening (school-based programs) — cited 7 time(s), most recently December 20, 2022.
School obtains written consent of employee to conduct clearance review and share results with Department.
NYC inspectors cited 26 violation(s) across 3 flagged inspections (out of 5 total inspections) between 2020 and 2023. The most recent inspection on record is January 23, 2023. City data ends April 2023, so newer inspections are not published.
Canarsie Children First Academy was flagged in 60% of its inspections, versus a 45.2% average for School Based Child Care centers citywide — above the NYC average.
Inspectors classified at least one citation as a public-health hazard (the city's most serious tier): All exits have clear legible and illuminated exit signs where required by DOB. Last cited December 20, 2022; status on record: 3 CORRECTED. An OPEN status means no correction was recorded by April 2023 — not proof it is still uncorrected today.
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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