Direction For Our Youth, Inc., @ PS-072

2951 Dewey Ave., Bronx, NY 10465Registration
F

Data Freshness & Provenance

Inspection coverage

12 inspections on record

Active providers

License status: Registration

Last refreshed

April 6, 2026

Latest inspection

March 5, 2025

Provenance

New York licensing inspections and DaycareCheck scoring

Quick Facts

These facts are normalized from the official record so they can be quoted directly.

Updated April 6, 2026

Provider
Direction For Our Youth, Inc., @ PS-072
License number
339614
Location
2951 Dewey Ave., Bronx, NY 10465
Status
Registration
Safety grade
F (Poor), score 37.5/100
Inspection record
12 inspections, last inspected March 5, 2025
Provenance
Official state licensing inspections and DaycareCheck scoring. Last refreshed April 6, 2026.

Safety Scorecard

F
Poor37.5 / 100
Health0/100
Safety75/100
Staffing0/100
Compliance100/100

40

Total Violations

Mar 5, 2025

Last Inspection

247

Capacity

Violation Timeline

Violations by month over the last 3 years, colored by severity.

All Violations (48)

SERIOUSHEALTH414.11(b)(1)Mar 5, 2025

Staff and volunteers must each submit a medical statement on forms furnished by the Office or an approved equivalent from a health care provider:

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSHEALTH414.11(b)(1)Mar 5, 2025

Staff and volunteers must each submit a medical statement on forms furnished by the Office or an approved equivalent from a health care provider:

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSHEALTH414.11(b)(1)Mar 5, 2025

Staff and volunteers must each submit a medical statement on forms furnished by the Office or an approved equivalent from a health care provider:

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSHEALTH414.11(b)(1)Mar 5, 2025

Staff and volunteers must each submit a medical statement on forms furnished by the Office or an approved equivalent from a health care provider:

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSHEALTH414.11(b)(1)Mar 5, 2025

Staff and volunteers must each submit a medical statement on forms furnished by the Office or an approved equivalent from a health care provider:

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSHEALTH414.11(b)(1)Mar 5, 2025

Staff and volunteers must each submit a medical statement on forms furnished by the Office or an approved equivalent from a health care provider:

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSTAFFING414.14(b)Oct 30, 2024

Each applicant for, or individual in the position of director, teacher, or volunteer must complete Office- approved training that complies with federal minimum health and safety pre-service or three-month orientation period requirements. This training must be obtained pre-service or within three months of starting such position.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSHEALTH414.11(b)(6)Oct 30, 2024

The initial medical statement for staff and volunteers must include the results of a Mantoux tuberculin test or other federally approved tuberculin test performed within the 12 months preceding the date of the application.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSTAFFING414.14(b)Oct 30, 2024

Each applicant for, or individual in the position of director, teacher, or volunteer must complete Office- approved training that complies with federal minimum health and safety pre-service or three-month orientation period requirements. This training must be obtained pre-service or within three months of starting such position.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSTAFFING414.14(b)Oct 30, 2024

Each applicant for, or individual in the position of director, teacher, or volunteer must complete Office- approved training that complies with federal minimum health and safety pre-service or three-month orientation period requirements. This training must be obtained pre-service or within three months of starting such position.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSTAFFING414.14(b)Oct 30, 2024

Each applicant for, or individual in the position of director, teacher, or volunteer must complete Office- approved training that complies with federal minimum health and safety pre-service or three-month orientation period requirements. This training must be obtained pre-service or within three months of starting such position.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSHEALTH414.11(b)(6)Oct 30, 2024

The initial medical statement for staff and volunteers must include the results of a Mantoux tuberculin test or other federally approved tuberculin test performed within the 12 months preceding the date of the application.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSHEALTH414.11(b)(6)Oct 30, 2024

The initial medical statement for staff and volunteers must include the results of a Mantoux tuberculin test or other federally approved tuberculin test performed within the 12 months preceding the date of the application.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSHEALTH414.11(b)(6)Oct 30, 2024

The initial medical statement for staff and volunteers must include the results of a Mantoux tuberculin test or other federally approved tuberculin test performed within the 12 months preceding the date of the application.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSTAFFING414.14(b)Oct 30, 2024

Each applicant for, or individual in the position of director, teacher, or volunteer must complete Office- approved training that complies with federal minimum health and safety pre-service or three-month orientation period requirements. This training must be obtained pre-service or within three months of starting such position.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSHEALTH414.11(b)(6)Oct 30, 2024

The initial medical statement for staff and volunteers must include the results of a Mantoux tuberculin test or other federally approved tuberculin test performed within the 12 months preceding the date of the application.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSTAFFING414.14(b)Oct 30, 2024

Each applicant for, or individual in the position of director, teacher, or volunteer must complete Office- approved training that complies with federal minimum health and safety pre-service or three-month orientation period requirements. This training must be obtained pre-service or within three months of starting such position.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSHEALTH414.11(b)(6)Oct 30, 2024

The initial medical statement for staff and volunteers must include the results of a Mantoux tuberculin test or other federally approved tuberculin test performed within the 12 months preceding the date of the application.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSTAFFING414.13(b)(5)May 15, 2024

School-age child care programs must review and evaluate the backgrounds of all applicants for staff and volunteer positions. All applicants whose backgrounds must be reviewed must be required to provide the following: the information necessary to determine whether the applicant is listed on the register of substantiated category one cases of abuse or neglect maintained by the Justice Center for the Protection of Persons with Special Needs, pursuant to Section 495 of the Social Services Law, as required by section 414.10(b)(1)(ii); and

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSTAFFING414.13(b)(4)May 15, 2024

School-age child care programs must review and evaluate the backgrounds of all applicants for staff and volunteer positions. All applicants whose backgrounds must be reviewed must be required to provide the following: the information necessary to determine whether the applicant is the subject of an indicated report of child abuse and maltreatment as required by section 414.10(b)(1)(i) of this Part;

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSTAFFING414.13(b)(3)May 15, 2024

School-age child care programs must review and evaluate the backgrounds of all applicants for staff and volunteer positions. All applicants whose backgrounds must be reviewed must be required to provide the following: a sworn statement by the applicant indicating whether, to the best of the applicant's knowledge, such applicant has ever been convicted of a misdemeanor or felony in New York State or any other jurisdiction and fingerprint images as required to comply with the requirements of 413.4 of this Title;

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSTAFFING414.13(b)(4)May 15, 2024

School-age child care programs must review and evaluate the backgrounds of all applicants for staff and volunteer positions. All applicants whose backgrounds must be reviewed must be required to provide the following: the information necessary to determine whether the applicant is the subject of an indicated report of child abuse and maltreatment as required by section 414.10(b)(1)(i) of this Part;

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSTAFFING414.13(b)(5)May 15, 2024

School-age child care programs must review and evaluate the backgrounds of all applicants for staff and volunteer positions. All applicants whose backgrounds must be reviewed must be required to provide the following: the information necessary to determine whether the applicant is listed on the register of substantiated category one cases of abuse or neglect maintained by the Justice Center for the Protection of Persons with Special Needs, pursuant to Section 495 of the Social Services Law, as required by section 414.10(b)(1)(ii); and

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSTAFFING414.13(b)(3)May 15, 2024

School-age child care programs must review and evaluate the backgrounds of all applicants for staff and volunteer positions. All applicants whose backgrounds must be reviewed must be required to provide the following: a sworn statement by the applicant indicating whether, to the best of the applicant's knowledge, such applicant has ever been convicted of a misdemeanor or felony in New York State or any other jurisdiction and fingerprint images as required to comply with the requirements of 413.4 of this Title;

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSTAFFING414.13(b)(4)May 15, 2024

School-age child care programs must review and evaluate the backgrounds of all applicants for staff and volunteer positions. All applicants whose backgrounds must be reviewed must be required to provide the following: the information necessary to determine whether the applicant is the subject of an indicated report of child abuse and maltreatment as required by section 414.10(b)(1)(i) of this Part;

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSTAFFING414.13(b)(5)May 15, 2024

School-age child care programs must review and evaluate the backgrounds of all applicants for staff and volunteer positions. All applicants whose backgrounds must be reviewed must be required to provide the following: the information necessary to determine whether the applicant is listed on the register of substantiated category one cases of abuse or neglect maintained by the Justice Center for the Protection of Persons with Special Needs, pursuant to Section 495 of the Social Services Law, as required by section 414.10(b)(1)(ii); and

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSTAFFING414.13(b)(3)May 15, 2024

School-age child care programs must review and evaluate the backgrounds of all applicants for staff and volunteer positions. All applicants whose backgrounds must be reviewed must be required to provide the following: a sworn statement by the applicant indicating whether, to the best of the applicant's knowledge, such applicant has ever been convicted of a misdemeanor or felony in New York State or any other jurisdiction and fingerprint images as required to comply with the requirements of 413.4 of this Title;

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSTAFFING414.13(b)(5)May 15, 2024

School-age child care programs must review and evaluate the backgrounds of all applicants for staff and volunteer positions. All applicants whose backgrounds must be reviewed must be required to provide the following: the information necessary to determine whether the applicant is listed on the register of substantiated category one cases of abuse or neglect maintained by the Justice Center for the Protection of Persons with Special Needs, pursuant to Section 495 of the Social Services Law, as required by section 414.10(b)(1)(ii); and

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSTAFFING414.13(b)(3)May 15, 2024

School-age child care programs must review and evaluate the backgrounds of all applicants for staff and volunteer positions. All applicants whose backgrounds must be reviewed must be required to provide the following: a sworn statement by the applicant indicating whether, to the best of the applicant's knowledge, such applicant has ever been convicted of a misdemeanor or felony in New York State or any other jurisdiction and fingerprint images as required to comply with the requirements of 413.4 of this Title;

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSTAFFING414.13(b)(4)May 15, 2024

School-age child care programs must review and evaluate the backgrounds of all applicants for staff and volunteer positions. All applicants whose backgrounds must be reviewed must be required to provide the following: the information necessary to determine whether the applicant is the subject of an indicated report of child abuse and maltreatment as required by section 414.10(b)(1)(i) of this Part;

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSTAFFING414.13(b)(5)May 15, 2024

School-age child care programs must review and evaluate the backgrounds of all applicants for staff and volunteer positions. All applicants whose backgrounds must be reviewed must be required to provide the following: the information necessary to determine whether the applicant is listed on the register of substantiated category one cases of abuse or neglect maintained by the Justice Center for the Protection of Persons with Special Needs, pursuant to Section 495 of the Social Services Law, as required by section 414.10(b)(1)(ii); and

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSTAFFING414.13(b)(3)May 15, 2024

School-age child care programs must review and evaluate the backgrounds of all applicants for staff and volunteer positions. All applicants whose backgrounds must be reviewed must be required to provide the following: a sworn statement by the applicant indicating whether, to the best of the applicant's knowledge, such applicant has ever been convicted of a misdemeanor or felony in New York State or any other jurisdiction and fingerprint images as required to comply with the requirements of 413.4 of this Title;

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSTAFFING414.13(b)(4)May 15, 2024

School-age child care programs must review and evaluate the backgrounds of all applicants for staff and volunteer positions. All applicants whose backgrounds must be reviewed must be required to provide the following: the information necessary to determine whether the applicant is the subject of an indicated report of child abuse and maltreatment as required by section 414.10(b)(1)(i) of this Part;

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSTAFFING414.13(b)(5)May 15, 2024

School-age child care programs must review and evaluate the backgrounds of all applicants for staff and volunteer positions. All applicants whose backgrounds must be reviewed must be required to provide the following: the information necessary to determine whether the applicant is listed on the register of substantiated category one cases of abuse or neglect maintained by the Justice Center for the Protection of Persons with Special Needs, pursuant to Section 495 of the Social Services Law, as required by section 414.10(b)(1)(ii); and

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSTAFFING414.13(b)(3)May 15, 2024

School-age child care programs must review and evaluate the backgrounds of all applicants for staff and volunteer positions. All applicants whose backgrounds must be reviewed must be required to provide the following: a sworn statement by the applicant indicating whether, to the best of the applicant's knowledge, such applicant has ever been convicted of a misdemeanor or felony in New York State or any other jurisdiction and fingerprint images as required to comply with the requirements of 413.4 of this Title;

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSTAFFING414.13(b)(4)May 15, 2024

School-age child care programs must review and evaluate the backgrounds of all applicants for staff and volunteer positions. All applicants whose backgrounds must be reviewed must be required to provide the following: the information necessary to determine whether the applicant is the subject of an indicated report of child abuse and maltreatment as required by section 414.10(b)(1)(i) of this Part;

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSTAFFING414.14(h)Nov 30, 2023

The program must submit verification of completion of the training requirements to their program's designated registration office on forms provided by the Office or an approved equivalent.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY414.15(b)(29)(i)Nov 30, 2023

Mid-point requirements for four-year registration holders. At the two-year calendar date in a four year registration cycle, a program must be in compliance with the following mid-point requirements and be able to show proof of compliance to the Office when requested, as follows: proof of compliance with the training requirements of section 414.14;

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY414.15(b)(29)(i)Nov 30, 2023

Mid-point requirements for four-year registration holders. At the two-year calendar date in a four year registration cycle, a program must be in compliance with the following mid-point requirements and be able to show proof of compliance to the Office when requested, as follows: proof of compliance with the training requirements of section 414.14;

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSTAFFING414.14(h)Nov 30, 2023

The program must submit verification of completion of the training requirements to their program's designated registration office on forms provided by the Office or an approved equivalent.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY414.15(b)(29)(i)Nov 30, 2023

Mid-point requirements for four-year registration holders. At the two-year calendar date in a four year registration cycle, a program must be in compliance with the following mid-point requirements and be able to show proof of compliance to the Office when requested, as follows: proof of compliance with the training requirements of section 414.14;

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSTAFFING414.14(h)Nov 30, 2023

The program must submit verification of completion of the training requirements to their program's designated registration office on forms provided by the Office or an approved equivalent.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY414.15(b)(29)(i)Nov 30, 2023

Mid-point requirements for four-year registration holders. At the two-year calendar date in a four year registration cycle, a program must be in compliance with the following mid-point requirements and be able to show proof of compliance to the Office when requested, as follows: proof of compliance with the training requirements of section 414.14;

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSTAFFING414.14(h)Nov 30, 2023

The program must submit verification of completion of the training requirements to their program's designated registration office on forms provided by the Office or an approved equivalent.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY414.15(b)(29)(i)Nov 30, 2023

Mid-point requirements for four-year registration holders. At the two-year calendar date in a four year registration cycle, a program must be in compliance with the following mid-point requirements and be able to show proof of compliance to the Office when requested, as follows: proof of compliance with the training requirements of section 414.14;

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSTAFFING414.14(h)Nov 30, 2023

The program must submit verification of completion of the training requirements to their program's designated registration office on forms provided by the Office or an approved equivalent.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY414.15(b)(29)(i)Nov 30, 2023

Mid-point requirements for four-year registration holders. At the two-year calendar date in a four year registration cycle, a program must be in compliance with the following mid-point requirements and be able to show proof of compliance to the Office when requested, as follows: proof of compliance with the training requirements of section 414.14;

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSTAFFING414.14(h)Nov 30, 2023

The program must submit verification of completion of the training requirements to their program's designated registration office on forms provided by the Office or an approved equivalent.

Resolution: Corrected

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Direction For Our Youth, Inc., @ PS-072's safety grade?

Direction For Our Youth, Inc., @ PS-072 has a safety grade of F (Poor) based on state inspection data. The composite score is 37.5 out of 100.

How many violations does Direction For Our Youth, Inc., @ PS-072 have?

Direction For Our Youth, Inc., @ PS-072 has 40 total violations on record, including 0 critical, 40 serious, and 0 minor.

When was Direction For Our Youth, Inc., @ PS-072 last inspected?

Direction For Our Youth, Inc., @ PS-072 was last inspected on March 5, 2025.

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