THE NEW YORK INSTITUTE FOR SPECIAL EDUCATION
Data Freshness & Provenance
Inspection coverage
12 inspections on record
Active providers
License status: Permitted
Last refreshed
April 3, 2026
Latest inspection
March 7, 2023
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 3, 2026
- Provider
- THE NEW YORK INSTITUTE FOR SPECIAL EDUCATION
- License number
- 5417
- Location
- 985 ASTOR AVENUE, Bronx, NY 10469
- Status
- Permitted
- Safety grade
- B (Good), score 85.0/100
- Inspection record
- 12 inspections, last inspected March 7, 2023
- Provenance
- Official state licensing inspections and DaycareCheck scoring. Last refreshed April 3, 2026.
Safety Scorecard
70
Total Violations
Mar 7, 2023
Last Inspection
147
Capacity
Violation Timeline
Violations by month over the last 3 years, colored by severity.
No violations recorded in the last 3 years.
All Violations (70)
At time of inspection floors/walls ceilings were observed Not maintained; in disrepair or covered in a toxic finish.
Resolution: OPEN
At time of inspection floors/walls ceilings were observed Not maintained; in disrepair or covered in a toxic finish.
Resolution: OPEN
At time of inspection floors/walls ceilings were observed Not maintained; in disrepair or covered in a toxic finish.
Resolution: OPEN
At time of inspection floors/walls ceilings were observed Not maintained; in disrepair or covered in a toxic finish.
Resolution: OPEN
At time of inspection floors/walls ceilings were observed Not maintained; in disrepair or covered in a toxic finish.
Resolution: OPEN
At time of inspection floors/walls ceilings were observed Not maintained; in disrepair or covered in a toxic finish.
Resolution: OPEN
At time of inspection floors/walls ceilings were observed Not maintained; in disrepair or covered in a toxic finish.
Resolution: OPEN
At time of inspection floors/walls ceilings were observed Not maintained; in disrepair or covered in a toxic finish.
Resolution: OPEN
At time of inspection floors/walls ceilings were observed Not maintained; in disrepair or covered in a toxic finish.
Resolution: OPEN
At time of inspection floors/walls ceilings were observed Not maintained; in disrepair or covered in a toxic finish.
Resolution: OPEN
At time of inspection floors/walls ceilings were observed Not maintained; in disrepair or covered in a toxic finish.
Resolution: OPEN
Exits and other egress Not provided with required signage at time of inspection.
Resolution: CORRECTED
Fire extinguishers observed Not to be inspected or maintained at time of inspection.
Resolution: CORRECTED
Appropriate sanitary receptacle and disinfectant Not provided in diaper changing area at time of inspection.
Resolution: CORRECTED
At time of inspection floors/walls ceilings were observed Not maintained; in disrepair or covered in a toxic finish.
Resolution: CORRECTED
At time of inspection floors/walls ceilings were observed Not maintained; in disrepair or covered in a toxic finish.
Resolution: CORRECTED
At time of inspection floors/walls ceilings were observed Not maintained; in disrepair or covered in a toxic finish.
Resolution: CORRECTED
At time of inspection floors/walls ceilings were observed Not maintained; in disrepair or covered in a toxic finish.
Resolution: OPEN
Exits and other egress Not provided with required signage at time of inspection.
Resolution: CORRECTED
Fire extinguishers observed Not to be inspected or maintained at time of inspection.
Resolution: CORRECTED
Appropriate sanitary receptacle and disinfectant Not provided in diaper changing area at time of inspection.
Resolution: CORRECTED
At time of inspection floors/walls ceilings were observed Not maintained; in disrepair or covered in a toxic finish.
Resolution: OPEN
Exits and other egress Not provided with required signage at time of inspection.
Resolution: CORRECTED
Fire extinguishers observed Not to be inspected or maintained at time of inspection.
Resolution: CORRECTED
Appropriate sanitary receptacle and disinfectant Not provided in diaper changing area at time of inspection.
Resolution: CORRECTED
At time of inspection floors/walls ceilings were observed Not maintained; in disrepair or covered in a toxic finish.
Resolution: CORRECTED
At time of inspection floors/walls ceilings were observed Not maintained; in disrepair or covered in a toxic finish.
Resolution: OPEN
Exits and other egress Not provided with required signage at time of inspection.
Resolution: CORRECTED
Fire extinguishers observed Not to be inspected or maintained at time of inspection.
Resolution: CORRECTED
Appropriate sanitary receptacle and disinfectant Not provided in diaper changing area at time of inspection.
Resolution: CORRECTED
At time of inspection floors/walls ceilings were observed Not maintained; in disrepair or covered in a toxic finish.
Resolution: CORRECTED
At time of inspection floors/walls ceilings were observed Not maintained; in disrepair or covered in a toxic finish.
Resolution: OPEN
Exits and other egress Not provided with required signage at time of inspection.
Resolution: CORRECTED
Fire extinguishers observed Not to be inspected or maintained at time of inspection.
Resolution: CORRECTED
Appropriate sanitary receptacle and disinfectant Not provided in diaper changing area at time of inspection.
Resolution: CORRECTED
There were no new violations observed at the time of this inspection/visit.
Resolution: N/A
There were no new violations observed at the time of this inspection/visit.
Resolution: N/A
There were no new violations observed at the time of this inspection/visit.
Resolution: N/A
There were no new violations observed at the time of this inspection/visit.
Resolution: N/A
There were no new violations observed at the time of this inspection/visit.
Resolution: N/A
At time of inspection child care service failed to provide sufficient lighting and or failed to maintain adequate foot candles in areas used by children.
Resolution: CORRECTED
At time of inspection it was determined that child care service failed to conduct and document monthly fire drills.
Resolution: CORRECTED
Exits and other egress Not provided with required signage at time of inspection.
Resolution: CORRECTED
Child care service fails to store dry goods in insect/rodent proof containers at time of inspection.
Resolution: CORRECTED
Exits and other egress Not provided with required signage at time of inspection.
Resolution: CORRECTED
Child care service fails to store dry goods in insect/rodent proof containers at time of inspection.
Resolution: CORRECTED
Exits and other egress Not provided with required signage at time of inspection.
Resolution: CORRECTED
Child care service fails to store dry goods in insect/rodent proof containers at time of inspection.
Resolution: CORRECTED
At time of inspection child care service failed to provide sufficient lighting and or failed to maintain adequate foot candles in areas used by children.
Resolution: CORRECTED
Child care service fails to store dry goods in insect/rodent proof containers at time of inspection.
Resolution: CORRECTED
At time of inspection it was determined that child care service failed to conduct and document monthly fire drills.
Resolution: CORRECTED
At time of inspection child care service failed to provide sufficient lighting and or failed to maintain adequate foot candles in areas used by children.
Resolution: CORRECTED
Exits and other egress Not provided with required signage at time of inspection.
Resolution: CORRECTED
Child care service fails to store dry goods in insect/rodent proof containers at time of inspection.
Resolution: CORRECTED
At time of inspection it was determined that child care service failed to conduct and document monthly fire drills.
Resolution: CORRECTED
At time of inspection child care service failed to provide sufficient lighting and or failed to maintain adequate foot candles in areas used by children.
Resolution: CORRECTED
At time of inspection it was determined that child care service failed to conduct and document monthly fire drills.
Resolution: CORRECTED
At time of inspection it was determined that child care service failed to conduct and document monthly fire drills.
Resolution: CORRECTED
At time of inspection child care service failed to provide sufficient lighting and or failed to maintain adequate foot candles in areas used by children.
Resolution: CORRECTED
Exits and other egress Not provided with required signage at time of inspection.
Resolution: CORRECTED
There were no new violations observed at the time of this inspection/visit.
Resolution: N/A
There were no new violations observed at the time of this inspection/visit.
Resolution: N/A
There were no new violations observed at the time of this inspection/visit.
Resolution: N/A
There were no new violations observed at the time of this inspection/visit.
Resolution: N/A
There were no new violations observed at the time of this inspection/visit.
Resolution: N/A
There were no new violations observed at the time of this inspection/visit.
Resolution: N/A
There were no new violations observed at the time of this inspection/visit.
Resolution: N/A
There were no new violations observed at the time of this inspection/visit.
Resolution: N/A
There were no new violations observed at the time of this inspection/visit.
Resolution: N/A
There were no new violations observed at the time of this inspection/visit.
Resolution: N/A
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is THE NEW YORK INSTITUTE FOR SPECIAL EDUCATION's safety grade?
THE NEW YORK INSTITUTE FOR SPECIAL EDUCATION has a safety grade of B (Good) based on state inspection data. The composite score is 85.0 out of 100.
How many violations does THE NEW YORK INSTITUTE FOR SPECIAL EDUCATION have?
THE NEW YORK INSTITUTE FOR SPECIAL EDUCATION has 70 total violations on record, including 70 critical, 0 serious, and 0 minor.
When was THE NEW YORK INSTITUTE FOR SPECIAL EDUCATION last inspected?
THE NEW YORK INSTITUTE FOR SPECIAL EDUCATION was last inspected on March 7, 2023.