Brooklyn Children's Museum @ PS 189

1100 East New York Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11212Registration
F

Data Freshness & Provenance

Inspection coverage

11 inspections on record

Active providers

License status: Registration

Last refreshed

April 6, 2026

Latest inspection

March 11, 2026

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
Brooklyn Children's Museum @ PS 189
License number
762845
Location
1100 East New York Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11212
Status
Registration
Safety grade
F (Poor), score 15.0/100
Inspection record
11 inspections, last inspected March 11, 2026
Provenance
Official state licensing inspections and DaycareCheck scoring. Last refreshed April 6, 2026.

Safety Scorecard

F
Poor15.0 / 100
Health0/100
Safety0/100
Staffing0/100
Compliance100/100

179

Total Violations

Mar 11, 2026

Last Inspection

110

Capacity

Violation Timeline

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

All Violations (179)

SERIOUSHEALTH414.11(b)(6)Mar 11, 2026

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: Not Corrected

SERIOUSHEALTH414.11(b)(6)Mar 11, 2026

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: Not Corrected

SERIOUSHEALTH414.11(b)(6)Mar 11, 2026

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: Not Corrected

SERIOUSHEALTH414.11(b)(6)Mar 11, 2026

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: Not Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY414.15(b)(23)Jul 24, 2025

Upon termination or resignation of the director:

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY414.15(b)(23)Jul 24, 2025

Upon termination or resignation of the director:

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY414.15(b)(23)Jul 24, 2025

Upon termination or resignation of the director:

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY414.15(b)(23)Jul 24, 2025

Upon termination or resignation of the director:

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY414.15(b)(23)Jul 24, 2025

Upon termination or resignation of the director:

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY414.15(b)(11)(ii)(a)Jun 2, 2025

In hiring a director subsequent to issuance of a registration, a program: must submit to the Office within 15 days of the written notification of the change in director the name of any new director and the supporting documentation needed to complete the approval process including: the forms necessary for the Office to inquire whether the applicant is the subject of an indicated report of child abuse or maltreatment on file with the Statewide Central Register of Child Abuse and Maltreatment;

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY414.15(b)(11)(ii)(d)Jun 2, 2025

In hiring a director subsequent to issuance of a registration, a program: must submit to the Office within 15 days of the written notification of the change in director the name of any new director and the supporting documentation needed to complete the approval process including: a sworn statement indicating whether, to the best of the applicant's knowledge, he or she has ever been convicted of a misdemeanor or felony in New York State or any other jurisdiction; and

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY414.15(b)(23)Jun 2, 2025

Upon termination or resignation of the director:

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY414.15(c)(11)Jun 2, 2025

The program must maintain on file at the program, available for inspection by the Office or its designees at any time, the following records in a current and accurate manner: personnel information including a list of all staff with job assignments and schedules; each staff and volunteer's final and, if applicable, provisional criminal history review and background check approval letter(s); staff resumes; medical statement; acceptable references and other information required by section 414.13 of this Part;

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY414.4(b)(1)Jun 2, 2025

Evacuation drills must be conducted at least monthly during various hours of operation of the school age child care program.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY414.8(e)Jun 2, 2025

A group teacher, meeting the qualifications of section 414.13, is required for every group of children.

Resolution: Not Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY414.8(k)(1)(i)Jun 2, 2025

for a child of school-age through the age of nine years old: there must be one teacher for every ten children;

Resolution: Not Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY414.8(f)Jun 2, 2025

An additional group teacher or an assistant teacher is required when the number of children in the group dictate that a second teacher be present to meet the teacher/child ratio.

Resolution: Not Corrected

SERIOUSHEALTH414.11(b)(3)Jun 2, 2025

Initial medical statements sent in with the application or as a result of a new hire must be dated within 12 months preceding the date of application or hiring date.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSHEALTH414.11(b)(6)Jun 2, 2025

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)(6)Jun 2, 2025

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 complete the criminal history review and background clearance requirements as outlined in this Part. This information must be submitted to the Office on forms provided by the Office.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSTAFFING414.14(b)Jun 2, 2025

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)Jun 2, 2025

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

SERIOUSSTAFFING414.13(b)(6)Jun 2, 2025

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 complete the criminal history review and background clearance requirements as outlined in this Part. This information must be submitted to the Office on forms provided by the Office.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSTAFFING414.14(b)Jun 2, 2025

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

SERIOUSSAFETY414.15(b)(11)(ii)(a)Jun 2, 2025

In hiring a director subsequent to issuance of a registration, a program: must submit to the Office within 15 days of the written notification of the change in director the name of any new director and the supporting documentation needed to complete the approval process including: the forms necessary for the Office to inquire whether the applicant is the subject of an indicated report of child abuse or maltreatment on file with the Statewide Central Register of Child Abuse and Maltreatment;

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY414.15(b)(11)(ii)(d)Jun 2, 2025

In hiring a director subsequent to issuance of a registration, a program: must submit to the Office within 15 days of the written notification of the change in director the name of any new director and the supporting documentation needed to complete the approval process including: a sworn statement indicating whether, to the best of the applicant's knowledge, he or she has ever been convicted of a misdemeanor or felony in New York State or any other jurisdiction; and

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY414.15(b)(23)Jun 2, 2025

Upon termination or resignation of the director:

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY414.15(c)(11)Jun 2, 2025

The program must maintain on file at the program, available for inspection by the Office or its designees at any time, the following records in a current and accurate manner: personnel information including a list of all staff with job assignments and schedules; each staff and volunteer's final and, if applicable, provisional criminal history review and background check approval letter(s); staff resumes; medical statement; acceptable references and other information required by section 414.13 of this Part;

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSHEALTH414.11(b)(6)Jun 2, 2025

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

SERIOUSSAFETY414.4(b)(1)Jun 2, 2025

Evacuation drills must be conducted at least monthly during various hours of operation of the school age child care program.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY414.8(e)Jun 2, 2025

A group teacher, meeting the qualifications of section 414.13, is required for every group of children.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY414.8(f)Jun 2, 2025

An additional group teacher or an assistant teacher is required when the number of children in the group dictate that a second teacher be present to meet the teacher/child ratio.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY414.8(k)(1)(i)Jun 2, 2025

for a child of school-age through the age of nine years old: there must be one teacher for every ten children;

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSHEALTH414.11(b)(3)Jun 2, 2025

Initial medical statements sent in with the application or as a result of a new hire must be dated within 12 months preceding the date of application or hiring date.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSTAFFING414.13(b)(6)Jun 2, 2025

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 complete the criminal history review and background clearance requirements as outlined in this Part. This information must be submitted to the Office on forms provided by the Office.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY414.15(b)(11)(ii)(a)Jun 2, 2025

In hiring a director subsequent to issuance of a registration, a program: must submit to the Office within 15 days of the written notification of the change in director the name of any new director and the supporting documentation needed to complete the approval process including: the forms necessary for the Office to inquire whether the applicant is the subject of an indicated report of child abuse or maltreatment on file with the Statewide Central Register of Child Abuse and Maltreatment;

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY414.15(c)(11)Jun 2, 2025

The program must maintain on file at the program, available for inspection by the Office or its designees at any time, the following records in a current and accurate manner: personnel information including a list of all staff with job assignments and schedules; each staff and volunteer's final and, if applicable, provisional criminal history review and background check approval letter(s); staff resumes; medical statement; acceptable references and other information required by section 414.13 of this Part;

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY414.15(b)(23)Jun 2, 2025

Upon termination or resignation of the director:

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY414.15(b)(11)(ii)(d)Jun 2, 2025

In hiring a director subsequent to issuance of a registration, a program: must submit to the Office within 15 days of the written notification of the change in director the name of any new director and the supporting documentation needed to complete the approval process including: a sworn statement indicating whether, to the best of the applicant's knowledge, he or she has ever been convicted of a misdemeanor or felony in New York State or any other jurisdiction; and

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY414.4(b)(1)Jun 2, 2025

Evacuation drills must be conducted at least monthly during various hours of operation of the school age child care program.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY414.8(e)Jun 2, 2025

A group teacher, meeting the qualifications of section 414.13, is required for every group of children.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY414.8(f)Jun 2, 2025

An additional group teacher or an assistant teacher is required when the number of children in the group dictate that a second teacher be present to meet the teacher/child ratio.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY414.8(k)(1)(i)Jun 2, 2025

for a child of school-age through the age of nine years old: there must be one teacher for every ten children;

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSHEALTH414.11(b)(3)Jun 2, 2025

Initial medical statements sent in with the application or as a result of a new hire must be dated within 12 months preceding the date of application or hiring date.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSHEALTH414.11(b)(6)Jun 2, 2025

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)(6)Jun 2, 2025

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 complete the criminal history review and background clearance requirements as outlined in this Part. This information must be submitted to the Office on forms provided by the Office.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSTAFFING414.14(b)Jun 2, 2025

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

SERIOUSSAFETY414.15(b)(11)(ii)(a)Jun 2, 2025

In hiring a director subsequent to issuance of a registration, a program: must submit to the Office within 15 days of the written notification of the change in director the name of any new director and the supporting documentation needed to complete the approval process including: the forms necessary for the Office to inquire whether the applicant is the subject of an indicated report of child abuse or maltreatment on file with the Statewide Central Register of Child Abuse and Maltreatment;

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY414.15(b)(11)(ii)(d)Jun 2, 2025

In hiring a director subsequent to issuance of a registration, a program: must submit to the Office within 15 days of the written notification of the change in director the name of any new director and the supporting documentation needed to complete the approval process including: a sworn statement indicating whether, to the best of the applicant's knowledge, he or she has ever been convicted of a misdemeanor or felony in New York State or any other jurisdiction; and

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY414.15(b)(23)Jun 2, 2025

Upon termination or resignation of the director:

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY414.15(c)(11)Jun 2, 2025

The program must maintain on file at the program, available for inspection by the Office or its designees at any time, the following records in a current and accurate manner: personnel information including a list of all staff with job assignments and schedules; each staff and volunteer's final and, if applicable, provisional criminal history review and background check approval letter(s); staff resumes; medical statement; acceptable references and other information required by section 414.13 of this Part;

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY414.8(k)(1)(i)Jun 2, 2025

for a child of school-age through the age of nine years old: there must be one teacher for every ten children;

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSHEALTH414.11(b)(3)Jun 2, 2025

Initial medical statements sent in with the application or as a result of a new hire must be dated within 12 months preceding the date of application or hiring date.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY414.4(b)(1)Jun 2, 2025

Evacuation drills must be conducted at least monthly during various hours of operation of the school age child care program.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY414.8(e)Jun 2, 2025

A group teacher, meeting the qualifications of section 414.13, is required for every group of children.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY414.8(f)Jun 2, 2025

An additional group teacher or an assistant teacher is required when the number of children in the group dictate that a second teacher be present to meet the teacher/child ratio.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSHEALTH414.11(b)(6)Jun 2, 2025

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)(6)Jun 2, 2025

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 complete the criminal history review and background clearance requirements as outlined in this Part. This information must be submitted to the Office on forms provided by the Office.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSTAFFING414.14(b)Jun 2, 2025

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

SERIOUSSAFETY414.15(b)(11)(ii)(a)Jun 2, 2025

In hiring a director subsequent to issuance of a registration, a program: must submit to the Office within 15 days of the written notification of the change in director the name of any new director and the supporting documentation needed to complete the approval process including: the forms necessary for the Office to inquire whether the applicant is the subject of an indicated report of child abuse or maltreatment on file with the Statewide Central Register of Child Abuse and Maltreatment;

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY414.15(b)(11)(ii)(d)Jun 2, 2025

In hiring a director subsequent to issuance of a registration, a program: must submit to the Office within 15 days of the written notification of the change in director the name of any new director and the supporting documentation needed to complete the approval process including: a sworn statement indicating whether, to the best of the applicant's knowledge, he or she has ever been convicted of a misdemeanor or felony in New York State or any other jurisdiction; and

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY414.15(b)(23)Jun 2, 2025

Upon termination or resignation of the director:

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY414.15(c)(11)Jun 2, 2025

The program must maintain on file at the program, available for inspection by the Office or its designees at any time, the following records in a current and accurate manner: personnel information including a list of all staff with job assignments and schedules; each staff and volunteer's final and, if applicable, provisional criminal history review and background check approval letter(s); staff resumes; medical statement; acceptable references and other information required by section 414.13 of this Part;

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY414.4(b)(1)Jun 2, 2025

Evacuation drills must be conducted at least monthly during various hours of operation of the school age child care program.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY414.8(e)Jun 2, 2025

A group teacher, meeting the qualifications of section 414.13, is required for every group of children.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY414.8(f)Jun 2, 2025

An additional group teacher or an assistant teacher is required when the number of children in the group dictate that a second teacher be present to meet the teacher/child ratio.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY414.8(k)(1)(i)Jun 2, 2025

for a child of school-age through the age of nine years old: there must be one teacher for every ten children;

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSHEALTH414.11(b)(3)Jun 2, 2025

Initial medical statements sent in with the application or as a result of a new hire must be dated within 12 months preceding the date of application or hiring date.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSHEALTH414.11(b)(6)Jun 2, 2025

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)(1)(ii)Feb 28, 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: before such person has any involvement in child care work.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSTAFFING414.13(b)(6)Feb 28, 2025

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 complete the criminal history review and background clearance requirements as outlined in this Part. This information must be submitted to the Office on forms provided by the Office.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSTAFFING414.14(b)Feb 28, 2025

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)(1)Feb 28, 2025

Any teacher, director, or volunteer who has not completed this training must not be left unsupervised with children in care until such time as the training has been completed.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY414.15(c)(11)Feb 28, 2025

The program must maintain on file at the program, available for inspection by the Office or its designees at any time, the following records in a current and accurate manner: personnel information including a list of all staff with job assignments and schedules; each staff and volunteer's final and, if applicable, provisional criminal history review and background check approval letter(s); staff resumes; medical statement; acceptable references and other information required by section 414.13 of this Part;

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY414.8(l)(4)Feb 28, 2025

When a school-age child care program cares for children in groups including children both over and under 10 years of age, the teacher/child ratio used must be that ratio applicable to the youngest child in the group.

Resolution: Not Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY414.8(k)(1)(i)Feb 28, 2025

for a child of school-age through the age of nine years old: there must be one teacher for every ten children;

Resolution: Not Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY414.8(j)Feb 28, 2025

When a school-age child care program is in operation, an adequate number of qualified staff must be on duty to protect the health and safety of the children in care.

Resolution: Not Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY414.8(e)Feb 28, 2025

A group teacher, meeting the qualifications of section 414.13, is required for every group of children.

Resolution: Not Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY414.5(r)Feb 28, 2025

An operable flashlight or battery powered lantern must be kept in the child care area. Such equipment must be properly maintained for use in the event of a power failure.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY414.5(b)(5)Feb 28, 2025

The program must maintain on file a record of each shelter-in-place drill conducted, using forms provided by the Office or approved equivalents.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY414.5(b)(4)Feb 28, 2025

Each program must hold two shelter-in-place drills annually during which procedures and supplies are reviewed. Parents must be made aware of this drill in advance.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY414.4(b)(4)Feb 28, 2025

The program must maintain on file a record of each evacuation drill conducted, using forms furnished by the Office or approved equivalents.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY414.4(b)(1)Feb 28, 2025

Evacuation drills must be conducted at least monthly during various hours of operation of the school age child care program.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSTAFFING414.13(b)(6)Feb 28, 2025

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 complete the criminal history review and background clearance requirements as outlined in this Part. This information must be submitted to the Office on forms provided by the Office.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY414.4(b)(4)Feb 28, 2025

The program must maintain on file a record of each evacuation drill conducted, using forms furnished by the Office or approved equivalents.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY414.5(b)(4)Feb 28, 2025

Each program must hold two shelter-in-place drills annually during which procedures and supplies are reviewed. Parents must be made aware of this drill in advance.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY414.5(b)(5)Feb 28, 2025

The program must maintain on file a record of each shelter-in-place drill conducted, using forms provided by the Office or approved equivalents.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY414.5(r)Feb 28, 2025

An operable flashlight or battery powered lantern must be kept in the child care area. Such equipment must be properly maintained for use in the event of a power failure.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY414.8(e)Feb 28, 2025

A group teacher, meeting the qualifications of section 414.13, is required for every group of children.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY414.8(j)Feb 28, 2025

When a school-age child care program is in operation, an adequate number of qualified staff must be on duty to protect the health and safety of the children in care.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY414.8(k)(1)(i)Feb 28, 2025

for a child of school-age through the age of nine years old: there must be one teacher for every ten children;

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY414.8(l)(4)Feb 28, 2025

When a school-age child care program cares for children in groups including children both over and under 10 years of age, the teacher/child ratio used must be that ratio applicable to the youngest child in the group.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSHEALTH414.11(b)(1)(ii)Feb 28, 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: before such person has any involvement in child care work.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSTAFFING414.14(b)Feb 28, 2025

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)(1)Feb 28, 2025

Any teacher, director, or volunteer who has not completed this training must not be left unsupervised with children in care until such time as the training has been completed.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY414.15(c)(11)Feb 28, 2025

The program must maintain on file at the program, available for inspection by the Office or its designees at any time, the following records in a current and accurate manner: personnel information including a list of all staff with job assignments and schedules; each staff and volunteer's final and, if applicable, provisional criminal history review and background check approval letter(s); staff resumes; medical statement; acceptable references and other information required by section 414.13 of this Part;

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY414.4(b)(1)Feb 28, 2025

Evacuation drills must be conducted at least monthly during various hours of operation of the school age child care program.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY414.4(b)(4)Feb 28, 2025

The program must maintain on file a record of each evacuation drill conducted, using forms furnished by the Office or approved equivalents.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY414.5(b)(4)Feb 28, 2025

Each program must hold two shelter-in-place drills annually during which procedures and supplies are reviewed. Parents must be made aware of this drill in advance.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY414.5(b)(5)Feb 28, 2025

The program must maintain on file a record of each shelter-in-place drill conducted, using forms provided by the Office or approved equivalents.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY414.5(r)Feb 28, 2025

An operable flashlight or battery powered lantern must be kept in the child care area. Such equipment must be properly maintained for use in the event of a power failure.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY414.8(e)Feb 28, 2025

A group teacher, meeting the qualifications of section 414.13, is required for every group of children.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY414.8(j)Feb 28, 2025

When a school-age child care program is in operation, an adequate number of qualified staff must be on duty to protect the health and safety of the children in care.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY414.8(k)(1)(i)Feb 28, 2025

for a child of school-age through the age of nine years old: there must be one teacher for every ten children;

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY414.8(l)(4)Feb 28, 2025

When a school-age child care program cares for children in groups including children both over and under 10 years of age, the teacher/child ratio used must be that ratio applicable to the youngest child in the group.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSHEALTH414.11(b)(1)(ii)Feb 28, 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: before such person has any involvement in child care work.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSTAFFING414.13(b)(6)Feb 28, 2025

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 complete the criminal history review and background clearance requirements as outlined in this Part. This information must be submitted to the Office on forms provided by the Office.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSTAFFING414.14(b)Feb 28, 2025

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)(1)Feb 28, 2025

Any teacher, director, or volunteer who has not completed this training must not be left unsupervised with children in care until such time as the training has been completed.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY414.15(c)(11)Feb 28, 2025

The program must maintain on file at the program, available for inspection by the Office or its designees at any time, the following records in a current and accurate manner: personnel information including a list of all staff with job assignments and schedules; each staff and volunteer's final and, if applicable, provisional criminal history review and background check approval letter(s); staff resumes; medical statement; acceptable references and other information required by section 414.13 of this Part;

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY414.4(b)(1)Feb 28, 2025

Evacuation drills must be conducted at least monthly during various hours of operation of the school age child care program.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY414.4(b)(4)Feb 28, 2025

The program must maintain on file a record of each evacuation drill conducted, using forms furnished by the Office or approved equivalents.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY414.5(b)(4)Feb 28, 2025

Each program must hold two shelter-in-place drills annually during which procedures and supplies are reviewed. Parents must be made aware of this drill in advance.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY414.5(b)(5)Feb 28, 2025

The program must maintain on file a record of each shelter-in-place drill conducted, using forms provided by the Office or approved equivalents.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY414.5(r)Feb 28, 2025

An operable flashlight or battery powered lantern must be kept in the child care area. Such equipment must be properly maintained for use in the event of a power failure.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY414.8(e)Feb 28, 2025

A group teacher, meeting the qualifications of section 414.13, is required for every group of children.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY414.8(j)Feb 28, 2025

When a school-age child care program is in operation, an adequate number of qualified staff must be on duty to protect the health and safety of the children in care.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY414.8(k)(1)(i)Feb 28, 2025

for a child of school-age through the age of nine years old: there must be one teacher for every ten children;

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY414.8(l)(4)Feb 28, 2025

When a school-age child care program cares for children in groups including children both over and under 10 years of age, the teacher/child ratio used must be that ratio applicable to the youngest child in the group.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSHEALTH414.11(b)(1)(ii)Feb 28, 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: before such person has any involvement in child care work.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSTAFFING414.13(b)(6)Feb 28, 2025

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 complete the criminal history review and background clearance requirements as outlined in this Part. This information must be submitted to the Office on forms provided by the Office.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSTAFFING414.14(b)Feb 28, 2025

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)(1)Feb 28, 2025

Any teacher, director, or volunteer who has not completed this training must not be left unsupervised with children in care until such time as the training has been completed.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY414.15(c)(11)Feb 28, 2025

The program must maintain on file at the program, available for inspection by the Office or its designees at any time, the following records in a current and accurate manner: personnel information including a list of all staff with job assignments and schedules; each staff and volunteer's final and, if applicable, provisional criminal history review and background check approval letter(s); staff resumes; medical statement; acceptable references and other information required by section 414.13 of this Part;

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY414.5(b)(4)Feb 28, 2025

Each program must hold two shelter-in-place drills annually during which procedures and supplies are reviewed. Parents must be made aware of this drill in advance.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY414.5(b)(5)Feb 28, 2025

The program must maintain on file a record of each shelter-in-place drill conducted, using forms provided by the Office or approved equivalents.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY414.5(r)Feb 28, 2025

An operable flashlight or battery powered lantern must be kept in the child care area. Such equipment must be properly maintained for use in the event of a power failure.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY414.8(e)Feb 28, 2025

A group teacher, meeting the qualifications of section 414.13, is required for every group of children.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY414.4(b)(1)Feb 28, 2025

Evacuation drills must be conducted at least monthly during various hours of operation of the school age child care program.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY414.4(b)(4)Feb 28, 2025

The program must maintain on file a record of each evacuation drill conducted, using forms furnished by the Office or approved equivalents.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY414.8(j)Feb 28, 2025

When a school-age child care program is in operation, an adequate number of qualified staff must be on duty to protect the health and safety of the children in care.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY414.8(k)(1)(i)Feb 28, 2025

for a child of school-age through the age of nine years old: there must be one teacher for every ten children;

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY414.8(l)(4)Feb 28, 2025

When a school-age child care program cares for children in groups including children both over and under 10 years of age, the teacher/child ratio used must be that ratio applicable to the youngest child in the group.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSHEALTH414.11(b)(1)(ii)Feb 28, 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: before such person has any involvement in child care work.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSTAFFING414.13(b)(6)Feb 28, 2025

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 complete the criminal history review and background clearance requirements as outlined in this Part. This information must be submitted to the Office on forms provided by the Office.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSTAFFING414.14(b)Feb 28, 2025

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)(1)Feb 28, 2025

Any teacher, director, or volunteer who has not completed this training must not be left unsupervised with children in care until such time as the training has been completed.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY414.15(c)(11)Feb 28, 2025

The program must maintain on file at the program, available for inspection by the Office or its designees at any time, the following records in a current and accurate manner: personnel information including a list of all staff with job assignments and schedules; each staff and volunteer's final and, if applicable, provisional criminal history review and background check approval letter(s); staff resumes; medical statement; acceptable references and other information required by section 414.13 of this Part;

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY414.4(b)(1)Feb 28, 2025

Evacuation drills must be conducted at least monthly during various hours of operation of the school age child care program.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY414.8(e)Dec 11, 2024

A group teacher, meeting the qualifications of section 414.13, is required for every group of children.

Resolution: Not Corrected

SERIOUSSTAFFING414.14(b)Dec 11, 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

SERIOUSSTAFFING414.13(b)(6)Dec 11, 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 complete the criminal history review and background clearance requirements as outlined in this Part. This information must be submitted to the Office on forms provided by the Office.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSTAFFING414.14(b)(1)Dec 11, 2024

Any teacher, director, or volunteer who has not completed this training must not be left unsupervised with children in care until such time as the training has been completed.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY414.8(k)(1)(i)Dec 11, 2024

for a child of school-age through the age of nine years old: there must be one teacher for every ten children;

Resolution: Not Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY414.8(j)Dec 11, 2024

When a school-age child care program is in operation, an adequate number of qualified staff must be on duty to protect the health and safety of the children in care.

Resolution: Not Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY414.8(f)Dec 11, 2024

An additional group teacher or an assistant teacher is required when the number of children in the group dictate that a second teacher be present to meet the teacher/child ratio.

Resolution: Not Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY414.15(c)(11)Dec 11, 2024

The program must maintain on file at the program, available for inspection by the Office or its designees at any time, the following records in a current and accurate manner: personnel information including a list of all staff with job assignments and schedules; each staff and volunteer's final and, if applicable, provisional criminal history review and background check approval letter(s); staff resumes; medical statement; acceptable references and other information required by section 414.13 of this Part;

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSTAFFING414.13(b)(6)Dec 11, 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 complete the criminal history review and background clearance requirements as outlined in this Part. This information must be submitted to the Office on forms provided by the Office.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSTAFFING414.14(b)Dec 11, 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)(1)Dec 11, 2024

Any teacher, director, or volunteer who has not completed this training must not be left unsupervised with children in care until such time as the training has been completed.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY414.15(c)(11)Dec 11, 2024

The program must maintain on file at the program, available for inspection by the Office or its designees at any time, the following records in a current and accurate manner: personnel information including a list of all staff with job assignments and schedules; each staff and volunteer's final and, if applicable, provisional criminal history review and background check approval letter(s); staff resumes; medical statement; acceptable references and other information required by section 414.13 of this Part;

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY414.8(e)Dec 11, 2024

A group teacher, meeting the qualifications of section 414.13, is required for every group of children.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY414.8(f)Dec 11, 2024

An additional group teacher or an assistant teacher is required when the number of children in the group dictate that a second teacher be present to meet the teacher/child ratio.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY414.8(j)Dec 11, 2024

When a school-age child care program is in operation, an adequate number of qualified staff must be on duty to protect the health and safety of the children in care.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY414.8(k)(1)(i)Dec 11, 2024

for a child of school-age through the age of nine years old: there must be one teacher for every ten children;

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSTAFFING414.13(b)(6)Dec 11, 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 complete the criminal history review and background clearance requirements as outlined in this Part. This information must be submitted to the Office on forms provided by the Office.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSTAFFING414.14(b)Dec 11, 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)(1)Dec 11, 2024

Any teacher, director, or volunteer who has not completed this training must not be left unsupervised with children in care until such time as the training has been completed.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY414.15(c)(11)Dec 11, 2024

The program must maintain on file at the program, available for inspection by the Office or its designees at any time, the following records in a current and accurate manner: personnel information including a list of all staff with job assignments and schedules; each staff and volunteer's final and, if applicable, provisional criminal history review and background check approval letter(s); staff resumes; medical statement; acceptable references and other information required by section 414.13 of this Part;

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY414.8(e)Dec 11, 2024

A group teacher, meeting the qualifications of section 414.13, is required for every group of children.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY414.8(f)Dec 11, 2024

An additional group teacher or an assistant teacher is required when the number of children in the group dictate that a second teacher be present to meet the teacher/child ratio.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY414.8(j)Dec 11, 2024

When a school-age child care program is in operation, an adequate number of qualified staff must be on duty to protect the health and safety of the children in care.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY414.8(k)(1)(i)Dec 11, 2024

for a child of school-age through the age of nine years old: there must be one teacher for every ten children;

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSTAFFING414.13(b)(6)Dec 11, 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 complete the criminal history review and background clearance requirements as outlined in this Part. This information must be submitted to the Office on forms provided by the Office.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSTAFFING414.14(b)Dec 11, 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)(1)Dec 11, 2024

Any teacher, director, or volunteer who has not completed this training must not be left unsupervised with children in care until such time as the training has been completed.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY414.15(c)(11)Dec 11, 2024

The program must maintain on file at the program, available for inspection by the Office or its designees at any time, the following records in a current and accurate manner: personnel information including a list of all staff with job assignments and schedules; each staff and volunteer's final and, if applicable, provisional criminal history review and background check approval letter(s); staff resumes; medical statement; acceptable references and other information required by section 414.13 of this Part;

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY414.8(e)Dec 11, 2024

A group teacher, meeting the qualifications of section 414.13, is required for every group of children.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY414.8(f)Dec 11, 2024

An additional group teacher or an assistant teacher is required when the number of children in the group dictate that a second teacher be present to meet the teacher/child ratio.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY414.8(j)Dec 11, 2024

When a school-age child care program is in operation, an adequate number of qualified staff must be on duty to protect the health and safety of the children in care.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY414.8(k)(1)(i)Dec 11, 2024

for a child of school-age through the age of nine years old: there must be one teacher for every ten children;

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSTAFFING414.13(b)(6)Dec 11, 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 complete the criminal history review and background clearance requirements as outlined in this Part. This information must be submitted to the Office on forms provided by the Office.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSTAFFING414.14(b)Dec 11, 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)(1)Dec 11, 2024

Any teacher, director, or volunteer who has not completed this training must not be left unsupervised with children in care until such time as the training has been completed.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY414.15(c)(11)Dec 11, 2024

The program must maintain on file at the program, available for inspection by the Office or its designees at any time, the following records in a current and accurate manner: personnel information including a list of all staff with job assignments and schedules; each staff and volunteer's final and, if applicable, provisional criminal history review and background check approval letter(s); staff resumes; medical statement; acceptable references and other information required by section 414.13 of this Part;

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY414.8(e)Dec 11, 2024

A group teacher, meeting the qualifications of section 414.13, is required for every group of children.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY414.8(f)Dec 11, 2024

An additional group teacher or an assistant teacher is required when the number of children in the group dictate that a second teacher be present to meet the teacher/child ratio.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY414.8(j)Dec 11, 2024

When a school-age child care program is in operation, an adequate number of qualified staff must be on duty to protect the health and safety of the children in care.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY414.8(k)(1)(i)Dec 11, 2024

for a child of school-age through the age of nine years old: there must be one teacher for every ten children;

Resolution: Corrected

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Brooklyn Children's Museum @ PS 189's safety grade?

Brooklyn Children's Museum @ PS 189 has a safety grade of F (Poor) based on state inspection data. The composite score is 15.0 out of 100.

How many violations does Brooklyn Children's Museum @ PS 189 have?

Brooklyn Children's Museum @ PS 189 has 179 total violations on record, including 0 critical, 179 serious, and 0 minor.

When was Brooklyn Children's Museum @ PS 189 last inspected?

Brooklyn Children's Museum @ PS 189 was last inspected on March 11, 2026.

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