NIA Community Services Network Inc. @ Brighter Choice Community School

280 Hart Street, Brooklyn, NY 11206Registration
F

Data Freshness & Provenance

Inspection coverage

12 inspections on record

Active providers

License status: Registration

Last refreshed

April 6, 2026

Latest inspection

February 5, 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
NIA Community Services Network Inc. @ Brighter Choice Community School
License number
783164
Location
280 Hart Street, Brooklyn, NY 11206
Status
Registration
Safety grade
F (Poor), score 27.5/100
Inspection record
12 inspections, last inspected February 5, 2026
Provenance
Official state licensing inspections and DaycareCheck scoring. Last refreshed April 6, 2026.

Safety Scorecard

F
Poor27.5 / 100
Health0/100
Safety0/100
Staffing50/100
Compliance100/100

65

Total Violations

Feb 5, 2026

Last Inspection

195

Capacity

Violation Timeline

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

All Violations (78)

SERIOUSSAFETY414.5(b)(5)Feb 5, 2026

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: Not Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY414.4(b)(1)Feb 5, 2026

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

Resolution: Not Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY414.4(b)(1)Feb 5, 2026

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

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY414.5(b)(5)Feb 5, 2026

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)(5)Feb 5, 2026

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

SERIOUSSAFETY414.4(b)(1)Feb 5, 2026

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

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY414.5(b)(5)Feb 5, 2026

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

SERIOUSSAFETY414.4(b)(1)Feb 5, 2026

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

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY414.5(b)(5)Feb 5, 2026

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)(5)Feb 5, 2026

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

SERIOUSSAFETY414.4(b)(1)Feb 5, 2026

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)(1)Feb 5, 2026

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

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY414.15(b)(23)(iv)May 28, 2025

Upon termination or resignation of the director: An approved, permanent director must be on-site, performing the duties of the position, within ninety days.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY414.15(c)(11)May 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

SERIOUSHEALTH414.11(b)(1)May 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:

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY414.15(b)(23)(iv)May 28, 2025

Upon termination or resignation of the director: An approved, permanent director must be on-site, performing the duties of the position, within ninety days.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY414.15(c)(11)May 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

SERIOUSSAFETY414.15(b)(23)(iv)May 28, 2025

Upon termination or resignation of the director: An approved, permanent director must be on-site, performing the duties of the position, within ninety days.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSHEALTH414.11(b)(1)May 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:

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY414.15(b)(23)(iv)May 28, 2025

Upon termination or resignation of the director: An approved, permanent director must be on-site, performing the duties of the position, within ninety days.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY414.15(c)(11)May 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

SERIOUSHEALTH414.11(b)(1)May 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:

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY414.15(c)(11)May 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

SERIOUSHEALTH414.11(b)(1)May 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:

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY414.15(b)(23)(iv)May 28, 2025

Upon termination or resignation of the director: An approved, permanent director must be on-site, performing the duties of the position, within ninety days.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY414.15(c)(11)May 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

SERIOUSHEALTH414.11(b)(1)May 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:

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY414.15(b)(23)(iv)May 28, 2025

Upon termination or resignation of the director: An approved, permanent director must be on-site, performing the duties of the position, within ninety days.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY414.15(c)(11)May 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

SERIOUSHEALTH414.11(b)(1)May 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:

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY414.15(c)(11)Apr 7, 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)(iv)Apr 7, 2025

Upon termination or resignation of the director: An approved, permanent director must be on-site, performing the duties of the position, within ninety days.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY414.15(b)(11)(ii)(e)Apr 7, 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: two acceptable references;

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSHEALTH414.11(b)(1)Apr 7, 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

SERIOUSSAFETY414.15(b)(23)(iv)Apr 7, 2025

Upon termination or resignation of the director: An approved, permanent director must be on-site, performing the duties of the position, within ninety days.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSHEALTH414.11(b)(1)Apr 7, 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

SERIOUSSAFETY414.15(b)(11)(ii)(e)Apr 7, 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: two acceptable references;

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY414.15(b)(23)(iv)Apr 7, 2025

Upon termination or resignation of the director: An approved, permanent director must be on-site, performing the duties of the position, within ninety days.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY414.15(c)(11)Apr 7, 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)(1)Apr 7, 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

SERIOUSSAFETY414.15(b)(11)(ii)(e)Apr 7, 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: two acceptable references;

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY414.15(b)(23)(iv)Apr 7, 2025

Upon termination or resignation of the director: An approved, permanent director must be on-site, performing the duties of the position, within ninety days.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY414.15(c)(11)Apr 7, 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)(1)Apr 7, 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

SERIOUSSAFETY414.15(b)(11)(ii)(e)Apr 7, 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: two acceptable references;

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY414.15(c)(11)Apr 7, 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)(1)Apr 7, 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

SERIOUSSAFETY414.15(b)(11)(ii)(e)Apr 7, 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: two acceptable references;

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY414.15(b)(23)(iv)Apr 7, 2025

Upon termination or resignation of the director: An approved, permanent director must be on-site, performing the duties of the position, within ninety days.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY414.15(c)(11)Apr 7, 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)(1)Apr 7, 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

SERIOUSSAFETY414.15(b)(11)(ii)(e)Apr 7, 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: two acceptable references;

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY414.15(b)(23)(iv)Apr 7, 2025

Upon termination or resignation of the director: An approved, permanent director must be on-site, performing the duties of the position, within ninety days.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY414.15(c)(11)Apr 7, 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(j)Oct 12, 2023

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

SERIOUSSTAFFING414.14(k)Oct 12, 2023

All child care programs must have at least one staff person who holds a valid certification in cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and first aid on the premises of the program during the program's operating hours.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY414.8(a)Oct 12, 2023

Children cannot be left without competent direct supervision at any time. Competent supervision includes awareness of and responsibility for the ongoing activity of each child. It requires that all children be within a teacher's range of vision and that the teacher be near enough to respond when redirection or intervention strategies are needed. Competent supervision must take into account the child's age emotional, physical, and cognitive development.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSTAFFING414.13(b)(6)Oct 12, 2023

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

SERIOUSSAFETY414.8(a)Oct 12, 2023

Children cannot be left without competent direct supervision at any time. Competent supervision includes awareness of and responsibility for the ongoing activity of each child. It requires that all children be within a teacher's range of vision and that the teacher be near enough to respond when redirection or intervention strategies are needed. Competent supervision must take into account the child's age emotional, physical, and cognitive development.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY414.8(j)Oct 12, 2023

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

SERIOUSSTAFFING414.13(b)(6)Oct 12, 2023

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(k)Oct 12, 2023

All child care programs must have at least one staff person who holds a valid certification in cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and first aid on the premises of the program during the program's operating hours.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY414.8(a)Oct 12, 2023

Children cannot be left without competent direct supervision at any time. Competent supervision includes awareness of and responsibility for the ongoing activity of each child. It requires that all children be within a teacher's range of vision and that the teacher be near enough to respond when redirection or intervention strategies are needed. Competent supervision must take into account the child's age emotional, physical, and cognitive development.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY414.8(j)Oct 12, 2023

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

SERIOUSSTAFFING414.13(b)(6)Oct 12, 2023

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(k)Oct 12, 2023

All child care programs must have at least one staff person who holds a valid certification in cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and first aid on the premises of the program during the program's operating hours.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY414.8(a)Oct 12, 2023

Children cannot be left without competent direct supervision at any time. Competent supervision includes awareness of and responsibility for the ongoing activity of each child. It requires that all children be within a teacher's range of vision and that the teacher be near enough to respond when redirection or intervention strategies are needed. Competent supervision must take into account the child's age emotional, physical, and cognitive development.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY414.8(j)Oct 12, 2023

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

SERIOUSSTAFFING414.13(b)(6)Oct 12, 2023

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(k)Oct 12, 2023

All child care programs must have at least one staff person who holds a valid certification in cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and first aid on the premises of the program during the program's operating hours.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY414.8(a)Oct 12, 2023

Children cannot be left without competent direct supervision at any time. Competent supervision includes awareness of and responsibility for the ongoing activity of each child. It requires that all children be within a teacher's range of vision and that the teacher be near enough to respond when redirection or intervention strategies are needed. Competent supervision must take into account the child's age emotional, physical, and cognitive development.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY414.8(j)Oct 12, 2023

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

SERIOUSSTAFFING414.13(b)(6)Oct 12, 2023

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

SERIOUSSAFETY414.8(a)Oct 12, 2023

Children cannot be left without competent direct supervision at any time. Competent supervision includes awareness of and responsibility for the ongoing activity of each child. It requires that all children be within a teacher's range of vision and that the teacher be near enough to respond when redirection or intervention strategies are needed. Competent supervision must take into account the child's age emotional, physical, and cognitive development.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSTAFFING414.14(k)Oct 12, 2023

All child care programs must have at least one staff person who holds a valid certification in cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and first aid on the premises of the program during the program's operating hours.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY414.8(j)Oct 12, 2023

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

SERIOUSSTAFFING414.13(b)(6)Oct 12, 2023

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(k)Oct 12, 2023

All child care programs must have at least one staff person who holds a valid certification in cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and first aid on the premises of the program during the program's operating hours.

Resolution: Corrected

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is NIA Community Services Network Inc. @ Brighter Choice Community School's safety grade?

NIA Community Services Network Inc. @ Brighter Choice Community School has a safety grade of F (Poor) based on state inspection data. The composite score is 27.5 out of 100.

How many violations does NIA Community Services Network Inc. @ Brighter Choice Community School have?

NIA Community Services Network Inc. @ Brighter Choice Community School has 65 total violations on record, including 0 critical, 65 serious, and 0 minor.

When was NIA Community Services Network Inc. @ Brighter Choice Community School last inspected?

NIA Community Services Network Inc. @ Brighter Choice Community School was last inspected on February 5, 2026.

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