Pencil-Heath, Karlene

546 Schenectady Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11203License
F

Data Freshness & Provenance

Inspection coverage

24 inspections on record

Active providers

License status: License

Last refreshed

April 6, 2026

Latest inspection

March 25, 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
Pencil-Heath, Karlene
License number
409108
Location
546 Schenectady Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11203
Status
License
Safety grade
F (Poor), score 25.0/100
Inspection record
24 inspections, last inspected March 25, 2026
Provenance
Official state licensing inspections and DaycareCheck scoring. Last refreshed April 6, 2026.

Safety Scorecard

F
Poor25.0 / 100
Health0/100
Safety0/100
Staffing40/100
Compliance100/100

39

Total Violations

Mar 25, 2026

Last Inspection

12

Capacity

Violation Timeline

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

All Violations (47)

SERIOUSSTAFFING416.14(f)Mar 25, 2026

Training must address all topics or subject matters required by state and federal law. The required state topics are:

Resolution: Not Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY416.15(b)(25)(iii)Mar 25, 2026

At the two-year calendar date in a four year licensing cycle, a program must be in compliance with the following mid-point requirements and be able to show proof of compliance to the Office when requested: proof of compliance with the training requirements of section 416.14.

Resolution: Not Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY416.15(b)(25)(iii)Mar 25, 2026

At the two-year calendar date in a four year licensing cycle, a program must be in compliance with the following mid-point requirements and be able to show proof of compliance to the Office when requested: proof of compliance with the training requirements of section 416.14.

Resolution: Not Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY416.15(b)(25)(iii)Mar 25, 2026

At the two-year calendar date in a four year licensing cycle, a program must be in compliance with the following mid-point requirements and be able to show proof of compliance to the Office when requested: proof of compliance with the training requirements of section 416.14.

Resolution: Not Corrected

SERIOUSSTAFFING416.14(f)Mar 25, 2026

Training must address all topics or subject matters required by state and federal law. The required state topics are:

Resolution: Not Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY416.15(b)(25)(iii)Mar 25, 2026

At the two-year calendar date in a four year licensing cycle, a program must be in compliance with the following mid-point requirements and be able to show proof of compliance to the Office when requested: proof of compliance with the training requirements of section 416.14.

Resolution: Not Corrected

SERIOUSSTAFFING416.14(f)Mar 25, 2026

Training must address all topics or subject matters required by state and federal law. The required state topics are:

Resolution: Not Corrected

SERIOUSSTAFFING416.14(f)Mar 25, 2026

Training must address all topics or subject matters required by state and federal law. The required state topics are:

Resolution: Not Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY416.15(b)(25)(iii)Mar 25, 2026

At the two-year calendar date in a four year licensing cycle, a program must be in compliance with the following mid-point requirements and be able to show proof of compliance to the Office when requested: proof of compliance with the training requirements of section 416.14.

Resolution: Not Corrected

SERIOUSSTAFFING416.14(f)Mar 25, 2026

Training must address all topics or subject matters required by state and federal law. The required state topics are:

Resolution: Not Corrected

SERIOUSHEALTH416.11(a)(1)Feb 19, 2025

No child may be accepted for care in a child care program unless the program has been furnished with a written statement signed by a health care provider verifying that the child is able to participate in child care and currently appears to be free from contagious or communicable diseases. A child's medical statement must have been completed within the 12 months preceding the date of enrollment.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY416.7(l)Feb 19, 2025

Other than for school age children, sleeping and napping arrangements must be made in writing between the parent and the program. Such arrangements shall include: the area of the home where the child will nap; whether the child will nap on a cot, mat, bed or a crib; and how the napping child will be supervised, consistent with the requirements of section 416.8 of this Part.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSHEALTH416.11(a)(1)Feb 19, 2025

No child may be accepted for care in a child care program unless the program has been furnished with a written statement signed by a health care provider verifying that the child is able to participate in child care and currently appears to be free from contagious or communicable diseases. A child's medical statement must have been completed within the 12 months preceding the date of enrollment.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY416.7(l)Feb 19, 2025

Other than for school age children, sleeping and napping arrangements must be made in writing between the parent and the program. Such arrangements shall include: the area of the home where the child will nap; whether the child will nap on a cot, mat, bed or a crib; and how the napping child will be supervised, consistent with the requirements of section 416.8 of this Part.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY416.7(l)Feb 19, 2025

Other than for school age children, sleeping and napping arrangements must be made in writing between the parent and the program. Such arrangements shall include: the area of the home where the child will nap; whether the child will nap on a cot, mat, bed or a crib; and how the napping child will be supervised, consistent with the requirements of section 416.8 of this Part.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSHEALTH416.11(a)(1)Feb 19, 2025

No child may be accepted for care in a child care program unless the program has been furnished with a written statement signed by a health care provider verifying that the child is able to participate in child care and currently appears to be free from contagious or communicable diseases. A child's medical statement must have been completed within the 12 months preceding the date of enrollment.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY416.7(l)Feb 19, 2025

Other than for school age children, sleeping and napping arrangements must be made in writing between the parent and the program. Such arrangements shall include: the area of the home where the child will nap; whether the child will nap on a cot, mat, bed or a crib; and how the napping child will be supervised, consistent with the requirements of section 416.8 of this Part.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSHEALTH416.11(a)(1)Feb 19, 2025

No child may be accepted for care in a child care program unless the program has been furnished with a written statement signed by a health care provider verifying that the child is able to participate in child care and currently appears to be free from contagious or communicable diseases. A child's medical statement must have been completed within the 12 months preceding the date of enrollment.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY416.7(l)Feb 19, 2025

Other than for school age children, sleeping and napping arrangements must be made in writing between the parent and the program. Such arrangements shall include: the area of the home where the child will nap; whether the child will nap on a cot, mat, bed or a crib; and how the napping child will be supervised, consistent with the requirements of section 416.8 of this Part.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSHEALTH416.11(a)(1)Feb 19, 2025

No child may be accepted for care in a child care program unless the program has been furnished with a written statement signed by a health care provider verifying that the child is able to participate in child care and currently appears to be free from contagious or communicable diseases. A child's medical statement must have been completed within the 12 months preceding the date of enrollment.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY416.7(l)Feb 19, 2025

Other than for school age children, sleeping and napping arrangements must be made in writing between the parent and the program. Such arrangements shall include: the area of the home where the child will nap; whether the child will nap on a cot, mat, bed or a crib; and how the napping child will be supervised, consistent with the requirements of section 416.8 of this Part.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSHEALTH416.11(a)(1)Feb 19, 2025

No child may be accepted for care in a child care program unless the program has been furnished with a written statement signed by a health care provider verifying that the child is able to participate in child care and currently appears to be free from contagious or communicable diseases. A child's medical statement must have been completed within the 12 months preceding the date of enrollment.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY416.15(c)(6)Aug 13, 2024

The program must maintain on file at the group family day care home, available for inspection children's individual health care plans; parental consents for emergency medical treatment; child's medical statement, immunizations, and any available results of lead screening for children not yet enrolled in kindergarten or a higher grade only; the name and dosage of any medications used by a child, the frequency of administration of such medications, and a record of their administration by caregivers; daily health check documentation; a record of illnesses and injuries occurring while in care; and any indicators of child abuse or maltreatment;

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY416.15(b)(2)Aug 13, 2024

The licensee must make a written request to the Office before providing an additional shift of care beyond what was specified and approved in the initial application.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY416.15(b)(12)Aug 13, 2024

The group family day care home must report to the Office: any change affecting, or which reasonably might be expected to affect, those portions of the building and property in which the program is operating or which are used for the children's egress in the case of emergency; any change in household members; and any other change that would place the home out of compliance with applicable regulations.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY416.15(c)(6)Aug 13, 2024

The program must maintain on file at the group family day care home, available for inspection children's individual health care plans; parental consents for emergency medical treatment; child's medical statement, immunizations, and any available results of lead screening for children not yet enrolled in kindergarten or a higher grade only; the name and dosage of any medications used by a child, the frequency of administration of such medications, and a record of their administration by caregivers; daily health check documentation; a record of illnesses and injuries occurring while in care; and any indicators of child abuse or maltreatment;

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY416.15(b)(12)Aug 13, 2024

The group family day care home must report to the Office: any change affecting, or which reasonably might be expected to affect, those portions of the building and property in which the program is operating or which are used for the children's egress in the case of emergency; any change in household members; and any other change that would place the home out of compliance with applicable regulations.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY416.15(c)(6)Aug 13, 2024

The program must maintain on file at the group family day care home, available for inspection children's individual health care plans; parental consents for emergency medical treatment; child's medical statement, immunizations, and any available results of lead screening for children not yet enrolled in kindergarten or a higher grade only; the name and dosage of any medications used by a child, the frequency of administration of such medications, and a record of their administration by caregivers; daily health check documentation; a record of illnesses and injuries occurring while in care; and any indicators of child abuse or maltreatment;

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY416.15(b)(2)Aug 13, 2024

The licensee must make a written request to the Office before providing an additional shift of care beyond what was specified and approved in the initial application.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY416.15(b)(12)Aug 13, 2024

The group family day care home must report to the Office: any change affecting, or which reasonably might be expected to affect, those portions of the building and property in which the program is operating or which are used for the children's egress in the case of emergency; any change in household members; and any other change that would place the home out of compliance with applicable regulations.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY416.15(c)(6)Aug 13, 2024

The program must maintain on file at the group family day care home, available for inspection children's individual health care plans; parental consents for emergency medical treatment; child's medical statement, immunizations, and any available results of lead screening for children not yet enrolled in kindergarten or a higher grade only; the name and dosage of any medications used by a child, the frequency of administration of such medications, and a record of their administration by caregivers; daily health check documentation; a record of illnesses and injuries occurring while in care; and any indicators of child abuse or maltreatment;

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY416.15(b)(2)Aug 13, 2024

The licensee must make a written request to the Office before providing an additional shift of care beyond what was specified and approved in the initial application.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY416.15(b)(12)Aug 13, 2024

The group family day care home must report to the Office: any change affecting, or which reasonably might be expected to affect, those portions of the building and property in which the program is operating or which are used for the children's egress in the case of emergency; any change in household members; and any other change that would place the home out of compliance with applicable regulations.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY416.15(b)(2)Aug 13, 2024

The licensee must make a written request to the Office before providing an additional shift of care beyond what was specified and approved in the initial application.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY416.15(b)(12)Aug 13, 2024

The group family day care home must report to the Office: any change affecting, or which reasonably might be expected to affect, those portions of the building and property in which the program is operating or which are used for the children's egress in the case of emergency; any change in household members; and any other change that would place the home out of compliance with applicable regulations.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY416.15(c)(6)Aug 13, 2024

The program must maintain on file at the group family day care home, available for inspection children's individual health care plans; parental consents for emergency medical treatment; child's medical statement, immunizations, and any available results of lead screening for children not yet enrolled in kindergarten or a higher grade only; the name and dosage of any medications used by a child, the frequency of administration of such medications, and a record of their administration by caregivers; daily health check documentation; a record of illnesses and injuries occurring while in care; and any indicators of child abuse or maltreatment;

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY416.15(b)(2)Aug 13, 2024

The licensee must make a written request to the Office before providing an additional shift of care beyond what was specified and approved in the initial application.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY416.15(b)(12)Aug 13, 2024

The group family day care home must report to the Office: any change affecting, or which reasonably might be expected to affect, those portions of the building and property in which the program is operating or which are used for the children's egress in the case of emergency; any change in household members; and any other change that would place the home out of compliance with applicable regulations.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY416.15(c)(6)Aug 13, 2024

The program must maintain on file at the group family day care home, available for inspection children's individual health care plans; parental consents for emergency medical treatment; child's medical statement, immunizations, and any available results of lead screening for children not yet enrolled in kindergarten or a higher grade only; the name and dosage of any medications used by a child, the frequency of administration of such medications, and a record of their administration by caregivers; daily health check documentation; a record of illnesses and injuries occurring while in care; and any indicators of child abuse or maltreatment;

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY416.15(b)(2)Aug 13, 2024

The licensee must make a written request to the Office before providing an additional shift of care beyond what was specified and approved in the initial application.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSHEALTH416.11(a)(3)Jun 24, 2024

The program must keep documentation of immunizations the child has received to date, in accordance with New York State Public Health Law.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSHEALTH416.11(a)(3)Jun 24, 2024

The program must keep documentation of immunizations the child has received to date, in accordance with New York State Public Health Law.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSHEALTH416.11(a)(3)Jun 24, 2024

The program must keep documentation of immunizations the child has received to date, in accordance with New York State Public Health Law.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSHEALTH416.11(a)(3)Jun 24, 2024

The program must keep documentation of immunizations the child has received to date, in accordance with New York State Public Health Law.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSHEALTH416.11(a)(3)Jun 24, 2024

The program must keep documentation of immunizations the child has received to date, in accordance with New York State Public Health Law.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSHEALTH416.11(a)(3)Jun 24, 2024

The program must keep documentation of immunizations the child has received to date, in accordance with New York State Public Health Law.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSHEALTH416.11(a)(3)Mar 16, 2023

The program must keep documentation of immunizations the child has received to date, in accordance with New York State Public Health Law.

Resolution: Corrected

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Pencil-Heath, Karlene's safety grade?

Pencil-Heath, Karlene has a safety grade of F (Poor) based on state inspection data. The composite score is 25.0 out of 100.

How many violations does Pencil-Heath, Karlene have?

Pencil-Heath, Karlene has 39 total violations on record, including 0 critical, 39 serious, and 0 minor.

When was Pencil-Heath, Karlene last inspected?

Pencil-Heath, Karlene was last inspected on March 25, 2026.

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