PRACTICAL LEARNING CENTER

22 BUCKINGHAM RD., Brooklyn, NY 11226Registration
F

Data Freshness & Provenance

Inspection coverage

17 inspections on record

Active providers

License status: Registration

Last refreshed

April 3, 2026

Latest inspection

July 28, 2025

Provenance

New York licensing inspections and DaycareCheck scoring

Quick Facts

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

Updated April 3, 2026

Provider
PRACTICAL LEARNING CENTER
License number
73350
Location
22 BUCKINGHAM RD., Brooklyn, NY 11226
Status
Registration
Safety grade
F (Poor), score 12.3/100
Inspection record
17 inspections, last inspected July 28, 2025
Provenance
Official state licensing inspections and DaycareCheck scoring. Last refreshed April 3, 2026.

Safety Scorecard

F
Poor12.3 / 100
Health0/100
Safety20/100
Staffing25/100
Compliance0/100

66

Total Violations

Jul 28, 2025

Last Inspection

28

Capacity

Violation Timeline

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

All Violations (66)

SERIOUSSTAFFING414.13(b)(6)Aug 7, 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

SERIOUSSTAFFING414.13(b)(6)Aug 7, 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

SERIOUSSTAFFING414.13(b)(6)Aug 7, 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

SERIOUSSTAFFING414.13(b)(6)Aug 7, 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

SERIOUSSTAFFING414.13(b)(6)Aug 7, 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

SERIOUSHEALTH414.10(a)Jun 28, 2023

Any abuse or maltreatment of a child is prohibited. A school-age child care program must prohibit and may not tolerate or in any manner condone an act of abuse or maltreatment by a staff, volunteer or any other person. An abused child or maltreated child means a child defined as an abused child or maltreated child pursuant to section 412 of the Social Services Law.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSHEALTH414.10(c)(1)Jun 28, 2023

school age child care program staff must personally make, or cause to be made, an immediate report to the Statewide Central Register of Child Abuse and Maltreatment by telephone, followed by a written report within 48 hours, in the form and manner prescribed by the Office, to the child protective service of the social services district in the county in which the child resides.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSTAFFING414.13(a)(1)Jun 28, 2023

Staff and volunteers must be mature, of good character and possess suitable personal qualifications.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY414.15(b)(14)(ii)Jun 28, 2023

The program must immediately notify the parent and Office upon learning of the following events involving a child which occurred while the child was in care at the program or was being transported by the program: serious incident,

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY414.8(a)Jun 28, 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(b)Jun 28, 2023

School-age child care programs must employ staff who will promote the physical, intellectual, social, cultural and emotional well-being of the children.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSHEALTH414.9(j)Jun 28, 2023

Corporal punishment is prohibited. For the purposes of this part, the term corporal punishment means punishment inflicted directly on the body including, but not limited to, physical restraint, spanking, biting, shaking, slapping, twisting or squeezing; demanding excessive physical exercise, prolonged lack of movement or motion, or strenuous or bizarre postures; and compelling a child to eat or have in the child's mouth soap, foods, hot spices, irritants or the like.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSHEALTH414.9(l)Jun 28, 2023

A child may only be disciplined by a director, group teacher or assistant teacher.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY414.15(b)(14)(ii)Jun 28, 2023

The program must immediately notify the parent and Office upon learning of the following events involving a child which occurred while the child was in care at the program or was being transported by the program: serious incident,

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSHEALTH414.9(j)Jun 28, 2023

Corporal punishment is prohibited. For the purposes of this part, the term corporal punishment means punishment inflicted directly on the body including, but not limited to, physical restraint, spanking, biting, shaking, slapping, twisting or squeezing; demanding excessive physical exercise, prolonged lack of movement or motion, or strenuous or bizarre postures; and compelling a child to eat or have in the child's mouth soap, foods, hot spices, irritants or the like.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSHEALTH414.9(l)Jun 28, 2023

A child may only be disciplined by a director, group teacher or assistant teacher.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSHEALTH414.10(a)Jun 28, 2023

Any abuse or maltreatment of a child is prohibited. A school-age child care program must prohibit and may not tolerate or in any manner condone an act of abuse or maltreatment by a staff, volunteer or any other person. An abused child or maltreated child means a child defined as an abused child or maltreated child pursuant to section 412 of the Social Services Law.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSHEALTH414.10(c)(1)Jun 28, 2023

school age child care program staff must personally make, or cause to be made, an immediate report to the Statewide Central Register of Child Abuse and Maltreatment by telephone, followed by a written report within 48 hours, in the form and manner prescribed by the Office, to the child protective service of the social services district in the county in which the child resides.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSTAFFING414.13(a)(1)Jun 28, 2023

Staff and volunteers must be mature, of good character and possess suitable personal qualifications.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY414.15(b)(14)(ii)Jun 28, 2023

The program must immediately notify the parent and Office upon learning of the following events involving a child which occurred while the child was in care at the program or was being transported by the program: serious incident,

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY414.8(a)Jun 28, 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(b)Jun 28, 2023

School-age child care programs must employ staff who will promote the physical, intellectual, social, cultural and emotional well-being of the children.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSHEALTH414.9(j)Jun 28, 2023

Corporal punishment is prohibited. For the purposes of this part, the term corporal punishment means punishment inflicted directly on the body including, but not limited to, physical restraint, spanking, biting, shaking, slapping, twisting or squeezing; demanding excessive physical exercise, prolonged lack of movement or motion, or strenuous or bizarre postures; and compelling a child to eat or have in the child's mouth soap, foods, hot spices, irritants or the like.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSHEALTH414.9(l)Jun 28, 2023

A child may only be disciplined by a director, group teacher or assistant teacher.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSHEALTH414.10(a)Jun 28, 2023

Any abuse or maltreatment of a child is prohibited. A school-age child care program must prohibit and may not tolerate or in any manner condone an act of abuse or maltreatment by a staff, volunteer or any other person. An abused child or maltreated child means a child defined as an abused child or maltreated child pursuant to section 412 of the Social Services Law.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSHEALTH414.10(c)(1)Jun 28, 2023

school age child care program staff must personally make, or cause to be made, an immediate report to the Statewide Central Register of Child Abuse and Maltreatment by telephone, followed by a written report within 48 hours, in the form and manner prescribed by the Office, to the child protective service of the social services district in the county in which the child resides.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSTAFFING414.13(a)(1)Jun 28, 2023

Staff and volunteers must be mature, of good character and possess suitable personal qualifications.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY414.8(a)Jun 28, 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(b)Jun 28, 2023

School-age child care programs must employ staff who will promote the physical, intellectual, social, cultural and emotional well-being of the children.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSHEALTH414.9(j)Jun 28, 2023

Corporal punishment is prohibited. For the purposes of this part, the term corporal punishment means punishment inflicted directly on the body including, but not limited to, physical restraint, spanking, biting, shaking, slapping, twisting or squeezing; demanding excessive physical exercise, prolonged lack of movement or motion, or strenuous or bizarre postures; and compelling a child to eat or have in the child's mouth soap, foods, hot spices, irritants or the like.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSHEALTH414.9(l)Jun 28, 2023

A child may only be disciplined by a director, group teacher or assistant teacher.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSHEALTH414.10(a)Jun 28, 2023

Any abuse or maltreatment of a child is prohibited. A school-age child care program must prohibit and may not tolerate or in any manner condone an act of abuse or maltreatment by a staff, volunteer or any other person. An abused child or maltreated child means a child defined as an abused child or maltreated child pursuant to section 412 of the Social Services Law.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSHEALTH414.10(c)(1)Jun 28, 2023

school age child care program staff must personally make, or cause to be made, an immediate report to the Statewide Central Register of Child Abuse and Maltreatment by telephone, followed by a written report within 48 hours, in the form and manner prescribed by the Office, to the child protective service of the social services district in the county in which the child resides.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSTAFFING414.13(a)(1)Jun 28, 2023

Staff and volunteers must be mature, of good character and possess suitable personal qualifications.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY414.15(b)(14)(ii)Jun 28, 2023

The program must immediately notify the parent and Office upon learning of the following events involving a child which occurred while the child was in care at the program or was being transported by the program: serious incident,

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY414.8(a)Jun 28, 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(b)Jun 28, 2023

School-age child care programs must employ staff who will promote the physical, intellectual, social, cultural and emotional well-being of the children.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSHEALTH414.9(j)Jun 28, 2023

Corporal punishment is prohibited. For the purposes of this part, the term corporal punishment means punishment inflicted directly on the body including, but not limited to, physical restraint, spanking, biting, shaking, slapping, twisting or squeezing; demanding excessive physical exercise, prolonged lack of movement or motion, or strenuous or bizarre postures; and compelling a child to eat or have in the child's mouth soap, foods, hot spices, irritants or the like.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSHEALTH414.9(l)Jun 28, 2023

A child may only be disciplined by a director, group teacher or assistant teacher.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSHEALTH414.10(a)Jun 28, 2023

Any abuse or maltreatment of a child is prohibited. A school-age child care program must prohibit and may not tolerate or in any manner condone an act of abuse or maltreatment by a staff, volunteer or any other person. An abused child or maltreated child means a child defined as an abused child or maltreated child pursuant to section 412 of the Social Services Law.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSHEALTH414.10(c)(1)Jun 28, 2023

school age child care program staff must personally make, or cause to be made, an immediate report to the Statewide Central Register of Child Abuse and Maltreatment by telephone, followed by a written report within 48 hours, in the form and manner prescribed by the Office, to the child protective service of the social services district in the county in which the child resides.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSTAFFING414.13(a)(1)Jun 28, 2023

Staff and volunteers must be mature, of good character and possess suitable personal qualifications.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY414.15(b)(14)(ii)Jun 28, 2023

The program must immediately notify the parent and Office upon learning of the following events involving a child which occurred while the child was in care at the program or was being transported by the program: serious incident,

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY414.8(a)Jun 28, 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(b)Jun 28, 2023

School-age child care programs must employ staff who will promote the physical, intellectual, social, cultural and emotional well-being of the children.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE414.2(e)(11)Apr 27, 2023

Applicants for renewal of a registration must submit to the Office at least 60 days in advance of the expiration date of the registration the following: documentation from an inspector for the New York State Department of Labor or an insurance company licensed to write boiler insurance in New York State showing that all steam or hot water boilers have been inspected and approved during the current registration period in accordance with the requirements of the New York State Department of Labor. For all other fuel burning heating systems and equipment and boilers not subject to the New York State Department of Labor requirements, documentation of service by a heating contractor performed within the 12 months preceding the date of the application for renewal; and

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE414.2(e)(5)Apr 27, 2023

Applicants for renewal of a registration must submit to the Office at least 60 days in advance of the expiration date of the registration the following: documentation showing compliance with the training requirements of section 414.14 of this Part;

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE414.2(e)(1)Apr 27, 2023

Applicants for renewal of a registration must submit to the Office at least 60 days in advance of the expiration date of the registration the following: a completed application for renewal, including required attestations, on forms furnished by the Office, or approved equivalents. Such application and attestations must include an agreement by the applicant to operate the school-age child care program in conformity with applicable laws and regulations;

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE414.2(e)(12)Apr 27, 2023

Applicants for renewal of a registration must submit to the Office at least 60 days in advance of the expiration date of the registration the following: a copy of a certification of insurance from an insurance company showing general liability insurance is provided to the school age child care program and a copy of the insurance policy; and

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE414.2(e)(5)Apr 27, 2023

Applicants for renewal of a registration must submit to the Office at least 60 days in advance of the expiration date of the registration the following: documentation showing compliance with the training requirements of section 414.14 of this Part;

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE414.2(e)(11)Apr 27, 2023

Applicants for renewal of a registration must submit to the Office at least 60 days in advance of the expiration date of the registration the following: documentation from an inspector for the New York State Department of Labor or an insurance company licensed to write boiler insurance in New York State showing that all steam or hot water boilers have been inspected and approved during the current registration period in accordance with the requirements of the New York State Department of Labor. For all other fuel burning heating systems and equipment and boilers not subject to the New York State Department of Labor requirements, documentation of service by a heating contractor performed within the 12 months preceding the date of the application for renewal; and

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE414.2(e)(12)Apr 27, 2023

Applicants for renewal of a registration must submit to the Office at least 60 days in advance of the expiration date of the registration the following: a copy of a certification of insurance from an insurance company showing general liability insurance is provided to the school age child care program and a copy of the insurance policy; and

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE414.2(e)(1)Apr 27, 2023

Applicants for renewal of a registration must submit to the Office at least 60 days in advance of the expiration date of the registration the following: a completed application for renewal, including required attestations, on forms furnished by the Office, or approved equivalents. Such application and attestations must include an agreement by the applicant to operate the school-age child care program in conformity with applicable laws and regulations;

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE414.2(e)(5)Apr 27, 2023

Applicants for renewal of a registration must submit to the Office at least 60 days in advance of the expiration date of the registration the following: documentation showing compliance with the training requirements of section 414.14 of this Part;

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE414.2(e)(11)Apr 27, 2023

Applicants for renewal of a registration must submit to the Office at least 60 days in advance of the expiration date of the registration the following: documentation from an inspector for the New York State Department of Labor or an insurance company licensed to write boiler insurance in New York State showing that all steam or hot water boilers have been inspected and approved during the current registration period in accordance with the requirements of the New York State Department of Labor. For all other fuel burning heating systems and equipment and boilers not subject to the New York State Department of Labor requirements, documentation of service by a heating contractor performed within the 12 months preceding the date of the application for renewal; and

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE414.2(e)(12)Apr 27, 2023

Applicants for renewal of a registration must submit to the Office at least 60 days in advance of the expiration date of the registration the following: a copy of a certification of insurance from an insurance company showing general liability insurance is provided to the school age child care program and a copy of the insurance policy; and

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE414.2(e)(1)Apr 27, 2023

Applicants for renewal of a registration must submit to the Office at least 60 days in advance of the expiration date of the registration the following: a completed application for renewal, including required attestations, on forms furnished by the Office, or approved equivalents. Such application and attestations must include an agreement by the applicant to operate the school-age child care program in conformity with applicable laws and regulations;

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE414.2(e)(5)Apr 27, 2023

Applicants for renewal of a registration must submit to the Office at least 60 days in advance of the expiration date of the registration the following: documentation showing compliance with the training requirements of section 414.14 of this Part;

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE414.2(e)(11)Apr 27, 2023

Applicants for renewal of a registration must submit to the Office at least 60 days in advance of the expiration date of the registration the following: documentation from an inspector for the New York State Department of Labor or an insurance company licensed to write boiler insurance in New York State showing that all steam or hot water boilers have been inspected and approved during the current registration period in accordance with the requirements of the New York State Department of Labor. For all other fuel burning heating systems and equipment and boilers not subject to the New York State Department of Labor requirements, documentation of service by a heating contractor performed within the 12 months preceding the date of the application for renewal; and

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE414.2(e)(12)Apr 27, 2023

Applicants for renewal of a registration must submit to the Office at least 60 days in advance of the expiration date of the registration the following: a copy of a certification of insurance from an insurance company showing general liability insurance is provided to the school age child care program and a copy of the insurance policy; and

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE414.2(e)(1)Apr 27, 2023

Applicants for renewal of a registration must submit to the Office at least 60 days in advance of the expiration date of the registration the following: a completed application for renewal, including required attestations, on forms furnished by the Office, or approved equivalents. Such application and attestations must include an agreement by the applicant to operate the school-age child care program in conformity with applicable laws and regulations;

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE414.2(e)(5)Apr 27, 2023

Applicants for renewal of a registration must submit to the Office at least 60 days in advance of the expiration date of the registration the following: documentation showing compliance with the training requirements of section 414.14 of this Part;

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE414.2(e)(11)Apr 27, 2023

Applicants for renewal of a registration must submit to the Office at least 60 days in advance of the expiration date of the registration the following: documentation from an inspector for the New York State Department of Labor or an insurance company licensed to write boiler insurance in New York State showing that all steam or hot water boilers have been inspected and approved during the current registration period in accordance with the requirements of the New York State Department of Labor. For all other fuel burning heating systems and equipment and boilers not subject to the New York State Department of Labor requirements, documentation of service by a heating contractor performed within the 12 months preceding the date of the application for renewal; and

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE414.2(e)(12)Apr 27, 2023

Applicants for renewal of a registration must submit to the Office at least 60 days in advance of the expiration date of the registration the following: a copy of a certification of insurance from an insurance company showing general liability insurance is provided to the school age child care program and a copy of the insurance policy; and

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE414.2(e)(1)Apr 27, 2023

Applicants for renewal of a registration must submit to the Office at least 60 days in advance of the expiration date of the registration the following: a completed application for renewal, including required attestations, on forms furnished by the Office, or approved equivalents. Such application and attestations must include an agreement by the applicant to operate the school-age child care program in conformity with applicable laws and regulations;

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY414.4(e)Mar 24, 2023

All fire suppression equipment and systems must be tested and maintained in accordance with the applicable requirements of the Fire Code and Building Code of New York State or other applicable fire and building codes when the Fire Code and Building Code of New York State is not applicable.

Resolution: Corrected

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is PRACTICAL LEARNING CENTER's safety grade?

PRACTICAL LEARNING CENTER has a safety grade of F (Poor) based on state inspection data. The composite score is 12.3 out of 100.

How many violations does PRACTICAL LEARNING CENTER have?

PRACTICAL LEARNING CENTER has 66 total violations on record, including 0 critical, 66 serious, and 0 minor.

When was PRACTICAL LEARNING CENTER last inspected?

PRACTICAL LEARNING CENTER was last inspected on July 28, 2025.

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