The Blu Hippo

25 Jerome Street, Brooklyn, NY 11207License
C

Data Freshness & Provenance

Inspection coverage

10 inspections on record

Active providers

License status: License

Last refreshed

April 1, 2026

Latest inspection

December 15, 2025

Provenance

New York licensing inspections and DaycareCheck scoring

Quick Facts

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Updated April 1, 2026

Provider
The Blu Hippo
License number
917245
Location
25 Jerome Street, Brooklyn, NY 11207
Status
License
Safety grade
C (Average), score 70.0/100
Inspection record
10 inspections, last inspected December 15, 2025
Provenance
Official state licensing inspections and DaycareCheck scoring. Last refreshed April 1, 2026.

Safety Scorecard

C
Average70.0 / 100
Health100/100
Safety0/100
Staffing100/100
Compliance100/100

9

Total Violations

Dec 15, 2025

Last Inspection

16

Capacity

Violation Timeline

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

All Violations (12)

SERIOUSSAFETY416.4(b)(1)Jul 22, 2025

Evacuation drills must be conducted at least monthly during the hours of operation of the group family day care home.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY413.4(b)(1)Jul 22, 2025

all clearances required pursuant to subdivision (a) of this section; and

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY416.7(l)Jul 22, 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

SERIOUSSAFETY413.4(b)(1)Jul 22, 2025

all clearances required pursuant to subdivision (a) of this section; and

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY416.4(b)(1)Jul 22, 2025

Evacuation drills must be conducted at least monthly during the hours of operation of the group family day care home.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY416.7(l)Jul 22, 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

SERIOUSSAFETY413.4(b)(1)Jul 22, 2025

all clearances required pursuant to subdivision (a) of this section; and

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY416.4(b)(1)Jul 22, 2025

Evacuation drills must be conducted at least monthly during the hours of operation of the group family day care home.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY416.7(l)Jul 22, 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

SERIOUSSAFETY413.4(b)(1)Jul 22, 2025

all clearances required pursuant to subdivision (a) of this section; and

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY416.4(b)(1)Jul 22, 2025

Evacuation drills must be conducted at least monthly during the hours of operation of the group family day care home.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY416.7(l)Jul 22, 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

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Blu Hippo's safety grade?

The Blu Hippo has a safety grade of C (Average) based on state inspection data. The composite score is 70.0 out of 100.

How many violations does The Blu Hippo have?

The Blu Hippo has 9 total violations on record, including 0 critical, 9 serious, and 0 minor.

When was The Blu Hippo last inspected?

The Blu Hippo was last inspected on December 15, 2025.

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