The David Foster Preschool Academy

72 Clarkson Ave., Brooklyn, NY 11226Registration
C

Data Freshness & Provenance

Inspection coverage

12 inspections on record

Active providers

License status: Registration

Last refreshed

April 3, 2026

Latest inspection

September 10, 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
The David Foster Preschool Academy
License number
738654
Location
72 Clarkson Ave., Brooklyn, NY 11226
Status
Registration
Safety grade
C (Average), score 70.0/100
Inspection record
12 inspections, last inspected September 10, 2025
Provenance
Official state licensing inspections and DaycareCheck scoring. Last refreshed April 3, 2026.

Safety Scorecard

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

30

Total Violations

Sep 10, 2025

Last Inspection

16

Capacity

Violation Timeline

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

All Violations (30)

SERIOUSSAFETY414.4(f)(2)Aug 22, 2025

All corridors, aisles, and approaches to exits must be kept unobstructed at all times.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY414.4(f)(2)Aug 22, 2025

All corridors, aisles, and approaches to exits must be kept unobstructed at all times.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY414.4(f)(2)Aug 22, 2025

All corridors, aisles, and approaches to exits must be kept unobstructed at all times.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY414.4(f)(2)Aug 22, 2025

All corridors, aisles, and approaches to exits must be kept unobstructed at all times.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY414.4(f)(2)Aug 22, 2025

All corridors, aisles, and approaches to exits must be kept unobstructed at all times.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY414.15(c)(28)Jun 4, 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: a copy of a certificate of insurance from an insurance company showing the intent to provide general liability insurance to the program upon registration and a copy of the insurance policy issued after licensure;

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY414.15(c)(28)Jun 4, 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: a copy of a certificate of insurance from an insurance company showing the intent to provide general liability insurance to the program upon registration and a copy of the insurance policy issued after licensure;

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY414.15(c)(28)Jun 4, 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: a copy of a certificate of insurance from an insurance company showing the intent to provide general liability insurance to the program upon registration and a copy of the insurance policy issued after licensure;

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY414.15(c)(28)Jun 4, 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: a copy of a certificate of insurance from an insurance company showing the intent to provide general liability insurance to the program upon registration and a copy of the insurance policy issued after licensure;

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY414.15(c)(28)Jun 4, 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: a copy of a certificate of insurance from an insurance company showing the intent to provide general liability insurance to the program upon registration and a copy of the insurance policy issued after licensure;

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY414.8(a)Mar 12, 2024

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

SERIOUSSAFETY413.4(b)(1)Mar 12, 2024

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

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY414.8(k)(1)(i)Mar 12, 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

SERIOUSSAFETY414.8(k)(1)(i)Mar 12, 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

SERIOUSSAFETY413.4(b)(1)Mar 12, 2024

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

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY414.8(a)Mar 12, 2024

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(k)(1)(i)Mar 12, 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

SERIOUSSAFETY414.8(a)Mar 12, 2024

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

SERIOUSSAFETY413.4(b)(1)Mar 12, 2024

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

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY414.8(a)Mar 12, 2024

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(k)(1)(i)Mar 12, 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

SERIOUSSAFETY413.4(b)(1)Mar 12, 2024

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

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY414.8(a)Mar 12, 2024

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(k)(1)(i)Mar 12, 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

SERIOUSSAFETY413.4(b)(1)Mar 12, 2024

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

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY413.4(b)(1)Feb 6, 2024

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

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY413.4(b)(1)Feb 6, 2024

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

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY413.4(b)(1)Feb 6, 2024

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

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY413.4(b)(1)Feb 6, 2024

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

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY413.4(b)(1)Feb 6, 2024

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

Resolution: Corrected

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is The David Foster Preschool Academy's safety grade?

The David Foster Preschool Academy 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 David Foster Preschool Academy have?

The David Foster Preschool Academy has 30 total violations on record, including 0 critical, 30 serious, and 0 minor.

When was The David Foster Preschool Academy last inspected?

The David Foster Preschool Academy was last inspected on September 10, 2025.

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