The Friends of Crown Heights Educational Centers, Inc.
Data Freshness & Provenance
Inspection coverage
44 inspections on record
Active providers
License status: Registration
Last refreshed
April 1, 2026
Latest inspection
December 4, 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 1, 2026
- Provider
- The Friends of Crown Heights Educational Centers, Inc.
- License number
- 918555
- Location
- 655 Parkside Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11226
- Status
- Registration
- Safety grade
- F (Poor), score 14.3/100
- Inspection record
- 44 inspections, last inspected December 4, 2025
- Provenance
- Official state licensing inspections and DaycareCheck scoring. Last refreshed April 1, 2026.
Safety Scorecard
Quality Rating
Rated by QUALITYstarsNY, the state quality rating and improvement system.
67
Total Violations
Dec 4, 2025
Last Inspection
175
Capacity
Violation Timeline
Violations by month over the last 3 years, colored by severity.
All Violations (67)
for children between the ages of ten years old and twelve years old: there must be one teacher for every fifteen children;
Resolution: Not Corrected
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: Not Corrected
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 determine whether the applicant is listed on the register of substantiated category one cases of abuse or neglect maintained by the Justice Center for the Protection of Persons with Special Needs, pursuant to Section 495 of the Social Services Law, as required by section 414.10(b)(1)(ii); and
Resolution: Not Corrected
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 determine whether the applicant is the subject of an indicated report of child abuse and maltreatment as required by section 414.10(b)(1)(i) of this Part;
Resolution: Not Corrected
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: a sworn statement by the applicant indicating whether, to the best of the applicant's knowledge, such applicant has ever been convicted of a misdemeanor or felony in New York State or any other jurisdiction and fingerprint images as required to comply with the requirements of 413.4 of this Title;
Resolution: Not Corrected
for children between the ages of ten years old and twelve years old: the maximum group size is thirty children.
Resolution: Not Corrected
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
The initial medical statement for staff and volunteers must include the results of a Mantoux tuberculin test or other federally approved tuberculin test performed within the 12 months preceding the date of the application.
Resolution: Corrected
The program must maintain on file a record of each evacuation drill conducted, using forms furnished by the Office or approved equivalents.
Resolution: Corrected
Evacuation drills must be conducted at least monthly during various hours of operation of the school age child care program.
Resolution: Corrected
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 determine whether the applicant is the subject of an indicated report of child abuse and maltreatment as required by section 414.10(b)(1)(i) of this Part;
Resolution: Corrected
Each applicant for, or individual in the position of director, teacher, or volunteer must complete Office- approved training that complies with federal minimum health and safety pre-service or three-month orientation period requirements. This training must be obtained pre-service or within three months of starting such position.
Resolution: Corrected
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 determine whether the applicant is listed on the register of substantiated category one cases of abuse or neglect maintained by the Justice Center for the Protection of Persons with Special Needs, pursuant to Section 495 of the Social Services Law, as required by section 414.10(b)(1)(ii); and
Resolution: Corrected
The initial medical statement for staff and volunteers must include the results of a Mantoux tuberculin test or other federally approved tuberculin test performed within the 12 months preceding the date of the application.
Resolution: Corrected
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: a sworn statement by the applicant indicating whether, to the best of the applicant's knowledge, such applicant has ever been convicted of a misdemeanor or felony in New York State or any other jurisdiction and fingerprint images as required to comply with the requirements of 413.4 of this Title;
Resolution: Corrected
all clearances required pursuant to subdivision (a) of this section; and
Resolution: Corrected
Staff and volunteers must each submit a medical statement on forms furnished by the Office or an approved equivalent from a health care provider: before such person has any involvement in child care work.
Resolution: Corrected
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 determine whether the applicant is the subject of an indicated report of child abuse and maltreatment as required by section 414.10(b)(1)(i) of this Part;
Resolution: Corrected
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 names, addresses and day time telephone numbers of at least two acceptable references, other than relatives, at least one of whom can verify employment history, work record and qualifications, and at least one of whom can attest to the applicant's character, habits and personal qualifications to be a school-age child care program staff member;
Resolution: Corrected
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: a sworn statement by the applicant indicating whether, to the best of the applicant's knowledge, such applicant has ever been convicted of a misdemeanor or felony in New York State or any other jurisdiction and fingerprint images as required to comply with the requirements of 413.4 of this Title;
Resolution: Corrected
Staff and volunteers must each submit a medical statement on forms furnished by the Office or an approved equivalent from a health care provider: before such person has any involvement in child care work.
Resolution: Corrected
Exits and other egress Not provided with required signage at time of inspection.
Resolution: CORRECTED
At time of inspection floors/walls ceilings were observed Not maintained; in disrepair or covered in a toxic finish.
Resolution: OPEN
At time of inspection it was determined that child care service allows staff to perform their duties that are Not healthy or are incapable of carrying out their duties. Staff medical clearances are Not maintained by child care service.
Resolution: CORRECTED
At time of inspection it was determined that child care service allows staff to perform their duties that are Not healthy or are incapable of carrying out their duties. Staff medical clearances are Not maintained by child care service.
Resolution: CORRECTED
There were no new violations observed at the time of this inspection/visit.
Resolution: N/A
There were no new violations observed at the time of this inspection/visit.
Resolution: N/A
There were no new violations observed at the time of this inspection/visit.
Resolution: N/A
There were no new violations observed at the time of this inspection/visit.
Resolution: N/A
There were no new violations observed at the time of this inspection/visit.
Resolution: N/A
There were no new violations observed at the time of this inspection/visit.
Resolution: N/A
There were no new violations observed at the time of this inspection/visit.
Resolution: N/A
Fire extinguishers observed Not to be inspected or maintained at time of inspection.
Resolution: CORRECTED
At time of inspection it was determined that child care service failed to ensure staff received required training within time frames and/or failed to maintain training records.
Resolution: CORRECTED
There were no new violations observed at the time of this inspection/visit.
Resolution: N/A
Proper ventilation Not provided or maintained at time of inspection. Indoor air quality nuisance allowed to exist at time of inspection.
Resolution: CORRECTED
There were no new violations observed at the time of this inspection/visit.
Resolution: N/A
There were no new violations observed at the time of this inspection/visit.
Resolution: N/A
There were no new violations observed at the time of this inspection/visit.
Resolution: N/A
There were no new violations observed at the time of this inspection/visit.
Resolution: N/A
There were no new violations observed at the time of this inspection/visit.
Resolution: N/A
There were no new violations observed at the time of this inspection/visit.
Resolution: N/A
At time of inspection floors/walls ceilings were observed Not maintained; in disrepair or covered in a toxic finish.
Resolution: CORRECTED
Proper ventilation Not provided or maintained at time of inspection. Indoor air quality nuisance allowed to exist at time of inspection.
Resolution: CORRECTED
There were no new violations observed at the time of this inspection/visit.
Resolution: N/A
There were no new violations observed at the time of this inspection/visit.
Resolution: N/A
There were no new violations observed at the time of this inspection/visit.
Resolution: N/A
There were no new violations observed at the time of this inspection/visit.
Resolution: N/A
There were no new violations observed at the time of this inspection/visit.
Resolution: N/A
Walls and ceiling in commercial building Not properly constructed; Not maintained in good repair; unclean
Resolution: CORRECTED
There were no new violations observed at the time of this inspection/visit.
Resolution: N/A
There were no new violations observed at the time of this inspection/visit.
Resolution: N/A
At time of inspection it was determined that child care service failed to conduct and document monthly fire drills.
Resolution: CORRECTED
Food service establishments and Non-retail food processing establishments have adequate lighting for all areas of the premises 540 LUX in food prep areas 215 LUX in self serve areas;
Resolution: CORRECTED
All lighting fixtures over by or within food storage preparation service or display are provided with suitable guards
Resolution: CORRECTED
There were no new violations observed at the time of this inspection/visit.
Resolution: N/A
N permittee shall admit a child without appropriate documentation of immunization or medical exemption
Resolution: CORRECTED
At time of inspection children's medical files were Not provided, were incomplete or were Not maintained.
Resolution: CORRECTED
There were no new violations observed at the time of this inspection/visit.
Resolution: N/A
There were no new violations observed at the time of this inspection/visit.
Resolution: N/A
Food service establishment has adequate supplies of potable water; plumbing fixtures properly connected vented and drained; backflow prevention devices installed where required.
Resolution: CORRECTED
Sufficient handwash sinks with hot and cold running water, liquid soap, drying devices Not provided in commercial buildings.
Resolution: CORRECTED
Sufficient handwash sinks with hot and cold running water, liquid soap, drying devices Not provided in commercial buildings.
Resolution: CORRECTED
Plumbing and plumbing fixtures Not properly connected, vented, drained; Not installed and maintained in commercial building
Resolution: CORRECTED
There were no new violations observed at the time of this inspection/visit.
Resolution: N/A
There were no new violations observed at the time of this inspection/visit.
Resolution: N/A
There were no new violations observed at the time of this inspection/visit.
Resolution: N/A
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Friends of Crown Heights Educational Centers, Inc.'s safety grade?
The Friends of Crown Heights Educational Centers, Inc. has a safety grade of F (Poor) based on state inspection data. The composite score is 14.3 out of 100.
How many violations does The Friends of Crown Heights Educational Centers, Inc. have?
The Friends of Crown Heights Educational Centers, Inc. has 67 total violations on record, including 29 critical, 21 serious, and 17 minor.
When was The Friends of Crown Heights Educational Centers, Inc. last inspected?
The Friends of Crown Heights Educational Centers, Inc. was last inspected on December 4, 2025.