The Friends of Crown Heights Educational Centers, Inc.

655 Parkside Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11226Registration
F

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

F
Poor14.3 / 100
Health33/100
Safety15/100
Staffing0/100
Compliance0/100

Quality Rating

2 Stars

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)

SERIOUSSAFETY414.8(k)(2)(i)Oct 24, 2025

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

SERIOUSSAFETY414.15(c)(11)Oct 24, 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: 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

SERIOUSSTAFFING414.13(b)(5)Oct 24, 2025

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

SERIOUSSTAFFING414.13(b)(4)Oct 24, 2025

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

SERIOUSSTAFFING414.13(b)(3)Oct 24, 2025

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

SERIOUSSAFETY414.8(k)(2)(ii)Oct 24, 2025

for children between the ages of ten years old and twelve years old: the maximum group size is thirty children.

Resolution: Not Corrected

SERIOUSHEALTH414.11(b)(1)Jun 23, 2025

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

SERIOUSHEALTH414.11(b)(6)Jun 23, 2025

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

SERIOUSSAFETY414.4(b)(4)Apr 21, 2025

The program must maintain on file a record of each evacuation drill conducted, using forms furnished by the Office or approved equivalents.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY414.4(b)(1)Apr 21, 2025

Evacuation drills must be conducted at least monthly during various hours of operation of the school age child care program.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSTAFFING414.13(b)(4)Apr 21, 2025

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

SERIOUSSTAFFING414.14(b)Mar 25, 2025

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

SERIOUSSTAFFING414.13(b)(5)Mar 5, 2025

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

SERIOUSHEALTH414.11(b)(6)Mar 5, 2025

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

SERIOUSSTAFFING414.13(b)(3)Mar 5, 2025

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

SERIOUSSAFETY413.4(b)(1)Mar 5, 2025

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

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSHEALTH414.11(b)(1)(ii)Mar 5, 2025

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

SERIOUSSTAFFING414.13(b)(4)Mar 5, 2025

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

SERIOUSSTAFFING414.13(b)(2)Dec 12, 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 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

SERIOUSSTAFFING414.13(b)(3)Dec 12, 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: 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

SERIOUSHEALTH414.11(b)(1)(ii)Dec 12, 2024

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

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE47.59(a)Mar 29, 2023

Exits and other egress Not provided with required signage at time of inspection.

Resolution: CORRECTED

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE47.41(j)Mar 29, 2023

At time of inspection floors/walls ceilings were observed Not maintained; in disrepair or covered in a toxic finish.

Resolution: OPEN

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE47.33(b)Mar 22, 2023

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

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE47.33(b)Mar 22, 2023

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

CRITICALCOMPLIANCEMar 8, 2023

There were no new violations observed at the time of this inspection/visit.

Resolution: N/A

MINORCOMPLIANCEFeb 2, 2023

There were no new violations observed at the time of this inspection/visit.

Resolution: N/A

MINORCOMPLIANCEJan 20, 2023

There were no new violations observed at the time of this inspection/visit.

Resolution: N/A

MINORCOMPLIANCEJan 12, 2023

There were no new violations observed at the time of this inspection/visit.

Resolution: N/A

CRITICALCOMPLIANCEOct 26, 2022

There were no new violations observed at the time of this inspection/visit.

Resolution: N/A

CRITICALCOMPLIANCESep 14, 2022

There were no new violations observed at the time of this inspection/visit.

Resolution: N/A

MINORCOMPLIANCESep 12, 2022

There were no new violations observed at the time of this inspection/visit.

Resolution: N/A

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE47.59(b)Aug 30, 2022

Fire extinguishers observed Not to be inspected or maintained at time of inspection.

Resolution: CORRECTED

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE47.37(b)(1)Aug 30, 2022

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

MINORCOMPLIANCEJun 29, 2022

There were no new violations observed at the time of this inspection/visit.

Resolution: N/A

MINORCOMPLIANCE47.45(a)May 31, 2022

Proper ventilation Not provided or maintained at time of inspection. Indoor air quality nuisance allowed to exist at time of inspection.

Resolution: CORRECTED

CRITICALCOMPLIANCEApr 29, 2022

There were no new violations observed at the time of this inspection/visit.

Resolution: N/A

CRITICALCOMPLIANCEFeb 15, 2022

There were no new violations observed at the time of this inspection/visit.

Resolution: N/A

MINORCOMPLIANCEFeb 15, 2022

There were no new violations observed at the time of this inspection/visit.

Resolution: N/A

MINORCOMPLIANCEFeb 9, 2022

There were no new violations observed at the time of this inspection/visit.

Resolution: N/A

MINORCOMPLIANCEJan 20, 2022

There were no new violations observed at the time of this inspection/visit.

Resolution: N/A

CRITICALCOMPLIANCEDec 2, 2021

There were no new violations observed at the time of this inspection/visit.

Resolution: N/A

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE47.41(j)Nov 29, 2021

At time of inspection floors/walls ceilings were observed Not maintained; in disrepair or covered in a toxic finish.

Resolution: CORRECTED

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE47.45(a)Nov 29, 2021

Proper ventilation Not provided or maintained at time of inspection. Indoor air quality nuisance allowed to exist at time of inspection.

Resolution: CORRECTED

CRITICALCOMPLIANCEOct 13, 2021

There were no new violations observed at the time of this inspection/visit.

Resolution: N/A

CRITICALCOMPLIANCEAug 24, 2021

There were no new violations observed at the time of this inspection/visit.

Resolution: N/A

MINORCOMPLIANCEJul 27, 2021

There were no new violations observed at the time of this inspection/visit.

Resolution: N/A

CRITICALCOMPLIANCEJul 9, 2021

There were no new violations observed at the time of this inspection/visit.

Resolution: N/A

MINORCOMPLIANCEJul 9, 2021

There were no new violations observed at the time of this inspection/visit.

Resolution: N/A

MINORCOMPLIANCE131.09(f)Jun 16, 2021

Walls and ceiling in commercial building Not properly constructed; Not maintained in good repair; unclean

Resolution: CORRECTED

MINORCOMPLIANCEJun 10, 2021

There were no new violations observed at the time of this inspection/visit.

Resolution: N/A

CRITICALCOMPLIANCEMay 5, 2021

There were no new violations observed at the time of this inspection/visit.

Resolution: N/A

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE47.59(d)Apr 22, 2021

At time of inspection it was determined that child care service failed to conduct and document monthly fire drills.

Resolution: CORRECTED

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE81.19(a)Apr 22, 2021

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

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE81.19(b)Apr 22, 2021

All lighting fixtures over by or within food storage preparation service or display are provided with suitable guards

Resolution: CORRECTED

MINORCOMPLIANCEApr 1, 2021

There were no new violations observed at the time of this inspection/visit.

Resolution: N/A

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE47.25(a)(2)(A)(ii)Jan 19, 2021

N permittee shall admit a child without appropriate documentation of immunization or medical exemption

Resolution: CORRECTED

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE47.25(d)Jan 19, 2021

At time of inspection children's medical files were Not provided, were incomplete or were Not maintained.

Resolution: CORRECTED

MINORCOMPLIANCEJan 19, 2021

There were no new violations observed at the time of this inspection/visit.

Resolution: N/A

MINORCOMPLIANCEJan 13, 2021

There were no new violations observed at the time of this inspection/visit.

Resolution: N/A

CRITICALHEALTH81.20(a)Dec 23, 2020

Food service establishment has adequate supplies of potable water; plumbing fixtures properly connected vented and drained; backflow prevention devices installed where required.

Resolution: CORRECTED

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE131.09(d)(2)Dec 23, 2020

Sufficient handwash sinks with hot and cold running water, liquid soap, drying devices Not provided in commercial buildings.

Resolution: CORRECTED

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE131.09(d)(2)Dec 23, 2020

Sufficient handwash sinks with hot and cold running water, liquid soap, drying devices Not provided in commercial buildings.

Resolution: CORRECTED

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE131.09(c)Dec 23, 2020

Plumbing and plumbing fixtures Not properly connected, vented, drained; Not installed and maintained in commercial building

Resolution: CORRECTED

CRITICALCOMPLIANCENov 16, 2020

There were no new violations observed at the time of this inspection/visit.

Resolution: N/A

CRITICALCOMPLIANCESep 9, 2020

There were no new violations observed at the time of this inspection/visit.

Resolution: N/A

MINORCOMPLIANCEAug 18, 2020

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.

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