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BOOKS & RATTLES, INC.

Child care center · 63-08 69 PLACE, Queens, NYC 11379 · License 7117

0Compliance score
Poor

Capacity 109. 2 YEARS - 5 YEARS

Violation history (40)

SeverityDateStandard / narrativeCorrected
4Tue Apr 18 2023 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) 47.37(b)(4) - Training in SIDS, Shaken Baby Syndrome and Safe Sleep practices Not provided to staff
4Tue Apr 18 2023 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) 47.57(b) - At time of inspection it was determined that child care service failed to take any and all necessary action to eliminate potential hazards. Yes
4Tue Apr 18 2023 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) 47.37(b)(1) - 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.
2Tue Apr 18 2023 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) 47.33(b) - 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.
4Tue Apr 18 2023 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) 47.61(e) - Child care service fails to store dry goods in insect/rodent proof containers at time of inspection. Yes
2Tue Apr 18 2023 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) 47.33(c)(1) - Staff and volunteers obtain documentation showing immunization with 2 doses measles/mumps, 1 dose rubella, 2 doses varicella and 1 dose Tdap. Medical exemptions only. History of measles, mumps or rubella shall Not replace MMR vaccine except in presence of MMR varicella antibodies.
4Tue Apr 18 2023 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) 47.49(c) - At time of inspection toxic substances observed improperly stored so as to result in the potential for exposure or contamination of facility surfaces. Yes
?Tue Nov 01 2022 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) There were no new violations observed at the time of this inspection/visit.
4Thu Oct 13 2022 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) 47.59(a) - Exits and other egress Not provided with required signage at time of inspection. Yes
?Thu Oct 13 2022 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) There were no new violations observed at the time of this inspection/visit.
4Thu Aug 11 2022 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) 47.57(b) - At time of inspection it was determined that child care service failed to take any and all necessary action to eliminate potential hazards. Yes
2Thu Aug 11 2022 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) 81.17(e)(2) - Walls and ceilings doors windows and interior components of food storage food preparation and utensil-washing areas are smooth and Non-absorbent constructed of hard light colored material easily cleanable and in good repair Yes
2Thu Aug 11 2022 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) 47.41(j) - At time of inspection floors/walls ceilings were observed Not maintained; in disrepair or covered in a toxic finish. Yes
4Thu Aug 11 2022 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) 47.43(e) - At time of inspection hand wash sinks are Not supplied with an adequate amount of running water. At time of inspection water temperature exceeded 115 deg Fahrenheit. Yes
4Thu Aug 11 2022 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) 47.49(a) - At time of inspection child care service facility observed Not maintained or in disrepair. Dry sweeping observed in areas occupied by children. Yes
4Thu Aug 11 2022 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) 47.59(a) - Exits and other egress Not provided with required signage at time of inspection. Yes
4Thu Aug 11 2022 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) 47.43(b) - At time of inspection child care service failed to provide sufficient number of toilets and sinks for the number of children in attendance. Yes
4Tue Jun 21 2022 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) 47.67(a) - Appropriate child activity Not provided by child care service; unacceptable forms of discipline utilized by staff of child care service. Yes
5Tue Jun 21 2022 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) 47.23(a) - Constant and competent supervision provided by adequate staff for children and groups of children Yes
2Tue Jun 21 2022 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) 47.13(d) - Child care service staff identified/acting as group teachers do Not meet the required qualifications of the position. Yes
2Tue Jun 21 2022 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) 47.67(c) - Written behavior management policy Not provided at time of inspection, distributed to staff or made available to parents. Yes
?Thu Jun 16 2022 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) There were no new violations observed at the time of this inspection/visit.
?Tue Jun 14 2022 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) There were no new violations observed at the time of this inspection/visit.
5Thu May 05 2022 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) 3.05 - Child care service/camp fails to comply with an Order of the Board or Commissioner of Health and Mental Hygiene. Yes
2Thu May 05 2022 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) 47.33(c)(1) - Staff and volunteers obtain documentation showing immunization with 2 doses measles/mumps, 1 dose rubella, 2 doses varicella and 1 dose Tdap. Medical exemptions only. History of measles, mumps or rubella shall Not replace MMR vaccine except in presence of MMR varicella antibodies. Yes
2Thu May 05 2022 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) 47.33(b) - 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. Yes
4Thu May 05 2022 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) 47.37(b)(4) - Training in SIDS, Shaken Baby Syndrome and Safe Sleep practices Not provided to staff Yes
4Thu May 05 2022 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) 47.37(b)(1) - 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. Yes
?Tue May 11 2021 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) There were no new violations observed at the time of this inspection/visit.
?Mon Apr 12 2021 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) There were no new violations observed at the time of this inspection/visit.
2Mon Apr 12 2021 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) 47.33(c)(1) - Staff and volunteers obtain documentation showing immunization with 2 doses measles/mumps, 1 dose rubella, 2 doses varicella and 1 dose Tdap. Medical exemptions only. History of measles, mumps or rubella shall Not replace MMR vaccine except in presence of MMR varicella antibodies. Yes
5Mon Apr 12 2021 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) 47.19(c)(1) - Fingerprint screening Not arranged for current and prospective personnel; Results Not satisfactory or CAP was Not approved Yes
4Mon Apr 12 2021 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) 47.57(b) - At time of inspection it was determined that child care service failed to take any and all necessary action to eliminate potential hazards. Yes
?Wed Jan 13 2021 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) There were no new violations observed at the time of this inspection/visit.
?Wed Dec 23 2020 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) There were no new violations observed at the time of this inspection/visit.
?Tue Dec 08 2020 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) There were no new violations observed at the time of this inspection/visit.
?Thu Oct 15 2020 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) There were no new violations observed at the time of this inspection/visit.
?Wed Oct 07 2020 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) There were no new violations observed at the time of this inspection/visit.
?Wed Sep 30 2020 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) There were no new violations observed at the time of this inspection/visit.
?Thu Sep 10 2020 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) There were no new violations observed at the time of this inspection/visit.

Severity 5 = most serious. Source: official state record.

Inspections (17)

17 inspection record(s) on file from NYC-DOHMH.

Ownership

BOOKS AND RATTLES, INC.

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