Description: Old First Nursery School (OFNS) was founded in 1959 as a parent-run cooperative and is the oldest cooperative pre-school in New York City. The school is licensed by the New York City Department of Health for children ages three to five years. The school has rented space from the Old First Dutch Reformed Church on the corner of Carroll Street and Seventh Avenue in Park Slope, Brooklyn, for over 40 years. While we are proud to have such a special, community-based location, the school is unaffiliated with the church and is a non-parochial institution. The school has an integrated-art, active-learning and play-centered approach to education. We believe that academic skills arise in pre-school children through shared discovery experiences and games, rather than through formal lessons or drills. The program aims to foster inquisitiveness, self-discipline and self-motivation within a living and secure environment. Daily activities include living skills (eating, dressing, washing, cooking, sharing, etc.), art projects, language games and skills, block play, house-corner play, and daily indoor and outdoor exercise. Dance and music are also incorporated into the curriculum. The program also takes advantage of the neighborhood — for example, walks in Prospect Park, visits to the fire station and other special trips, as well as bringing in local specialists such as yoga instructors and local farmers. The school is small, only 16 students, which encourages close interaction among parents, teachers and children.
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Date | Type | Regulations | Status |
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2020-02-27 | Violations requiring immediate correction (Public Health Hazards) | 47.05(b) | OPEN |
Brief Description: Number of children in attendance exceeds approved maximum child capacity. | |||
2020-02-27 | Violations requiring immediate correction (Public Health Hazards) | 81.09(a) | CORRECTED |
Brief Description: Potentially hazardous food is maintained at required temperatures except for necessary preparation; below 41 degree F or above 140 degree F; except for immediate service eggs 45 degree F processed fish 38 degree F unless properly salted or time monitored. | |||
2019-06-07 | Minor violations (General Violations) | 47.19(b) | CORRECTED |
Brief Description: At time of inspection it was determined/observed that child care service failed to conduct pre-employment verification of staff credentials. | |||
2019-06-07 | Minor violations (General Violations) | 47.19(d) | CORRECTED |
Brief Description: At time of inspection it was determined/observed that child care service did Not obtain employee consent for criminal clearance or advise employee of State Central Register clearance request. | |||
2019-06-07 | Minor violations (General Violations) | 47.33(b) | CORRECTED |
Brief Description: 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. | |||
2019-06-07 | Minor violations (General Violations) | 47.33(c) | CORRECTED |
Brief Description: Staff failed to obtain proof of immunization; Except for exempt staff, required staff immunizations were not submitted to child care service; records not confidential. | |||
2019-06-07 | Minor violations (General Violations) | 47.37(b)(1) | CORRECTED |
Brief Description: 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. | |||
2019-06-07 | Minor violations (General Violations) | 47.37(b)(2) | CORRECTED |
Brief Description: All teachers have not received training in infectious disease control and reporting. | |||
2019-06-07 | Violations requiring immediate correction (Public Health Hazards) | 47.19(c)(1) | CORRECTED |
Brief Description: Fingerprint screening Not arranged for current and prospective personnel; Results Not satisfactory or CAP was Not approved | |||
2018-05-17 | Minor violations (General Violations) | 47.19(i) | CORRECTED |
Brief Description: Child care service failed to conduct business and employment reference checks of staff/volunteers. | |||
2018-05-17 | Minor violations (General Violations) | 47.25(a)(1) | CORRECTED |
Brief Description: At time of inspection child care service unable to document that all children enrolled have had an age appropriate medical evaluation. | |||
2018-05-17 | Minor violations (General Violations) | 47.33(b) | CORRECTED |
Brief Description: 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. | |||
2018-05-17 | Minor violations (General Violations) | 47.33(c) | CORRECTED |
Brief Description: Staff failed to obtain proof of immunization; Except for exempt staff, required staff immunizations were not submitted to child care service; records not confidential. | |||
2018-05-17 | Violations requiring correction within two weeks (Critical Violations) | 47.19(f) | CORRECTED |
Brief Description: Child care service employee failed to Notify child care service administration of arrest, conviction and/or accusation/indication of child abuse within 24 hours. | |||
2017-02-08 | 47.41(k)(1) | CORRECTED | |
Brief Description: Violations requiring correction within two weeks (Critical Violations)<br/> Interior entrances and exits monitored and secure; Panic bars required on exterior entrances and exits by May 1, 2016 |
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