Red Balloon Day Care Center - New York NY Child Care - Pre School

560 RIVERSIDE DRIVE , NEW YORK NY 10027
(212) 663-9006

About the Provider

Description: The Red Balloon strives to be a model of exemplary early childhood education practices. We partner with families to create a safe nurturing environment where children are encouraged to reach their full potential while planting the seed for lifelong learning.

Additional Information: Years in Operation: 11 or more

Program and Licensing Details

  • License Number: 724
  • Capacity: 45
  • Age Range: 2 YEARS - 5 YEARS
  • Enrolled in Subsidized Child Care Program: No
  • District Office: New York City Department of Health
  • District Office Phone: 311 or (212) NEW-YOR (Note: This is not the facility phone number.)

Location Map

Inspection/Report History

Where possible, ChildcareCenter provides inspection reports as a service to families. This information is deemed reliable, but is not guaranteed. We encourage families to contact the daycare provider directly with any questions or concerns, as the provider may have already addressed some or all issues. Reports can also be verified with your local daycare licensing office.

Date Type Regulations Status
2020-02-03 Minor violations (General Violations) 81.19(a) CORRECTED
Brief Description: 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;
2019-11-19 Minor violations (General Violations) 47.41(j) CORRECTED
Brief Description: At time of inspection floors/walls ceilings were observed Not maintained; in disrepair or covered in a toxic finish.
2019-11-19 Minor violations (General Violations) 81.21(a)(2) CORRECTED
Brief Description: Handwash sinks access unobstructed by doors or other objects used solely for hand washing
2019-10-10 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.
2019-10-10 Minor violations (General Violations) 47.33(c) OPEN
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.
2019-02-13 Violations requiring correction within two weeks (Critical Violations) 47.43(e) CORRECTED
Brief Description: 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.
2019-02-13 Violations requiring correction within two weeks (Critical Violations) 81.21(a) CORRECTED
Brief Description: Handwashing sink facility with hot and cold potable water provided in food preparation and service areas and toilet rooms
2018-05-25 47.13(c) CORRECTED
Brief Description: Violations requiring correction within two weeks (Critical Violations)<br/> Education Director not designated for each permitted child care held by program; Educational Director does not meet qualification requirements; failure to notify Department of Ed Director resignation/termination; failure to notify staff of Ed Director coverage, proof of notification not available
2018-05-25 47.19(c) CORRECTED
Brief Description: Violations requiring immediate correction (Public Health Hazards)<br/> Child care service failed to arrange/conduct criminal/SCR background clearance checks for required individuals; failed to re-clear required individuals with the SCR every two years.
2018-05-25 Minor violations (General Violations) 47.19(i) CORRECTED
Brief Description: Child care service failed to conduct business and employment reference checks of staff/volunteers.
2018-05-25 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.
2018-03-08 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.
2018-03-08 Minor violations (General Violations) 47.37 (b)(2) CORRECTED
Brief Description: All teachers have not received training in infectious disease control and reporting.
2018-02-26 Minor violations (General Violations) 47.41 (j) CORRECTED
Brief Description: At time of inspection floors/walls ceilings were observed not maintained; in disrepair or covered in a toxic finish.
2017-09-14 47.41 (j) CORRECTED
Brief Description: Minor violations (General Violations)<br/> At time of inspection floors/walls ceilings were observed not maintained; in disrepair or covered in a toxic finish.

If you are a provider and you believe any information is incorrect, please contact us. We will research your concern and make corrections accordingly.

Reviews

Be the first to review this childcare provider. Write a review about Red Balloon Day Care Center. Let other families know what’s great, or what could be improved. Please read our brief review guidelines to make your review as helpful as possible.

Review Policy:
ChildcareCenter.us does not actively screen or monitor user reviews, nor do we verify or edit content. Reviews reflect only the opinion of the writer. We ask that users follow our review guidelines. If you see a review that does not reflect these guidelines, you can email us. We will assess the review and decide the appropriate next step. Please note – we will not remove a review simply because it is negative. Providers are welcome to respond to parental reviews, however we ask that they identify themselves as the provider.

Providers in ZIP Code 10027