Block Institute School - Brooklyn NY Child Care - Pre School

376 BAY 44 STREET , BROOKLYN NY 11214
(718) 906-5432

About the Provider

Description: Block Institute School provides full day services on a 12-month basis to special needs children ages three to five in class staffing ratios of 6:1:2, 8:1:2, 9:1:3, 10:1:2, 12:1:2, and within an integrated class of 15:1:2. We offer Spanish/English Bilingual Interim Alternate Placements. We are licensed and monitored by the New York State Education Department (NYSED), New York City Department of Education (NYCDOE), and New York City Department of Health (NYC DOH) for Day Care. Children receive related services, as per each student’s Individualized Education Plan (IEP). The curriculum meets New York State Learning Standards and addresses readiness and pre academic skills and emotional support through various learning strategies. We offer state of the art services for children with autism and related disorders. These services include; applied behavior analysis, discrete trial learning, augmentative communication, and sensory integration. We offer martial arts, expressive arts, and opportunities for community learning for all our children. Our adaptive Physical Education program includes PE in our gym, playground and indoor heated pool. Breakfast and lunch are offered to children who qualify for the National School Lunch Program. Parent support groups meet weekly.

Additional Information: Certified to Administer Medication; Years in Operation: 11 or more

Program and Licensing Details

  • License Number: 6006
  • Capacity: 165
  • 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.)

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Inspection/Report History

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Date Type Regulations Status
2021-07-27 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.
2021-07-27 Violations requiring correction within two weeks (Critical Violations) 47.29(c)(1) CORRECTED
Brief Description: Epi auto injector Not provided, Not maintained or expired.
2021-07-27 Violations requiring correction within two weeks (Critical Violations) 47.37(b)(5) CORRECTED
Brief Description: Training in the prevention and control of allergic reactions Not provided
2020-01-14 Minor violations (General Violations) 47.13(e) OPEN
Brief Description: Child care service teaching staff in service providing care for children with Special Needs do Not meet staff qualification requirements.
2020-01-14 Minor violations (General Violations) 47.25(d) OPEN
Brief Description: At time of inspection children's medical files were Not provided, were incomplete or were Not maintained.
2020-01-14 Minor violations (General Violations) 47.33(b) OPEN
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.
2020-01-14 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.
2019-05-15 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.
2018-11-09 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.
2018-11-09 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.
2018-11-09 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.
2018-11-09 Violations requiring correction within two weeks (Critical Violations) 47.61(e) CORRECTED
Brief Description: Child care service fails to store dry goods in insect/rodent proof containers at time of inspection.
2018-09-11 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.
2017-11-02 Minor violations (General Violations) 47.19 (i) CORRECTED
Brief Description: Child care service failed to conduct business and employment reference checks of staff/volunteers.
2017-11-02 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.

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