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School-Age Child Care ✓ Licensed

Camba Beacon @ I.S.271

Brooklyn, NY · Kings County
1137 Herkimer St, Brooklyn, NY 11233
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Quick Facts

Capacity
99 children
Age Range
99 School-Aged Children
Type of Care
Daytime, Drop-in Care
Transportation
To/From School
Subsidized Program
Does not participate

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Contact Information

📞 (718) 345-5904
1137 Herkimer St
Brooklyn, NY 11233
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✓ Licensed School-Age Child Care
Active License
License Number
310819
License Holder
Robyn C. Arodu
Licensed Since
2008
License Issued
Feb 14, 2024
Active Through
Feb 13, 2028
Issued By
New York State Office of Children and Family Services
District Office
New York City Dept. of Health - Regional Office

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About the Provider

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CAMBA's school-based Beacon Community Center at I.S. 271 in Ocean Hill has been administered by CAMBA since 2000. The Beacon at I.S. 271 provides education, recreation, health information, youth development activities, leadership and social services to the children, youth and families of the community. There is an afterschool program for elementary and middle school youth as well as a summer camp for middle school and elementary school-aged youth. Evening activities include “books and basketball,” drumline, martial arts, GED prep and computer café. On Saturdays there is an award winning Archery program along with other offerings for the community. For the past two years, Beacon middle school students have participated in “Tribeca Teaches,” a program of the Tribeca Performing Arts Center, and they have created their own short documentary films. The Beacon Center at I.S. 271 serves as a venue for community meetings, health fairs and other special events. The Beacon Community Center at I.S. 271 serves more than 1,200 youth, families and community members each year.

Additional Information:

This facility is authorized to administer over-the-counter topical ointments only; Initial License Date: 2/14/2008;

This facility is authorized to administer medications;

Hours of Operation

  • Days of Operation Monday-Friday

Inspection/Report History

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Date Type Regulations Status
2026-05-14 Annual Unannounced Annual Unannounced 2026-I-NYCDOH-003467
Brief Description: No violations cited
2026-03-11 Mid-Point Mid-Point 2026-I-NYCDOH-022098
Brief Description: Violations found
2026-03-11 Violation 414.14(h) N
Brief Description: Proof of compliance with training requirements
2025-10-29 Annual Unannounced Annual Unannounced 2025-I-NYCDOH-004454
Brief Description: No violations cited
2024-03-25 Annual Unannounced Annual Unannounced 2024-I-NYCDOH-004228
Brief Description: No violations cited
2024-01-09 Application - Renewal Application - Renewal 2023-I-NYCDOH-046122
Brief Description: Violations found
2023-11-18 Annual Unannounced Annual Unannounced 2023-I-NYCDOH-003910
Brief Description: Violations found

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