Child Care Center
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Early Life
Bronx, NY
· Bronx County
2125 WATSON AVENUE,
Bronx, NY 10472
Quick Facts
Capacity
40 children
Age range (listing information)
2 - 5
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Type of Care
Full-Time
Subsidized Program
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Contact Information
📞 (718) 943-0580-
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early-life.org/castle-hill-2125-watson-ave/
Website checked Nov 2026
Licensed Child Care Center
Active License
License Number
28757
License Holder
LUTHERAN SOCIAL SERVICES OF METROPOLITAN NEW YORK, INC.
Active Through
Dec 6, 2026
Issued By
New York State Office of Children and Family Services
District Office
New York City Department of Health
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About the Provider
For over 30 years, Teaching Strategies has believed that the most powerful way to improve child outcomes is through effective teaching. And that’s why we’ve created a forward-thinking, comprehensive, research-based, and research-proven curriculum that helps teachers to be their most effective, while still honoring their creativity and respecting their critical role in making learning exciting and relevant for every child.
Our supportive solutions are used by early childhood educators across the country, helping them to offer content-rich, developmentally appropriate programs that support active learning and promote children’s progress in all developmental areas.
Additional Information:
Years in Operation: 14
Hours of Operation
- HoursNot listed
Inspection/Report History
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| Date | Type | Regulations | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-08-14 | Initial Annual Inspection | Reinspection Required; Fines pending | NYC-1de8db2d941ce5017a55 |
| Brief Description: Initial Annual Inspection - Reinspection Required; Fines pending | |||
| 2026-07-23 | Compliance Inspection of Open Violations | Reinspection Required; Violations corrected at time of inspection | NYC-ddb3447c7e567d5ea6c2 |
| Brief Description: Compliance Inspection of Open Violations - Reinspection Required; Violations corrected at time of inspection | |||
| 2026-05-22 | Initial Annual Inspection | Reinspection Required; Fines pending | NYC-f6186d5bd6a4bcebcef5 |
| Brief Description: Initial Annual Inspection - Reinspection Required; Fines pending | |||
| 2026-05-22 | Violation | 47.59(d) | CORRECTED |
| Brief Description: At time of inspection it was determined that child care service failed to conduct and document monthly fire drills. [Critical Violations] | |||
| 2026-05-22 | Violation | 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. [General Violations] | |||
| 2025-10-29 | Inspection | NYC-c591553edc9566afaa37 | |
| 2025-06-23 | Initial Annual Inspection | Passed inspection with no violations | NYC-f7f4fef9479f3d079c2b |
| Brief Description: Initial Annual Inspection - Passed inspection with no violations | |||
| 2025-05-13 | Compliance Inspection of Open Violations | Reinspection Required; Violations corrected at time of inspection | NYC-01eac145c9fd916a155c |
| Brief Description: Compliance Inspection of Open Violations - Reinspection Required; Violations corrected at time of inspection | |||
| 2025-05-07 | Initial Annual Inspection | Reinspection Required; Fines pending | NYC-17e9210bf04da2425992 |
| Brief Description: Initial Annual Inspection - Reinspection Required; Fines pending | |||
| 2025-05-07 | Violation | 47.59(b) | CORRECTED |
| Brief Description: Fire extinguishers observed Not to be inspected or maintained at time of inspection. [Critical Violations] | |||
| 2025-05-07 | Violation | 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. [General Violations] | |||
| 2024-12-19 | Compliance Inspection of Open Violations | Reinspection Required; Violations corrected at time of inspection | NYC-00899773fde876e573e8 |
| Brief Description: Compliance Inspection of Open Violations - Reinspection Required; Violations corrected at time of inspection | |||
| 2024-10-24 | Monitoring Inspection Non-Routine | Passed inspection with no violations | NYC-ca86e56633b71a984776 |
| Brief Description: Monitoring Inspection Non-Routine - Passed inspection with no violations | |||
| 2024-10-21 | Monitoring Inspection Non-Routine | Reinspection Required; Fines pending | NYC-bbf32b3ef356cd5726ca |
| Brief Description: Monitoring Inspection Non-Routine - Reinspection Required; Fines pending | |||
| 2024-10-21 | Violation | 47.23(a) | CORRECTED |
| Brief Description: Constant and competent supervision provided by adequate staff for children and groups of children [Public Health Hazards] | |||
| 2024-10-21 | Violation | 47.23(f)(1) | CORRECTED |
| Brief Description: Teacher to child ratios and group size maintained in Group Child Care program [Public Health Hazards] | |||
| 2024-10-21 | Violation | 47.29(b)(1)(B) | CORRECTED |
| Brief Description: Emergency medical care Not secured when needed; parents Not Notified immediately. [Public Health Hazards] | |||
| 2024-10-21 | Violation | 47.11(a) | CORRECTED |
| Brief Description: Permittee/applicant failed to submit a written safety plan; written safety plan is Not approved; staff Not trained, drilled in plan; training, drills Not evaluated; plan Not maintained and updated. [Critical Violations] | |||
| 2024-10-21 | Violation | 47.19(g) | CORRECTED |
| Brief Description: Child care service failed to Notify DOHMH within 24 hours of child abuse allegation/indication or record of criminal activity of individuals associated with child care service; serious injury, death or loss of a child. [Critical Violations] | |||
| 2024-10-21 | Violation | 47.29(e) | CORRECTED |
| Brief Description: Incident injury log of accidents illness and epi auto injector use Not provided, Not maintained and Not available upon request [General Violations] | |||
| 2024-08-08 | Initial Annual Inspection | Passed inspection with no violations | NYC-648481beca2e94e19ec2 |
| Brief Description: Initial Annual Inspection - Passed inspection with no violations | |||
| 2024-06-21 | Initial Annual Inspection | Passed inspection with no violations | NYC-5bf3bd846ded97e995ab |
| Brief Description: Initial Annual Inspection - Passed inspection with no violations | |||
| 2024-01-26 | Compliance Inspection of Open Violations | Reinspection Required; Violations corrected at time of inspection | NYC-bc386991cd3c9f8d4e1c |
| Brief Description: Compliance Inspection of Open Violations - Reinspection Required; Violations corrected at time of inspection | |||
| 2024-01-26 | Inspection | NYC-cb7387b036e28847c127 | |
| 2023-12-19 | Monitoring Inspection Non-Routine | Passed inspection with no violations | NYC-b4fbfd39340e17cce99c |
| Brief Description: Monitoring Inspection Non-Routine - Passed inspection with no violations | |||
| 2023-12-13 | Monitoring Inspection Non-Routine | Reinspection Required; Fines pending | NYC-7268b04497e9f2c11854 |
| Brief Description: Monitoring Inspection Non-Routine - Reinspection Required; Fines pending | |||
| 2023-12-13 | Violation | 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. [Critical Violations] | |||
| 2023-12-12 | Inspection | NYC-d18e47e34329681ae1cd | |
| 2023-12-08 | Monitoring Inspection Non-Routine | Reinspection Required; Fines pending | NYC-dcbb3b63fc8e3eca94f0 |
| Brief Description: Monitoring Inspection Non-Routine - Reinspection Required; Fines pending | |||
| 2023-12-08 | Violation | 47.23(f)(1) | CORRECTED |
| Brief Description: Teacher to child ratios and group size maintained in Group Child Care program [Public Health Hazards] | |||
| 2023-11-27 | Monitoring Inspection Non-Routine | Reinspection Required; Fines pending | NYC-20780804c8a61959dcf4 |
| Brief Description: Monitoring Inspection Non-Routine - Reinspection Required; Fines pending | |||
| 2023-11-27 | Violation | 47.27(c)(2) | CORRECTED |
| Brief Description: Department is Notified in 24 hours of the death or serious injury of a child in childcare by permittee [Public Health Hazards] | |||
| 2023-11-27 | Violation | 47.11(a) | CORRECTED |
| Brief Description: Permittee/applicant failed to submit a written safety plan; written safety plan is Not approved; staff Not trained, drilled in plan; training, drills Not evaluated; plan Not maintained and updated. [Critical Violations] | |||
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