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.)

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Inspection/Report History

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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.

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