Riverdale Country Kindergarten - Bronx NY School Based Child Care

4930 PALISADES AVENUE , BRONX NY 10471
(718) 549-7780

About the Provider

Description: These are words that guide us every day at Riverdale. How we learn, who we are, and how we interact with one another are inextricably linked in the Riverdale experience.
In developing MINDS, we ask students to:

THINK creatively, critically, flexibly, and across disciplines
READ actively
ASK good questions, ANALYZE problems and CONSTRUCT strong arguments

In building CHARACTER, we ask students to:
Demonstrate curiosity, zest, gratitude, social intelligence, 
empathy, self-control, grit, and optimism
Act WISELY and ETHICALLY
Improve one’s HEALTH & FITNESS

In creating COMMUNITY, we ask students to:
EXPLORE activities
Put ideas into ACTION
Become CHANGE-MAKERS

Program and Licensing Details

  • License Number: 5843
  • Capacity: 120
  • Age Range: 2 - 5; 2 - 5
  • 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
2022-01-12 Minor violations (General Violations) 43.07(b)(3)(D) CORRECTED
Brief Description: Written Safety Plan contains provisions for the operation, maintenance and testing of fire alarm and detection systems
2022-01-12 Minor violations (General Violations) 43.11(b) CORRECTED
Brief Description: School-based child care staff observed caring for children while unhealthy. Staff medical certificate of fitness Not provided.
2022-01-12 Minor violations (General Violations) 43.11(c)(1) CORRECTED
Brief Description: Each staff member has documentation showing they received 2 doses measles/mumps vaccine, 1 dose rubella vaccine, 2 doses varicella vaccine and 1 dose Tdap
2022-01-12 Minor violations (General Violations) 43.14(a) CORRECTED
Brief Description: Teaching and supervisory staff trained in abuse/maltreatment identification and reporting. 2 hours of training received every 24 months. Training provided by OCFS approved trainer. New staff trained within 3 months of hire
2022-01-12 Violations requiring correction within two weeks (Critical Violations) 43.24(a) CORRECTED
Brief Description: Water Not tested for lead as required. Elevated lead levels Not remediated. School fails to use approved water source when indicated
2019-10-11 Minor violations (General Violations) 43.07(b)(5) CORRECTED
Brief Description: Written safety plan describes provisions for child abuse maltreatment response including generation of Corrective Action Plans
2019-10-11 Minor violations (General Violations) 43.13(b) CORRECTED
Brief Description: School operator conducts pre-employment credential and qualification review
2018-09-18 Minor violations (General Violations) 43.11(b) CORRECTED
Brief Description: School-based child care staff observed caring for children while unhealthy. Staff medical certificate of fitness Not provided.
2018-09-18 Minor violations (General Violations) 43.11(c) CORRECTED
Brief Description: All staff do not have required immunizations certified by a health care provider; record not available for inspection
2018-09-18 Violations requiring immediate correction (Public Health Hazards) 43.24(b) CORRECTED
Brief Description: Failure to install approved window guards or limiting devices in child accessible areas
2017-11-15 Violations requiring immediate correction (Public Health Hazards) 43.24(b) CORRECTED
Brief Description: Failure to install approved window guards or limiting devices in child accessable areas
2017-11-15 Violations requiring immediate correction (Public Health Hazards) 43.24(b) CORRECTED
Brief Description: Failure to install approved window guards or limiting devices in child accessable areas
2017-04-06 43.11 (c) CORRECTED
Brief Description: Minor violations (General Violations)<br/> All staff do not have required immunizations certified by a health care provider; record not available for inspection
2017-01-11 131.09(a) CORRECTED
Brief Description: Minor violations (General Violations)<br/> Adequate lighting not provided in commercial building at time of inspection.
2017-01-11 43.11 (b) CORRECTED
Brief Description: Minor violations (General Violations)<br/> School-based child care staff observed caring for children while unhealthy. Staff medical certificate of fitness not provided.

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