The Shield Institute - Flushing NY Child Care - Pre School

144-61 ROOSEVELT AVENUE , FLUSHING NY 11354
(718) 939-8700

About the Provider

Description: Our Mission
To work in partnership with families and communities to enable children and adults with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and intellectual/developmental disabilities to lead meaningful lives.
Our Values
By working with families and communities, we help enable children and adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities to lead full, meaningful lives that include a chance to work and contribute. Everyone has valuable talents and abilities. And everyone matters. We seek to transform the way communities and societies understand, relate to, and support citizens with developmental disabilities. By honoring diversity in values, heritages, abilities, and interests, we help to ensure that people with disabilities enjoy the same rights and opportunities as everyone else.

Additional Information: Certified to Administer Medication; Years in Operation: 30

Program and Licensing Details

  • License Number: 5200
  • Capacity: 324
  • 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
2021-10-19 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.
2021-10-19 Violations requiring immediate correction (Public Health Hazards) 47.19(c)(1) CORRECTED
Brief Description: Fingerprint screening Not arranged for current and prospective personnel; Results Not satisfactory or CAP was Not approved
2021-10-19 Violations requiring immediate correction (Public Health Hazards) 47.19(c)(2) CORRECTED
Brief Description: Uncleared staff observed having unsupervised contact with children. Current SCR clearance is over 2 years old. Documents Not available at time of inspection
2019-10-02 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.
2019-10-02 Violations requiring correction within two weeks (Critical Violations) 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.
2019-10-02 Violations requiring immediate correction (Public Health Hazards) 47.41(e) CORRECTED
Brief Description: Windows excluding fire escape windows in a child care service observed without window guards in a child care service.
2019-10-02 Violations requiring immediate correction (Public Health Hazards) 47.59(f) CORRECTED
Brief Description: Electrical/chemical/mechanical hazards observed at time of inspection.
2018-01-23 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.
2017-02-28 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.
2017-02-07 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
2017-02-07 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.
2017-02-07 47.25 (a)(1) CORRECTED
Brief Description: Violations requiring correction within two weeks (Critical Violations)<br/> At time of inspection child care service unable to document that all children enrolled have had an age appropriate medical evaluation.
2017-02-07 47.37 (b)(1) CORRECTED
Brief Description: Minor violations (General Violations)<br/> 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.
2017-02-07 47.37 (b)(2) CORRECTED
Brief Description: Minor violations (General Violations)<br/> All teachers have not received training in infectious disease control and reporting.

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