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Essential Elements Day Care

Brooklyn, NY · Kings County
★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 5.0 (4 reviews)
East 54th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11234
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Quick Facts

Capacity
16 children
Age Range
12 children, ages 6 weeks to 12 years AND 4 additional school-aged children
Subsidized Program
Does not participate

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Contact Information

📞 (718) 425-0940
East 54th Street
Brooklyn, NY 11234
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✓ Licensed Group Family Day Care
Active License
License Number
697162
Licensed Since
2015
License Issued
Jan 2, 2025
Active Through
Jan 1, 2029
Issued By
New York State Office of Children and Family Services
District Office
New York City Dept. of Health - Regional Office

Reviews

5.0
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Mimi and Roro's mom
2022-01-13 20:25:53
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
I have used this provider for more than 6 months

I have two children here and I must say it's a wonderful place to be. My children love it and my 2 year old learns a lot. They are not just a babysitting service, they actually teach the children because at 2 years old my daughter recognizes 8 colors, 7 shapes, body parts, and she sings every song she learns at home. I also will say the relationship isn't limited to only the children but they have a relationship with the parents so it feels like a village/community. They work with their families. They have good communication and an amazing and friendly staff. They have a schedule that provides structure. They take trips in the summer and invite the parents. They even had a graduation once. It's hard to trust others with your children but I trust them!

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Nicole
2017-07-12 06:46:39
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
I have used this provider for more than 6 months

I had my son Bless in essential element daycare for almost 3years..such an great experience amazing staff...the provider is absolutely wonderful..my son was always change clean feed and most importantly with this daycare It was well organized...if it wasn't for me wanting to explore my child future with private school,Bless will still be attending...we love this daycare and I highly recommend they services....

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S.carter
2017-01-24 14:38:07
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
I have used this provider for more than 6 months

This place is a wonderful place and amazing staff always available and communicate very well with us about our child. Excellent staff !!

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Happy Parent
2016-05-11 23:52:33
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
I have used this provider for more than 6 months

My child has been going here for over 1 year now and I must say I am a happy parent! Leaving your child with someone is never easy but at Essential Elements they help ease that concern with love and attention they show each child.

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About the Provider

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Essential Elements Day Care is a Group Family Day Care in Brooklyn NY, with a maximum capacity of 16 children. The home-based daycare service helps with children in the age range of 12 children, ages 6 weeks to 12 years AND 4 additional school-aged children. It is open Monday - Friday, 07:00 AM - 06:00 PM. The provider does not participate in a subsidized child care program.

Hours of Operation

  • Monday07:00 AM - 06:00 PM
  • Tuesday07:00 AM - 06:00 PM
  • Wednesday07:00 AM - 06:00 PM
  • Thursday07:00 AM - 06:00 PM
  • Friday07:00 AM - 06:00 PM
  • Saturday Closed
  • Sunday Closed

Inspection/Report History

Where possible, ChildcareCenter provides inspection reports as a service to families. This information is deemed reliable but is not guaranteed. We encourage families to contact the daycare provider directly with any questions or concerns. Reports can also be verified with your local daycare licensing office.

Date Type Regulations Status
2026-09-04 Monitoring Monitoring 2026-I-NYCDOH-098436
Brief Description: No violations cited
2026-04-02 Monitoring Monitoring 2026-I-NYCDOH-027799
Brief Description: No violations cited
2026-04-01 Annual Unannounced Annual Unannounced 2026-I-NYCDOH-006577
Brief Description: Violations found
2026-04-01 Violation 416.5(l)(2) Not Corrected
Brief Description: All animals present at the program that require a license must be licensed.
2026-04-01 Violation 416.8(a) N
Brief Description: Competent supervision is maintained at all times with exceptions only as specified in regulation
2026-04-01 Violation 416.11(a)(1) Not Corrected
Brief Description: No child may be accepted for care in a child care program unless the program has been furnished with a written statement signed by a health care provider verifying that the child is able to participate in child care and currently appears to be free from contagious or communicable diseases. A child's medical statement must have been completed within the 12 months preceding the date of enrollment.
2026-04-01 Violation 416.11(a)(3) Not Corrected
Brief Description: The program must keep documentation of immunizations the child has received to date, in accordance with New York State Public Health Law.
2026-04-01 Violation 416.15(a)(9) N
Brief Description: Numbers and ages of children present are within licensed or registered capacity
2026-04-01 Violation 416.15(b)(11)(ii)(a) Not Corrected
Brief Description: the forms necessary for the Office to inquire whether the applicant is the subject of an indicated report of child abuse or maltreatment on file with the Statewide Central Register of Child Abuse and Maltreatment,
2026-04-01 Violation 416.15(b)(11)(ii)(b) Not Corrected
Brief Description: the forms necessary to check the register of substantiated category one cases of abuse or neglect maintained by the Justice Center for the Protection of Persons with Special Needs pursuant to Section 495 of the Social Services Law,
2026-04-01 Violation 416.15(b)(11)(ii)(c) Not Corrected
Brief Description: fingerprint images necessary for the Office to conduct a criminal history review,
2026-04-01 Violation 416.15(b)(11)(ii)(d) Not Corrected
Brief Description: a sworn statement indicating whether, to the best of the applicant's knowledge, he or she has ever been convicted of a misdemeanor or felony in New York State or any other jurisdiction
2025-08-06 Monitoring Monitoring 2025-I-NYCDOH-057133
Brief Description: No violations cited
2025-04-30 Monitoring Monitoring 2025-I-NYCDOH-036391
Brief Description: No violations cited
2025-03-13 Annual Unannounced Annual Unannounced 2025-I-NYCDOH-007800
Brief Description: No violations cited
2024-12-13 Monitoring Monitoring 2024-I-NYCDOH-113504
Brief Description: Violations found
2024-12-13 Violation 416.15(c) Corrected
Brief Description: The program must maintain on file at the group family day care home, available for inspection by the Office or its designees at any time, the following records in a current and accurate manner:
2024-11-07 Application - Renewal Application - Renewal 2024-I-NYCDOH-080344
Brief Description: Violations found
2024-11-07 Violation 416.5(l)(2) N
Brief Description: All pets that require a license must be licensed
2024-11-07 Violation 416.5(l)(3) N
Brief Description: All required vaccines for pets are current
2024-11-07 Violation 416.7(i) N
Brief Description: Children can not be confined to a high chair for more than 15 minutes except while eating
2024-11-07 Violation 416.7(l) N
Brief Description: Sleeping and napping arrangements are made in writing between the parent and the program
2024-11-07 Violation 416.8(a) N
Brief Description: Competent supervision is maintained at all times with exceptions only as specified in regulation
2024-11-07 Violation 416.15(a)(9) N
Brief Description: Numbers and ages of children present are within licensed or registered capacity
2024-11-07 Violation 416.15(c)(3) N
Brief Description: Childrens names, addresses, emergency contact information on file
2024-11-07 Violation 416.15(c)(4) N
Brief Description: Names and contact information for people allowed to pick up child
2024-11-07 Violation 416.15(c)(6) N
Brief Description: Children's health records and immunizations are current
2024-11-07 Violation 416.15(c)(9) N
Brief Description: Daily schedule or list of program activities available for review
2024-07-16 Monitoring Monitoring 2024-I-NYCDOH-074286
Brief Description: No violations cited
2024-07-02 Annual Unannounced Annual Unannounced 2024-I-NYCDOH-007795
Brief Description: Violations found
2024-07-02 Violation 416.5(m)(1) N
Brief Description: Working phone on premises and available to all caregivers
2024-07-02 Violation 416.7(l) N
Brief Description: Sleeping and napping arrangements are made in writing between the parent and the program
2024-07-02 Violation 416.8(e) N
Brief Description: Approved provider is the primary caregiver
2024-07-02 Violation 416.14(m) N
Brief Description: A caregiver certified in First Aid and CPR is present at all times children are in care
2024-07-02 Violation 416.15(b)(10)(i) Corrected
Brief Description: A group family day care home must admit inspectors and other representatives of the Office onto the grounds and premises at any time during the hours of operation as documented with the Office on the application for group family day care. Such inspectors and representatives must be given free access to the building, the caregivers, employees and volunteers, the children and any program records.
2024-07-02 Violation 416.15(c)(13) Corrected
Brief Description: The program must maintain on file at the group family day care home, available for inspection: a daily schedule documenting the arrival and departure times of each caregiver, employees and volunteers;

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