EXPIRED POOR Compliance

BOOKS & RATTLES, INC.

63-08 69 PLACE, New York, NY 11379 | 718-381-7777

License #7117 | Expires: Apr 18, 2023

Day Care Center
Type
109
Capacity
17
Inspections
40
Violations

Compliance Summary

18
Critical
0
Serious
22
Moderate
0
Minor

Inspection History

Date Type Result Violations
Apr 18, 2023 Annual Inspection Pending 7
Nov 1, 2022 Annual Inspection Pending 1
Oct 13, 2022 Annual Inspection Pending 2
Aug 11, 2022 Annual Inspection Pending 7
Jun 21, 2022 Annual Inspection Pending 4
Jun 16, 2022 Annual Inspection Violations Found 1
Jun 14, 2022 Annual Inspection Violations Found 1
May 5, 2022 Annual Inspection Pending 5
May 11, 2021 Annual Inspection Pending 1
Apr 12, 2021 Annual Inspection Pending 4
Jan 13, 2021 Annual Inspection Violations Found 1
Dec 23, 2020 Annual Inspection Violations Found 1
Dec 8, 2020 Annual Inspection Violations Found 1
Oct 15, 2020 Annual Inspection Violations Found 1
Oct 7, 2020 Annual Inspection Pending 1
Sep 30, 2020 Annual Inspection Pending 1
Sep 10, 2020 Annual Inspection Violations Found 1

Violation Details

Critical Records & Documentation Open

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.

Critical Corrected

Child care service fails to store dry goods in insect/rodent proof containers at time of inspection.

Moderate Medication Management Open

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.

Critical Corrected

At time of inspection toxic substances observed improperly stored so as to result in the potential for exposure or contamination of facility surfaces.

Moderate Medication Management Open

Staff and volunteers obtain documentation showing immunization with 2 doses measles/mumps, 1 dose rubella, 2 doses varicella and 1 dose Tdap. Medical exemptions only. History of measles, mumps or rubella shall Not replace MMR vaccine except in presence of MMR varicella antibodies.

Critical Safety & Hazards Corrected

At time of inspection it was determined that child care service failed to take any and all necessary action to eliminate potential hazards.

Critical Safety & Hazards Open

Training in SIDS, Shaken Baby Syndrome and Safe Sleep practices Not provided to staff

Moderate Open

There were no new violations observed at the time of this inspection/visit.

Moderate Open

There were no new violations observed at the time of this inspection/visit.

Critical Safety & Hazards Corrected

Exits and other egress Not provided with required signage at time of inspection.

Moderate Corrected

At time of inspection floors/walls ceilings were observed Not maintained; in disrepair or covered in a toxic finish.

Critical Safety & Hazards Corrected

At time of inspection it was determined that child care service failed to take any and all necessary action to eliminate potential hazards.

Critical Corrected

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 Safety & Hazards Corrected

Exits and other egress Not provided with required signage at time of inspection.

Critical Corrected

At time of inspection child care service failed to provide sufficient number of toilets and sinks for the number of children in attendance.

Moderate Sanitation & Hygiene Corrected

Walls and ceilings doors windows and interior components of food storage food preparation and utensil-washing areas are smooth and Non-absorbent constructed of hard light colored material easily cleanable and in good repair

Critical Corrected

At time of inspection child care service facility observed Not maintained or in disrepair. Dry sweeping observed in areas occupied by children.

Critical Staffing & Training Corrected

Appropriate child activity Not provided by child care service; unacceptable forms of discipline utilized by staff of child care service.

Critical Supervision Corrected

Constant and competent supervision provided by adequate staff for children and groups of children

Moderate Staffing & Training Corrected

Child care service staff identified/acting as group teachers do Not meet the required qualifications of the position.

Moderate Staffing & Training Corrected

Written behavior management policy Not provided at time of inspection, distributed to staff or made available to parents.

Moderate Open

There were no new violations observed at the time of this inspection/visit.

Moderate Open

There were no new violations observed at the time of this inspection/visit.

Critical Records & Documentation Corrected

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.

Critical Safety & Hazards Corrected

Training in SIDS, Shaken Baby Syndrome and Safe Sleep practices Not provided to staff

Moderate Medication Management Corrected

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.

Moderate Medication Management Corrected

Staff and volunteers obtain documentation showing immunization with 2 doses measles/mumps, 1 dose rubella, 2 doses varicella and 1 dose Tdap. Medical exemptions only. History of measles, mumps or rubella shall Not replace MMR vaccine except in presence of MMR varicella antibodies.

Critical Sanitation & Hygiene Corrected

Child care service/camp fails to comply with an Order of the Board or Commissioner of Health and Mental Hygiene.

Moderate Open

There were no new violations observed at the time of this inspection/visit.

Moderate Medication Management Corrected

Staff and volunteers obtain documentation showing immunization with 2 doses measles/mumps, 1 dose rubella, 2 doses varicella and 1 dose Tdap. Medical exemptions only. History of measles, mumps or rubella shall Not replace MMR vaccine except in presence of MMR varicella antibodies.

Moderate Open

There were no new violations observed at the time of this inspection/visit.

Critical Corrected

Fingerprint screening Not arranged for current and prospective personnel; Results Not satisfactory or CAP was Not approved

Critical Safety & Hazards Corrected

At time of inspection it was determined that child care service failed to take any and all necessary action to eliminate potential hazards.

Moderate Open

There were no new violations observed at the time of this inspection/visit.

Moderate Open

There were no new violations observed at the time of this inspection/visit.

Moderate Open

There were no new violations observed at the time of this inspection/visit.

Moderate Open

There were no new violations observed at the time of this inspection/visit.

Moderate Open

There were no new violations observed at the time of this inspection/visit.

Moderate Open

There were no new violations observed at the time of this inspection/visit.

Moderate Open

There were no new violations observed at the time of this inspection/visit.

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Data Source: nyc_dohmh — Last updated: Mar 4, 2026
Data is provided as-is from public government records. It may not reflect changes since the last inspection.