La Peninsula Head Start
Child Care - Pre School · License #NY-NYC-DC188 · Part of Head Start
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Data last refreshed in our system: 8/27/2026. Official record: view on the state licensing lookup ↗
Chain: Head Start
Operator: Federal Head Start
Ultimate owner: Government (federal grantees)
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Public information
Address: 1717 Fulton Avenue, New York, NY, 10457
License type: Child Care - Pre School
License number: NY-NYC-DC188
Licensed capacity: 113
Official record: Look up La Peninsula Head Start on New York's official record ↗
Recent licensing activity
We flag providers that New York's public listing marks as under a pending revocation or suspension. This is a flag, not the full inspection history — the specifics and current status live in the official state record linked above.
- Critical violation (open)Training in SIDS, Shaken Baby Syndrome and Safe Sleep practices Not provided to staff2023-03-29
NYC Health Department inspection on 2023-03-29 cited an OPEN critical violation (Health Code 47.37(b)(4)): Training in SIDS, Shaken Baby Syndrome and Safe Sleep practices Not provided to staff See the official NYC child care inspection record for current status.
View the official document → - Public Health Hazard violation (open)Fingerprint screening Not arranged for current and prospective personnel; Results Not satisfactory or CAP was Not approved2023-03-29
NYC Health Department inspection on 2023-03-29 cited an OPEN public health hazard violation (Health Code 47.19(c)(1)): Fingerprint screening Not arranged for current and prospective personnel; Results Not satisfactory or CAP was Not approved See the official NYC child care inspection record for current status.
View the official document → - Critical violation (open)At time of inspection it was determined that child care service failed to ensure staff received required training within time frames and/or …2022-06-08
NYC Health Department inspection on 2022-06-08 cited an OPEN critical violation (Health Code 47.37(b)(1)): 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. See the official NYC child care inspection record for current status.
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What the violations were about
The 6 cited violations on this provider's public record, grouped into plain-English themes — most-cited first. This describes the record; it isn't a rating.
Most cited — Infant safe sleep: Infants must sleep on their backs in a safe, bare crib — the core SIDS-prevention rules. Ask: “Can I see the infant sleep room and your written safe-sleep policy?” What do these mean? →
Data last refreshed: 8/27/2026
Source: NYC Health Department child care center inspections (NYC Open Data)
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Frequently asked questions
Is La Peninsula Head Start a licensed New York child care center?
La Peninsula Head Start is listed on New York's public child care licensing record as a Child Care - Pre School (license #NY-NYC-DC188) in New York. The official state record, linked on this page, always controls.
Does La Peninsula Head Start have any licensing violations or actions on record?
Yes — there are 3 public licensing actions on record for La Peninsula Head Start (Open critical violation, Open public health hazard violation). Each is summarized in plain English on this page, with a link to the official document.
Where can I find La Peninsula Head Start's official licensing record?
La Peninsula Head Start's official record is maintained by the State of New York and is linked at the top of this page. Childcare Alerts surfaces and links to public records; the official government record always controls.
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