University Settlement Society of New York
565 Livonia Avenue, Brooklyn, NY
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Friends of Crown Heights is a school-age program in Brooklyn, New York. It is registered with the state (since February 6, 2015), for up to 34 children, serving toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM.
New York State Office of Children and Family Services made 10 visits in the last 3 years and cited 39 rules across 9 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
Hours
| MondayToday | 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Thursday | 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Friday | 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| Sunday | Not listed |
Programs
| Ages | Toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Licensed capacity | 34 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Friends of Crown Heights has not listed its tuition.
State record
10 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Apr 29, 2026: 4 rules cited
Rules cited on 9 of 10 visits · 39 rules in all
For comparison: 79% of New York daycares had at least one rule cited in the last 3 years; the typical daycare had 4.
A cited rule is what an inspector found on the day of a visit. It is not a rating of the daycare today.
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414.4(d) All fire alarm and detection systems must be inspected, tested and maintained in accordance with the applicable requirements of Fire Code and Building Code of New York State or other applicable fire and building codes when the Fire Code and Building Code of New York State is not applicable. (not corrected)
414.3(l) All buildings used for school-age child care programs must remain in compliance with the applicable provisions of the Fire Code and Building Code of New York State or other applicable fire and building codes when the Fire Code and Building Code of New York State is not applicable. (not corrected)
414.2(e)(9) Applicants for renewal of a registration must submit to the Office at least 60 days in advance of the expiration date of the registration the following: documentation from service personnel licensed by the New York State Department of State to perform fire alarm systems maintenance, repair and testing which shows that fire alarm and detection systems have been inspected, tested and maintained during the current registration period in accordance with the applicable requirements of the Fire and Building Code of New York State; (not corrected)
414.2(e) Renewal. Applicants for renewal of a registration must submit to the Office at least 60 days in advance of the expiration date of the registration the following: (not corrected)
414.15(b)(14)(iii) The program must immediately notify the parent and Office upon learning of the following events involving a child which occurred while the child was in care at the program or was being transported by the program: serious injury,
414.13(b) School-age child care programs must review and evaluate the backgrounds of all applicants for staff and volunteer positions. All applicants whose backgrounds must be reviewed must be required to provide the following:
414.10(c) In accordance with the provisions of sections 413 and 415 of the Social Services Law, school-age child care program staff must immediately report any suspected incidents of child abuse or maltreatment concerning a child receiving child care to the Statewide Central Register of Child Abuse and Maltreatment or cause such a report to be made when such staff have reasonable cause to suspect that a child coming before them in their capacity as school-age child care program workers is an abused or maltreated child. This must be done in the following manner:
414.9(h) Physical restraint is prohibited. Physical restraint is the act of using force to extremely limit a child's body movements for a lengthy period of time. It involves holding a child against his/her will and putting pressure on the child's chest and/or extremities in an effort to significantly restrict his/her movement, thereby making it extremely difficult for a child to move. It may also involve holding a child flat on the ground and restricting his/her body from movement.
414.9(h) Physical restraint is prohibited. Physical restraint is the act of using force to extremely limit a child's body movements for a lengthy period of time. It involves holding a child against his/her will and putting pressure on the child's chest and/or extremities in an effort to significantly restrict his/her movement, thereby making it extremely difficult for a child to move. It may also involve holding a child flat on the ground and restricting his/her body from movement.
414.9(b) The staff must use acceptable techniques and approaches to help children solve problems. (not corrected)
414.8(b) School-age child care programs must employ staff who will promote the physical, intellectual, social, cultural and emotional well-being of the children. (not corrected)
414.8(a) Children cannot be left without competent direct supervision at any time. Competent supervision includes awareness of and responsibility for the ongoing activity of each child. It requires that all children be within a teacher's range of vision and that the teacher be near enough to respond when redirection or intervention strategies are needed. Competent supervision must take into account the child's age emotional, physical, and cognitive development. (not corrected)
414.4(d) All fire alarm and detection systems must be inspected, tested and maintained in accordance with the applicable requirements of Fire Code and Building Code of New York State or other applicable fire and building codes when the Fire Code and Building Code of New York State is not applicable. (not corrected)
414.3(l) All buildings used for school-age child care programs must remain in compliance with the applicable provisions of the Fire Code and Building Code of New York State or other applicable fire and building codes when the Fire Code and Building Code of New York State is not applicable. (not corrected)
414.2(e)(9) Applicants for renewal of a registration must submit to the Office at least 60 days in advance of the expiration date of the registration the following: documentation from service personnel licensed by the New York State Department of State to perform fire alarm systems maintenance, repair and testing which shows that fire alarm and detection systems have been inspected, tested and maintained during the current registration period in accordance with the applicable requirements of the Fire and Building Code of New York State; (not corrected)
414.2(e) Renewal. Applicants for renewal of a registration must submit to the Office at least 60 days in advance of the expiration date of the registration the following: (not corrected)
414.2(f) Applicants for renewal of a registration may not be issued a registration until an inspection of the program has been conducted showing compliance with the requirements of this Part and the relevant provisions of the Social Services Law. (not corrected)
414.4(d) All fire alarm and detection systems must be inspected, tested and maintained in accordance with the applicable requirements of Fire Code and Building Code of New York State or other applicable fire and building codes when the Fire Code and Building Code of New York State is not applicable. (not corrected)
414.3(l) All buildings used for school-age child care programs must remain in compliance with the applicable provisions of the Fire Code and Building Code of New York State or other applicable fire and building codes when the Fire Code and Building Code of New York State is not applicable. (not corrected)
414.2(e)(9) Applicants for renewal of a registration must submit to the Office at least 60 days in advance of the expiration date of the registration the following: documentation from service personnel licensed by the New York State Department of State to perform fire alarm systems maintenance, repair and testing which shows that fire alarm and detection systems have been inspected, tested and maintained during the current registration period in accordance with the applicable requirements of the Fire and Building Code of New York State; (not corrected)
414.2(e)(4) Applicants for renewal of a registration must submit to the Office at least 60 days in advance of the expiration date of the registration the following: documentation of inspections and approvals as set forth in section 414.15(c) of this Part; (not corrected)
414.4(d) All fire alarm and detection systems must be inspected, tested and maintained in accordance with the applicable requirements of Fire Code and Building Code of New York State or other applicable fire and building codes when the Fire Code and Building Code of New York State is not applicable. (not corrected)
414.3(l) All buildings used for school-age child care programs must remain in compliance with the applicable provisions of the Fire Code and Building Code of New York State or other applicable fire and building codes when the Fire Code and Building Code of New York State is not applicable. (not corrected)
414.2(e)(9) Applicants for renewal of a registration must submit to the Office at least 60 days in advance of the expiration date of the registration the following: documentation from service personnel licensed by the New York State Department of State to perform fire alarm systems maintenance, repair and testing which shows that fire alarm and detection systems have been inspected, tested and maintained during the current registration period in accordance with the applicable requirements of the Fire and Building Code of New York State; (not corrected)
414.2(e)(4) Applicants for renewal of a registration must submit to the Office at least 60 days in advance of the expiration date of the registration the following: documentation of inspections and approvals as set forth in section 414.15(c) of this Part; (not corrected)
414.4(d) All fire alarm and detection systems must be inspected, tested and maintained in accordance with the applicable requirements of Fire Code and Building Code of New York State or other applicable fire and building codes when the Fire Code and Building Code of New York State is not applicable. (not corrected)
414.3(l) All buildings used for school-age child care programs must remain in compliance with the applicable provisions of the Fire Code and Building Code of New York State or other applicable fire and building codes when the Fire Code and Building Code of New York State is not applicable. (not corrected)
414.2(e)(9) Applicants for renewal of a registration must submit to the Office at least 60 days in advance of the expiration date of the registration the following: documentation from service personnel licensed by the New York State Department of State to perform fire alarm systems maintenance, repair and testing which shows that fire alarm and detection systems have been inspected, tested and maintained during the current registration period in accordance with the applicable requirements of the Fire and Building Code of New York State; (not corrected)
414.2(e)(4) Applicants for renewal of a registration must submit to the Office at least 60 days in advance of the expiration date of the registration the following: documentation of inspections and approvals as set forth in section 414.15(c) of this Part; (not corrected)
414.15(b)(12)(ii) The school age child care program must report to the Office: at least thirty days in advance of any proposed changes to the area used for child care;
Corrected during the visit
414.13(b)(4) School-age child care programs must review and evaluate the backgrounds of all applicants for staff and volunteer positions. All applicants whose backgrounds must be reviewed must be required to provide the following: the information necessary to determine whether the applicant is the subject of an indicated report of child abuse and maltreatment as required by section 414.10(b)(1)(i) of this Part;
414.15(c)(12) The program must maintain on file at the program, available for inspection by the Office or its designees at any time, the following records in a current and accurate manner: a current daily schedule documenting the arrival and departure times of each staff person and volunteers;
414.15(c)(6) The program must maintain on file at the program, available for inspection by the Office or its designees at any time, the following records in a current and accurate manner: children's individual health care plans; parental consents for emergency medical treatment; the name and dosage of any medications used by a child, the frequency of administration of such medications, and a record of their administration by program staff; daily health check documentation; a record of illnesses and injuries occurring while in care; and any indicators of child abuse or maltreatment;
414.15(b)(14)(ii) The program must immediately notify the parent and Office upon learning of the following events involving a child which occurred while the child was in care at the program or was being transported by the program: serious incident,
414.15(b)(11)(i) In hiring a director subsequent to issuance of a registration, a program: must notify the Office immediately in writing when there is any change in director;
414.15(a)(1)(ii) Each school age child care program must operate in compliance with the regulations of the Office and all other applicable laws and regulations.
414.8(a) Children cannot be left without competent direct supervision at any time. Competent supervision includes awareness of and responsibility for the ongoing activity of each child. It requires that all children be within a teacher's range of vision and that the teacher be near enough to respond when redirection or intervention strategies are needed. Competent supervision must take into account the child's age emotional, physical, and cognitive development.
414.5(a) Suitable precautions must be taken to eliminate all conditions in areas accessible to children which pose a safety or health hazard.
413.4(b)(1) all clearances required pursuant to subdivision (a) of this section; and
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FAQ
Yes. Friends of Crown Heights is registered with the state and operating, first licensed February 6, 2015. This is how New York authorizes this type of child care.
New York State Office of Children and Family Services lists the most recent visit on April 29, 2026, with 4 rules cited. It lists 10 visits in the last 3 years.
Yes. Inspectors cited 39 rules across 9 of 10 visits in the last 3 years. For comparison: 79% of New York daycares had at least one rule cited in the last 3 years; the typical daycare had 4. A cited rule is what an inspector found on the day of a visit. It is not a rating of the daycare today.
34, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM. Holiday hours can differ.
It has not listed its tuition. Call (929) 234-2838 to ask.
(929) 234-2838.
370 New Lots Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11207. The nearest other daycare we list is Young Men's Christian Association of Greater New York, 0.1 miles away.