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The Blu Hippo

Brooklyn, NY 11207 · home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
licensed capacity
16
year first licensed
2024

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About The Blu Hippo

The Blu Hippo is a licensed group home daycare in Brooklyn, New York. The state has licensed it since June 24, 2024, for up to 16 children.

As a home daycare, the provider shares the address with families when you call.

New York State Office of Children and Family Services made 7 visits in the last 3 years and cited 15 rules across 3 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

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Group home daycare
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Licensed capacity
16 children

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Licensed capacity16 childrenFrom the state license

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Inspection reports for The Blu Hippo

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Licensed Group Family Day Care
Capacity
16 children
First licensed
2024
License number
#917245
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Summary

7 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Sep 15, 2026: 6 rules cited

Rules cited on 3 of 7 visits · 15 rules in all

  • Staff training and qualifications 5
  • Background checks 4
  • Health, medication and illness 3
  • Records and paperwork 1
  • Safe sleep 1
  • Safety and hazards 1

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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  1. Sep 15, 2026Inspection6 rules cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

      416.15(b)(25)(iii) At the two-year calendar date in a four year licensing cycle, a program must be in compliance with the following mid-point requirements and be able to show proof of compliance to the Office when requested: proof of compliance with the training requirements of section 416.14. (not corrected)

    • Health, medication and illness

      416.15(b)(11)(iii) In hiring caregivers subsequent to issuance of a license, a program: must ensure that a medical statement has been submitted before the person has any involvement with children in care, as required in section 416.11 of this Part; (not corrected)

    • Background checks

      416.15(b)(11)(ii)(e) two acceptable references; (not corrected)

    • Records and paperwork

      416.15(b)(11)(ii) In hiring caregivers subsequent to issuance of a license, a program: must submit to the Office, prior to the start date the name of any new caregiver and the supporting documentation needed to complete the approval process, including: (not corrected)

    • Staff training and qualifications

      416.13(a)(2) The provider, assistant(s), and substitutes must each meet the following qualifications: have a minimum of either two (2) years of experience caring for children under six years of age, or one (1) year of experience caring for children under six years of age plus six hours of training or education in early childhood development. The phrase "experience caring for children" can mean child-rearing as well as paid and unpaid experience caring for children. The term "training" can mean educational workshops and courses in caring for preschool-age children; (not corrected)

    • Background checks

      413.4(b)(1) all clearances required pursuant to subdivision (a) of this section; and (not corrected)

  2. Jul 21, 2026Inspection6 rules cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

      416.15(b)(25)(iii) At the two-year calendar date in a four year licensing cycle, a program must be in compliance with the following mid-point requirements and be able to show proof of compliance to the Office when requested: proof of compliance with the training requirements of section 416.14. (not corrected)

    • Health, medication and illness

      416.15(b)(11)(iii) In hiring caregivers subsequent to issuance of a license, a program: must ensure that a medical statement has been submitted before the person has any involvement with children in care, as required in section 416.11 of this Part;

    • Staff training and qualifications

      416.15(b)(11)(ii)(e) two acceptable references;

    • Staff training and qualifications

      416.13(a)(2) The provider, assistant(s), and substitutes must each meet the following qualifications: have a minimum of either two (2) years of experience caring for children under six years of age, or one (1) year of experience caring for children under six years of age plus six hours of training or education in early childhood development. The phrase "experience caring for children" can mean child-rearing as well as paid and unpaid experience caring for children. The term "training" can mean educational workshops and courses in caring for preschool-age children;

    • Health, medication and illness

      416.11(a)(1) 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.

    • Background checks

      413.4(b)(1) all clearances required pursuant to subdivision (a) of this section; and

  3. Dec 15, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  4. Jul 22, 2025Inspection3 rules cited
    • Safe sleep

      416.7(l) Other than for school age children, sleeping and napping arrangements must be made in writing between the parent and the program. Such arrangements shall include: the area of the home where the child will nap; whether the child will nap on a cot, mat, bed or a crib; and how the napping child will be supervised, consistent with the requirements of section 416.8 of this Part.

    • Safety and hazards

      416.4(b)(1) Evacuation drills must be conducted at least monthly during the hours of operation of the group family day care home.

    • Background checks

      413.4(b)(1) all clearances required pursuant to subdivision (a) of this section; and

  5. Apr 9, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  6. Feb 13, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  7. Sep 5, 2024InspectionNo rules cited

Copied from New York State Office of Children and Family Services on October 2, 2026; the state's records start around Oct 2023. Rule wording, severity and dates are the state's.

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FAQ

Questions about The Blu Hippo

Is The Blu Hippo licensed?

Yes. New York State Office of Children and Family Services lists it as licensed and operating, first licensed June 24, 2024.

When was The Blu Hippo last inspected?

New York State Office of Children and Family Services lists the most recent visit on September 15, 2026, with 6 rules cited. It lists 7 visits in the last 3 years.

Has The Blu Hippo had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 15 rules across 3 of 7 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.

How many children can The Blu Hippo care for?

16, the licensed capacity on the state record.

What are The Blu Hippo's hours?

Its hours are not listed. Call (347) 615-9884 to confirm.

How much does The Blu Hippo cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (347) 615-9884 to ask.

What is The Blu Hippo's phone number?

(347) 615-9884.

Where is The Blu Hippo?

Brooklyn, NY 11207. It is a home daycare, so the provider shares the street address with families directly.

Sources: New York State Office of Children and Family Services (license and visits).