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The Salvation Army

280 Riverdale Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11212
licensed capacity
100
year first licensed
1999

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About The Salvation Army

The Salvation Army is a school-age program in Brooklyn, New York. It is registered with the state (since October 7, 1999), for up to 100 children, serving toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

New York State Office of Children and Family Services made 9 visits in the last 3 years and cited 19 rules across 7 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

School-age

Ages served: toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children

From the state license
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Type
School-age program
Ages
Toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Hours today
Not listed
Licensed capacity
100 children

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Programs

Programs and care

AgesToddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license
Licensed capacity100 childrenFrom the state license

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State record

Inspection reports for The Salvation Army

License

Status
Registered with the state and operating
License type
Registered School Age Child Care
Capacity
100 children
Ages
Toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
First licensed
1999
License number
#73207
Also at this site
Facility #DC14417: Child care center
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Summary

9 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jul 23, 2026: 2 rules cited

Rules cited on 7 of 9 visits · 19 rules in all

  • Background checks 8
  • Records and paperwork 2
  • Health, medication and illness 2
  • Supervision and ratios 2
  • Safety and hazards 2
  • Building, equipment and play areas 1
  • Staff training and qualifications 1
  • Other rules 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. Jul 23, 2026InspectionFacility #732072 rules cited
    • Records and paperwork

      414.15(c)(11) 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: personnel information including a list of all staff with job assignments and schedules; each staff and volunteer's final and, if applicable, provisional criminal history review and background check approval letter(s); staff resumes; medical statement; acceptable references and other information required by section 414.13 of this Part; (not corrected)

    • Health, medication and illness

      414.11(b)(1)(ii) Staff and volunteers must each submit a medical statement on forms furnished by the Office or an approved equivalent from a health care provider: before such person has any involvement in child care work. (not corrected)

  2. Jun 11, 2026InspectionFacility #73207No rules cited
  3. Mar 17, 2026InspectionFacility #73207No rules cited
  4. May 29, 2025InspectionFacility #732072 rules cited
    • Background checks

      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;

    • Background checks

      414.13(b)(3) 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: a sworn statement by the applicant indicating whether, to the best of the applicant's knowledge, such applicant has ever been convicted of a misdemeanor or felony in New York State or any other jurisdiction and fingerprint images as required to comply with the requirements of 413.4 of this Title;

  5. Jan 15, 2025InspectionFacility #732076 rules cited
    • Records and paperwork

      414.15(c)(28) 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 copy of a certificate of insurance from an insurance company showing the intent to provide general liability insurance to the program upon registration and a copy of the insurance policy issued after licensure;

    • Background checks

      414.13(b)(5) 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 listed on 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, as required by section 414.10(b)(1)(ii); and

    • Background checks

      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;

    • Background checks

      414.13(b)(3) 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: a sworn statement by the applicant indicating whether, to the best of the applicant's knowledge, such applicant has ever been convicted of a misdemeanor or felony in New York State or any other jurisdiction and fingerprint images as required to comply with the requirements of 413.4 of this Title;

    • Supervision and ratios

      414.8(m) There must be a director, group teacher or assistant teacher supervising all applicants, volunteers and persons in the process of approval.

    • Supervision and ratios

      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.

  6. Aug 14, 2024InspectionFacility #732071 rule cited
    • Background checks

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

  7. Aug 12, 2024Complaint investigationFacility #732073 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      414.11(b)(1)(ii) Staff and volunteers must each submit a medical statement on forms furnished by the Office or an approved equivalent from a health care provider: before such person has any involvement in child care work.

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      414.3(g) Peeling or damaged paint or plaster must be repaired.

    • Background checks

      413.4(d)(3) The licensee or registrant shall furnish to each prospective director, employee, or volunteer, and any person age eighteen (18) or older prospectively living in a group family day care home or family day care home a fingerprint imaging application form and a description of how the completed fingerprint images will be used.

  8. Mar 19, 2024InspectionFacility #732071 rule cited
    • Background checks

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

  9. Nov 16, 2023InspectionFacility #732074 rules cited
    • Safety and hazards

      414.2(e)(10) 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 qualified to perform fire suppression systems testing showing that fire suppression equipment and systems have been tested and maintained during the current registration period in accordance with the requirements of the Fire and Building Code of New York State, or other applicable fire and building codes when the Fire and Building Code of New York State is not applicable, for use of the building as a school age child care program;

    • Safety and hazards

      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;

    • Staff training and qualifications

      414.2(e)(5) 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 showing compliance with the training requirements of section 414.14 of this Part;

    • Other rules

      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:

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 Salvation Army

Is The Salvation Army licensed?

Yes. The Salvation Army is registered with the state and operating, first licensed October 7, 1999. This is how New York authorizes this type of child care.

When was The Salvation Army last inspected?

New York State Office of Children and Family Services lists the most recent visit on July 23, 2026, with 2 rules cited. It lists 9 visits in the last 3 years.

Has The Salvation Army had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 19 rules across 7 of 9 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 Salvation Army care for?

100, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

What are The Salvation Army's hours?

Its hours are not listed. Call (718) 345-7050 to confirm.

How much does The Salvation Army cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (718) 345-7050 to ask.

What is The Salvation Army's phone number?

(718) 345-7050.

Where is The Salvation Army?

280 Riverdale Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11212. The nearest other daycare we list is Italian American Civil Rights Leaguenyc, 0.1 miles away.

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