# Our Lady of Mercy Catholic Academy Our Lady of Mercy Catholic Academy is a licensed preschool (school-based child care) in Forest Hills, Queens, NY serving ages 3 Years–5 Years, with 20 licensed seats. It is regulated by NYC DOHMH. ## Key facts - Status: Active (NYC DOHMH) - Address: 70-25 Kessel Street, Queens, NY 11375 - Neighborhood: Forest Hills - Ages: 3 Years–5 Years - Capacity: 20 - License/permit: N/A (expires 2115-11-15) - Operator: [OUR LADY OF MERCY CATHOLIC ACADEMY](https://www.kinfield.site/operator/ny-our-lady-of-mercy-catholic-academy) — runs 1 program - Phone: (718) 793-2086 - Official regulator profile: https://a816-healthpsi.nyc.gov/ChildCare/search.action ## Inspection record 31 findings across 11 NYC Health inspections (2021-01-29 to 2026-01-22); 8 rated serious; 0 open at last record. - 2026-01-08 — Health records & medication, Critical, Corrected: Children enrolled in school-based child care program have Not received periodic medical examination. (§43.17(c); [type](https://www.kinfield.site/violation/ny-nyc-hc-43-17-c)) - 2026-01-08 — Supervision & ratios, General, Corrected: Teaching and supervisory staff trained in infection control, reporting of infectious diseases, administration of medication, handling/storage of hazardous materials, general safety, and transportation. New staff trained within 3 months of hire (§43.14(b); [type](https://www.kinfield.site/violation/ny-nyc-hc-43-14-b)) - 2024-01-05 — Staff qualifications & clearances, General, Corrected: School-based child care staff observed caring for children while unhealthy. Staff medical certificate of fitness Not provided. (§43.11(b); [type](https://www.kinfield.site/violation/ny-nyc-hc-43-11-b)) - 2022-04-27 — Health records & medication, Critical, Corrected: Children enrolled in school-based child care program have Not received appropriate medical examination. (§43.17(a)(1); [type](https://www.kinfield.site/violation/ny-nyc-hc-43-17-a-1)) - 2022-04-27 — Health records & medication, Critical, Corrected: Children enrolled in school-based child care program have Not received appropriate medical examination. (§43.17(a)(1); [type](https://www.kinfield.site/violation/ny-nyc-hc-43-17-a-1)) - 2022-04-27 — Health records & medication, Critical, Corrected: Children enrolled in school-based child care program have Not received appropriate medical examination. (§43.17(a)(1); [type](https://www.kinfield.site/violation/ny-nyc-hc-43-17-a-1)) - 2022-04-27 — Safety hazards, Public health hazard, Corrected: Premises free of electrical, chemical, mechanical and other hazards. (§43.22(e); [type](https://www.kinfield.site/violation/ny-nyc-hc-43-22-e)) - 2022-04-27 — Staff qualifications & clearances, General, Corrected: School operator conducts pre-employment credential and qualification review (§43.13(b); [type](https://www.kinfield.site/violation/ny-nyc-hc-43-13-b)) - 2022-04-27 — Staff qualifications & clearances, General, Corrected: School operator conducts pre-employment credential and qualification review (§43.13(b); [type](https://www.kinfield.site/violation/ny-nyc-hc-43-13-b)) - 2022-04-27 — Staff qualifications & clearances, General, Corrected: School operator conducts pre-employment credential and qualification review (§43.13(b); [type](https://www.kinfield.site/violation/ny-nyc-hc-43-13-b)) - 2022-04-27 — Staff qualifications & clearances, General, Corrected: School operator conducts pre-employment credential and qualification review (§43.13(b); [type](https://www.kinfield.site/violation/ny-nyc-hc-43-13-b)) - 2022-04-27 — Staff qualifications & clearances, General, Corrected: School operator conducts pre-employment credential and qualification review (§43.13(b); [type](https://www.kinfield.site/violation/ny-nyc-hc-43-13-b)) - 2022-04-27 — Staff qualifications & clearances, General, Corrected: School operator conducts pre-employment credential and qualification review (§43.13(b); [type](https://www.kinfield.site/violation/ny-nyc-hc-43-13-b)) - 2022-04-27 — Staff qualifications & clearances, General, Corrected: School operator conducts pre-employment credential and qualification review (§43.13(b); [type](https://www.kinfield.site/violation/ny-nyc-hc-43-13-b)) - 2022-04-27 — Staff qualifications & clearances, General, Corrected: School operator conducts pre-employment credential and qualification review (§43.13(b); [type](https://www.kinfield.site/violation/ny-nyc-hc-43-13-b)) - …and 16 more on the source page. ## Building BIN 4077260: 5 NYC Department of Buildings violation records (0 open) and 3 permits. These describe the building, not the childcare program. Tax lot 4032250004: Public facilities & institutions, built 1938, 1 floors. ## Nearby programs - [Samuel Field Ym & Ywha, INC. @ PS 144](https://www.kinfield.site/facility/ny-ocfs-779043) — 0.2 km, capacity 213 - [Mom's Family Day Care](https://www.kinfield.site/facility/ny-ocfs-71564) — 0.33 km, capacity 16 - [Mom's Family Day Care](https://www.kinfield.site/facility/ny-ocfs-72536) — 0.36 km, capacity 16 - [Green Castle Early Learning Daycare LLC](https://www.kinfield.site/facility/ny-ocfs-948844) — 0.38 km, capacity 16 - [Group Family Day Care #860107](https://www.kinfield.site/facility/ny-ocfs-860107) — 0.45 km, capacity 16 - [Tumble Tots LLC](https://www.kinfield.site/facility/ny-ocfs-917993) — 0.51 km, capacity 16 ## Sources - nyc_active_childcare record DC2460 (verified, retrieved 2026-11-05): https://data.cityofnewyork.us/resource/gy3q-4tzp.json?dcid=DC2460 - nyc_dohmh_inspections_historical record row-2qhh-m9yx-3w99 (historical, retrieved 2026-11-05): https://data.cityofnewyork.us/resource/dsg6-ifza.json?$where=%3Aid%3D'row-2qhh-m9yx-3w99' - nyc_ccc_inspections record DC2460 (verified, retrieved 2026-11-06): https://a816-healthpsi.nyc.gov/ChildCare/search.action --- Source page: https://www.kinfield.site/facility/ny-nyc-dc2460 · Kinfield — Childcare Intelligence. Facts come from public regulator records; historical inspection data is labelled. Missing data never means no issue exists.