# Happy Dragon of New York, INC

Happy Dragon of New York, INC is a licensed preschool (child care center) in Elmhurst, Queens, NY serving ages 2 Years–5 Years, with 55 licensed seats. It is regulated by NYC DOHMH.

## Key facts
- Status: Active (NYC DOHMH)
- Address: 86-02 57 Avenue, Queens, NY 11373
- Neighborhood: Elmhurst
- Ages: 2 Years–5 Years
- Capacity: 55
- License/permit: 6896 (expires 2027-04-06)
- Operator: [HAPPY DRAGON OF NEW YORK, INC](https://www.kinfield.site/operator/ny-happy-dragon-of-new-york-inc) — runs 3 programs
- Phone: (718) 397-5733

- Official regulator profile: https://a816-healthpsi.nyc.gov/ChildCare/search.action

## Inspection record
22 findings across 16 NYC Health inspections (2021-04-07 to 2026-04-20); 11 rated serious; 3 open at last record.
- 2026-04-20 — Staff qualifications & clearances, General, Corrected: Staff and volunteers obtain documentation showing immunization with 2 doses measles/mumps, 1 dose rubella, 2 doses varicella and 1 dose Tdap. Medical exemptions only. History of measles, mumps or rubella shall Not replace MMR vaccine except in presence of MMR varicella antibodies. (§47.33(c)(1); [type](https://www.kinfield.site/violation/ny-nyc-hc-47-33-c-1))
- 2024-11-07 — Staff qualifications & clearances, General, Corrected: Child care service staff identified/acting as group teachers do Not meet the required qualifications of the position. (§47.13(d); [type](https://www.kinfield.site/violation/ny-nyc-hc-47-13-d))
- 2024-11-07 — Staff qualifications & clearances, General, Corrected: Child care service teaching staff acting as assistant teachers do Not meet age and educational requirements. (§47.13(f); [type](https://www.kinfield.site/violation/ny-nyc-hc-47-13-f))
- 2024-11-07 — Staff qualifications & clearances, General, Open: Child care service teaching staff acting as assistant teachers do Not meet age and educational requirements. (§47.13(f); [type](https://www.kinfield.site/violation/ny-nyc-hc-47-13-f))
- 2023-11-17 — Sanitation & hygiene, Critical, Corrected: At time of inspection diaper changing counter Not properly constructed. Diaper changing area observed Not to be adjacent to a hand wash sink with adequate hot and cold running water. (§47.43(h)(1); [type](https://www.kinfield.site/violation/ny-nyc-hc-47-43-h-1))
- 2023-11-17 — Safety hazards, General, Corrected: At time of inspection floors/walls ceilings were observed Not maintained; in disrepair or covered in a toxic finish. (§47.41(j); [type](https://www.kinfield.site/violation/ny-nyc-hc-47-41-j))
- 2023-11-17 — Sanitation & hygiene, General, Corrected: Appropriate sanitary receptacle and disinfectant Not provided in diaper changing area at time of inspection. (§47.43(h)(3); [type](https://www.kinfield.site/violation/ny-nyc-hc-47-43-h-3))
- 2023-11-17 — Supervision & ratios, General, Corrected: Refrigeration units provided with thermometers; thermometers calibrated to (+)(-) 2 degree F accuracy; properly placed in warmest spot of unit (§81.18(a)(3); [type](https://www.kinfield.site/violation/ny-nyc-hc-81-18-a-3))
- 2023-02-01 — Staff qualifications & clearances, Critical, Corrected: Enrolled children 6 months to 59 months have Not received FDA approved annual influenza immunization by December 31 of the year (§47.25(a)(2)(B); [type](https://www.kinfield.site/violation/ny-nyc-hc-47-25-a-2-b))
- 2023-02-01 — Staff qualifications & clearances, Critical, Corrected: Enrolled children 6 months to 59 months have Not received FDA approved annual influenza immunization by December 31 of the year (§47.25(a)(2)(B); [type](https://www.kinfield.site/violation/ny-nyc-hc-47-25-a-2-b))
- 2023-02-01 — Staff qualifications & clearances, General, Corrected: Training in child development Not provided every 24 months (§47.37(b)(6)(A); [type](https://www.kinfield.site/violation/ny-nyc-hc-47-37-b-6-a))
- 2023-02-01 — Facilities & equipment, Critical, Corrected: At the time of inspection child care service failed to maintain a minimum of 30 square feet of space per child. (§47.39(b); [type](https://www.kinfield.site/violation/ny-nyc-hc-47-39-b))
- 2023-02-01 — Staff qualifications & clearances, Critical, Corrected: Training in SIDS, Shaken Baby Syndrome and Safe Sleep practices Not provided to staff (§47.37(b)(4); [type](https://www.kinfield.site/violation/ny-nyc-hc-47-37-b-4))
- 2023-02-01 — Health records & medication, General, Corrected: At time of inspection records of enrolled children's periodic medical examination were Not provided or maintained. (§47.25(c); [type](https://www.kinfield.site/violation/ny-nyc-hc-47-25-c))
- 2023-02-01 — Staff qualifications & clearances, General, Corrected: Staff and volunteers obtain documentation showing immunization with 2 doses measles/mumps, 1 dose rubella, 2 doses varicella and 1 dose Tdap. Medical exemptions only. History of measles, mumps or rubella shall Not replace MMR vaccine except in presence of MMR varicella antibodies. (§47.33(c)(1); [type](https://www.kinfield.site/violation/ny-nyc-hc-47-33-c-1))
- …and 7 more on the source page.

## Building
BIN 4065133: 41 NYC Department of Buildings violation records (0 open) and 14 permits. These describe the building, not the childcare program.
Tax lot 4028700001: Multi-family elevator, built 1950, 6 floors.

## Nearby programs
- [MS Eli's Daycare LLC](https://www.kinfield.site/facility/ny-ocfs-899394) — 0.31 km, capacity 16
- [Group Family Day Care #173268](https://www.kinfield.site/facility/ny-ocfs-173268) — 0.36 km, capacity 16
- [Queens Pointe Talent INC.](https://www.kinfield.site/facility/ny-nyc-dc32713) — 0.36 km, capacity 173
- [Emilia's Kids, INC.](https://www.kinfield.site/facility/ny-nyc-dc19699) — 0.36 km, capacity 54
- [Jewish Institute](https://www.kinfield.site/facility/ny-nyc-dc19611) — 0.42 km, capacity not published
- [Bright Kids of Middle Village LLC](https://www.kinfield.site/facility/ny-nyc-dc41846) — 0.44 km, capacity 8

## Sources
- nyc_active_childcare record DC3002 (verified, retrieved 2026-11-05): https://data.cityofnewyork.us/resource/gy3q-4tzp.json?dcid=DC3002
- nyc_dohmh_inspections_historical record row-8hvh-cu66~aejp (historical, retrieved 2026-11-05): https://data.cityofnewyork.us/resource/dsg6-ifza.json?$where=%3Aid%3D'row-8hvh-cu66~aejp'
- nyc_ccc_inspections record DC3002 (verified, retrieved 2026-11-06): https://a816-healthpsi.nyc.gov/ChildCare/search.action

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