# Battalion Christian Academy Battalion Christian Academy is a licensed preschool (child care center) in Hammels – Arverne – Edgemere, Queens, NY serving ages 2 Years–5 Years, with 36 licensed seats. It is regulated by NYC DOHMH. ## Key facts - Status: Active (NYC DOHMH) - Address: 454 Beach 67 Street, Queens, NY 11692 - Neighborhood: Hammels – Arverne – Edgemere - Ages: 2 Years–5 Years - Capacity: 36 - License/permit: 72877 (expires 2026-09-03) - Operator: [BATTALION CHRISTIAN ACADEMY](https://www.kinfield.site/operator/ny-battalion-christian-academy) — runs 2 programs - Phone: (718) 634-7172 - Official regulator profile: https://a816-healthpsi.nyc.gov/ChildCare/search.action ## Inspection record 29 findings across 18 NYC Health inspections (2020-12-03 to 2026-10-08); 10 rated serious; 4 open at last record. - 2026-10-08 — Records, permits & program, Public health hazard, Open: Child care service operating without a permit; Permit expired. (§47.03(a); [type](https://www.kinfield.site/violation/ny-nyc-hc-47-03-a)) - 2026-10-08 — Records, permits & program, General, Open: FDNY inspection approval received prior to permit issuance or renewal; documentation available upon request (§47.07(b); [type](https://www.kinfield.site/violation/ny-nyc-hc-47-07-b)) - 2026-06-17 — Staff qualifications & clearances, Critical, Corrected: At time of inspection it was determined that child care service failed to ensure staff received required training within time frames and/or failed to maintain training records. (§47.37(b)(1); [type](https://www.kinfield.site/violation/ny-nyc-hc-47-37-b-1)) - 2026-06-17 — 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)) - 2026-06-17 — Staff qualifications & clearances, General, Corrected: At time of inspection it was determined that child care service allows staff to perform their duties that are Not healthy or are incapable of carrying out their duties. Staff medical clearances are Not maintained by child care service. (§47.33(b); [type](https://www.kinfield.site/violation/ny-nyc-hc-47-33-b)) - 2026-06-17 — 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)) - 2026-06-17 — Staff qualifications & clearances, General, Corrected: 15 hours of training Not completed in 24 months. At least 5 hours of training Not conducted in each 12 month period. Required topics Not covered. (§47.37(b)(6)(B); [type](https://www.kinfield.site/violation/ny-nyc-hc-47-37-b-6-b)) - 2026-05-15 — Safety hazards, Critical, Corrected: Outdoor play area was observed Not maintained Nr free of hazards or nuisances at time of inspection. (§47.47(e); [type](https://www.kinfield.site/violation/ny-nyc-hc-47-47-e)) - 2026-05-15 — Fire safety & emergency drills, Critical, Corrected: Exits and other egress Not provided with required signage at time of inspection. (§47.59(a); [type](https://www.kinfield.site/violation/ny-nyc-hc-47-59-a)) - 2026-05-15 — Sanitation & hygiene, General, Corrected: At time of inspection trash and garbage observed Not stored in appropriate containers with tight fitting lids. (§47.49(b); [type](https://www.kinfield.site/violation/ny-nyc-hc-47-49-b)) - 2026-01-06 — 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)) - 2025-11-06 — 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)) - 2025-06-04 — 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)) - 2025-05-28 — Sanitation & hygiene, Critical, Corrected: At time of inspection hand wash sinks are Not supplied with an adequate amount of running water. At time of inspection water temperature exceeded 115 deg Fahrenheit. (§47.43(e); [type](https://www.kinfield.site/violation/ny-nyc-hc-47-43-e)) - 2025-05-28 — Sanitation & hygiene, General, Corrected: Commercial building regularly cleaned; kept clean and in good repair; kept free of overcrowding. (§131.09(g); [type](https://www.kinfield.site/violation/ny-nyc-hc-131-09-g)) - …and 14 more on the source page. ## Building BIN 4438906: 18 NYC Department of Buildings violation records (12 open) and 15 permits. These describe the building, not the childcare program. Tax lot 4160400024: Public facilities & institutions, built 1990, 2 floors. ## Nearby programs - [In God's Care](https://www.kinfield.site/facility/ny-ocfs-665279) — 0.06 km, capacity 16 - [Nyjtl Aces Club @ P.s.42q](https://www.kinfield.site/facility/ny-ocfs-339171) — 0.11 km, capacity 390 - [Group Family Day Care #804186](https://www.kinfield.site/facility/ny-ocfs-804186) — 0.17 km, capacity 16 - [Yanni Daycare INC](https://www.kinfield.site/facility/ny-ocfs-913175) — 0.19 km, capacity 16 - [Group Family Day Care #718258](https://www.kinfield.site/facility/ny-ocfs-718258) — 0.23 km, capacity 16 - [Group Family Day Care #919498](https://www.kinfield.site/facility/ny-ocfs-919498) — 0.25 km, capacity 16 ## Sources - nyc_active_childcare record DC32082 (verified, retrieved 2026-11-05): https://data.cityofnewyork.us/resource/gy3q-4tzp.json?dcid=DC32082 - nyc_dohmh_inspections_historical record row-42h5~cvtb~tgnj (historical, retrieved 2026-11-05): https://data.cityofnewyork.us/resource/dsg6-ifza.json?$where=%3Aid%3D'row-42h5~cvtb~tgnj' - nyc_ccc_inspections record DC32082 (verified, retrieved 2026-11-06): https://a816-healthpsi.nyc.gov/ChildCare/search.action --- Source page: https://www.kinfield.site/facility/ny-nyc-dc32082 · Kinfield — Childcare Intelligence. Facts come from public regulator records; historical inspection data is labelled. Missing data never means no issue exists.