New York City Health Department Closed Brooklyn Daycare
A Bed-Stuy daycare was shuttered after a toddler fell down 15 stairs due to inadequate supervision.
Updated on Sept. 23, 2026 in Child Care
The New York City Health Department ordered the closure of Bumblebees-r-us, Inc. following an investigation into a serious incident. A 2-year-old child fell down 15 steps at the facility last week after a gate incident occurred.
Why it matters
The closure reflects the health department's enforcement of safety protocols regarding child supervision. Parents rely on these regulatory investigations to ensure daycare environments meet mandated safety standards for their children.
Official inspection results confirmed allegations of inadequate supervision at the 1068 Fulton St. location. The facility reported a 2-year-old child fell down 15 stairs, with the toddler waiting 30 minutes before receiving parental care.
The players
New York City Health Department
The local agency responsible for regulating childcare facilities and enforcing health and safety standards.
Bumblebees-r-us, Inc.
A daycare facility located at 1068 Fulton St. in the Bed-Stuy neighborhood.
The details
The incident occurred when a gate swung shut and struck the child, causing the fall despite three adults attempting to intervene. While the daycare staff provided ice packs to the child, regulators determined that the overall supervision levels were insufficient to meet safety requirements. The department now requires the facility to submit a staff retraining plan before it can be considered for potential reopening.
Timeline
The child fell down the stairs in September 2026.
The New York City Health Department closed the daycare on September 22, 2026.
Health Landscape
Regulatory closures follow strict New York City Health Code requirements for child-care center safety and staffing levels. This event underscores the standard of care expected of local providers to maintain their license to operate.
Parents using licensed childcare are encouraged to review the public inspection history of their facilities on the health department website. If you have concerns about the supervision or safety environment at your child's center, consult your provider or local health agency.
The takeaway
Childcare safety depends on strictly maintained supervision protocols during all facility activities. Parents should periodically verify their daycare's most recent safety inspection status through the local department of health.
What happens next
The daycare facility may provide a plan to retrain staff for potential reopening.
Further reading
Learn more about local safety standards on the Child Care page.
Source note: This article includes information reported by News 12 - Brooklyn.
