City Closed Bed-Stuy Daycare After Toddler Fell Down Stairs
The New York City Health Department shut down Bumblebees-r-us, Inc. following a report of inadequate supervision.
Updated on Sept. 23, 2026 in Child Care
The New York City Health Department closed the Bumblebees-r-us, Inc. daycare facility at 1068 Fulton St. in Bed-Stuy following reports of a toddler falling down stairs. Inspectors cited inadequate supervision after a 2-year-old child fell 15 steps at the location last week.
Why it matters
The closure highlights the critical enforcement role of health departments in ensuring childcare providers maintain safe, supervised environments for young children. This regulatory action serves as a reminder of the safety standards required to operate a daycare center in a residential area.
The incident involved a 2-year-old child falling 15 steps at the facility, followed by a 30-minute delay before the parent arrived. The center was officially closed by the Health Department on September 22, 2026.
The players
New York City Health Department
The local agency responsible for conducting safety inspections and enforcing operating regulations for daycare facilities across the city.
Bumblebees-r-us, Inc.
A daycare provider previously operating at 1068 Fulton St. in the Bed-Stuy neighborhood.
The details
The incident occurred when a gate at the facility swung shut and hit the toddler, causing the child to fall down 15 steps. While three adults reportedly attempted to catch the child as the gate closed, the Health Department investigation concluded that supervision was inadequate. Following the fall, staff provided ice packs to the toddler until the parent arrived 30 minutes later.
Timeline
A 2-year-old child fell 15 steps at the daycare in September 2026.
The New York City Health Department closed the daycare on September 22, 2026.
The Home Front
The city's action follows the regulatory enforcement pattern established under the New York City Health Code daycare safety requirements. This case underscores the ongoing oversight applied to local childcare centers to ensure compliance with mandatory safety protocols.
Parents using local daycare services should verify the current operating status and inspection history of their provider through the city's official regulatory portals. It is also a practical time to review your child's daycare emergency contact procedures and incident reporting protocols.
The takeaway
When vetting childcare options, prioritize facilities with transparent safety records and clear, documented policies for incident response. Families can check their provider's status and compliance history through the New York City Health Department database to ensure all current safety standards are met.
Further reading
Learn more about local standards for licensed facilities at New York City Child Care.
Source note: This article includes information reported by News 12 - Brooklyn.
