Bright Horizons at West 53rd
525 West 52 Street, Manhattan, NY 10019 · (646) 776-2853
Ages 0 to 2 years · Up to 52 kids · Takes babies (city lists ages from 0). Other infant care in Manhattan
Grade C: open or repeated serious violations
Including 3 supervision or ratio violations and 2 safe-sleep violations. 14 inspections from Oct 31, 2023 to Aug 7, 2026. Violations: 3 public health hazard, 4 critical, 7 general. How we grade
What to check first
- 3Supervision or staff-to-child ratio violations
- 2Safe-sleep violations (SIDS training, cribs, nap rules)
- 0Staff background-check violations (fingerprints, SCR registry clearance)
- 0Violations listed as open when we last pulled the data
- 2Repeats: same Health Code rule cited at an earlier visit
Counts cover every inspection below. What the violation types mean
Inspection history
Aug 7, 2026Monitoring Inspection Non-Routine - Reinspection Required; Fines pending
Public health hazard (fix within 1 business day)CorrectedRepeatSupervision/ratioHealth Code 47.23(a)Constant and competent supervision provided by adequate staff for children and groups of children
Jun 4, 2026Monitoring Inspection Non-Routine - Passed inspection with no violations
No violations written up.
Jun 1, 2026Initial Annual Inspection - Reinspection Not Required
General (fix within 1 month)CorrectedSupervision/ratioHealth Code 81.18(a)(3)Refrigeration units provided with thermometers; thermometers calibrated to (+)(-) 2 degree F accuracy; properly placed in warmest spot of unit
General (fix within 1 month)CorrectedRepeatHealth Code 131.09(g)Commercial building regularly cleaned; kept clean and in good repair; kept free of overcrowding.
May 19, 2026Initial Annual Inspection - Passed inspection; Violations corrected at time of inspection
No violations written up.
Dec 10, 2025Initial Annual Inspection - Reinspection Not Required
General (fix within 1 month)CorrectedSafe sleepHealth Code 47.11(b)(7)Written Safety Plan does Not include safe sleep provisions
General (fix within 1 month)CorrectedHealth Code 131.09(g)Commercial building regularly cleaned; kept clean and in good repair; kept free of overcrowding.
General (fix within 1 month)CorrectedHealth Code 47.41(j)At time of inspection floors/walls ceilings were observed Not maintained; in disrepair or covered in a toxic finish.
General (fix within 1 month)CorrectedHealth Code 81.18(a)(1)Shelving in walk in refrigerator is of food grade material smooth and easily cleanable
Jun 27, 2025Monitoring Inspection Non-Routine - Reinspection Required; Fines pending
Public health hazard (fix within 1 business day)CorrectedSupervision/ratioHealth Code 47.23(a)Constant and competent supervision provided by adequate staff for children and groups of children
May 22, 2025Initial Annual Inspection - Passed inspection with no violations
No violations written up.
Feb 21, 2025Initial Annual Inspection - Passed inspection with no violations
No violations written up.
Oct 28, 2024Compliance Inspection of Open Violations - Previously cited violations corrected
No violations written up.
Sep 18, 2024Monitoring Inspection Non-Routine - Reinspection Required; Fines pending
Public health hazard (fix within 1 business day)CorrectedSafe sleepHealth Code 47.67(f)(1)Safe sleep environment provided in infant toddler service; safe sleep environment complies with US CPSC and ASTM standards. Crib bumper pad prohibited unless medically prescribed
Critical (fix within 2 weeks)CorrectedHealth Code 47.43(h)(1)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.
Critical (fix within 2 weeks)CorrectedHealth Code 47.51(a)Child care service Not free of pests or maintains pest harborage conditions at time of inspection.
Apr 2, 2024Initial Annual Inspection - Passed inspection with no violations
No violations written up.
Jan 9, 2024Initial Annual Inspection - Reinspection Not Required
General (fix within 1 month)CorrectedHealth Code 131.09(c)Plumbing and plumbing fixtures Not properly connected, vented, drained; Not installed and maintained in commercial building
Nov 15, 2023Compliance Inspection of Open Violations - Reinspection Required; Violations corrected at time of inspection
No violations written up.
Oct 31, 2023Initial Annual Inspection - Reinspection Required; Fines pending
Critical (fix within 2 weeks)CorrectedHealth Code 47.11(b)Permittee/applicant submitted incomplete written safety plan.
Critical (fix within 2 weeks)CorrectedHealth Code 47.59(d)At time of inspection it was determined that child care service failed to conduct and document monthly fire drills.
Violation text is the city's own wording, from NYC Child Care Connect (search permit #105480 or the name to see the city's page). We pulled this from the city on Oct 19, 2026. It covers the last 3 years. The city says some of these violations may not be final. Programs can challenge them at a hearing, and some get dismissed.
Nearby daycares
| Grade | Program | Distance | Ages |
|---|---|---|---|
| Some violations on file | Hudsonway Immersion School | 0 mi | 2 to 5 years |
| Few violations on file | Bright Horizons at West 53rd | 0.1 mi | 2 to 5 years |
| Some violations on file | The Hudson Guild | 0.2 mi | 2 to 5 years |
| Few violations on file | AHRC New York City | 0.3 mi | 2 to 5 years |
| Open or repeated serious violations | La Maternelle West55 LLC | 0.3 mi | 2 to 5 years |