Manhattan/Hudson Yards-Chelsea-Flat Iron-Union Square/10011

Buckle My Shoe

80 8 Avenue, Manhattan, NY 10011 · (212) 807-0518

Ages 2 to 5 years · Up to 45 kids

Grade A: Few violations on file

Grade A: few violations on file

But 1 background-check violation. 10 inspections from Jan 3, 2024 to Oct 16, 2026. Violations: 0 public health hazard, 0 critical, 6 general. How we grade

What to check first

  • 0Supervision or staff-to-child ratio violations
  • 0Safe-sleep violations (SIDS training, cribs, nap rules)
  • 1Staff background-check violations (fingerprints, SCR registry clearance)
  • 0Violations listed as open when we last pulled the data
  • 0Repeats: same Health Code rule cited at an earlier visit

Counts cover every inspection below. What the violation types mean

Inspection history

Oct 16, 2026Monitoring Inspection Non-Routine - Passed inspection with no violations

No violations written up.

Mar 24, 2026Initial Annual Inspection - Passed inspection with no violations

No violations written up.

Jan 20, 2026Initial Annual Inspection - Passed inspection; Violations corrected at time of inspection
General (fix within 1 month)CorrectedHealth Code 47.33(c)(1)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.
Dec 15, 2025Compliance Inspection of Open Violations - Previously cited violations corrected

No violations written up.

Dec 3, 2025Initial 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
General (fix within 1 month)CorrectedHealth Code 131.09(d)(3)Sufficient utility sinks Not provided; Not of adequate size; insufficient water provided in commercial buildings..
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.
Mar 19, 2025Initial Annual Inspection - Reinspection Not Required
General (fix within 1 month)CorrectedBackground checkHealth Code 47.33(b)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.
Jan 9, 2025Initial Annual Inspection - Reinspection Not Required
General (fix within 1 month)CorrectedHealth Code 47.41(h)At time of inspection it was observed that child care service failed to provide appropriate guards on designated structures/equipment to protect children from potential injury.
Sep 17, 2024Monitoring Inspection Non-Routine - Passed inspection with no violations

No violations written up.

Mar 12, 2024Initial Annual Inspection - Passed inspection with no violations

No violations written up.

Jan 3, 2024Initial Annual Inspection - Passed inspection with no violations

No violations written up.

Violation text is the city's own wording, from NYC Child Care Connect (search permit #106149 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

GradeProgramDistanceAges
Some violations on fileBuckle My Shoe0 mi0 to 2 years
Open or repeated serious violationsCorlears School0.1 mi3 to 5 years
Few violations on fileCorlears School0.1 mi0 to 2 years
Few violations on fileBright Horizons at West 14th0.1 mi0 to 2 years
Some violations on fileBright Horizons at West 14th0.1 mi2 to 5 years