Manhattan/SoHo-TriBeCa-Civic Center-Little Italy/10013
Buckle My Shoe
40 Worth Street, Manhattan, NY 10013 · (212) 374-1489
Ages 2 to 5 years · Up to 53 kids
Grade B: some violations on file
Including 2 supervision or ratio violations, 1 safe-sleep violation and 4 background-check violations. 12 inspections from Dec 6, 2023 to Mar 4, 2026. Violations: 1 public health hazard, 7 critical, 7 general. How we grade
What to check first
- 2Supervision or staff-to-child ratio violations
- 1Safe-sleep violations (SIDS training, cribs, nap rules)
- 4Staff 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
Mar 4, 2026Initial Annual Inspection - Passed inspection with no violations
No violations written up.
Feb 25, 2026Initial Annual Inspection - Reinspection Required; Violations corrected at time of inspection
Critical (fix within 2 weeks)CorrectedHealth Code 47.37(b)(1)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.
Critical (fix within 2 weeks)CorrectedHealth Code 47.37(b)(2)All teachers have Not received training in infectious disease control and reporting.
General (fix within 1 month)CorrectedRepeatBackground 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.
General (fix within 1 month)CorrectedHealth Code 47.25(c)At time of inspection records of enrolled children's periodic medical examination were Not provided or maintained.
Dec 3, 2025Monitoring Inspection Non-Routine - Passed inspection with no violations
No violations written up.
Oct 16, 2025Initial Annual Inspection - Reinspection Not Required
General (fix within 1 month)CorrectedRepeatHealth Code 47.13(d)Child care service staff identified/acting as group teachers do Not meet the required qualifications of the position.
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.
Feb 3, 2025Initial Annual Inspection - Passed inspection with no violations
No violations written up.
Oct 22, 2024Monitoring Inspection Non-Routine - Passed inspection with no violations
No violations written up.
Oct 17, 2024Monitoring Inspection Non-Routine - Passed inspection with no violations
No violations written up.
Oct 1, 2024Initial Annual Inspection - Reinspection Required; Violations corrected at time of inspection
Public health hazard (fix within 1 business day)CorrectedBackground checkHealth Code 47.19(c)(1)Fingerprint screening Not arranged for current and prospective personnel; Results Not satisfactory or CAP was Not approved
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.
Aug 20, 2024Monitoring Inspection Non-Routine - Passed inspection with no violations
No violations written up.
Aug 16, 2024Monitoring Inspection Non-Routine - Reinspection Required; Fines pending
Critical (fix within 2 weeks)CorrectedSupervision/ratioHealth Code 47.13(c)(1)Qualified Group Teacher Not designated to cover for Education Director. Permittee failed to Notify Department of separation from service of Education Director
Critical (fix within 2 weeks)CorrectedSafe sleepHealth Code 47.37(b)(4)Training in SIDS, Shaken Baby Syndrome and Safe Sleep practices Not provided to staff
Critical (fix within 2 weeks)CorrectedHealth Code 47.13(c)(3)Education Director is Not qualified or certified
Critical (fix within 2 weeks)CorrectedHealth Code 47.49(a)At time of inspection child care service facility observed Not maintained or in disrepair. Dry sweeping observed in areas occupied by children.
Critical (fix within 2 weeks)CorrectedHealth Code 47.61(e)Child care service fails to store dry goods in insect/rodent proof containers at time of inspection.
General (fix within 1 month)CorrectedSupervision/ratioBackground checkHealth Code 47.19(a)All staff with potential for unsupervised contact with children including volunteers have Not been cleared
General (fix within 1 month)CorrectedHealth Code 47.13(d)Child care service staff identified/acting as group teachers do Not meet the required qualifications of the position.
Feb 28, 2024Initial Annual Inspection - Passed inspection with no violations
No violations written up.
Dec 6, 2023Monitoring Inspection Non-Routine - Passed inspection with no violations
No violations written up.
Violation text is the city's own wording, from NYC Child Care Connect (search permit #5820 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Few violations on file | Buckle My Shoe | 0 mi | 0 to 2 years |
| Few violations on file | The Jewish Community Project of Lower Manhattan | 0.1 mi | 2 to 5 years |
| Few violations on file | The Washington Market School | 0.1 mi | 2 to 5 years |
| Open or repeated serious violations | The Washington Market School | 0.1 mi | 2 to 5 years |
| Some violations on file | Playgarden Associates LLC | 0.1 mi | 2 to 5 years |