Manhattan/Midtown-Midtown South/10016
Chelsea Day School
319 5th Avenue, Manhattan, NY 10016 · (212) 675-8541
Ages 2 to 5 years · Up to 120 kids
Grade A: few violations on file
But 1 background-check violation. 7 inspections from Dec 19, 2023 to Jan 5, 2026. Violations: 0 public health hazard, 1 critical, 9 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
- 3Repeats: same Health Code rule cited at an earlier visit
Counts cover every inspection below. What the violation types mean
Inspection history
Jan 5, 2026Initial Annual Inspection - Passed inspection with no violations
No violations written up.
Sep 9, 2025Initial Annual Inspection - Passed inspection with no violations
No violations written up.
Feb 19, 2025Initial Annual Inspection - Passed inspection; Violations corrected at time of inspection
No violations written up.
Oct 29, 2024Monitoring Inspection Non-Routine - 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)CorrectedRepeatHealth Code 131.09(g)Commercial building regularly cleaned; kept clean and in good repair; kept free of overcrowding.
General (fix within 1 month)CorrectedRepeatHealth Code 47.35(b)At time of inspection required hand wash signs were Not provided.
General (fix within 1 month)CorrectedRepeatHealth Code 47.41(j)At time of inspection floors/walls ceilings were observed Not maintained; in disrepair or covered in a toxic finish.
Jun 7, 2024Initial Annual Inspection - Reinspection Not Required
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.
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.
May 2, 2024Initial Annual Inspection - Reinspection Not Required
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 47.35(b)At time of inspection required hand wash signs were Not provided.
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 81.19(a)Food service establishments and Non-retail food processing establishments have adequate lighting for all areas of the premises 540 LUX in food prep areas 215 LUX in self serve areas;
Dec 19, 2023Initial 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 #7814 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 | Gsuc Child Development and Learning Center Inc. | 0.1 mi | 2 to 5 years |
| Open or repeated serious violations | Nyu Langone Health Child Care Center | 0.2 mi | 2 to 5 years |
| Some violations on file | Nyu Langone Health Child Care Center | 0.2 mi | 0 to 2 years |
| Few violations on file | Wee Ones Club LLC | 0.3 mi | 2 to 5 years |
| Some violations on file | Ecole International Preschool | 0.3 mi | 3 to 5 years |