Manhattan/East Harlem South/10029
East Harlem Block Nursery Inc.
215 East 106 Street, Manhattan, NY 10029 · (212) 427-2571
Ages 2 to 5 years · Up to 45 kids
Grade C: open or repeated serious violations
Including 1 safe-sleep violation, 3 background-check violations and 8 still open. 9 inspections from Dec 12, 2023 to Sep 16, 2026. Violations: 2 public health hazard, 4 critical, 8 general. How we grade
What to check first
- 0Supervision or staff-to-child ratio violations
- 1Safe-sleep violations (SIDS training, cribs, nap rules)
- 3Staff background-check violations (fingerprints, SCR registry clearance)
- 8Violations listed as open when we last pulled the data
- 4Repeats: same Health Code rule cited at an earlier visit
Counts cover every inspection below. What the violation types mean
Inspection history
Sep 16, 2026Initial Annual Inspection - Reinspection Required; Fines pending
Public health hazard (fix within 1 business day)OpenRepeatBackground checkHealth Code 47.19(c)(1)Fingerprint screening Not arranged for current and prospective personnel; Results Not satisfactory or CAP was Not approved
Critical (fix within 2 weeks)OpenSafe 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 47.29(c)(1)Epi auto injector Not provided, Not maintained or expired.
Critical (fix within 2 weeks)OpenRepeatHealth 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)OpenBackground 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)OpenHealth Code 47..29(b)(1)(A)Consent to provide emergency medical care for child was Not obtained at time of admission
General (fix within 1 month)OpenHealth Code 47.25(c)At time of inspection records of enrolled children's periodic medical examination were Not provided or maintained.
General (fix within 1 month)OpenRepeatHealth 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.
Jan 13, 2026Initial Annual Inspection - Reinspection Not Required
General (fix within 1 month)OpenHealth Code 81.19(c)Child care service fails to provide adequate ventilation in food prep area. Indoor air quality nuisance allowed to exist in food prep area.
Jun 24, 2025Monitoring Inspection Non-Routine - Passed inspection with no violations
No violations written up.
Mar 12, 2025Initial Annual Inspection - Passed inspection with no violations
No violations written up.
Feb 12, 2025Initial 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)CorrectedRepeatHealth 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.
Nov 26, 2024Monitoring Inspection Non-Routine - Passed inspection with no violations
No violations written up.
May 9, 2024Initial Annual Inspection - Passed inspection with no violations
No violations written up.
Feb 14, 2024Initial Annual Inspection - Reinspection Required; Fines pending
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)CorrectedHealth Code 47.27(b)Child care service fails to conduct and document daily health assessment of incoming children. Individual Not trained to identify disease.
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 12, 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 #2261 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.
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|---|---|---|---|
| Some violations on file | East Harlem Scholars Academy Charter School | 0.1 mi | 3 to 5 years |
| Some violations on file | Leggett Memorial Early Childhood Center | 0.1 mi | 2 to 5 years |
| Few violations on file | Friends and Family Day Care | 0.1 mi | 0 to 2 years |
| Some violations on file | Friends and Family Day Care | 0.1 mi | 2 to 5 years |
| Some violations on file | Northside Center for Child Development Day School | 0.2 mi | 2 to 5 years |