Manhattan/East Harlem North/10029
East Harlem Council for Human Services Inc.
440 East 116 Street, Manhattan, NY 10029 · (212) 427-9010
Ages 2 to 5 years · Up to 160 kids
Grade B: some violations on file
Including 3 supervision or ratio violations and 1 background-check violation. 18 inspections from Nov 6, 2023 to Sep 29, 2026. Violations: 2 public health hazard, 3 critical, 19 general. How we grade
What to check first
- 3Supervision 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
- 2Repeats: same Health Code rule cited at an earlier visit
Counts cover every inspection below. What the violation types mean
Inspection history
Sep 29, 2026Monitoring Inspection Non-Routine - Passed inspection with no violations
No violations written up.
Jul 27, 2026Monitoring 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
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.
Jun 10, 2026Initial Annual Inspection - Reinspection Not Required
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.
General (fix within 1 month)CorrectedHealth Code 47.27(a)At time of inspection it was determined that child care service failed to maintain children's daily attendance records.
May 6, 2026Initial Annual Inspection - Passed inspection with no violations
No violations written up.
Jan 29, 2026Monitoring Inspection Non-Routine - Passed inspection with no violations
No violations written up.
Jan 13, 2026Lead Based Paint or Lead in Water Inspection - Passed inspection with no violations
No violations written up.
Nov 20, 2025Monitoring Inspection Non-Routine - Reinspection Not Required
General (fix within 1 month)CorrectedHealth Code 173.14(d)(3)At time of inspection it was determined that tools were improperly used. Surfaces observed unsealed or in disrepair at time of inspection.
Jul 31, 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.
General (fix within 1 month)CorrectedHealth Code 47.13(f)Child care service teaching staff acting as assistant teachers do Not meet age and educational requirements.
General (fix within 1 month)CorrectedHealth Code 47.25(a)(1)At time of inspection child care service unable to document that all children enrolled have had an age appropriate medical evaluation.
General (fix within 1 month)CorrectedHealth Code 47.67(c)Written behavior management policy Not provided at time of inspection, distributed to staff or made available to parents.
May 20, 2025Compliance Inspection of Open Violations - Previously cited violations corrected
No violations written up.
Apr 22, 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 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)CorrectedRepeatHealth Code 47.45(b)At time of inspection child care service failed to provide sufficient lighting and or failed to maintain adequate foot candles in areas used by children.
General (fix within 1 month)CorrectedHealth Code 47.51(b)At time of inspection it was determined that child care service failed to take appropriate action to keep facility free of pests or conditions conducive to pests. Child care service fails to maintain extermination service log.
General (fix within 1 month)CorrectedHealth 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.
Feb 10, 2025Monitoring Inspection Non-Routine - Passed inspection with no violations
No violations written up.
Jan 31, 2025Monitoring Inspection Non-Routine - Reinspection Required; Fines pending
Critical (fix within 2 weeks)CorrectedHealth Code 47.67(a)Appropriate child activity Not provided by child care service; unacceptable forms of discipline utilized by staff of child care service.
Jan 21, 2025Monitoring Inspection Non-Routine - Passed inspection with no violations
No violations written up.
Dec 3, 2024Monitoring Inspection Non-Routine - Reinspection Not Required
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)CorrectedRepeatHealth Code 47.45(b)At time of inspection child care service failed to provide sufficient lighting and or failed to maintain adequate foot candles in areas used by children.
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;
General (fix within 1 month)CorrectedHealth Code 81.21(a)(1)Sufficient handwash sinks provided so that distance from food prep/service or ware wash area does Not exceed 25 feet
Sep 25, 2024Monitoring Inspection Non-Routine - Reinspection Required; Violations corrected at time of inspection
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
General (fix within 1 month)CorrectedHealth Code 47.13(c)(2)Education Director observed having teaching duties when program enrollment exceeds 40; or 60 if program is part of a school and has a permit or Education Director oversees two co-located programs
Jul 25, 2024Initial Annual Inspection - Reinspection Required; Fines pending
Public health hazard (fix within 1 business day)CorrectedSupervision/ratioHealth Code 47.23(f)(1)Teacher to child ratios and group size maintained in Group Child Care program
Critical (fix within 2 weeks)CorrectedHealth Code 47.31(e)(8)Medication Not administered according to written parental consent/written plan; unused portion Not returned to parent
Apr 24, 2024Initial Annual Inspection - Reinspection Not Required
General (fix within 1 month)CorrectedHealth Code 47.45(b)At time of inspection child care service failed to provide sufficient lighting and or failed to maintain adequate foot candles in areas used by children.
Nov 6, 2023Compliance Inspection of Open Violations - Previously cited violations corrected
No violations written up.
Violation text is the city's own wording, from NYC Child Care Connect (search permit #4529 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Open or repeated serious violations | Kennedy Children's Center | 0.2 mi | 2 to 5 years |
| Some violations on file | Keith Haring School | 0.2 mi | 0 to 2 years |
| Few violations on file | Harlem Village Academy East Charter School | 0.2 mi | 3 to 5 years |
| Some violations on file | Our Lady Queen of Angels School | 0.3 mi | 3 to 5 years |
| Few violations on file | Northside Center for Child Development Inc. | 0.3 mi | 2 to 5 years |