Does Harlem Gems UPK have violations?

In the last 3 years of city inspections: 1 public health hazard, 1 critical and 3 general violations. 1 were listed as open when we last pulled the data.

When was Harlem Gems UPK last inspected?

The most recent inspection on Child Care Connect is from Oct 14, 2026.

Does Harlem Gems UPK take infants?

The city lists ages 3 to 5 years. Call to ask about openings.

Manhattan/Central Harlem South/10026

Harlem Gems UPK

60 West 117 Street, Manhattan, NY 10026 · (212) 369-3577

Ages 3 to 5 years

Grade B: Some violations on file

Grade B: some violations on file

Including 1 supervision or ratio violation, 1 background-check violation and 1 still open. 4 inspections from Nov 21, 2023 to Oct 14, 2026. Violations: 1 public health hazard, 1 critical, 3 general. How we grade

What to check first

1Supervision or staff-to-child ratio violations
0Safe-sleep violations (SIDS training, cribs, nap rules)
1Staff background-check violations (fingerprints, SCR registry clearance)
1Violations 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 14, 2026Initial Annual Inspection - Reinspection Required

Critical (fix within 2 weeks)OpenHealth Code 43.22(a)All exits have clear legible and illuminated exit signs where required by DOB

General (fix within 1 month)CorrectedSupervision/ratioHealth Code 43.14(a)Teaching and supervisory staff trained in abuse/maltreatment identification and reporting. 2 hours of training received every 24 months. Training provided by OCFS approved trainer. New staff trained within 3 months of hire

Nov 6, 2025Initial Annual Inspection - Passed inspection; Violations corrected at time of inspection

General (fix within 1 month)CorrectedHealth Code 43.20(b)Hand Wash signs conspicuously posted at every hand wash sink

Oct 31, 2024Initial Annual Inspection - Reinspection Required

Public health hazard (fix within 1 business day)CorrectedBackground checkHealth Code 43.13(c)(1)School operator arranges for fingerprinting

General (fix within 1 month)CorrectedHealth Code 43.11(c)(1)Each staff member has documentation showing they received 2 doses measles/mumps vaccine, 1 dose rubella vaccine, 2 doses varicella vaccine and 1 dose Tdap

Nov 21, 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 #N/A 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
Many violations on file	Clifford Glover Day Care Center Inc.	0 mi	2 to 5 years
Many violations on file	Community Life Center Inc.	0.2 mi	2 to 5 years
Some violations on file	Harlem Link Preschool	0.3 mi	3 to 5 years
Many violations on file	Citizens Care Day Care Center Inc.	0.3 mi	2 to 5 years
Many violations on file	East Calvary Day Care Center Inc.	0.3 mi	2 to 5 years