Manhattan/Lincoln Square/10023
Metrokids Cradle (South End) Inc.
101 West End Avenue, Manhattan, NY 10023 · (212) 362-0135
Ages 0 to 2 years · Up to 82 kids · Takes babies (city lists ages from 0). Other infant care in Manhattan
Grade B: some violations on file
Including 3 supervision or ratio violations, 3 safe-sleep violations and 2 background-check violations. 8 inspections from Dec 13, 2023 to Mar 2, 2026. Violations: 0 public health hazard, 5 critical, 12 general. How we grade
What to check first
- 3Supervision or staff-to-child ratio violations
- 3Safe-sleep violations (SIDS training, cribs, nap rules)
- 2Staff 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 2, 2026Initial Annual Inspection - Reinspection Not Required
General (fix within 1 month)CorrectedRepeatSafe sleepHealth Code 47.11(b)(7)Written Safety Plan does Not include safe sleep provisions
Jan 13, 2026Initial Annual Inspection - Reinspection Not Required
General (fix within 1 month)CorrectedSupervision/ratioHealth Code 47.09(c)Permittee failed to submit permit renewal application at least 90 days prior to permit expiration date.
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.
Nov 20, 2025Initial Annual Inspection - Reinspection Not Required
General (fix within 1 month)CorrectedRepeatSafe sleepHealth Code 47.11(b)(7)Written Safety Plan does Not include safe sleep provisions
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.
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.
Sep 17, 2025Monitoring Inspection Non-Routine - Reinspection Required; Fines pending
Critical (fix within 2 weeks)CorrectedSupervision/ratioHealth Code 47.61(g)Children feeding bottles observed stored/used without being properly labeled with child's name and date of preparation at time of inspection.
Critical (fix within 2 weeks)CorrectedHealth Code 47.49(c)At time of inspection toxic substances observed improperly stored so as to result in the potential for exposure or contamination of facility surfaces.
Critical (fix within 2 weeks)CorrectedHealth Code 47.59(a)Exits and other egress Not provided with required signage at time of inspection.
Critical (fix within 2 weeks)CorrectedHealth Code 47.59(g)Required smoke and carbon monoxide detectors Not provided or maintained at time of inspection.
Jan 6, 2025Initial Annual Inspection - Reinspection Not Required
General (fix within 1 month)CorrectedSafe sleepHealth Code 47.11(b)(7)Written Safety Plan does Not include safe sleep provisions
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..
May 14, 2024Initial Annual Inspection - Reinspection Not Required
General (fix within 1 month)CorrectedHealth Code 47.67(d)(3)(B)Programs using video surveillance comply with all applicable laws
Feb 6, 2024Initial Annual Inspection - Reinspection Not Required
Critical (fix within 2 weeks)CorrectedHealth Code 47.25(a)(2)(B)Enrolled children 6 months to 59 months have Not received FDA approved annual influenza immunization by December 31 of the year
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)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 47.25(a)(1)At time of inspection child care service unable to document that all children enrolled have had an age appropriate medical evaluation.
Dec 13, 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 #105130 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 | Congregation Habonim Inc. | 0 mi | 2 to 5 years |
| Some violations on file | Metrokids Cradle ( South End) Inc. | 0 mi | 2 to 5 years |
| Some violations on file | Adapt Community Network | 0.1 mi | 2 to 5 years |
| Some violations on file | Bright Horizons at West 63rd | 0.1 mi | 2 to 5 years |
| Few violations on file | Bright Horizons at West 63rd | 0.1 mi | 0 to 2 years |