Msh 1538 LLC
1538 2 Avenue, Manhattan, NY 10028 · (212) 837-1746
Ages 0 to 2 years · Up to 62 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, 2 safe-sleep violations and 2 background-check violations. 10 inspections from Nov 20, 2023 to Feb 12, 2026. Violations: 1 public health hazard, 5 critical, 4 general. How we grade
What to check first
- 3Supervision or staff-to-child ratio violations
- 2Safe-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
- 0Repeats: same Health Code rule cited at an earlier visit
Counts cover every inspection below. What the violation types mean
Inspection history
Feb 12, 2026Initial Annual Inspection - Passed inspection with no violations
No violations written up.
Oct 7, 2025Initial Annual Inspection - Passed inspection; Violations corrected at time of inspection
General (fix within 1 month)CorrectedSupervision/ratioHealth Code 81.18(a)(3)Refrigeration units provided with thermometers; thermometers calibrated to (+)(-) 2 degree F accuracy; properly placed in warmest spot of unit
Apr 25, 2025Initial 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)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.
Dec 17, 2024Monitoring Inspection Non-Routine - Passed inspection with no violations
No violations written up.
Nov 26, 2024Monitoring Inspection Non-Routine - Reinspection Required; Fines pending
No violations written up.
Sep 19, 2024Monitoring Inspection Non-Routine - Passed inspection with no violations
No violations written up.
Aug 6, 2024Compliance Inspection of Open Violations - Reinspection Required; Violations corrected at time of inspection
No violations written up.
Jun 10, 2024Initial Annual Inspection - Reinspection Required; Fines pending
Public health hazard (fix within 1 business day)CorrectedSafe sleepHealth Code 47.67(f)(5)Bibs, necklaces and other potential chocking hazards Not removed prior to placing infants in cribs, bassinets
Jan 10, 2024Initial Annual Inspection - Reinspection Required; Fines pending
Critical (fix within 2 weeks)CorrectedSafe sleepHealth Code 47.37(b)(4)Training in SIDS, Shaken Baby Syndrome and Safe Sleep practices Not provided to staff
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
Nov 20, 2023Monitoring Inspection Non-Routine - Reinspection Required; Fines pending
Critical (fix within 2 weeks)CorrectedSupervision/ratioHealth Code 47.61(a)Required food protection procedures were Not implemented at time of inspection. Holder of food protection certificate was Not on site during hours of food preparation activity.
Critical (fix within 2 weeks)CorrectedHealth Code 47.43(h)(1)At time of inspection diaper changing counter Not properly constructed. Diaper changing area observed Not to be adjacent to a hand wash sink with adequate hot and cold running water.
Critical (fix within 2 weeks)CorrectedHealth Code 47.59(b)Fire extinguishers observed Not to be inspected or maintained at time of inspection.
Violation text is the city's own wording, from NYC Child Care Connect (search permit #105865 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 | Msh 1538 LLC | 0 mi | 2 to 5 years |
| Few violations on file | Temple Shaaray Tefila | 0.1 mi | 2 to 5 years |
| Open or repeated serious violations | Primrose of Manhattan at East 82nd Street | 0.1 mi | 2 to 5 years |
| Some violations on file | Primrose of Manhattan at East 82nd Street | 0.1 mi | 0 to 2 years |
| Few violations on file | The Caedmon School | 0.2 mi | 2 to 5 years |