Manhattan/Upper West Side/10025
Open Door Associates Inc.
820 Columbus Avenue, Manhattan, NY 10025 · (212) 749-5572
Ages 2 to 5 years · Up to 85 kids
Grade C: many violations on file
Including 1 supervision or ratio violation, 1 safe-sleep violation and 1 background-check violation. 11 inspections from Nov 14, 2023 to Aug 31, 2026. Violations: 1 public health hazard, 8 critical, 3 general. How we grade
What to check first
- 1Supervision or staff-to-child ratio violations
- 1Safe-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
- 0Repeats: same Health Code rule cited at an earlier visit
Counts cover every inspection below. What the violation types mean
Inspection history
Aug 31, 2026Lead Based Paint or Lead in Water Inspection - Passed inspection with no violations
No violations written up.
Mar 3, 2026Initial Annual Inspection - Passed inspection with no violations
No violations written up.
Jan 13, 2026Initial Annual Inspection - Passed inspection with no violations
No violations written up.
Oct 1, 2025Initial Annual Inspection - Reinspection Required; Fines pending
Public health hazard (fix within 1 business day)CorrectedHealth Code 47.63(a)(1)Facility free of peeling lead paint or paint of unknown lead content.
Critical (fix within 2 weeks)CorrectedHealth Code 47.59(b)Fire extinguishers observed Not to be inspected or maintained at time of inspection.
Jul 2, 2025Initial Annual Inspection - Reinspection Required; Fines pending
Critical (fix within 2 weeks)CorrectedSupervision/ratioHealth Code 47.23(e)Child care service providing care without a staff member trained in First Aid/CPR on site at time of inspection.
General (fix within 1 month)CorrectedHealth Code 47.13(d)Child care service staff identified/acting as group teachers do Not meet the required qualifications of the position.
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 47.29(c)(2)Sufficient trained staff Not provided; staff Not on site; training unsatisfactory.
Apr 15, 2025Monitoring Inspection Non-Routine - Reinspection Required
Critical (fix within 2 weeks)CorrectedHealth Code 47.11(b)(3)Written safety Plan does Not include provisions for fire prevention and response
Critical (fix within 2 weeks)CorrectedHealth Code 47.49(a)At time of inspection child care service facility observed Not maintained or in disrepair. Dry sweeping observed in areas occupied by children.
Jan 9, 2025Monitoring Inspection Non-Routine - Passed inspection with no violations
No violations written up.
Apr 8, 2024Monitoring Inspection Non-Routine - Reinspection Required; Fines pending
Critical (fix within 2 weeks)CorrectedBackground checkHealth Code 47.19(g)Child care service failed to Notify DOHMH within 24 hours of child abuse allegation/indication or record of criminal activity of individuals associated with child care service; serious injury, death or loss of a child.
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.
Apr 5, 2024Initial Annual Inspection - Passed inspection with no violations
No violations written up.
Jan 22, 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
Critical (fix within 2 weeks)CorrectedHealth Code 47.37(b)(2)All teachers have Not received training in infectious disease control and reporting.
Nov 14, 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 #1383 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 | Kindercare Education LLC | 0.1 mi | 0 to 2 years |
| Many violations on file | Kindercare Education LLC | 0.1 mi | 2 to 5 years |
| Few violations on file | Basis Independent Manhattan | 0.1 mi | 3 to 5 years |
| Some violations on file | Rella's Spielhaus | 0.2 mi | 2 to 5 years |
| Some violations on file | Rella's Spielhaus | 0.2 mi | 0 to 2 years |