Manhattan/Midtown-Midtown South/10036
Star America M Inc.
780 8th Avenue, Manhattan, NY 10036 · (212) 262-4896
Ages 2 to 5 years · Up to 73 kids
Grade B: some violations on file
Including 4 supervision or ratio violations and 2 background-check violations. 16 inspections from Feb 15, 2024 to Sep 29, 2026. Violations: 2 public health hazard, 8 critical, 8 general. How we grade
What to check first
- 4Supervision or staff-to-child ratio violations
- 0Safe-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
- 1Repeats: same Health Code rule cited at an earlier visit
Counts cover every inspection below. What the violation types mean
Inspection history
Sep 29, 2026Initial 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.
Feb 11, 2026Initial Annual Inspection - Reinspection Required; Fines pending
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
Oct 23, 2025Monitoring Inspection Non-Routine - Passed inspection with no violations
No violations written up.
May 1, 2025Initial Annual Inspection - Passed inspection with no violations
No violations written up.
Apr 29, 2025Initial Annual Inspection - Reinspection Required; Fines pending
Critical (fix within 2 weeks)CorrectedRepeatHealth 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.
Dec 10, 2024Monitoring Inspection Non-Routine - Passed inspection with no violations
No violations written up.
Oct 30, 2024Monitoring Inspection Non-Routine - Passed inspection with no violations
No violations written up.
Aug 27, 2024Monitoring Inspection Non-Routine - Reinspection Required; Fines pending
Public health hazard (fix within 1 business day)CorrectedBackground checkHealth Code 47.19(c)(1)Fingerprint screening Not arranged for current and prospective personnel; Results Not satisfactory or CAP was Not approved
Aug 15, 2024Compliance Inspection of Open Violations - Previously cited violations corrected
No violations written up.
Jul 18, 2024Initial Annual Inspection - Reinspection Required; Fines pending
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.
General (fix within 1 month)CorrectedHealth Code 47..29(b)(1)(A)Consent to provide emergency medical care for child was Not obtained at time of admission
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 47.27(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.
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.
Jul 2, 2024Initial Annual Inspection - 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 47.49(c)At time of inspection toxic substances observed improperly stored so as to result in the potential for exposure or contamination of facility surfaces.
Mar 4, 2024Monitoring Inspection Non-Routine - Reinspection Required; Fines pending
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)CorrectedSupervision/ratioHealth Code 47.23(a)(2)Staff attendance log Not maintained or available for inspection
Feb 26, 2024Compliance Inspection of Open Violations - Previously closed program re-opened
No violations written up.
Feb 26, 2024Monitoring Inspection Non-Routine - Reinspection Required; Violations corrected at time of inspection
No violations written up.
Feb 16, 2024Monitoring Inspection Non-Routine - Reinspection Required; Program closed
No violations written up.
Feb 15, 2024Monitoring Inspection Non-Routine - Reinspection Required
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
Critical (fix within 2 weeks)CorrectedHealth Code 47.11(a)Permittee/applicant failed to submit a written safety plan; written safety plan is Not approved; staff Not trained, drilled in plan; training, drills Not evaluated; plan Not maintained and updated.
Violation text is the city's own wording, from NYC Child Care Connect (search permit #7431 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Some violations on file | Star America M Inc. | 0 mi | 0 to 2 years |
| Few violations on file | Bright Minds Center | 0.2 mi | 2 to 5 years |
| Few violations on file | Bright Horizons Children's Centers LLC | 0.2 mi | 0 to 2 years |
| Few violations on file | Bright Horizons Children's Centers LLC | 0.2 mi | 2 to 5 years |
| Some violations on file | Star a Kidz | 0.3 mi | 0 to 2 years |