Manhattan/Lincoln Square/10023
Stephen Wise Free Synagogue
30 West 68 Street, Manhattan, NY 10023 · (212) 877-4050
Ages 2 to 5 years · Up to 67 kids
Grade A: few violations on file
But 1 safe-sleep violation and 2 background-check violations. 7 inspections from Mar 12, 2024 to Apr 22, 2026. Violations: 0 public health hazard, 1 critical, 10 general. How we grade
What to check first
- 0Supervision or staff-to-child ratio violations
- 1Safe-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
- 4Repeats: same Health Code rule cited at an earlier visit
Counts cover every inspection below. What the violation types mean
Inspection history
Apr 22, 2026Initial Annual Inspection - Reinspection Not Required
General (fix within 1 month)CorrectedRepeatBackground 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.
Apr 20, 2026Initial Annual Inspection - Reinspection Not Required
General (fix within 1 month)CorrectedRepeatHealth Code 131.09(g)Commercial building regularly cleaned; kept clean and in good repair; kept free of overcrowding.
General (fix within 1 month)CorrectedRepeatHealth Code 47.55(c)Adequate space/arrangement to provide separate storage areas for children's outer garments Not provided or maintained at time of inspection.
Sep 29, 2025Initial Annual Inspection - Reinspection Not Required
General (fix within 1 month)CorrectedHealth Code 47.45(b)At time of inspection child care service failed to provide sufficient lighting and or failed to maintain adequate foot candles in areas used by children.
Apr 23, 2025Initial Annual Inspection - Reinspection Not Required
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)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.
Nov 4, 2024Monitoring Inspection Non-Routine - Passed inspection; Violations corrected at time of inspection
General (fix within 1 month)CorrectedHealth Code 131.09(g)Commercial building regularly cleaned; kept clean and in good repair; kept free of overcrowding.
General (fix within 1 month)CorrectedRepeatHealth Code 47.41(h)At time of inspection it was observed that child care service failed to provide appropriate guards on designated structures/equipment to protect children from potential injury.
May 14, 2024Initial Annual Inspection - Passed inspection with no violations
No violations written up.
Mar 12, 2024Initial Annual Inspection - Reinspection Not Required
General (fix within 1 month)CorrectedHealth Code 47.41(h)At time of inspection it was observed that child care service failed to provide appropriate guards on designated structures/equipment to protect children from potential injury.
General (fix within 1 month)CorrectedHealth Code 47.41(j)At time of inspection floors/walls ceilings were observed Not maintained; in disrepair or covered in a toxic finish.
General (fix within 1 month)CorrectedHealth Code 47.55(c)Adequate space/arrangement to provide separate storage areas for children's outer garments Not provided or maintained at time of inspection.
Violation text is the city's own wording, from NYC Child Care Connect (search permit #4898 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 | Stephen Wise Free Synagogue | 0 mi | 0 to 2 years |
| Open or repeated serious violations | Blessed Sacrament School | 0.2 mi | 3 to 5 years |
| Some violations on file | Ecfs | 0.2 mi | 3 to 5 years |
| Some violations on file | Young Men’s Christian Association of Greater New York | 0.3 mi | 2 to 5 years |
| Few violations on file | Young Men's Christian Association of Greater New York | 0.3 mi | 0 to 2 years |