Manhattan/Upper West Side/10024
The Calhoun School
325 West 85 Street, Manhattan, NY 10024 · (212) 497-6500
Ages 3 to 5 years
Grade B: some violations on file
Including 3 supervision or ratio violations and 1 background-check violation. 4 inspections from May 7, 2024 to May 20, 2026. Violations: 2 public health hazard, 7 critical, 7 general. How we grade
What to check first
- 3Supervision or staff-to-child ratio violations
- 0Safe-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
- 2Repeats: same Health Code rule cited at an earlier visit
Counts cover every inspection below. What the violation types mean
Inspection history
May 20, 2026Initial Annual Inspection - Reinspection Required
Critical (fix within 2 weeks)CorrectedHealth Code 131.09(b)Adequate natural or artificial ventilation Not provided; Commercial building Not free of harmful heat dust fumes vapors or gases
Critical (fix within 2 weeks)CorrectedHealth Code 43.22(b)Approved fire extinguishers provided in good working order and inspected
General (fix within 1 month)CorrectedSupervision/ratioHealth Code 81.17(e)(1)Floors and floor coverings of walk-in refrigerating units dressing rooms locker rooms lavatories and rest rooms are made of hard smooth durable Non-absorbent and easily cleanable material and in good repair. Carpeting is prohibited in food preparation areas
General (fix within 1 month)CorrectedRepeatHealth Code 131.09(e)Floors in commercial building properly Not constructed; Not maintained in good repair; unclean
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)CorrectedHealth Code 43.14Training certificates maintained on site and available upon request
Jun 5, 2025Compliance Inspection of Open Violations - Previously cited violations corrected
No violations written up.
Apr 29, 2025Initial Annual Inspection - Reinspection Required
Public health hazard (fix within 1 business day)CorrectedHealth Code 43.24(b)Failure to install approved window guards or limiting devices in child accessible areas
Public health hazard (fix within 1 business day)CorrectedHealth Code 81.07(a)Adulterated food observed being served. Food contact surfaces observed Not manufactured as required. Food is Not protected from cross contamination at time of inspection.
Critical (fix within 2 weeks)CorrectedHealth Code 43.22(a)All exits have clear legible and illuminated exit signs where required by DOB
Critical (fix within 2 weeks)CorrectedHealth Code 81.20(b)(1)There shall be N direct connection between food service equipment drains and the sewer
General (fix within 1 month)CorrectedHealth Code 131.09(e)Floors in commercial building properly Not constructed; Not maintained in good repair; unclean
General (fix within 1 month)CorrectedHealth Code 131.09(g)Commercial building regularly cleaned; kept clean and in good repair; kept free of overcrowding.
May 7, 2024Initial Annual Inspection - Reinspection Required
Critical (fix within 2 weeks)CorrectedSupervision/ratioHealth Code 43.07(a)Written safety plan is available with established policies and procedures for safe operation including fire safety health care plan corrective action plans staff training and emergency evacuation plan. Plan reviewed annually and updated as needed.
Critical (fix within 2 weeks)CorrectedSupervision/ratioHealth Code 81.19(b)All lighting fixtures over by or within food storage preparation service or display are provided with suitable guards
Critical (fix within 2 weeks)CorrectedHealth Code 43.22(c)Fire drills conducted monthly and logged. Drill log on site and available for inspection upon request of DOHMH and FDNY
General (fix within 1 month)CorrectedBackground checkHealth Code 81.23(b)Screening and other pest obstruction methods Not provided or maintained at time of inspection.
Violation text is the city's own wording, from NYC Child Care Connect (search permit #N/A 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 | Sbcc | 0.2 mi | 3 to 5 years |
| Few violations on file | The Child Center of NY Inc. | 0.3 mi | 2 to 5 years |
| Few violations on file | Bnos Aliya | 0.3 mi | 3 to 5 years |
| Few violations on file | Gan Aliya | 0.3 mi | 0 to 2 years |
| Some violations on file | Happy Kids, NY LLC | 0.3 mi | 2 to 5 years |