Manhattan/Central Harlem North-Polo Grounds/10030
The Children's Aid Society
2672 Frederick Douglas Blvd, Manhattan, NY 10030 · (212) 281-9555
Ages 2 to 5 years · Up to 67 kids
Grade B: some violations on file
Including 2 background-check violations. 19 inspections from Mar 21, 2024 to Sep 10, 2026. Violations: 1 public health hazard, 1 critical, 12 general. How we grade
What to check first
- 0Supervision 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
- 2Repeats: same Health Code rule cited at an earlier visit
Counts cover every inspection below. What the violation types mean
Inspection history
Sep 10, 2026Lead Based Paint or Lead in Water Inspection - Passed inspection with no violations
No violations written up.
Aug 4, 2026Compliance Inspection of Open Violations - Previously cited violations corrected
No violations written up.
Jul 24, 2026Monitoring Inspection Non-Routine - Passed inspection with no violations
No violations written up.
Jun 23, 2026Initial Annual Inspection - Reinspection Not Required
General (fix within 1 month)CorrectedHealth Code 131.09(c)Plumbing and plumbing fixtures Not properly connected, vented, drained; Not installed and maintained in commercial building
General (fix within 1 month)CorrectedHealth Code 131.09(f)Walls and ceiling in commercial building Not properly 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)CorrectedRepeatHealth 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 81.19(c)Child care service fails to provide adequate ventilation in food prep area. Indoor air quality nuisance allowed to exist in food prep area.
May 12, 2026Monitoring Inspection Non-Routine - Passed inspection with no violations
No violations written up.
Mar 18, 2026Monitoring Inspection Non-Routine - Passed inspection with no violations
No violations written up.
Mar 5, 2026Initial Annual Inspection - Reinspection Not Required
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.
Aug 5, 2025Monitoring Inspection Non-Routine - Passed inspection with no violations
No violations written up.
Jul 8, 2025Compliance Inspection of Open Violations - Previously cited violations corrected
No violations written up.
Jun 4, 2025Initial Annual Inspection - Reinspection Not Required
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)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.
General (fix within 1 month)CorrectedHealth Code 47.47(a)Appropriate outdoor play area Not provided or maintained at the time of inspection.
Apr 25, 2025Initial Annual Inspection - Passed inspection with no violations
No violations written up.
Apr 14, 2025Monitoring Inspection Non-Routine - Reinspection Required; Fines pending
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 8, 2025Monitoring 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
General (fix within 1 month)CorrectedHealth Code 47.67(c)Written behavior management policy Not provided at time of inspection, distributed to staff or made available to parents.
Dec 18, 2024Initial Annual Inspection - Passed inspection with no violations
No violations written up.
Nov 15, 2024Monitoring Inspection Non-Routine - Passed inspection; Violations corrected at time of inspection
No violations written up.
Sep 24, 2024Monitoring Inspection Non-Routine - Reinspection Not Required
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.
May 9, 2024Initial Annual Inspection - Passed inspection with no violations
No violations written up.
Mar 27, 2024Initial Annual Inspection - Passed inspection with no violations
No violations written up.
Mar 21, 2024Monitoring Inspection Non-Routine - Passed inspection; Violations corrected at time of inspection
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.
Violation text is the city's own wording, from NYC Child Care Connect (search permit #6441 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 | St Charles Borromeo School | 0.1 mi | 3 to 5 years |
| Open or repeated serious violations | Ecumenical Community Development Organization Inc. | 0.1 mi | 2 to 5 years |
| Few violations on file | Our Lady of Lourdes School | 0.3 mi | 3 to 5 years |
| Some violations on file | Emma Bowen Therapeutic Preschool | 0.4 mi | 2 to 5 years |
| Open or repeated serious violations | Lutheran Social Services of Metropolitan New York Inc. | 0.4 mi | 2 to 5 years |