Manhattan/Morningside Heights/10027
The East Harlem Block Nursery Inc.
1299 Amsterdam Avenue, Manhattan, NY 10027 · (212) 666-6000
Ages 2 to 5 years · Up to 68 kids
Grade B: some violations on file
Including 5 supervision or ratio violations and 1 background-check violation. 12 inspections from Dec 5, 2023 to Aug 31, 2026. Violations: 2 public health hazard, 4 critical, 5 general. How we grade
What to check first
- 5Supervision 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
Aug 31, 2026Lead Based Paint or Lead in Water Inspection - Passed inspection with no violations
No violations written up.
Feb 13, 2026Initial Annual Inspection - Reinspection Not Required
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.
Jan 29, 2026Initial Annual Inspection - Passed inspection with no violations
No violations written up.
Jul 21, 2025Initial Annual Inspection - Passed inspection with no violations
No violations written up.
Mar 27, 2025Initial Annual Inspection - Reinspection Required; Fines pending
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
Public health hazard (fix within 1 business day)CorrectedSupervision/ratioHealth Code 47.23(f)(1)Teacher to child ratios and group size maintained in Group Child Care program
Critical (fix within 2 weeks)CorrectedRepeatHealth 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
Critical (fix within 2 weeks)CorrectedHealth Code 47.37(b)(2)All teachers have Not received training in infectious disease control and reporting.
General (fix within 1 month)CorrectedRepeatSupervision/ratioHealth Code 47.23(b)Except in night care a group teacher shall be in charge of each group of children 2-6 years of age
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.
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
Feb 26, 2025Initial 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
Dec 12, 2024Monitoring Inspection Non-Routine - Passed inspection with no violations
No violations written up.
Aug 5, 2024Compliance Inspection of Open Violations - Previously cited violations corrected
No violations written up.
Jun 25, 2024Compliance Inspection of Open Violations - 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
May 1, 2024Initial Annual Inspection - Reinspection Required; Fines pending
Critical (fix within 2 weeks)CorrectedHealth Code 47.59(b)Fire extinguishers observed Not to be inspected or maintained at time of inspection.
Mar 8, 2024Initial Annual Inspection - Passed inspection; Violations corrected at time of inspection
General (fix within 1 month)CorrectedSupervision/ratioHealth Code 47.23(b)Except in night care a group teacher shall be in charge of each group of children 2-6 years of age
Dec 5, 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 #8281 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 | Children's Learning Center at Morningside Heights | 0.1 mi | 2 to 5 years |
| Some violations on file | Children's Learning Center at Morningside Heights | 0.1 mi | 0 to 2 years |
| Some violations on file | Teachers College | 0.2 mi | 2 to 5 years |
| Few violations on file | Teachers College | 0.2 mi | 2 to 5 years |
| Few violations on file | Teachers College, Columbia University | 0.2 mi | 0 to 2 years |