The Goddard School
1725 York Avenue, Manhattan, NY 10128 · (212) 860-5306
Ages 0 to 2 years · Up to 44 kids · Takes babies (city lists ages from 0). Other infant care in Manhattan
Grade C: many violations on file
Including 2 supervision or ratio violations, 1 safe-sleep violation, 1 background-check violation and 1 still open. 16 inspections from Dec 22, 2023 to Aug 20, 2026. Violations: 3 public health hazard, 2 critical, 14 general. How we grade
What to check first
- 2Supervision or staff-to-child ratio violations
- 1Safe-sleep violations (SIDS training, cribs, nap rules)
- 1Staff background-check violations (fingerprints, SCR registry clearance)
- 1Violations 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
Aug 20, 2026Initial Annual Inspection - Reinspection Not Required
General (fix within 1 month)OpenBackground 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.
Jun 17, 2026Initial Annual Inspection - Reinspection Not Required
Critical (fix within 2 weeks)CorrectedSafe sleepHealth Code 47.55(b)(1)Clean and sanitary cot or other sleeping arrangements Not provided for each child.
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.
May 4, 2026Monitoring Inspection Non-Routine - Passed inspection with no violations
No violations written up.
Jan 14, 2026Compliance Inspection of Open Violations - Previously cited violations corrected
No violations written up.
Dec 3, 2025Initial Annual Inspection - Reinspection Required; Fines pending
Public health hazard (fix within 1 business day)CorrectedHealth Code 47.41(f)At time of inspection hallways and other means of egress were observed obstructed and impassable.
Critical (fix within 2 weeks)CorrectedHealth Code 47.55(a)(2)Large furniture or electronic devices anchored to the floor or wall by angle braces anchors or other devices to prevent tip overs. Unsecured large fixtures prohibited
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.
Oct 10, 2025Monitoring Inspection Non-Routine - Passed inspection with no violations
No violations written up.
Jul 15, 2025Monitoring Inspection Non-Routine - Passed inspection with no violations
No violations written up.
May 21, 2025Monitoring Inspection Non-Routine - Reinspection Required; Fines pending
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
Apr 30, 2025Compliance Inspection of Open Violations - Previously cited violations corrected
No violations written up.
Mar 26, 2025Initial Annual Inspection - Reinspection Not Required
General (fix within 1 month)CorrectedHealth Code 131.09(d)(3)Sufficient utility sinks Not provided; Not of adequate size; insufficient water provided in commercial buildings..
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 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.
Mar 6, 2025Initial Annual Inspection - Reinspection Not Required
General (fix within 1 month)CorrectedSupervision/ratioHealth Code 47.09(c)Permittee failed to submit permit renewal application at least 90 days prior to permit expiration date.
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.
Oct 22, 2024Compliance Inspection of Open Violations - Reinspection Not Required
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
Sep 12, 2024Initial 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 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 81.15(b)Food Protection Certificate is available for inspection
Jan 17, 2024Compliance Inspection of Open Violations - Previously cited violations corrected
No violations written up.
Jan 9, 2024Monitoring Inspection Non-Routine - Reinspection Required; Fines pending
Public health hazard (fix within 1 business day)CorrectedHealth Code 47.59(c)Services fail to install interior fire alarms and/or sprinklers where required.
Dec 22, 2023Monitoring Inspection Non-Routine - 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.
Violation text is the city's own wording, from NYC Child Care Connect (search permit #79957 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 | The Art Farm | 0.1 mi | 2 to 5 years |
| Few violations on file | Association to Benefit Children | 0.1 mi | 0 to 2 years |
| Some violations on file | The Goddard School | 0.1 mi | 2 to 5 years |
| Some violations on file | The Gillen Brewer School | 0.2 mi | 3 to 5 years |
| Few violations on file | St. Joseph Preschool | 0.2 mi | 3 to 5 years |