The Hudson Guild
538 West 55 Street, Manhattan, NY 10019 · (212) 757-2047
Ages 2 to 5 years · Up to 90 kids
Grade C: many violations on file
Including 1 supervision or ratio violation. 14 inspections from Nov 15, 2023 to Oct 1, 2026. Violations: 0 public health hazard, 5 critical, 9 general. How we grade
What to check first
- 1Supervision or staff-to-child ratio violations
- 0Safe-sleep violations (SIDS training, cribs, nap rules)
- 0Staff 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
Oct 1, 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
Mar 2, 2026Initial Annual Inspection - Reinspection Required; Fines pending
Critical (fix within 2 weeks)CorrectedHealth Code 47.37(b)(1)At time of inspection it was determined that child care service failed to ensure staff received required training within time frames and/or failed to maintain training records.
General (fix within 1 month)CorrectedRepeatHealth 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 12, 2026Initial Annual Inspection - Reinspection Not Required
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.
Dec 2, 2025Monitoring Inspection Non-Routine - Passed inspection with no violations
No violations written up.
Jul 21, 2025Compliance Inspection of Open Violations - Previously cited violations corrected
No violations written up.
Jun 16, 2025Initial Annual Inspection - Reinspection Required; Fines pending
Critical (fix within 2 weeks)CorrectedHealth Code 47.41(k)(1)Interior entrances and exits monitored and secure; Panic bars required on exterior entrances and exits by May 1, 2016
Critical (fix within 2 weeks)CorrectedHealth Code 47.59(b)Fire extinguishers observed Not to be inspected or maintained at time of inspection.
Critical (fix within 2 weeks)CorrectedHealth Code 47.59(d)At time of inspection it was determined that child care service failed to conduct and document monthly fire drills.
Apr 21, 2025Initial 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.
General (fix within 1 month)CorrectedHealth Code 47.37(b)(6)(B)15 hours of training Not completed in 24 months. At least 5 hours of training Not conducted in each 12 month period. Required topics Not covered.
Mar 17, 2025Compliance Inspection of Open Violations - Previously cited violations corrected
No violations written up.
Feb 13, 2025Monitoring Inspection Non-Routine - Reinspection Required; Fines pending
Critical (fix within 2 weeks)CorrectedHealth Code 47.51(a)Child care service Not free of pests or maintains pest harborage conditions at time of inspection.
Dec 18, 2024Monitoring Inspection Non-Routine - Reinspection Not Required
General (fix within 1 month)CorrectedSupervision/ratioHealth Code 47.11(b)(2)Written Safety Plan does Not provide information on program operations and/or facility maintenance
Jul 19, 2024Initial Annual Inspection - Passed inspection with no violations
No violations written up.
Apr 25, 2024Initial 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 47.41(j)At time of inspection floors/walls ceilings were observed Not maintained; in disrepair or covered in a toxic finish.
Nov 28, 2023Monitoring Inspection Non-Routine - Passed inspection with no violations
No violations written up.
Nov 15, 2023Initial Annual Inspection - Passed inspection with no violations
No violations written up.
Violation text is the city's own wording, from NYC Child Care Connect (search permit #104470 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 | Bright Horizons at West 53rd | 0.1 mi | 2 to 5 years |
| Many violations on file | Bright Horizons at West 53rd | 0.2 mi | 0 to 2 years |
| Some violations on file | Hudsonway Immersion School | 0.2 mi | 2 to 5 years |
| Many violations on file | Children's Center of John Jay College of Criminal Justice Inc. | 0.2 mi | 0 to 2 years |
| Few violations on file | Children's Center of John Jay College of Criminal Justice Inc. | 0.2 mi | 2 to 5 years |