Manhattan/Lincoln Square/10023
Young Men’s Christian Association of Greater New York
5 West 63 Street, Manhattan, NY 10023 · (212) 912-2650
Ages 2 to 5 years · Up to 129 kids
Grade B: some violations on file
Including 1 supervision or ratio violation, 3 background-check violations and 1 still open. 9 inspections from Mar 6, 2024 to Sep 15, 2026. Violations: 1 public health hazard, 0 critical, 13 general. How we grade
What to check first
- 1Supervision or staff-to-child ratio violations
- 0Safe-sleep violations (SIDS training, cribs, nap rules)
- 3Staff background-check violations (fingerprints, SCR registry clearance)
- 1Violations listed as open when we last pulled the data
- 3Repeats: same Health Code rule cited at an earlier visit
Counts cover every inspection below. What the violation types mean
Inspection history
Sep 15, 2026Initial Annual Inspection - Passed inspection with no violations
No violations written up.
May 13, 2026Initial Annual Inspection - Reinspection Not Required
General (fix within 1 month)CorrectedHealth Code 47.41(h)At time of inspection it was observed that child care service failed to provide appropriate guards on designated structures/equipment to protect children from potential injury.
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.
Dec 2, 2025Initial Annual Inspection - Reinspection Not Required
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.
Sep 10, 2025Initial Annual Inspection - Passed inspection with no violations
No violations written up.
Nov 20, 2024Monitoring Inspection Non-Routine - Passed inspection; Violations corrected at time of inspection
General (fix within 1 month)CorrectedRepeatHealth Code 81.21(a)(2)Handwash sinks access unobstructed by doors or other objects used solely for hand washing
Jul 18, 2024Result not listed
No violations written up.
Jun 18, 2024Initial Annual Inspection - Reinspection Required; Fines pending
General (fix within 1 month)CorrectedRepeatBackground 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)OpenHealth Code 47.13(a)Teacher qualification documents Not submitted to approved agent for review
General (fix within 1 month)CorrectedHealth Code 47.13(d)Child care service staff identified/acting as group teachers do Not meet the required qualifications of the position.
General (fix within 1 month)CorrectedHealth Code 47.13(f)Child care service teaching staff acting as assistant teachers do Not meet age and educational requirements.
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.
May 8, 2024Monitoring Inspection Non-Routine - Reinspection Required; Fines pending
Public health hazard (fix within 1 business day)CorrectedSupervision/ratioBackground checkHealth Code 47.19(h)(3)Permittee failed to prohibit unsupervised contact with children by any individual for whom screening results have Not been received
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.
Mar 6, 2024Initial 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)CorrectedHealth Code 81.09(g)Frozen food observed being thawed by unacceptable method at time of inspection.
General (fix within 1 month)CorrectedHealth Code 81.21(a)(2)Handwash sinks access unobstructed by doors or other objects used solely for hand washing
Violation text is the city's own wording, from NYC Child Care Connect (search permit #5438 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 | Young Men's Christian Association of Greater New York | 0 mi | 0 to 2 years |
| Some violations on file | Ecfs | 0 mi | 3 to 5 years |
| Few violations on file | Stephen Wise Free Synagogue | 0.3 mi | 0 to 2 years |
| Few violations on file | Stephen Wise Free Synagogue | 0.3 mi | 2 to 5 years |
| Some violations on file | The Hudson Guild | 0.3 mi | 2 to 5 years |