Manhattan/Lower East Side/10002
Bright Horizons at Essex Crossings
151 Clinton Street, Manhattan, NY 10002 · (917) 736-9294
Ages 2 to 5 years · Up to 72 kids
Grade B: some violations on file
Including 1 supervision or ratio violation. 10 inspections from Dec 26, 2023 to Mar 27, 2026. Violations: 0 public health hazard, 6 critical, 3 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
- 1Repeats: same Health Code rule cited at an earlier visit
Counts cover every inspection below. What the violation types mean
Inspection history
Mar 27, 2026Monitoring Inspection Non-Routine - Passed inspection with no violations
No violations written up.
Mar 18, 2026Initial Annual Inspection - Passed inspection with no violations
No violations written up.
Jan 22, 2026Initial Annual Inspection - Passed inspection with no violations
No violations written up.
Jun 24, 2025Initial Annual Inspection - Reinspection Required; Violations corrected at time of inspection
Critical (fix within 2 weeks)CorrectedRepeatHealth Code 47.57(b)At time of inspection it was determined that child care service failed to take any and all necessary action to eliminate potential hazards.
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.
Apr 10, 2025Initial Annual Inspection - Reinspection Required; Fines pending
Critical (fix within 2 weeks)CorrectedHealth Code 47.61(e)Child care service fails to store dry goods in insect/rodent proof containers at time of inspection.
Dec 30, 2024Initial Annual Inspection - Passed inspection with no violations
No violations written up.
Aug 6, 2024Compliance Inspection of Open Violations - Previously cited violations corrected
No violations written up.
Jun 11, 2024Initial Annual Inspection - 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
Mar 27, 2024Initial Annual Inspection - Reinspection Not Required
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
Critical (fix within 2 weeks)CorrectedHealth Code 47.31(e)(8)Medication Not administered according to written parental consent/written plan; unused portion Not returned to parent
Critical (fix within 2 weeks)CorrectedHealth Code 47.57(b)At time of inspection it was determined that child care service failed to take any and all necessary action to eliminate potential hazards.
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 47.31(e)(10)Instructions and information Not complete for each child receiving meds; name medication dosage schedule Not documented
Dec 26, 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 #105778 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 Essex Crossings | 0 mi | 0 to 2 years |
| Open or repeated serious violations | Chinese - American Planning Council Inc. | 0.1 mi | 2 to 5 years |
| Open or repeated serious violations | Beth Jacob Parochial School of the East Side | 0.1 mi | 3 to 5 years |
| Few violations on file | Grand St. Settlement Inc. | 0.1 mi | 2 to 5 years |
| Some violations on file | Elements Nursery | 0.2 mi | 0 to 2 years |