Manhattan/Morningside Heights/10027

Columbia Greenhouse Nursery School

404 West 116 Street, Manhattan, NY 10027 · (212) 666-4796

Ages 2 to 5 years · Up to 50 kids

Grade A: Few violations on file

Grade A: few violations on file

But 1 background-check violation. 9 inspections from Oct 31, 2023 to Oct 7, 2026. Violations: 0 public health hazard, 1 critical, 1 general. How we grade

What to check first

  • 0Supervision 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
  • 0Repeats: same Health Code rule cited at an earlier visit

Counts cover every inspection below. What the violation types mean

Inspection history

Oct 7, 2026Initial Annual Inspection - Passed inspection with no violations

No violations written up.

Jan 21, 2026Initial Annual Inspection - Passed inspection with no violations

No violations written up.

Jun 23, 2025Initial Annual Inspection - Reinspection Not Required
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.
Apr 3, 2025Initial Annual Inspection - Passed inspection with no violations

No violations written up.

Dec 12, 2024Monitoring Inspection Non-Routine - Passed inspection with no violations

No violations written up.

Apr 24, 2024Initial Annual Inspection - Reinspection Required; Fines pending
Critical (fix within 2 weeks)CorrectedHealth Code 47.59(a)Exits and other egress Not provided with required signage at time of inspection.
Feb 5, 2024Initial Annual Inspection - Passed inspection with no violations

No violations written up.

Oct 31, 2023Initial Annual Inspection - Passed inspection with no violations

No violations written up.

Oct 31, 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 #2049 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.

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