Grace Church School
86 Fourth Avenue, Manhattan, NY 10003 · (212) 475-5609
Ages 3 to 5 years · Up to 89 kids
Grade B: some violations on file
Including 2 supervision or ratio violations and 2 background-check violations. 4 inspections from Nov 13, 2023 to Oct 30, 2025. Violations: 3 public health hazard, 6 critical, 3 general. How we grade
What to check first
- 2Supervision or staff-to-child ratio violations
- 0Safe-sleep violations (SIDS training, cribs, nap rules)
- 2Staff background-check violations (fingerprints, SCR registry clearance)
- 0Violations 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
Oct 30, 2025Initial Annual Inspection - Reinspection Required
Public health hazard (fix within 1 business day)CorrectedHealth Code 131.05(a)The owner or agent tenant or manager fails to maintain building in safe manner; Structural integrity Not maintained; Building Not free of pests; Adequate heat ventilation and lighting Not provided; Not free of nuisances/hazards.
Public health hazard (fix within 1 business day)CorrectedHealth Code 43.24(b)Failure to install approved window guards or limiting devices in child accessible areas
Critical (fix within 2 weeks)CorrectedHealth Code 43.22(a)All exits have clear legible and illuminated exit signs where required by DOB
Critical (fix within 2 weeks)CorrectedHealth Code 43.22(f)Smoke and carbon monoxide detectors with audible alarm are provided in accordance with applicable law or as required by DOHMH or FDNY
Critical (fix within 2 weeks)CorrectedHealth Code 43.24(a)Water Not tested for lead as required. Elevated lead levels Not remediated. School fails to use approved water source when indicated
Critical (fix within 2 weeks)CorrectedHealth Code 43.24(c)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
Nov 4, 2024Initial Annual Inspection - Reinspection Required
Critical (fix within 2 weeks)CorrectedSupervision/ratioHealth Code 43.07(a)Written safety plan is available with established policies and procedures for safe operation including fire safety health care plan corrective action plans staff training and emergency evacuation plan. Plan reviewed annually and updated as needed.
General (fix within 1 month)CorrectedSupervision/ratioHealth Code 43.14(b)Teaching and supervisory staff trained in infection control, reporting of infectious diseases, administration of medication, handling/storage of hazardous materials, general safety, and transportation. New staff trained within 3 months of hire
General (fix within 1 month)CorrectedRepeatHealth Code 43.11(c)(1)Each staff member has documentation showing they received 2 doses measles/mumps vaccine, 1 dose rubella vaccine, 2 doses varicella vaccine and 1 dose Tdap
Feb 5, 2024Compliance Inspection of Open Violations - Reinspection Required; Fines pending
Public health hazard (fix within 1 business day)CorrectedRepeatBackground checkHealth Code 43.13(c)(1)School operator arranges for fingerprinting
Critical (fix within 2 weeks)CorrectedRepeatHealth Code 43.21(c)Adequately stocked first aid kit Not provided or maintained at the time of inspection.
General (fix within 1 month)CorrectedRepeatHealth Code 43.11(c)(1)Each staff member has documentation showing they received 2 doses measles/mumps vaccine, 1 dose rubella vaccine, 2 doses varicella vaccine and 1 dose Tdap
Nov 13, 2023Initial Annual Inspection - Reinspection Required
Public health hazard (fix within 1 business day)CorrectedBackground checkHealth Code 43.13(c)(1)School operator arranges for fingerprinting
Critical (fix within 2 weeks)CorrectedHealth Code 43.21(c)Adequately stocked first aid kit Not provided or maintained at the time of inspection.
General (fix within 1 month)CorrectedHealth Code 43.11(c)(1)Each staff member has documentation showing they received 2 doses measles/mumps vaccine, 1 dose rubella vaccine, 2 doses varicella vaccine and 1 dose Tdap
Violation text is the city's own wording, from NYC Child Care Connect (search permit #N/A 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Some violations on file | Society of Third Street Music School Settlement | 0.2 mi | 2 to 5 years |
| Some violations on file | Learning and Fun LLC | 0.3 mi | |
| Few violations on file | Hgl Art Inc. | 0.3 mi | 2 to 5 years |
| Few violations on file | Beginnings Nursery School Inc. | 0.3 mi | 2 to 5 years |
| Few violations on file | Bright Horizons at Noho | 0.3 mi | 0 to 2 years |