Manhattan/Central Harlem North-Polo Grounds/10027
New York Center for Child Development
159 West 127th Street, Manhattan, NY 10027 · (212) 752-7575
Ages 2 to 5 years · Up to 135 kids
Grade C: many violations on file
Including 1 supervision or ratio violation and 3 background-check violations. 11 inspections from Oct 25, 2023 to Sep 15, 2026. Violations: 0 public health hazard, 7 critical, 8 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)
- 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
Sep 15, 2026Initial Annual Inspection - Passed inspection with no violations
No violations written up.
Mar 20, 2026Monitoring Inspection Non-Routine - Reinspection Required; Fines pending
No violations written up.
Jan 27, 2026Initial Annual Inspection - Passed inspection with no violations
No violations written up.
Dec 4, 2025Monitoring Inspection Non-Routine - Passed inspection with no violations
No violations written up.
May 29, 2025Initial Annual Inspection - Reinspection Not Required
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 6, 2025Initial Annual Inspection - Passed inspection with no violations
No violations written up.
Nov 21, 2024Monitoring Inspection Non-Routine - Passed inspection with no violations
No violations written up.
Mar 7, 2024Initial Annual Inspection - Passed inspection with no violations
No violations written up.
Feb 26, 2024Monitoring Inspection Non-Routine - Reinspection Required
Critical (fix within 2 weeks)CorrectedBackground checkHealth Code 47.19(g)Child care service failed to Notify DOHMH within 24 hours of child abuse allegation/indication or record of criminal activity of individuals associated with child care service; serious injury, death or loss of a child.
Critical (fix within 2 weeks)CorrectedHealth Code 47.11(a)Permittee/applicant failed to submit a written safety plan; written safety plan is Not approved; staff Not trained, drilled in plan; training, drills Not evaluated; plan Not maintained and updated.
Critical (fix within 2 weeks)CorrectedHealth Code 47.55(a)(2)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
Critical (fix within 2 weeks)CorrectedHealth Code 47.67(a)Appropriate child activity Not provided by child care service; unacceptable forms of discipline utilized by staff of child care service.
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)CorrectedHealth Code 47.25(a)(2)(C)Child care service that fails to maintain documentation of vaccination or proof of exemption is subject to fines. Document Not available at time of inspection.
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.
General (fix within 1 month)CorrectedHealth Code 47.67(e)At time of inspection it was determined that child care staff fail to comfort distressed children.
Jan 26, 2024Initial 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.
Critical (fix within 2 weeks)CorrectedHealth Code 47.37(b)(2)All teachers have Not received training in infectious disease control and reporting.
Critical (fix within 2 weeks)CorrectedHealth Code 47.57(d)At time of inspection inside temperature of between 68 deg. F. and 72 deg. F. was Not maintained when outside temperature registered below 55 deg. F.
General (fix within 1 month)CorrectedSupervision/ratioHealth Code 47.23(b)Except in night care a group teacher shall be in charge of each group of children 2-6 years of age
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.
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.
Oct 25, 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 #54017 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Many violations on file | West Harlem Community Organization Inc. | 0.1 mi | 2 to 5 years |
| Some violations on file | Uptown Harlem Gems | 0.1 mi | 3 to 5 years |
| Some violations on file | Heaven's Tiny Tots Inc. | 0.1 mi | 2 to 5 years |
| Many violations on file | Utopia Children's Center Inc. | 0.2 mi | 2 to 5 years |
| Few violations on file | Harlem Village Academy West Elementary School | 0.2 mi | 3 to 5 years |