Manhattan/Lincoln Square/10023
NY Kids Club
170 Amsterdam Avenue, Manhattan, NY 10023 · (917) 363-8153
Ages 2 to 5 years · Up to 58 kids
Grade B: some violations on file
Including 2 supervision or ratio violations, 1 safe-sleep violation and 3 background-check violations. 9 inspections from Nov 29, 2023 to May 6, 2026. Violations: 0 public health hazard, 10 critical, 18 general. How we grade
What to check first
- 2Supervision or staff-to-child ratio violations
- 1Safe-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
- 7Repeats: same Health Code rule cited at an earlier visit
Counts cover every inspection below. What the violation types mean
Inspection history
May 6, 2026Initial Annual Inspection - Reinspection Not Required
General (fix within 1 month)CorrectedHealth Code 47.51(b)At time of inspection it was determined that child care service failed to take appropriate action to keep facility free of pests or conditions conducive to pests. Child care service fails to maintain extermination service log.
Mar 11, 2026Initial Annual Inspection - Reinspection Required; Violations corrected at time of inspection
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 10, 2025Monitoring Inspection Non-Routine - Reinspection Not Required
General (fix within 1 month)CorrectedHealth Code 131.09(c)Plumbing and plumbing fixtures Not properly connected, vented, drained; Not installed and maintained in commercial building
General (fix within 1 month)CorrectedRepeatHealth Code 47.41(j)At time of inspection floors/walls ceilings were observed Not maintained; in disrepair or covered in a toxic finish.
General (fix within 1 month)CorrectedRepeatHealth Code 81.09(g)Frozen food observed being thawed by unacceptable method at time of inspection.
Feb 25, 2025Initial 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
Critical (fix within 2 weeks)CorrectedBackground checkHealth Code 47.19(c)(3)SCR clearances Not arranged for; clearance review Not conducted; SCR clearance Not repeated every two years
Critical (fix within 2 weeks)CorrectedSafe sleepHealth Code 47.37(b)(4)Training in SIDS, Shaken Baby Syndrome and Safe Sleep practices Not provided to staff
Critical (fix within 2 weeks)CorrectedHealth Code 47.11(b)(4)Written Safety Plan does Not contain a health care plan. Health Care plan incomplete
Critical (fix within 2 weeks)CorrectedRepeatHealth Code 47.37(b)(2)All teachers have Not received training in infectious disease control and reporting.
Critical (fix within 2 weeks)CorrectedHealth Code 47.67(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)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)CorrectedHealth Code 47.27(a)At time of inspection it was determined that child care service failed to maintain children's daily attendance records.
General (fix within 1 month)CorrectedHealth Code 47.67(b)Daily schedule Not provided or maintained at time of inspection.
Feb 10, 2025Initial Annual Inspection - Reinspection Not Required
General (fix within 1 month)CorrectedRepeatHealth Code 47.41(j)At time of inspection floors/walls ceilings were observed Not maintained; in disrepair or covered in a toxic finish.
General (fix within 1 month)CorrectedRepeatHealth Code 47.55(c)Adequate space/arrangement to provide separate storage areas for children's outer garments Not provided or maintained at time of inspection.
Oct 15, 2024Monitoring Inspection Non-Routine - Passed inspection with no violations
No violations written up.
Feb 6, 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)CorrectedRepeatHealth Code 47.37(b)(2)All teachers have Not received training in infectious disease control and reporting.
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 47.13(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.
Jan 24, 2024Initial Annual Inspection - Reinspection Not Required
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.
General (fix within 1 month)CorrectedHealth Code 47.45(b)At time of inspection child care service failed to provide sufficient lighting and or failed to maintain adequate foot candles in areas used by children.
General (fix within 1 month)CorrectedHealth Code 47.55(c)Adequate space/arrangement to provide separate storage areas for children's outer garments Not provided or maintained at time of inspection.
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
Nov 29, 2023Initial Annual Inspection - Reinspection Not Required
Critical (fix within 2 weeks)CorrectedHealth Code 47.37(b)(2)All teachers have Not received training in infectious disease control and reporting.
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.
Violation text is the city's own wording, from NYC Child Care Connect (search permit #103616 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 | Manhattan Star Academy | 0 mi | 3 to 5 years |
| Open or repeated serious violations | Blessed Sacrament School | 0.1 mi | 3 to 5 years |
| Some violations on file | The Hudson Guild | 0.2 mi | 2 to 5 years |
| Some violations on file | Goddard Riverside Community Center | 0.2 mi | 2 to 5 years |
| Open or repeated serious violations | Bright Horizons at West 72nd | 0.2 mi | 0 to 2 years |