Does School in the Square Public Charter School have violations?

In the last 3 years of city inspections: 2 public health hazard, 2 critical and 4 general violations. 5 were listed as open when we last pulled the data.

When was School in the Square Public Charter School last inspected?

The most recent inspection on Child Care Connect is from Apr 15, 2026.

Does School in the Square Public Charter School take infants?

The city lists ages 3 to 5 years. Call to ask about openings.

Manhattan/Marble Hill-Inwood/10034

School in the Square Public Charter School

37 Park Terrace East, Manhattan, NY 10034 · (718) 709-9003

Ages 3 to 5 years

Grade C: Many violations on file

Grade C: many violations on file

Including 2 background-check violations and 5 still open. 3 inspections from Oct 8, 2025 to Apr 15, 2026. Violations: 2 public health hazard, 2 critical, 4 general. How we grade

What to check first

0Supervision or staff-to-child ratio violations
0Safe-sleep violations (SIDS training, cribs, nap rules)
2Staff background-check violations (fingerprints, SCR registry clearance)
5Violations listed as open when we last pulled the data
3Repeats: same Health Code rule cited at an earlier visit

Counts cover every inspection below. What the violation types mean

Inspection history

Apr 15, 2026Compliance Inspection of Open Violations - Reinspection Required; Fines pending

Public health hazard (fix within 1 business day)OpenRepeatBackground checkHealth Code 43.13(c)(1)School operator arranges for fingerprinting

General (fix within 1 month)OpenRepeatHealth 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

Jan 27, 2026Initial Annual Inspection - Reinspection Required

Public health hazard (fix within 1 business day)OpenBackground checkHealth Code 43.13(c)(1)School operator arranges for fingerprinting

Oct 8, 2025Initial Annual Inspection - Reinspection Required

Critical (fix within 2 weeks)CorrectedHealth Code 43.21(c)Adequately stocked first aid kit Not provided or maintained at the time of inspection.

Critical (fix within 2 weeks)CorrectedHealth Code 43.22(b)Approved fire extinguishers provided in good working order and inspected

General (fix within 1 month)CorrectedHealth Code 43.11(b)School-based child care staff observed caring for children while unhealthy. Staff medical certificate of fitness Not provided.

General (fix within 1 month)OpenHealth 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
Few violations on file	The Roman Catholic Church of the Good Shepherd New York City	0.2 mi	3 to 5 years
Many violations on file	Zeta Charter Schools	0.3 mi	3 to 5 years
Not graded	Manhattan Christian Academy	0.3 mi	3 to 5 years
Many violations on file	Nicholas Cardell Day Care Center Inc.	0.4 mi	2 to 5 years
Some violations on file	Kinneret Day School	0.6 mi	3 to 5 years