Star a Kidz
345 West 42 Street, Manhattan, NY 10036 · (212) 974-2222
Ages 0 to 2 years · Up to 35 kids · Takes babies (city lists ages from 0). Other infant care in Manhattan
Grade B: some violations on file
Including 2 supervision or ratio violations and 3 safe-sleep violations. 13 inspections from Oct 31, 2023 to Aug 21, 2026. Violations: 2 public health hazard, 5 critical, 4 general. How we grade
What to check first
- 2Supervision or staff-to-child ratio violations
- 3Safe-sleep violations (SIDS training, cribs, nap rules)
- 0Staff background-check violations (fingerprints, SCR registry clearance)
- 0Violations listed as open when we last pulled the data
- 1Repeats: same Health Code rule cited at an earlier visit
Counts cover every inspection below. What the violation types mean
Inspection history
Aug 21, 2026Initial Annual Inspection - Passed inspection with no violations
No violations written up.
Mar 30, 2026Monitoring Inspection Non-Routine - Reinspection Required; Fines pending
Public health hazard (fix within 1 business day)CorrectedSupervision/ratioHealth Code 47.23(a)Constant and competent supervision provided by adequate staff for children and groups of children
General (fix within 1 month)CorrectedRepeatSafe sleepHealth Code 47.11(b)(7)Written Safety Plan does Not include safe sleep provisions
Jan 28, 2026Initial Annual Inspection - Passed inspection with no violations
No violations written up.
Aug 20, 2025Initial Annual Inspection - Passed inspection with no violations
No violations written up.
Feb 4, 2025Initial Annual Inspection - Passed inspection with no violations
No violations written up.
Nov 6, 2024Compliance Inspection of Open Violations - Previously cited violations corrected
No violations written up.
Oct 16, 2024Monitoring Inspection Non-Routine - Reinspection Required; Fines pending
Critical (fix within 2 weeks)CorrectedHealth Code 47.43(h)(1)At time of inspection diaper changing counter Not properly constructed. Diaper changing area observed Not to be adjacent to a hand wash sink with adequate hot and cold running water.
Critical (fix within 2 weeks)CorrectedHealth Code 47.59(b)Fire extinguishers observed Not to be inspected or maintained at time of inspection.
Jul 2, 2024Initial Annual Inspection - Reinspection Required; Fines pending
Public health hazard (fix within 1 business day)CorrectedSafe sleepHealth Code 47.67(f)(1)Safe sleep environment provided in infant toddler service; safe sleep environment complies with US CPSC and ASTM standards. Crib bumper pad prohibited unless medically prescribed
Critical (fix within 2 weeks)CorrectedSupervision/ratioHealth Code 47.61(g)Children feeding bottles observed stored/used without being properly labeled with child's name and date of preparation at time of inspection.
General (fix within 1 month)CorrectedSafe sleepHealth Code 47.11(b)(7)Written Safety Plan does Not include safe sleep provisions
General (fix within 1 month)CorrectedHealth Code 47.25(c)At time of inspection records of enrolled children's periodic medical examination were Not provided or maintained.
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.
Jul 2, 2024Compliance Inspection of Open Violations - Previously cited violations corrected
No violations written up.
Jun 11, 2024Monitoring Inspection Non-Routine - Reinspection Required; Fines pending
Critical (fix within 2 weeks)CorrectedHealth Code 47.51(a)Child care service Not free of pests or maintains pest harborage conditions at time of inspection.
Mar 5, 2024Initial Annual Inspection - Reinspection Required; Fines pending
Critical (fix within 2 weeks)CorrectedHealth Code 47.25(a)(2)(B)Enrolled children 6 months to 59 months have Not received FDA approved annual influenza immunization by December 31 of the year
Jan 22, 2024Monitoring Inspection Non-Routine - 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 #105634 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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| Grade | Program | Distance | Ages |
|---|---|---|---|
| Open or repeated serious violations | Star a Kidz | 0 mi | 2 to 5 years |
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| Some violations on file | Star America M Inc. | 0.3 mi | 0 to 2 years |
| Some violations on file | Star America M Inc. | 0.3 mi | 2 to 5 years |
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