The City and Country School Inc.
165 West 12 Street, Manhattan, NY 10011 · (212) 242-7802
Ages 2 to 5 years · Up to 61 kids
Grade B: some violations on file
Including 2 background-check violations and 3 still open. 10 inspections from Oct 30, 2023 to Oct 14, 2026. Violations: 1 public health hazard, 5 critical, 6 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)
- 3Violations 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
Oct 14, 2026Monitoring Inspection Non-Routine - Passed inspection with no violations
No violations written up.
Jun 5, 2026Initial Annual Inspection - Reinspection Not Required
Critical (fix within 2 weeks)OpenRepeatHealth Code 47.33(c)(3)Permittee shall prohibit staff or volunteer from attending program in absence of immunization compliance and documentation
General (fix within 1 month)OpenRepeatBackground 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)OpenHealth Code 47.13(f)Child care service teaching staff acting as assistant teachers do Not meet age and educational requirements.
Mar 3, 2026Initial Annual Inspection - Passed inspection with no violations
No violations written up.
Sep 18, 2025Monitoring Inspection Non-Routine - Reinspection Required; Fines pending
Public health hazard (fix within 1 business day)CorrectedHealth Code 47.57(f)At time of inspection children were observed occupying space Not previously approved by the Dept of Buildings, FDNY and/or DOHMH.
Critical (fix within 2 weeks)CorrectedHealth Code 47.59(a)Exits and other egress Not provided with required signage at time of inspection.
Critical (fix within 2 weeks)CorrectedHealth Code 47.59(b)Fire extinguishers observed Not to be inspected or maintained at time of inspection.
Apr 24, 2025Initial Annual Inspection - Passed inspection with no violations
No violations written up.
Apr 9, 2025Initial Annual Inspection - Reinspection Required; Fines pending
Critical (fix within 2 weeks)CorrectedHealth Code 47.33(c)(3)Permittee shall prohibit staff or volunteer from attending program in absence of immunization compliance and documentation
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.
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.
Oct 25, 2024Initial Annual Inspection - Passed inspection with no violations
No violations written up.
Oct 7, 2024Initial Annual Inspection - Reinspection Not Required
General (fix within 1 month)CorrectedRepeatHealth Code 131.09(c)Plumbing and plumbing fixtures Not properly connected, vented, drained; Not installed and maintained in commercial building
Feb 7, 2024Initial Annual Inspection - 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)CorrectedHealth Code 47.35(b)At time of inspection required hand wash signs were Not provided.
Oct 30, 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 #7002 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 | City and Country School | 0.1 mi | 3 to 5 years |
| Some violations on file | Perry Kids Inc. | 0.2 mi | 2 to 5 years |
| Few violations on file | Pusteblume International Preschool | 0.2 mi | 2 to 5 years |
| Few violations on file | Bright Horizons at West 14th | 0.2 mi | 0 to 2 years |
| Some violations on file | Bright Horizons at West 14th | 0.2 mi | 2 to 5 years |