Manhattan/East Harlem South/10029
The Dawning Village Inc.
2090 1 Avenue, Manhattan, NY 10029 · (212) 369-5313
Ages 2 to 5 years · Up to 43 kids
Grade C: open or repeated serious violations
Including 3 supervision or ratio violations. 14 inspections from Nov 14, 2023 to Mar 17, 2026. Violations: 5 public health hazard, 3 critical, 9 general. How we grade
What to check first
- 3Supervision or staff-to-child ratio violations
- 0Safe-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
- 3Repeats: same Health Code rule cited at an earlier visit
Counts cover every inspection below. What the violation types mean
Inspection history
Mar 17, 2026Initial Annual Inspection - Passed inspection with no violations
No violations written up.
Jan 14, 2026Initial Annual Inspection - Passed inspection with no violations
No violations written up.
Oct 6, 2025Initial Annual Inspection - Passed inspection with no violations
No violations written up.
Sep 22, 2025Monitoring Inspection Non-Routine - Reinspection Required; Fines pending
Critical (fix within 2 weeks)CorrectedRepeatHealth 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.
Jun 18, 2025Monitoring Inspection Non-Routine - Reinspection Required; Fines pending
Public health hazard (fix within 1 business day)CorrectedRepeatSupervision/ratioHealth Code 47.23(a)Constant and competent supervision provided by adequate staff for children and groups of children
Public health hazard (fix within 1 business day)CorrectedHealth Code 47.29(b)(1)(B)Emergency medical care Not secured when needed; parents Not Notified immediately.
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.
Jun 17, 2025Monitoring Inspection Non-Routine - Reinspection Required; Fines pending
Public health hazard (fix within 1 business day)CorrectedHealth Code 47.27(c)(2)Department is Notified in 24 hours of the death or serious injury of a child in childcare by permittee
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.
May 20, 2025Monitoring 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
Public health hazard (fix within 1 business day)CorrectedHealth Code 47.59(f)Electrical/chemical/mechanical hazards observed at time of inspection.
Critical (fix within 2 weeks)CorrectedHealth Code 47.57(b)At time of inspection it was determined that child care service failed to take any and all necessary action to eliminate potential hazards.
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.
Apr 1, 2025Monitoring Inspection Non-Routine - Reinspection Required; Fines pending
No violations written up.
Jan 23, 2025Initial Annual Inspection - Passed inspection with no violations
No violations written up.
Dec 30, 2024Monitoring Inspection Non-Routine - Reinspection Not Required
General (fix within 1 month)CorrectedHealth Code 47.41(h)At time of inspection it was observed that child care service failed to provide appropriate guards on designated structures/equipment to protect children from potential injury.
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)CorrectedHealth Code 47.47(a)Appropriate outdoor play area Not provided or maintained at the time of inspection.
Nov 14, 2024Monitoring Inspection Non-Routine - Reinspection Required; Fines pending
No violations written up.
May 16, 2024Initial Annual Inspection - Reinspection Not Required
General (fix within 1 month)CorrectedHealth Code 131.09(g)Commercial building regularly cleaned; kept clean and in good repair; kept free of overcrowding.
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.
Jan 24, 2024Initial Annual Inspection - Reinspection Not Required
General (fix within 1 month)CorrectedHealth Code 47.37(a)At time of inspection it was determined that child care service Educational Director failed to arrange and verify in-service training for staff; documentation Not maintained or Not available.
Nov 14, 2023Initial Annual Inspection - Reinspection Not Required
General (fix within 1 month)CorrectedSupervision/ratioHealth Code 81.17(e)(1)Floors and floor coverings of walk-in refrigerating units dressing rooms locker rooms lavatories and rest rooms are made of hard smooth durable Non-absorbent and easily cleanable material and in good repair. Carpeting is prohibited in food preparation areas
Violation text is the city's own wording, from NYC Child Care Connect (search permit #6465 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 | Northside Center for Child Development Inc. | 0.2 mi | 2 to 5 years |
| Few violations on file | Northside Center for Child Development Inc. | 0.2 mi | 0 to 2 years |
| Some violations on file | East Harlem Scholars Academy Charter School | 0.2 mi | 3 to 5 years |
| Open or repeated serious violations | East Harlem Block Nursery Inc. | 0.3 mi | 2 to 5 years |
| Some violations on file | Leggett Memorial Early Childhood Center | 0.3 mi | 2 to 5 years |