The Hudson Guild
410 West 40th Street, Manhattan, NY 10018 · (646) 438-5531
Ages 2 to 5 years · Up to 62 kids
Grade B: some violations on file
Including 2 supervision or ratio violations and 2 background-check violations. 13 inspections from Dec 5, 2023 to Mar 31, 2026. Violations: 0 public health hazard, 4 critical, 19 general. How we grade
What to check first
- 2Supervision or staff-to-child ratio violations
- 0Safe-sleep violations (SIDS training, cribs, nap rules)
- 2Staff 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
Mar 31, 2026Initial Annual Inspection - Reinspection Not Required
General (fix within 1 month)CorrectedRepeatHealth Code 131.09(e)Floors in commercial building properly Not constructed; Not maintained in good repair; unclean
General (fix within 1 month)CorrectedHealth Code 131.09(f)Walls and ceiling in commercial building Not properly constructed; Not maintained in good repair; unclean
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.
Jan 21, 2026Initial Annual Inspection - Passed inspection with no violations
No violations written up.
Sep 18, 2025Compliance Inspection of Open Violations - Reinspection Required; Fines pending
No violations written up.
Jul 9, 2025Compliance Inspection of Open Violations - Reinspection Required; Fines pending
Critical (fix within 2 weeks)CorrectedSupervision/ratioHealth Code 81.21(a)Handwashing sink facility with hot and cold potable water provided in food preparation and service areas and toilet rooms
Critical (fix within 2 weeks)CorrectedHealth Code 47.43(e)At time of inspection hand wash sinks are Not supplied with an adequate amount of running water. At time of inspection water temperature exceeded 115 deg Fahrenheit.
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.
Jun 5, 2025Initial 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
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 131.09(e)Floors in commercial building properly Not constructed; Not maintained in good repair; unclean
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 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
Apr 21, 2025Initial 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.
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)CorrectedRepeatHealth 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.
General (fix within 1 month)CorrectedHealth Code 47.37(b)(6)(B)15 hours of training Not completed in 24 months. At least 5 hours of training Not conducted in each 12 month period. Required topics Not covered.
Jan 9, 2025Compliance Inspection of Open Violations - Previously cited violations corrected
No violations written up.
Dec 4, 2024Compliance Inspection of Open Violations - Reinspection Required; Fines pending
No violations written up.
Oct 29, 2024Monitoring Inspection Non-Routine - 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 47.45(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.
Jul 24, 2024Initial Annual Inspection - Reinspection Not Required
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.
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.
May 6, 2024Compliance Inspection of Open Violations - Previously cited violations corrected
No violations written up.
Apr 2, 2024Initial Annual Inspection - 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)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.
Dec 5, 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 #38797 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Many violations on file | Star a Kidz | 0.2 mi | 0 to 2 years |
| Many violations on file | Star a Kidz | 0.2 mi | 2 to 5 years |
| Some violations on file | The Learning Experience | 0.2 mi | 0 to 2 years |
| Many violations on file | The Learning Experience | 0.2 mi | 2 to 5 years |
| Few violations on file | The Learning Experience | 0.3 mi | 0 to 2 years |