Manhattan/Washington Heights South/10032
The Medical Center Nursery School
60 Haven Avenue, Manhattan, NY 10032 · (212) 304-7040
Ages 2 to 5 years · Up to 60 kids
Grade B: some violations on file
Including 1 supervision or ratio violation, 1 safe-sleep violation and 1 background-check violation. 9 inspections from Jan 9, 2024 to Jul 28, 2026. Violations: 0 public health hazard, 4 critical, 6 general. How we grade
What to check first
- 1Supervision or staff-to-child ratio violations
- 1Safe-sleep violations (SIDS training, cribs, nap rules)
- 1Staff 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
Jul 28, 2026Initial Annual Inspection - Reinspection Required; Fines pending
Critical (fix within 2 weeks)CorrectedSafe sleepHealth Code 47.37(b)(4)Training in SIDS, Shaken Baby Syndrome and Safe Sleep practices Not provided to staff
Critical (fix within 2 weeks)CorrectedRepeatHealth 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.
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.
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.
May 26, 2026Initial 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 47.41(j)At time of inspection floors/walls ceilings were observed Not maintained; in disrepair or covered in a toxic finish.
Feb 20, 2026Monitoring Inspection Non-Routine - Passed inspection with no violations
No violations written up.
Nov 18, 2025Monitoring Inspection Non-Routine - Passed inspection with no violations
No violations written up.
Sep 10, 2025Initial Annual Inspection - Reinspection Required; Violations corrected at time of inspection
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.
Mar 21, 2025Initial Annual Inspection - Passed inspection with no violations
No violations written up.
Dec 11, 2024Initial Annual Inspection - Reinspection Required; Violations corrected at time of inspection
Critical (fix within 2 weeks)CorrectedSupervision/ratioHealth Code 47.61(a)Required food protection procedures were Not implemented at time of inspection. Holder of food protection certificate was Not on site during hours of food preparation activity.
Oct 25, 2024Monitoring Inspection Non-Routine - Passed inspection with no violations
No violations written up.
Jan 9, 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.
Violation text is the city's own wording, from NYC Child Care Connect (search permit #3053 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Some violations on file | Bright Horizons Children's Centers LLC | 0 mi | |
| Few violations on file | Bright Horizons Children's Centers LLC | 0 mi | 0 to 2 years |
| Some violations on file | Washington Heights Child Care Center Inc. | 0.3 mi | 2 to 5 years |
| Few violations on file | The Children's Aid Society | 0.4 mi | 2 to 5 years |
| Some violations on file | Rena Day Care Centers Inc. | 0.5 mi | 2 to 5 years |