Manhattan/Chinatown/10002

University Settlement Society of New York

89 Catherine Street, Manhattan, NY 10002 · (212) 453-4554

Ages 0 to 2 years · Up to 8 kids · Takes babies (city lists ages from 0). Other infant care in Manhattan

Grade A: Few violations on file

Grade A: few violations on file

But 1 supervision or ratio violation and 1 background-check violation. 7 inspections from Feb 26, 2024 to Jun 10, 2026. Violations: 0 public health hazard, 2 critical, 4 general. How we grade

What to check first

  • 1Supervision or staff-to-child ratio violations
  • 0Safe-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
  • 0Repeats: same Health Code rule cited at an earlier visit

Counts cover every inspection below. What the violation types mean

Inspection history

Jun 10, 2026Initial 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.
Mar 24, 2026Initial Annual Inspection - Reinspection Required; Fines pending
Critical (fix within 2 weeks)CorrectedHealth Code 47.43(d)At time of inspection child care service failed to provide separate adult lavatory facilities for staff. Staff observed using lavatory facilities designated for children's use.
Apr 22, 2025Initial Annual Inspection - Passed inspection with no violations

No violations written up.

Mar 18, 2025Initial Annual Inspection - Passed inspection with no violations

No violations written up.

Dec 4, 2024Monitoring Inspection Non-Routine - Passed inspection with no violations

No violations written up.

Jun 11, 2024Initial Annual Inspection - Reinspection Required; Fines pending
Critical (fix within 2 weeks)CorrectedSupervision/ratioHealth Code 47.13(c)(1)Qualified Group Teacher Not designated to cover for Education Director. Permittee failed to Notify Department of separation from service of Education Director
General (fix within 1 month)CorrectedHealth Code 47.27(a)At time of inspection it was determined that child care service failed to maintain children's daily attendance records.
General (fix within 1 month)CorrectedHealth Code 47.29(c)(2)Sufficient trained staff Not provided; staff Not on site; training unsatisfactory.
General (fix within 1 month)CorrectedHealth Code 47.37(b)(3)In-depth review and real time drills in Safety Plan emergency procedures Not provided to required persons annually; training Not comprehensive.
Feb 26, 2024Initial Annual Inspection - Passed inspection with no violations

No violations written up.

Violation text is the city's own wording, from NYC Child Care Connect (search permit #8331 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

GradeProgramDistanceAges
Some violations on fileHamilton Madison House Inc.0.1 mi2 to 5 years
Some violations on fileHamilton Madison House Inc.0.1 mi2 to 5 years
Some violations on fileMetrokids Cradle (South End) Inc.0.2 mi0 to 2 years
Some violations on fileMetrokids Cradle (South End) Inc.0.2 mi2 to 5 years
Open or repeated serious violationsTransfiguration School0.2 mi3 to 5 years