Manhattan/Central Harlem North-Polo Grounds/10027
Utopia Children's Center Inc.
236 West 129 Street, Manhattan, NY 10027 · (212) 663-7375
Ages 2 to 5 years · Up to 60 kids
Grade B: some violations on file
Including 1 supervision or ratio violation and 1 background-check violation. 13 inspections from Oct 20, 2023 to Aug 28, 2026. Violations: 1 public health hazard, 5 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
Aug 28, 2026Lead Based Paint or Lead in Water Inspection - Passed inspection with no violations
No violations written up.
Jul 16, 2026Monitoring Inspection Non-Routine - Passed inspection with no violations
No violations written up.
Apr 16, 2026Monitoring Inspection Non-Routine - Reinspection Required; Violations corrected at time of inspection
No violations written up.
Mar 6, 2026Initial 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(b)Child care service fails to conduct and document daily health assessment of incoming children. Individual Not trained to identify disease.
Feb 24, 2026Initial Annual Inspection - Passed inspection with no violations
No violations written up.
Nov 5, 2025Initial Annual Inspection - Passed inspection with no violations
No violations written up.
Apr 1, 2025Initial Annual Inspection - Passed inspection with no violations
No violations written up.
Mar 27, 2025Initial Annual Inspection - Reinspection Required; Fines pending
Critical (fix within 2 weeks)CorrectedHealth Code 47.25(a)(2)(B)Enrolled children 6 months to 59 months have Not received FDA approved annual influenza immunization by December 31 of the year
General (fix within 1 month)CorrectedHealth Code 47..29(b)(1)(A)Consent to provide emergency medical care for child was Not obtained at time of admission
Dec 12, 2024Monitoring Inspection Non-Routine - Reinspection Required; Fines pending
Critical (fix within 2 weeks)CorrectedHealth Code 47.59(d)At time of inspection it was determined that child care service failed to conduct and document monthly fire drills.
Sep 9, 2024Compliance Inspection of Open Violations - Previously cited violations corrected
No violations written up.
Aug 9, 2024Initial Annual Inspection - Reinspection Required; Fines pending
Public health hazard (fix within 1 business day)CorrectedBackground checkHealth Code 47.19(c)(1)Fingerprint screening Not arranged for current and prospective personnel; Results Not satisfactory or CAP was Not approved
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.
Apr 30, 2024Initial Annual Inspection - Reinspection Not Required
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.
Oct 20, 2023Initial Annual Inspection - Reinspection Required; Fines pending
Critical (fix within 2 weeks)CorrectedHealth Code 47.49(a)At time of inspection child care service facility observed Not maintained or in disrepair. Dry sweeping observed in areas occupied by children.
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.
Violation text is the city's own wording, from NYC Child Care Connect (search permit #1594 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 | Heaven's Tiny Tots Inc. | 0 mi | 2 to 5 years |
| Some violations on file | New York Center for Child Development | 0.2 mi | 2 to 5 years |
| Open or repeated serious violations | West Harlem Community Organization Inc. | 0.2 mi | 2 to 5 years |
| Open or repeated serious violations | Uptown Harlem Gems | 0.2 mi | 3 to 5 years |
| Some violations on file | Chloe Day School & Wellness Center | 0.3 mi | 2 to 5 years |