2 were rated critical or a health hazard. 1 was still open at the last record. NYC Health inspections since 2020.
Fire drills conducted monthly and logged. Drill log on site and available for inspection upon request of DOHMH and FDNY
Water Not tested for lead as required. Elevated lead levels Not remediated. School fails to use approved water source when indicated
School-based child care staff observed caring for children while unhealthy. Staff medical certificate of fitness Not provided.
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| Date | Inspection | Result | Findings | Open | Evidence |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 5, 2026 | Initial Annual Inspection | Reinspection Not Required | 3 | 1 | Verified |
| Feb 4, 2025 | Initial Annual Inspection | Passed inspection with no violations | 0 | 0 | Verified |
| Feb 9, 2024 | Inspection (type not published) | Result not published | 0 | 0 | Verified |
| Feb 8, 2024 | Initial Annual Inspection | Reinspection Required; Fines pending | 1 | 0 |
City comparison: violations were cited at 50% of this program’s inspections vs. 45% citywide (as of Jan 31, 2023).
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| Jan 31, 2023 | Initial Annual Inspection | Reinspection Required | 5 | 0 | Historical |
| Jan 12, 2022 | Initial Annual Inspection | Reinspection Required | 7 | 0 | Historical |
| Apr 9, 2021 | Inspection | — | 0 | 0 | Historical |
| Jan 16, 2021 | Inspection | — | 0 | 0 | Historical |
| Dec 19, 2020 | Inspection | — | 0 | 0 | Historical |
Each finding links to its normalized violation type (all facilities with the same finding) and to the exact inspection.
| Date | Code | Severity | Status | Finding (source text) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 5, 2026 | §43.11(b) Staff qualifications & clearances | General | Corrected | School-based child care staff observed caring for children while unhealthy. Staff medical certificate of fitness Not provided. |
| Feb 5, 2026 | §43.11(b) Staff qualifications & clearances | General | Open | School-based child care staff observed caring for children while unhealthy. Staff medical certificate of fitness Not provided. |
| Feb 5, 2026 | §43.14(a) Supervision & ratios | General | Corrected | Teaching and supervisory staff trained in abuse/maltreatment identification and reporting. 2 hours of training received every 24 months. Training provided by OCFS approved trainer. New staff trained within 3 months of hire |
| Feb 8, 2024 | §43.22(c) Fire safety & emergency drills | Critical | Corrected | Fire drills conducted monthly and logged. Drill log on site and available for inspection upon request of DOHMH and FDNY |
| Jan 31, 2023 | §43.13(d) Staff qualifications & clearances | General | Corrected | School obtains written consent of employee to conduct clearance review and share results with Department |
| Jan 31, 2023 | §43.13(d) Staff qualifications & clearances | General | Corrected | School obtains written consent of employee to conduct clearance review and share results with Department |
| Jan 31, 2023 | §43.14(a) Supervision & ratios | General | Corrected | Teaching and supervisory staff trained in abuse/maltreatment identification and reporting. 2 hours of training received every 24 months. Training provided by OCFS approved trainer. New staff trained within 3 months of hire |
| Jan 31, 2023 | §43.07(b)(3)(F) Fire safety & emergency drills | General | Corrected | Written safety Plan contains provisions for the inspection and maintenance of exits |
| Jan 31, 2023 | §43.14(b) Supervision & ratios | General | Corrected | Teaching and supervisory staff trained in infection control, reporting of infectious diseases, administration of medication, handling/storage of hazardous materials, general safety, and transportation. New staff trained within 3 months of hire |
| Jan 12, 2022 | §43.11(b) Staff qualifications & clearances | General | Corrected | School-based child care staff observed caring for children while unhealthy. Staff medical certificate of fitness Not provided. |
| Jan 12, 2022 | §43.11(c)(1) Health records & medication | General | Corrected | Each staff member has documentation showing they received 2 doses measles/mumps vaccine, 1 dose rubella vaccine, 2 doses varicella vaccine and 1 dose Tdap |
| Jan 12, 2022 | §43.24(a) Other | Critical | Corrected | Water Not tested for lead as required. Elevated lead levels Not remediated. School fails to use approved water source when indicated |
| Jan 12, 2022 | §43.07(b)(3)(D) Supervision & ratios | General | Corrected | Written Safety Plan contains provisions for the operation, maintenance and testing of fire alarm and detection systems |
| Jan 12, 2022 | §43.14(a) Supervision & ratios | General | Corrected | Teaching and supervisory staff trained in abuse/maltreatment identification and reporting. 2 hours of training received every 24 months. Training provided by OCFS approved trainer. New staff trained within 3 months of hire |
| Jan 12, 2022 | §43.14(a) Supervision & ratios | General | Corrected | Teaching and supervisory staff trained in abuse/maltreatment identification and reporting. 2 hours of training received every 24 months. Training provided by OCFS approved trainer. New staff trained within 3 months of hire |
| Jan 12, 2022 | §43.14(a) Supervision & ratios | General | Corrected | Teaching and supervisory staff trained in abuse/maltreatment identification and reporting. 2 hours of training received every 24 months. Training provided by OCFS approved trainer. New staff trained within 3 months of hire |
As of Jan 31, 2023, from the historical DOHMH dataset. Not current status.
Facilities are grouped under one operator when their published legal names match exactly after normalization (exact normalized legal name). Parent company: not verified.
| Facility | Type | Capacity | Inspection findings | Last insp. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Riverdale Country School Infant Toddler Center Bronx, 10471 | Child care center | 23 | No records | — |
| Record type | Total | Open | Latest |
|---|---|---|---|
| DOB violation | 15 | 7 | Aug 3, 2023 |
| DOB safety violation | 15 | 12 | Oct 10, 2025 |
| ECB/OATH violation | 2 | 0 | Oct 23, 1991 |
| DOB permit (BIS) | 12 | — | May 26, 2016 |
Program address (4930 Palisades Avenue) differs from PLUTO lot address (4930 Palisade Avenue).
| Facility | Type | Operator | Capacity | Inspection findings | Last insp. | Dist. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Riverdale Presbyterian Church Bronx, 10471 | Child care center | — | 68 | No records | — | 0.5 km |
| Sar Bronx, 10471 | Child care center | — | 45 | No records | — | 0.6 km |
| Salanter Akiba Riverdale Academy Bronx, 10471 | Child care center | — | 18 | No records | — | 0.6 km |
| Riverdale Temple Bronx, 10471 | Child care center | — | 120 | No records | — | 0.7 km |
| Riverdale Ym/Ywha Bronx, 10471 | School-age program | — | 160 | No records | — | 0.9 km |
| Riverdale Ym/Ywha Bronx, 10471 | Child care center | — | 95 | No records | — | 0.9 km |
| Source | Record | Facts | Evidence | Effective | Retrieved |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NYC Active Child Care Programs NYC | DC1603 | name, type, program_type, age_range, capacity, permit, address, location, phone, bin, bbl | Verified | — | Nov 5, 2026 |
| DOHMH Childcare Inspections (Historical) NYC | row-7su8.bw6g-ak9x | operator, website, historical_metrics, permit.issued | Historical | Jan 31, 2023 | Nov 5, 2026 |
| nyc_ccc_inspections NYC | DC1603 | permit.expires, permit.status, site_type, water_lead_test From NYC Child Care Connect (NYC Health Department), read 2026-11-06. Search permit N/A to verify. | Verified | Nov 6, 2026 | Nov 6, 2026 |
| NYC PLUTO NYC | 2059370380 | land_use, building_class, zoning, year_built, areas, owner_name PLUTO 26v2 | Verified | — | Nov 5, 2026 |
| nyc_ccc_inspections | DC1603 | From NYC Child Care Connect (NYC Health Department), read 2026-11-06. Search permit N/A to verify. | Verified | Feb 5, 2026 | Nov 6, 2026 |
| nyc_ccc_inspections | DC1603 | From NYC Child Care Connect (NYC Health Department), read 2026-11-06. Search permit N/A to verify. | Verified | Feb 4, 2025 | Nov 6, 2026 |
| nyc_ccc_inspections | DC1603 | From NYC Child Care Connect (NYC Health Department), read 2026-11-06. Search permit N/A to verify. | Verified | Feb 9, 2024 | Nov 6, 2026 |
| nyc_ccc_inspections | DC1603 | From NYC Child Care Connect (NYC Health Department), read 2026-11-06. Search permit N/A to verify. | Verified | Feb 8, 2024 | Nov 6, 2026 |
| DOHMH Childcare Inspections (Historical) | row-7su8.bw6g-ak9x,row-5enb.… | From the historical DOHMH inspection dataset (frozen April 2023). Not current inspection status. | Historical | Jan 31, 2023 | Nov 5, 2026 |
Sources: NYC Active Child Care Programs, DOHMH Childcare Inspections (Historical), nyc_ccc_inspections. Missing data never means no issue exists. Report a correction.