# Ecumenical Community Development Organization, INC. Ecumenical Community Development Organization, INC. is a licensed preschool (child care center) in Central Harlem North – Polo Grounds, Manhattan, NY serving ages 2 Years–5 Years, with 39 licensed seats. It is regulated by NYC DOHMH. ## Key facts - Status: Active (NYC DOHMH) - Address: 25 West 132 Street, Manhattan, NY 10037 - Neighborhood: Central Harlem North – Polo Grounds - Ages: 2 Years–5 Years - Capacity: 39 - License/permit: 103624 (expires 2028-06-07) - Operator: [ECUMENICAL COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT ORGANIZATION, INC](https://www.kinfield.site/operator/ny-ecumenical-community-development-organization-inc) — runs 2 programs - Phone: (646) 802-3663 - Website: www.ecdo.org - Official regulator profile: https://a816-healthpsi.nyc.gov/ChildCare/search.action ## Inspection record 15 findings across 16 NYC Health inspections (2020-09-11 to 2026-11-02); 7 rated serious; 1 open at last record. - 2026-11-02 — Staff qualifications & clearances, Critical, Open: 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. (§47.37(b)(1); [type](https://www.kinfield.site/violation/ny-nyc-hc-47-37-b-1)) - 2026-06-29 — Safety hazards, General, Corrected: At time of inspection floors/walls ceilings were observed Not maintained; in disrepair or covered in a toxic finish. (§47.41(j); [type](https://www.kinfield.site/violation/ny-nyc-hc-47-41-j)) - 2026-06-29 — Food & nutrition, General, Corrected: Food service establishments and Non-retail food processing establishments have adequate lighting for all areas of the premises 540 LUX in food prep areas 215 LUX in self serve areas; (§81.19(a); [type](https://www.kinfield.site/violation/ny-nyc-hc-81-19-a)) - 2025-10-08 — Fire safety & emergency drills, Critical, Corrected: Fire extinguishers observed Not to be inspected or maintained at time of inspection. (§47.59(b); [type](https://www.kinfield.site/violation/ny-nyc-hc-47-59-b)) - 2025-05-15 — Staff qualifications & clearances, Public health hazard, Corrected: Fingerprint screening Not arranged for current and prospective personnel; Results Not satisfactory or CAP was Not approved (§47.19(c)(1); [type](https://www.kinfield.site/violation/ny-nyc-hc-47-19-c-1)) - 2025-05-15 — Staff qualifications & clearances, Critical, Corrected: 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. (§47.37(b)(1); [type](https://www.kinfield.site/violation/ny-nyc-hc-47-37-b-1)) - 2025-05-15 — Staff qualifications & clearances, Critical, Corrected: All teachers have Not received training in infectious disease control and reporting. (§47.37(b)(2); [type](https://www.kinfield.site/violation/ny-nyc-hc-47-37-b-2)) - 2025-05-15 — Staff qualifications & clearances, Critical, Corrected: Training in SIDS, Shaken Baby Syndrome and Safe Sleep practices Not provided to staff (§47.37(b)(4); [type](https://www.kinfield.site/violation/ny-nyc-hc-47-37-b-4)) - 2025-05-15 — Staff qualifications & clearances, General, Corrected: Child care service teaching staff acting as assistant teachers do Not meet age and educational requirements. (§47.13(f); [type](https://www.kinfield.site/violation/ny-nyc-hc-47-13-f)) - 2025-05-15 — Staff qualifications & clearances, General, Corrected: 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. (§47.33(b); [type](https://www.kinfield.site/violation/ny-nyc-hc-47-33-b)) - 2025-05-15 — Staff qualifications & clearances, General, Corrected: 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. (§47.33(c)(1); [type](https://www.kinfield.site/violation/ny-nyc-hc-47-33-c-1)) - 2024-11-14 — Supervision & ratios, General, Corrected: Written Safety Plan does Not provide information on program operations and/or facility maintenance (§47.11(b)(2); [type](https://www.kinfield.site/violation/ny-nyc-hc-47-11-b-2)) - 2024-03-26 — Staff qualifications & clearances, Critical, Corrected: Training in SIDS, Shaken Baby Syndrome and Safe Sleep practices Not provided to staff (§47.37(b)(4); [type](https://www.kinfield.site/violation/ny-nyc-hc-47-37-b-4)) - 2024-03-26 — Staff qualifications & clearances, General, Corrected: Child care service staff identified/acting as group teachers do Not meet the required qualifications of the position. (§47.13(d); [type](https://www.kinfield.site/violation/ny-nyc-hc-47-13-d)) - 2024-03-26 — Staff qualifications & clearances, General, Corrected: 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. (§47.33(c)(1); [type](https://www.kinfield.site/violation/ny-nyc-hc-47-33-c-1)) ## Building BIN 1053888: 411 NYC Department of Buildings violation records (181 open) and 98 permits. These describe the building, not the childcare program. Tax lot 1017300025: Multi-family elevator, built 1959, 16 floors. ## Nearby programs - [Group Family Day Care #905717](https://www.kinfield.site/facility/ny-ocfs-905717) — 0.02 km, capacity 12 - [Young Excellence Society INC.](https://www.kinfield.site/facility/ny-ocfs-928420) — 0.18 km, capacity 240 - [Smitty Smartypants Daycare LLC](https://www.kinfield.site/facility/ny-ocfs-927764) — 0.19 km, capacity 12 - [Family Day Care #108853](https://www.kinfield.site/facility/ny-ocfs-108853) — 0.19 km, capacity 8 - [Group Family Day Care #760416](https://www.kinfield.site/facility/ny-ocfs-760416) — 0.23 km, capacity 16 - [Group Family Day Care #935296](https://www.kinfield.site/facility/ny-ocfs-935296) — 0.23 km, capacity 16 ## Sources - nyc_active_childcare record DC34026 (verified, retrieved 2026-11-05): https://data.cityofnewyork.us/resource/gy3q-4tzp.json?dcid=DC34026 - nyc_dohmh_inspections_historical record row-taan.gmhi_uppe (historical, retrieved 2026-11-05): https://data.cityofnewyork.us/resource/dsg6-ifza.json?$where=%3Aid%3D'row-taan.gmhi_uppe' - nyc_ccc_inspections record DC34026 (verified, retrieved 2026-11-06): https://a816-healthpsi.nyc.gov/ChildCare/search.action --- Source page: https://www.kinfield.site/facility/ny-nyc-dc34026 · Kinfield — Childcare Intelligence. 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