5 were rated critical or a health hazard. 1 was still open at the last record. NYC Health inspections since 2025.
Teacher to child ratios and group size maintained in Group Child Care program
Number of children in attendance exceeds approved maximum child capacity.
At time of inspection children were observed occupying space Not previously approved by the Dept of Buildings, FDNY and/or DOHMH.
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| Date | Inspection | Result | Findings | Open | Evidence |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 26, 2026 | Monitoring Inspection Non-Routine | Passed inspection; Violations corrected at time of inspection | 1 | 1 | Verified |
| Oct 7, 2026 | Monitoring Inspection Non-Routine | Reinspection Not Required | 0 | 0 | Verified |
| Aug 20, 2026 | Initial Annual Inspection | Reinspection Required; Fines pending | 4 | 0 | Verified |
| Jul 2, 2026 | Monitoring Inspection Non-Routine | Passed inspection with no violations |
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| May 14, 2026 | Initial Annual Inspection | Reinspection Not Required | 1 | 0 | Verified |
| Oct 28, 2025 | Initial Annual Inspection | Reinspection Required; Fines pending | 1 | 0 | Verified |
| Oct 23, 2025 | Initial Annual Inspection | Reinspection Required; Fines pending | 3 | 0 | Verified |
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) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 26, 2026 | §47.11(b)(8) Staff qualifications & clearances | General | Open | Written Safety Plan does Not include provisions for staff training |
| Aug 20, 2026 | §47.23(f)(1) Supervision & ratios | Public health hazard | Corrected | Teacher to child ratios and group size maintained in Group Child Care program |
| Aug 20, 2026 | §47.37(b)(1) 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. |
| Aug 20, 2026 | §47.15(b) Staff qualifications & clearances | General | Corrected | Teaching staff qualifications for infant-toddler child care services Not met; teacher is Not at least 21 years of age |
| Aug 20, 2026 | §47.33(c)(1) 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. |
| May 14, 2026 | §47.11(b)(7) Records, permits & program | General | Corrected | Written Safety Plan does Not include safe sleep provisions |
| Oct 28, 2025 | §47.13(d) Staff qualifications & clearances | General | Corrected | Child care service staff identified/acting as group teachers do Not meet the required qualifications of the position. |
| Oct 23, 2025 | §47.05(b) Supervision & ratios | Public health hazard | Corrected | Number of children in attendance exceeds approved maximum child capacity. |
| Oct 23, 2025 | §47.57(f) Facilities & equipment | Public health hazard | Corrected | At time of inspection children were observed occupying space Not previously approved by the Dept of Buildings, FDNY and/or DOHMH. |
| Oct 23, 2025 | §47.67(f)(1) Health records & medication | Public health hazard | Corrected | Safe sleep environment provided in infant toddler service; safe sleep environment complies with US CPSC and ASTM standards. Crib bumper pad prohibited unless medically prescribed |
2 311 complaints filed as “Day Care” at this address since 2023.
| Record type | Total | Open | Latest |
|---|---|---|---|
| DOB violation | 28 | 0 | Aug 2, 2022 |
| DOB safety violation | 9 | 1 | Oct 29, 2026 |
| ECB/OATH violation | 14 | 0 | Sep 10, 2021 |
| DOB permit (BIS) | 99 | — | Oct 12, 2022 |
| DOB NOW permit | 19 | — | Oct 13, 2026 |
| DOB NOW job filing | 20 | — | Jul 14, 2026 |
| HPD housing violation | 21 | 11 | Oct 24, 2026 |
| Rodent inspection | 5 | — | Aug 26, 2026 |
| 311 complaint | 15 | — | Sep 29, 2026 |
Program address (400 West 55 Street) differs from PLUTO lot address (831 9 Avenue).
| Facility | Type | Operator | Capacity | Inspection findings | Last insp. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| La Maternelle West55 LLC Manhattan, 10019 | Child care center | — | 21 | No records | — |
| Facility | Type | Operator | Capacity | Inspection findings | Last insp. | Dist. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| La Maternelle West55 LLC Manhattan, 10019 | Child care center | — | 21 | No records | — | 0.0 km |
| Ahrc New York City Manhattan, 10019 | Child care center | — | 165 | No records | — | 0.1 km |
| The Learning Experience Manhattan, 10019 | Child care center | — | 50 | No records | — | 0.2 km |
| The Learning Experience Manhattan, 10019 | Child care center | — | 46 | No records | — | 0.2 km |
| Kids in the Game, LLC New York, 10019 | School-age program | — | 105 | No records | — | 0.2 km |
| Family Day Care #412458 New York, 10019 | Family day care | — | 8 | No records | — | 0.3 km |
| Source | Record | Facts | Evidence | Effective | Retrieved |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NYC Active Child Care Programs NYC | DC43500 | name, type, program_type, age_range, capacity, permit, address, location, phone, bin, bbl | Verified | — | Nov 5, 2026 |
| nyc_ccc_inspections NYC | DC43500 | permit.expires, permit.status, site_type, water_lead_test From NYC Child Care Connect (NYC Health Department), read 2026-11-06. Search permit 106636 to verify. | Verified | Nov 6, 2026 | Nov 6, 2026 |
| NYC PLUTO NYC | 1010640036 | land_use, building_class, zoning, year_built, areas, owner_name PLUTO 26v2 | Verified | — | Nov 5, 2026 |
| nyc_ccc_inspections | DC43500 | From NYC Child Care Connect (NYC Health Department), read 2026-11-06. Search permit 106636 to verify. | Verified | Oct 26, 2026 | Nov 6, 2026 |
| nyc_ccc_inspections | DC43500 | From NYC Child Care Connect (NYC Health Department), read 2026-11-06. Search permit 106636 to verify. | Verified | Oct 7, 2026 | Nov 6, 2026 |
| nyc_ccc_inspections | DC43500 | From NYC Child Care Connect (NYC Health Department), read 2026-11-06. Search permit 106636 to verify. | Verified | Aug 20, 2026 | Nov 6, 2026 |
| nyc_ccc_inspections | DC43500 | From NYC Child Care Connect (NYC Health Department), read 2026-11-06. Search permit 106636 to verify. | Verified | Jul 2, 2026 | Nov 6, 2026 |
| nyc_ccc_inspections | DC43500 | From NYC Child Care Connect (NYC Health Department), read 2026-11-06. Search permit 106636 to verify. | Verified | May 14, 2026 | Nov 6, 2026 |
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