Program Name: Harlem Children's Zone, Inc. Promise Academy 1 After School    License/Registration ID: 709901


 Program Overview
Contact Name: Alicia A. Junor Contact Title: Director
Program Type: School-Age Child Care Status: Open
School District: Manhattan 5
Site Address: Map
245 West 129th Street, New York, NY 10027
First Licensed/Registration Date: Sep 17, 2014
Current Registration Period: Sep 17, 2020 - Sep 16, 2024
Phone: (646) 582-1200
Fax: (212) 280-2930
Total Capacity: 443 School-Aged Children
 
Open Child Care Slots*:
This information was self reported to OCFS on 2/12/2024 3:31:40 PM
0 Preschool aged
425 School-Aged children

*Important Note: This self reported information on open child care slots can quickly change.


Please contact this program for the most current openings.


Care available during non-traditional hours: No
Removed from referral list: No

For additional information on this program and compliance history, contact
Office: New York City Dept. of Health - Regional Office
Phone: (646) 632-6305
For additional details and to view the checklist used during an inspection, please click on the Inspection ID links below. Inspection checklists are generated per inspection type and reason. Also note, that any regulatory requirement can be assessed and cited during an inspection and as a result, may not be reflected on the inspection checklist. These items would be reflected in the program's compliance history that is posted.

 Inspection History: (Inspections in the past 24 months)

Date Inspection Type Inspection ID Inspection Result  
Apr 22, 2025 Monitoring 2025-I-NYCDOH-034806 No violations cited for this Inspection
Mar 20, 2025 Monitoring 2025-I-NYCDOH-029310 Violations Found
Feb 26, 2025 Monitoring 2025-I-NYCDOH-025673 Violations Found
Jan 21, 2025 Annual Unannounced 2025-I-NYCDOH-008089 Violations Found
Dec 11, 2024 Documentation Review 2024-I-NYCDOH-112936 Violations Found
Inspection Conducted Off-Site
Oct 1, 2024 Monitoring 2024-I-NYCDOH-100076 No violations cited for this Inspection
Sep 25, 2024 Documentation Review 2024-I-NYCDOH-096375 Violations Found
Inspection Conducted Off-Site
Sep 5, 2024 Application - Renewal 2024-I-NYCDOH-044640 Violations Found
Feb 12, 2024 Annual Unannounced 2024-I-NYCDOH-008110 Violations Found
Additional Inspection History

*Inspections may be conducted outside of program operating hours and/or off-site(where inspector was not on premises where care is provided) for the following reasons:
-Record/File Review
-Interviewing of Staff
-Or Other Investigative Reasons

 Compliance History
Date of Last Inspection: Apr 22, 2025 Currently uncorrected violations: None
Date Regulation Description Compliance Status as of last inspection
Mar 20, 2025 414.5(a) Suitable precautions must be taken to eliminate all conditions in areas accessible to children which pose a safety or health hazard. Corrected
Feb 26, 2025 414.2(f) Applicants for renewal of a registration may not be issued a registration until an inspection of the program has been conducted showing compliance with the requirements of this Part and the relevant provisions of the Social Services Law. Corrected
Feb 26, 2025 414.3(g) Peeling or damaged paint or plaster must be repaired. Corrected
Feb 26, 2025 414.15(c)(11) The program must maintain on file at the program, available for inspection by the Office or its designees at any time, the following records in a current and accurate manner: personnel information including a list of all staff with job assignments and schedules; each staff and volunteer's final and, if applicable, provisional criminal history review and background check approval letter(s); staff resumes; medical statement; acceptable references and other information required by section 414.13 of this Part; Corrected
Jan 21, 2025 414.2(f) Applicants for renewal of a registration may not be issued a registration until an inspection of the program has been conducted showing compliance with the requirements of this Part and the relevant provisions of the Social Services Law. Corrected
Jan 21, 2025 414.3(g) Peeling or damaged paint or plaster must be repaired. Corrected
Jan 21, 2025 414.3(k) Adequate and safe water supply and sewage facilities must be provided and must comply with State and local laws. Hot and cold running water must be available and accessible at all times. Corrected
Jan 21, 2025 414.10(b)(1)(i) School-age child care programs must submit to the Office the information necessary to inquire of the Statewide Central Register of Child Abuse and Maltreatment whether any prospective operator, director, employee or volunteer, is the subject of an indicated report of child abuse or maltreatment on file with the Statewide Central Register of Child Abuse and Maltreatment. In accordance with a schedule developed by the Office, the Office must inquire whether any existing operator, director, employee or volunteer is the subject of an indicated report of child abuse or maltreatment on file with the Statewide Central Register of Child Abuse and Maltreatment. Corrected
Jan 21, 2025 414.13(b)(6) School-age child care programs must review and evaluate the backgrounds of all applicants for staff and volunteer positions. All applicants whose backgrounds must be reviewed must be required to provide the following: The information necessary to complete the criminal history review and background clearance requirements as outlined in this Part. This information must be submitted to the Office on forms provided by the Office. Corrected
Jan 21, 2025 414.14(b) Each applicant for, or individual in the position of director, teacher, or volunteer must complete Office- approved training that complies with federal minimum health and safety pre-service or three-month orientation period requirements. This training must be obtained pre-service or within three months of starting such position. Corrected
Jan 21, 2025 414.15(c)(11) The program must maintain on file at the program, available for inspection by the Office or its designees at any time, the following records in a current and accurate manner: personnel information including a list of all staff with job assignments and schedules; each staff and volunteer's final and, if applicable, provisional criminal history review and background check approval letter(s); staff resumes; medical statement; acceptable references and other information required by section 414.13 of this Part; Corrected
Dec 11, 2024 414.2(e)(5) Applicants for renewal of a registration must submit to the Office at least 60 days in advance of the expiration date of the registration the following: documentation showing compliance with the training requirements of section 414.14 of this Part; Corrected
Dec 11, 2024 414.2(e)(12) Applicants for renewal of a registration must submit to the Office at least 60 days in advance of the expiration date of the registration the following: a copy of a certification of insurance from an insurance company showing general liability insurance is provided to the school age child care program and a copy of the insurance policy; and Corrected
Dec 11, 2024 414.11(c)(1) The registrant must prepare a health care plan on forms furnished by the Office. Such plan must protect and promote the health of children. The health care plan must be on site, followed by all staff and available upon demand by a parent or the Office. In those instances in which the program will administer medications, the health care plan must also be approved by the program's health care consultant unless the only medications to be administered are: Corrected
Sep 25, 2024 414.2(a)(2) Applicants for a registration must submit to the Office: certificate of occupancy or other documentation from the local government authority having jurisdiction for determining compliance with the Fire Code and Building Code of New York State, or other applicable fire and building codes when the Fire and Building Code of New York State is not applicable, showing that the facility has been inspected and approved within the 12 months preceding the date of application for use as a child school age child care program, in accordance with the appropriate provisions of such code; Corrected
Sep 25, 2024 414.2(e) Renewal. Applicants for renewal of a registration must submit to the Office at least 60 days in advance of the expiration date of the registration the following: Corrected
Sep 25, 2024 414.2(e)(5) Applicants for renewal of a registration must submit to the Office at least 60 days in advance of the expiration date of the registration the following: documentation showing compliance with the training requirements of section 414.14 of this Part; Corrected
Sep 25, 2024 414.2(e)(12) Applicants for renewal of a registration must submit to the Office at least 60 days in advance of the expiration date of the registration the following: a copy of a certification of insurance from an insurance company showing general liability insurance is provided to the school age child care program and a copy of the insurance policy; and Corrected
Sep 25, 2024 414.2(f) Applicants for renewal of a registration may not be issued a registration until an inspection of the program has been conducted showing compliance with the requirements of this Part and the relevant provisions of the Social Services Law. Corrected
Sep 25, 2024 414.11(c)(1) The registrant must prepare a health care plan on forms furnished by the Office. Such plan must protect and promote the health of children. The health care plan must be on site, followed by all staff and available upon demand by a parent or the Office. In those instances in which the program will administer medications, the health care plan must also be approved by the program's health care consultant unless the only medications to be administered are: Corrected
Sep 5, 2024 414.5(a) Suitable precautions must be taken to eliminate all conditions in areas accessible to children which pose a safety or health hazard. Corrected
Sep 5, 2024 414.13(b)(6) School-age child care programs must review and evaluate the backgrounds of all applicants for staff and volunteer positions. All applicants whose backgrounds must be reviewed must be required to provide the following: The information necessary to complete the criminal history review and background clearance requirements as outlined in this Part. This information must be submitted to the Office on forms provided by the Office. Corrected
Feb 12, 2024 414.13(b)(3) School-age child care programs must review and evaluate the backgrounds of all applicants for staff and volunteer positions. All applicants whose backgrounds must be reviewed must be required to provide the following: a sworn statement by the applicant indicating whether, to the best of the applicant's knowledge, such applicant has ever been convicted of a misdemeanor or felony in New York State or any other jurisdiction and fingerprint images as required to comply with the requirements of 413.4 of this Title; Corrected
*Violations are posted on this web site after the inspection results have been finalized in a report mailed to the provider. Violations are listed here as 'Corrected' after the Office has verified corrections with the provider, and a letter confirming the corrections has been mailed to the provider.
For additional information on this program and compliance history, contact
Office: New York City Dept. of Health - Regional Office
Phone: (646) 632-6305

 Enforcement History
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The enforcement actions listed on this website only include denial, revocation or suspension of a child care program's license or registration. Fines are not shown on this website. OCFS stops referring families to the program if a program's license or registration is closed, revoked or suspended.

Other enforcement actions such as Corrective action plans and fines are not shown on this website.
Enforcement Actions since May, 2020: None