Harlem Children's Zone, Inc.
Harlem Children's Zone, Inc.
License/Registration ID: 255423
35 East 125th Street New York, NY 10035
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Inspection ID:
2025-I-NYCDOH-049938
Date:
07/18/2025
Inspection Type:
Monitoring
Inspection Result:
Violations found
Compliance Status:
Y-Compliant, N-Noncompliant, N/O-Not Observed, N/A-Not Applicable, P/V-Prior Violation
Reg
Compliance Status
413.3 Enforcement of Regulations
*
Posting of Compliance History Document
413.3(g)(3)(i)
Y
414.3 Building and Equipment
Accurate floor plan
414.3(a)(1)
Y
All established fire lanes are unobstructed
414.3(l)
N/O
All ramps, doors and handrails installed for ADA compliance
414.3(l)
N/O
Approval obtained prior to changes, additions, expansions to child care area
414.3(a)(2)
Y
Elevator warning signs advise occupant to use stairway during a fire
414.3(l)
N/O
Sprinkler valves are accessible and unobstructed and labeled appropriately
414.3(l)
N/O
414.4 Fire Protection
*
Adequate means of egress must be provided, and children are only cared for on floors with accessible alternate means of egress
414.4(f)
Y
Corridors, aisles and approaches to exits are unobstructed
414.4(f)(2)
Y
414.5 Safety
Cleaning materials must be stored in their original container. If mixed, container must be labeled
414.5(w)
Y
Egress doors can be opened from the inside without a key
414.5(s)(3)
Y
Glass panels in doorways are clearly marked.
414.5(o)
Y
Play equipment is installed and used properly, in good repair, and placed in a safe location
414.5(n)(2)
Y
Poisonous, toxic, flammable and dangerous items are inaccessible to children
414.5(v)
Y
Program has developed a strategy for shelter in place
414.5(b)(3)(vi)
Y
Radiators & pipes have adequate protection to prevent injury when heating system in use except as exempt by regulation
414.5(d)
Y
*
Suitable precautions are taken to eliminate all safety and health hazards
414.5(a)
N
414.7 Program Requirements
Children have a choice between quiet and active play
414.7(e)
N/O
TV and other electronic visual media are not used solely to occupy time
414.7(h)
N/O
414.8 Supervision of Children
*
Competent direct supervision is maintained at all times
414.8(a)
Y
*
Number of staff is appropriate for number of children present
414.8(j)
Y
414.11 Health and Infection Control
Children wash or are assisted in washing their hands as required
414.11(i)(2)
N/O
Emergency health care for children obtained as necessary
414.11(h)(1)
N/O
Garbage cans cleaned as needed
414.11(i)(12)
Y
Individual drinking cups or disposable cups must be provided daily; drinking cups and utensils must be washed before use by another child
414.11(i)(14)
N/O
Medication administered according to regulation
414.11(f)(1)
N/O
Portable first aid kit, stocked and inaccessible to children
414.11(h)(2)
Y
414.14 Training
*
At least one staff member certified in First Aid and CPR is present at all times children are in care
414.14(k)
Y
Each identified staff and volunteer completed Federal Health and Safety training within required timeframes
414.14(b)
N/O
414.15 Management and administration
*
Numbers and ages of children present are within licensed or registered capacity
414.15(a)(4)
Y
Summary of Violations
Date Cited
Regulation
Regulation Description
Compliance Status
Corrected on- Site?
07/18/2025
413.4(d)(4)
The clearances required pursuant to this section, other than those for which on-going criminal history results are provided, shall be conducted for any existing operator, director, employee or volunteer at a child day care center, small day care center, school-age child care program, group family day care home or family day care home, as defined in section (2) of this part, and any person age eighteen (18) or older living in a group family day care home or family day care home at least once every five years in accordance with a schedule developed by the Office.
Corrected
N
07/18/2025
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
Y
07/18/2025
414.15(b)(29)(i)
Mid-point requirements for four-year registration holders. At the two-year calendar date in a four year registration cycle, a program must be in compliance with the following mid-point requirements and be able to show proof of compliance to the Office when requested, as follows: proof of compliance with the training requirements of section 414.14;
Corrected
N
Date Cited
07/18/2025
Regulation
413.4(d)(4)
Regulation Description
The clearances required pursuant to this section, other than those for which on-going criminal history results are provided, shall be conducted for any existing operator, director, employee or volunteer at a child day care center, small day care center, school-age child care program, group family day care home or family day care home, as defined in section (2) of this part, and any person age eighteen (18) or older living in a group family day care home or family day care home at least once every five years in accordance with a schedule developed by the Office.
Compliance Status
Corrected
Corrected on- Site?
N
Date Cited
07/18/2025
Regulation
414.5(a)
Regulation Description
Suitable precautions must be taken to eliminate all conditions in areas accessible to children which pose a safety or health hazard.
Compliance Status
Corrected
Corrected on- Site?
Y
Date Cited
07/18/2025
Regulation
414.15(b)(29)(i)
Regulation Description
Mid-point requirements for four-year registration holders. At the two-year calendar date in a four year registration cycle, a program must be in compliance with the following mid-point requirements and be able to show proof of compliance to the Office when requested, as follows: proof of compliance with the training requirements of section 414.14;
Compliance Status
Corrected
Corrected on- Site?
N
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:
For additional information on this program and compliance history, contact:
Office: New York City Dept. of Health - Regional Office
Phone: (646) 632-6305