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Children's Arts and Science Workshop

185 Wadsworth Avenue, New York, NY 10033
licensed capacity
145
year first licensed
2020

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About Children's Arts and Science Workshop

Children's Arts and Science Workshop is a school-age program in New York, New York. It is registered with the state (since January 9, 2020), for up to 145 children, serving school-age children.

New York State Office of Children and Family Services made 9 visits in the last 3 years and cited 17 rules across 7 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

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Type
School-age program
Ages
School-age children
Hours today
Not listed
Licensed capacity
145 children

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Licensed capacity145 childrenFrom the state license

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Inspection reports for Children's Arts and Science Workshop

License

Status
Registered with the state and operating
License type
Registered School Age Child Care
Capacity
145 children
Ages
School-age children
First licensed
2020
License number
#856477
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Summary

9 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jan 13, 2026: 3 rules cited

Rules cited on 7 of 9 visits · 17 rules in all

  • Building, equipment and play areas 6
  • Background checks 4
  • Health, medication and illness 3
  • Staff training and qualifications 2
  • Other rules 2

For comparison: 79% of New York daycares had at least one rule cited in the last 3 years; the typical daycare had 4.

A cited rule is what an inspector found on the day of a visit. It is not a rating of the daycare today.

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  1. Jan 13, 2026Inspection3 rules cited
    • Background checks

      413.4(d)(5) A prospective director, employee or volunteer may begin to work 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 after completing the check described in paragraphs (1) or (2) of subdivision (a) of this section.

    • Staff training and qualifications

      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;

    • Other rules

      414.15(b)(29) 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:

  2. Jan 13, 2026Inspection3 rules cited
    • Background checks

      413.4(d)(5) A prospective director, employee or volunteer may begin to work 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 after completing the check described in paragraphs (1) or (2) of subdivision (a) of this section.

    • Staff training and qualifications

      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;

    • Other rules

      414.15(b)(29) 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:

  3. Oct 23, 2025Inspection2 rules cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

      414.14(l) CPR and first aid certifications must be appropriate to the ages of the children in care. All certifications in CPR and first aid must contain an in-person competency component.

    • Background checks

      414.13(b)(2) 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 names, addresses and day time telephone numbers of at least two acceptable references, other than relatives, at least one of whom can verify employment history, work record and qualifications, and at least one of whom can attest to the applicant's character, habits and personal qualifications to be a school-age child care program staff member;

  4. May 8, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  5. May 1, 2024Inspection2 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      414.11(b)(6) The initial medical statement for staff and volunteers must include the results of a Mantoux tuberculin test or other federally approved tuberculin test performed within the 12 months preceding the date of the application.

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      414.3(g) Peeling or damaged paint or plaster must be repaired.

  6. Mar 13, 2024Inspection6 rules cited
    • Background checks

      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.

    • Background checks

      414.13(b)(2) 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 names, addresses and day time telephone numbers of at least two acceptable references, other than relatives, at least one of whom can verify employment history, work record and qualifications, and at least one of whom can attest to the applicant's character, habits and personal qualifications to be a school-age child care program staff member;

    • Health, medication and illness

      414.11(b)(6) The initial medical statement for staff and volunteers must include the results of a Mantoux tuberculin test or other federally approved tuberculin test performed within the 12 months preceding the date of the application.

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      414.5(d) Whenever the heating system is in use, pipes and radiators accessible to children must have barriers or covers to protect children from injury, unless rooms are only used for sedentary activities such as homework, arts and crafts. Radiators and pipes accessible to children, located in rooms used for physical activity and active play must have barriers or covers to protect children from injury whenever the heating system is in use.

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      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.

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      414.3(g) Peeling or damaged paint or plaster must be repaired.

  7. Feb 5, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  8. Feb 1, 2024Inspection2 rules cited
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      414.5(d) Whenever the heating system is in use, pipes and radiators accessible to children must have barriers or covers to protect children from injury, unless rooms are only used for sedentary activities such as homework, arts and crafts. Radiators and pipes accessible to children, located in rooms used for physical activity and active play must have barriers or covers to protect children from injury whenever the heating system is in use.

    • Other rules

      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.

  9. Dec 11, 2023Inspection2 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      414.11(b)(6) The initial medical statement for staff and volunteers must include the results of a Mantoux tuberculin test or other federally approved tuberculin test performed within the 12 months preceding the date of the application.

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      414.5(d) Whenever the heating system is in use, pipes and radiators accessible to children must have barriers or covers to protect children from injury, unless rooms are only used for sedentary activities such as homework, arts and crafts. Radiators and pipes accessible to children, located in rooms used for physical activity and active play must have barriers or covers to protect children from injury whenever the heating system is in use.

  10. Oct 24, 2023Inspection3 rules cited
    • Records and paperwork

      414.15(c)(2) 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: an approved health care plan on forms furnished by the Office, as required in section 414.11 of this Part;

    • Background checks

      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.

    • Background checks

      414.13(b)(2) 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 names, addresses and day time telephone numbers of at least two acceptable references, other than relatives, at least one of whom can verify employment history, work record and qualifications, and at least one of whom can attest to the applicant's character, habits and personal qualifications to be a school-age child care program staff member;

Copied from New York State Office of Children and Family Services on October 2, 2026; the state's records start around Oct 2023. Rule wording, severity and dates are the state's.

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Questions about Children's Arts and Science Workshop

Is Children's Arts and Science Workshop licensed?

Yes. Children's Arts and Science Workshop is registered with the state and operating, first licensed January 9, 2020. This is how New York authorizes this type of child care.

When was Children's Arts and Science Workshop last inspected?

New York State Office of Children and Family Services lists the most recent visit on January 13, 2026, with 3 rules cited. It lists 9 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Children's Arts and Science Workshop had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 17 rules across 7 of 9 visits in the last 3 years. For comparison: 79% of New York daycares had at least one rule cited in the last 3 years; the typical daycare had 4. A cited rule is what an inspector found on the day of a visit. It is not a rating of the daycare today.

How many children can Children's Arts and Science Workshop care for?

145, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve school-age children.

What are Children's Arts and Science Workshop's hours?

Its hours are not listed. Call (646) 397-4893 to confirm.

How much does Children's Arts and Science Workshop cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (646) 397-4893 to ask.

What is Children's Arts and Science Workshop's phone number?

(646) 397-4893.

Where is Children's Arts and Science Workshop?

185 Wadsworth Avenue, New York, NY 10033. The nearest other daycare we list is Catholic Charities Community Services @PS 132, under 0.1 miles away.

Sources: New York State Office of Children and Family Services (license and visits).