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Goddard Riverside Community Center

250 West 65th Street, New York, NY 10023
licensed capacity
96
year first licensed
2018

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About Goddard Riverside Community Center

Goddard Riverside Community Center is a school-age program in New York, New York. It is registered with the state (since April 2, 2018), for up to 96 children, serving school-age children.

New York State Office of Children and Family Services made 10 visits in the last 3 years and cited 27 rules across 7 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

School-age

Ages served: school-age children

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Type
School-age program
Ages
School-age children
Hours today
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Licensed capacity
96 children

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Programs

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Licensed capacity96 childrenFrom the state license

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Inspection reports for Goddard Riverside Community Center

License

Status
Registered with the state and operating
License type
Registered School Age Child Care
Capacity
96 children
Ages
School-age children
First licensed
2018
License number
#817242
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Summary

10 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Apr 8, 2026: no rules cited

Rules cited on 7 of 10 visits · 27 rules in all

  • Building, equipment and play areas 12
  • Background checks 6
  • Safety and hazards 4
  • Staff training and qualifications 2
  • Health, medication and illness 2
  • Other rules 1

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. Apr 8, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Mar 3, 2026Inspection3 rules cited
    • Safety and hazards

      414.5(q) Windows above the first floor that are accessible to children and present a fall hazard must be protected by permanent barriers or restrictive locking devices to prevent a window from opening fully thus preventing children from falling out the windows.

      Corrected during the visit

    • Safety and hazards

      414.4(f)(2) All corridors, aisles, and approaches to exits must be kept unobstructed at all times.

    • Building, equipment and play areas

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

  3. Dec 23, 2025Inspection2 rules cited
    • Background checks

      414.13(b)(5) 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 determine whether the applicant is listed on the register of substantiated category one cases of abuse or neglect maintained by the Justice Center for the Protection of Persons with Special Needs, pursuant to Section 495 of the Social Services Law, as required by section 414.10(b)(1)(ii); and

    • Background checks

      414.13(b)(4) 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 determine whether the applicant is the subject of an indicated report of child abuse and maltreatment as required by section 414.10(b)(1)(i) of this Part;

  4. Nov 19, 2025Inspection5 rules cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

      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.

    • 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;

    • 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.

    • Safety and hazards

      414.5(a) Suitable precautions must be taken to eliminate all conditions in areas accessible to children which pose a safety or health hazard.

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      414.3(b) Areas that will be used by the children must be well-lighted and well-ventilated. Heating, ventilation and lighting equipment must be adequate for the protection of the health of the children.

  5. May 15, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  6. Apr 22, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
    • 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.

  7. Mar 19, 2025Inspection6 rules cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

      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.

    • 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;

    • Background checks

      414.13(b)(1) 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 statement or summary of each applicant's employment history including, but not limited to, any relevant child-caring experience;

    • Health, medication and illness

      414.11(b)(1) Staff and volunteers must each submit a medical statement on forms furnished by the Office or an approved equivalent from a health care provider:

    • 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.

  8. Apr 3, 2024Inspection2 rules cited
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      414.2(e)(11) 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 from an inspector for the New York State Department of Labor or an insurance company licensed to write boiler insurance in New York State showing that all steam or hot water boilers have been inspected and approved during the current registration period in accordance with the requirements of the New York State Department of Labor. For all other fuel burning heating systems and equipment and boilers not subject to the New York State Department of Labor requirements, documentation of service by a heating contractor performed within the 12 months preceding the date of the application for renewal; and

    • Other rules

      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:

  9. Mar 6, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  10. Jan 24, 2024Inspection8 rules cited
    • Background checks

      414.13(b)(1) 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 statement or summary of each applicant's employment history including, but not limited to, any relevant child-caring experience;

    • Health, medication and illness

      414.11(b)(1)(ii) Staff and volunteers must each submit a medical statement on forms furnished by the Office or an approved equivalent from a health care provider: before such person has any involvement in child care work.

    • Safety and hazards

      414.5(t) Operating carbon monoxide detectors and alarms must be located in accordance with applicable laws.

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      414.5(n) Materials and play equipment.

    • 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

      414.4(c) Fire detection, alarm and firefighting equipment appropriate to the type of building construction, size, height and occupancy must be provided maintained and operate as designed.

    • 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.

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 Goddard Riverside Community Center

Is Goddard Riverside Community Center licensed?

Yes. Goddard Riverside Community Center is registered with the state and operating, first licensed April 2, 2018. This is how New York authorizes this type of child care.

When was Goddard Riverside Community Center last inspected?

New York State Office of Children and Family Services lists the most recent visit on April 8, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 10 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Goddard Riverside Community Center had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 27 rules across 7 of 10 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 Goddard Riverside Community Center care for?

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

What are Goddard Riverside Community Center's hours?

Its hours are not listed.

Where is Goddard Riverside Community Center?

250 West 65th Street, New York, NY 10023. The nearest other daycare we list is Goddard Riverside Community Center, 0.1 miles away.

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