Skip to content
School-age programHours not listed· call to confirm

Harlem Children's Zone

646 Malcolm X Blvd, New York, NY 10037
licensed capacity
160
year first licensed
2022

We are a directory, not the daycare. We cannot hold a spot, enroll a child or answer questions about care.

Own this daycare? Claim it
Registered with the stateInspection record

About

About Harlem Children's Zone

Harlem Children's Zone is a school-age program in New York, New York. It is registered with the state (since January 25, 2022), for up to 160 children, serving school-age children.

New York State Office of Children and Family Services made 12 visits in the last 3 years and cited 22 rules across 7 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

School-age

Ages served: school-age children

From the state license
Ask when you call: rates, current openings, staff-to-child ratio, teacher qualifications, whether it accepts child care subsidies and hours.
Type
School-age program
Ages
School-age children
Hours today
Not listed
Licensed capacity
160 children

Hours

Hours

Hours not listed. Call (212) 674-3500 to confirm.
Call to confirm

Programs

Programs and care

AgesSchool-age childrenFrom the state license
Licensed capacity160 childrenFrom the state license

Cost

Tuition and costs

Harlem Children's Zone has not listed its tuition.

Ask the daycare for its ratesIt has not listed its tuition.

State record

Inspection reports for Harlem Children's Zone

License

Status
Registered with the state and operating
License type
Registered School Age Child Care
Capacity
160 children
Ages
School-age children
First licensed
2022
License number
#878055
See the state's record

Summary

12 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit May 6, 2026: no rules cited

Rules cited on 7 of 12 visits · 22 rules in all

  • Building, equipment and play areas 5
  • Records and paperwork 4
  • Background checks 4
  • Staff training and qualifications 2
  • Health, medication and illness 2
  • Safety and hazards 2
  • Food and nutrition 1
  • Supervision and ratios 1
  • 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.

Own this daycare? Add your response to the state record

See all 12 visits
  1. May 6, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Mar 20, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      414.3(l) All buildings used for school-age child care programs must remain in compliance with the applicable provisions of the Fire Code and Building Code of New York State or other applicable fire and building codes when the Fire Code and Building Code of New York State is not applicable.

  3. Jan 27, 2026Inspection4 rules cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

      414.15(c)(19) 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: current cardio-pulmonary resuscitation and first aid certificates as required pursuant to section 414.14 of this Part;

    • 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;

    • 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

    • Food and nutrition

      414.2(e)(8) 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: where a program uses a private water supply, a report from a state licensed laboratory or individual, based on tests performed within the 12 months preceding the date of the application for renewal, showing that the water meets the standards for drinking water established by the New York State Department of Health;

  4. Dec 2, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  5. Sep 3, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  6. Jul 9, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  7. Jun 30, 2025Inspection3 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.

    • 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.

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      414.3(j)(2) Toilets must be in private stalls or have other provisions that ensure privacy.

      Corrected during the visit

  8. Nov 14, 2024Inspection2 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.

    • 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.

  9. Jul 17, 2024Inspection7 rules cited
    • Records and paperwork

      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;

    • Other rules

      414.15(a)(1)(ii) Each school age child care program must operate in compliance with the regulations of the Office and all other applicable laws and regulations.

    • 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.

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      414.3(a)(2) Whenever change(s), addition(s) or expansion(s) are proposed which will affect, or reasonably may be expected to affect, those portions of the building designated for the care of children or for their egress in case of an emergency, the program must receive written approval from the Office prior to initiating such change(s), addition(s), or expansion(s).

    • Background checks

      413.4(d)(2) Every licensee and registrant shall submit fingerprint images for each prospective director, employee, or volunteer, and any person age eighteen (18) or older prospectively living in a group family day care home or family day care home.

    • Background checks

      413.4(a) The following criminal history review and background clearances shall be conducted pursuant to and consistent with the Child Care and Development Block Grant Act for any prospective 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 prospective, or who begins to live, in a group family day care home or family day care home:

  10. Jul 16, 2024Inspection2 rules cited
    • Supervision and ratios

      414.15(b)(23)(iv) Upon termination or resignation of the director: An approved, permanent director must be on-site, performing the duties of the position, within ninety days.

    • Records and paperwork

      414.15(b)(23) Upon termination or resignation of the director:

Show 2 earlier visits
  1. Mar 18, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Feb 29, 2024Inspection3 rules cited
    • Records and paperwork

      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;

    • 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;

    • 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.

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.

Reviews

Parent reviews

No parent reviews yet

If your child goes or went here, your review helps other parents. We check every review against our review guidelines.

Your rating

Daycares near Harlem Children's Zone

FAQ

Questions about Harlem Children's Zone

Is Harlem Children's Zone licensed?

Yes. Harlem Children's Zone is registered with the state and operating, first licensed January 25, 2022. This is how New York authorizes this type of child care.

When was Harlem Children's Zone last inspected?

New York State Office of Children and Family Services lists the most recent visit on May 6, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 12 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Harlem Children's Zone had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 22 rules across 7 of 12 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 Harlem Children's Zone care for?

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

What are Harlem Children's Zone's hours?

Its hours are not listed. Call (212) 674-3500 to confirm.

How much does Harlem Children's Zone cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (212) 674-3500 to ask.

What is Harlem Children's Zone's phone number?

(212) 674-3500.

Where is Harlem Children's Zone?

646 Malcolm X Blvd, New York, NY 10037. The nearest other daycare we list is Harlem Grown, under 0.1 miles away.

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