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Harlem Children's Zone

35 East 125th Street, New York, NY 10035
licensed capacity
227
year first licensed
2006

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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 July 31, 2006), for up to 227 children, serving school-age children.

New York State Office of Children and Family Services made 9 visits in the last 3 years and cited 24 rules across 5 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
Not listed
Licensed capacity
227 children

Hours

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Programs

Programs and care

AgesSchool-age childrenFrom the state license
Licensed capacity227 childrenFrom the state license

Cost

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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
227 children
Ages
School-age children
First licensed
2006
License number
#255423
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Summary

9 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit May 4, 2026: 1 rule cited

Rules cited on 5 of 9 visits · 24 rules in all

  • Background checks 7
  • Building, equipment and play areas 7
  • Staff training and qualifications 4
  • Safety and hazards 3
  • Supervision and ratios 2
  • Health, medication and illness 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. May 4, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
    • 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;

  2. Sep 9, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  3. Jul 18, 2025Inspection3 rules cited
    • 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(a) Suitable precautions must be taken to eliminate all conditions in areas accessible to children which pose a safety or health hazard.

      Corrected during the visit

    • Background checks

      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.

  4. Jun 2, 2025Inspection4 rules cited
    • 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(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(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.

    • Background checks

      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.

  5. Jan 27, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  6. Jan 23, 2025Inspection9 rules cited
    • 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;

    • 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.

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      414.11(i)(18)(i) Toilet facilities must be kept clean at all times, and must be supplied with toilet paper, soap and towels accessible to the children.

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      414.11(i)(8) The premises must be kept clean and free from dampness, odors and the accumulation of trash.

    • Supervision and ratios

      414.8(k)(2)(i) for children between the ages of ten years old and twelve years old: there must be one teacher for every fifteen children;

    • Supervision and ratios

      414.8(a) Children cannot be left without competent direct supervision at any time. Competent supervision includes awareness of and responsibility for the ongoing activity of each child. It requires that all children be within a teacher's range of vision and that the teacher be near enough to respond when redirection or intervention strategies are needed. Competent supervision must take into account the child's age emotional, physical, and cognitive development.

    • 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(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. Oct 15, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  8. Oct 2, 2024Inspection7 rules cited
    • 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;

    • 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;

    • 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.

    • 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.

  9. Mar 21, 2024InspectionNo rules cited

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 Harlem Children's Zone

Is Harlem Children's Zone licensed?

Yes. Harlem Children's Zone is registered with the state and operating, first licensed July 31, 2006. 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 4, 2026, with 1 rule cited. It lists 9 visits in the last 3 years.

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

Yes. Inspectors cited 24 rules across 5 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 Harlem Children's Zone care for?

227, 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) 534-0700 to confirm.

How much does Harlem Children's Zone cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (212) 534-0700 to ask.

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

(212) 534-0700.

Where is Harlem Children's Zone?

35 East 125th Street, New York, NY 10035. The nearest other daycare we list is Association to Benefit Children, 0.1 miles away.

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