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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.
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| Ages | School-age childrenFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Licensed capacity | 227 childrenFrom the state license |
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Harlem Children's Zone has not listed its tuition.
State record
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
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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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;
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;
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
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.
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;
414.5(a) Suitable precautions must be taken to eliminate all conditions in areas accessible to children which pose a safety or health hazard.
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.
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.
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;
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.
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.
414.11(i)(8) The premises must be kept clean and free from dampness, odors and the accumulation of trash.
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;
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.
414.5(a) Suitable precautions must be taken to eliminate all conditions in areas accessible to children which pose a safety or health hazard.
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.
414.3(g) Peeling or damaged paint or plaster must be repaired.
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;
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.
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;
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;
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.
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.
414.3(g) Peeling or damaged paint or plaster must be repaired.
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FAQ
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.
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.
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.
227, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve school-age children.
Its hours are not listed. Call (212) 534-0700 to confirm.
It has not listed its tuition. Call (212) 534-0700 to ask.
(212) 534-0700.
35 East 125th Street, New York, NY 10035. The nearest other daycare we list is Association to Benefit Children, 0.1 miles away.