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Harlem Children's Zone, Inc. Promise Academy 1 After School

245 West 129th Street, New York, NY 10027
licensed capacity
470
year first licensed
2014

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About Harlem Children's Zone, Inc. Promise Academy 1 After School

Harlem Children's Zone, Inc. Promise Academy 1 After School is a school-age program in New York, New York. It is registered with the state (since September 17, 2014), for up to 470 children, serving school-age children.

New York State Office of Children and Family Services made 12 visits in the last 3 years and cited 33 rules across 10 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

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Ages served: school-age children

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School-age program
Ages
School-age children
Hours today
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Licensed capacity
470 children

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Licensed capacity470 childrenFrom the state license

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Inspection reports for Harlem Children's Zone, Inc. Promise Academy 1 After School

License

Status
Registered with the state and operating
License type
Registered School Age Child Care
Capacity
470 children
Ages
School-age children
First licensed
2014
License number
#709901
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Summary

12 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Apr 23, 2026: 1 rule cited

Rules cited on 10 of 12 visits · 33 rules in all

  • Records and paperwork 7
  • Background checks 6
  • Staff training and qualifications 4
  • Building, equipment and play areas 4
  • Health, medication and illness 3
  • Safety and hazards 3
  • Other rules 6

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 23, 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. Feb 25, 2026Inspection5 rules 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;

    • Staff training and qualifications

      414.13 Staff Qualifications

    • 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:

    • Safety and hazards

      414.4(b)(4) The program must maintain on file a record of each evacuation drill conducted, using forms furnished by the Office or approved equivalents.

    • Records and paperwork

      413.3(g)(3)(i) The Office shall require the child day care program to immediately post upon receipt, in a prominent place at the program that is visible to parents, a copy of the most recent compliance history report issued to the program by the Office.

  3. Dec 17, 2025Inspection4 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(b)(10)(ii) A school age child care program must cooperate with inspectors and other representatives of the Office in regard to any inspections or investigations that are conducted by the Office or its representatives.

    • Other rules

      414.15(b)(10)(i) The school age child care program must admit inspectors and other representatives of the Office onto the grounds and premises at any time during the hours of operation of the program. Inspectors and representatives of the Office must be given free access to the building or buildings used by the school age child care program staff and children and any records of the program.

    • 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.

  4. Apr 22, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  5. Mar 20, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
    • 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

  6. Feb 26, 2025Inspection3 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;

    • Building, equipment and play areas

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

    • 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.

  7. Jan 21, 2025Inspection7 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

      414.14(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)(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.

    • Records and paperwork

      414.10(b)(1)(i) School-age child care programs must submit to the Office the information necessary to inquire of the Statewide Central Register of Child Abuse and Maltreatment whether any prospective operator, director, employee or volunteer, is the subject of an indicated report of child abuse or maltreatment on file with the Statewide Central Register of Child Abuse and Maltreatment. In accordance with a schedule developed by the Office, the Office must inquire whether any existing operator, director, employee or volunteer is the subject of an indicated report of child abuse or maltreatment on file with the Statewide Central Register of Child Abuse and Maltreatment.

    • 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.

    • 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.

  8. Dec 11, 2024Inspection3 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      414.11(c)(1) The registrant must prepare a health care plan on forms furnished by the Office. Such plan must protect and promote the health of children. The health care plan must be on site, followed by all staff and available upon demand by a parent or the Office. In those instances in which the program will administer medications, the health care plan must also be approved by the program's health care consultant unless the only medications to be administered are:

    • Records and paperwork

      414.2(e)(12) 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: a copy of a certification of insurance from an insurance company showing general liability insurance is provided to the school age child care program and a copy of the insurance policy; and

    • Staff training and qualifications

      414.2(e)(5) 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 showing compliance with the training requirements of section 414.14 of this Part;

  9. Oct 1, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  10. Sep 25, 2024Inspection6 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      414.11(c)(1) The registrant must prepare a health care plan on forms furnished by the Office. Such plan must protect and promote the health of children. The health care plan must be on site, followed by all staff and available upon demand by a parent or the Office. In those instances in which the program will administer medications, the health care plan must also be approved by the program's health care consultant unless the only medications to be administered are:

    • 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.

    • Records and paperwork

      414.2(e)(12) 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: a copy of a certification of insurance from an insurance company showing general liability insurance is provided to the school age child care program and a copy of the insurance policy; and

    • Staff training and qualifications

      414.2(e)(5) 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 showing compliance with the training requirements of section 414.14 of this Part;

    • 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:

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      414.2(a)(2) Applicants for a registration must submit to the Office: certificate of occupancy or other documentation from the local government authority having jurisdiction for determining compliance with the Fire Code and Building Code of New York State, or other applicable fire and building codes when the Fire and Building Code of New York State is not applicable, showing that the facility has been inspected and approved within the 12 months preceding the date of application for use as a child school age child care program, in accordance with the appropriate provisions of such code;

Show 2 earlier visits
  1. Sep 5, 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.

    • 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.

  2. Feb 12, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
    • Background checks

      414.13(b)(3) 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 sworn statement by the applicant indicating whether, to the best of the applicant's knowledge, such applicant has ever been convicted of a misdemeanor or felony in New York State or any other jurisdiction and fingerprint images as required to comply with the requirements of 413.4 of this Title;

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, Inc. Promise Academy 1 After School

Is Harlem Children's Zone, Inc. Promise Academy 1 After School licensed?

Yes. Harlem Children's Zone, Inc. Promise Academy 1 After School is registered with the state and operating, first licensed September 17, 2014. This is how New York authorizes this type of child care.

When was Harlem Children's Zone, Inc. Promise Academy 1 After School last inspected?

New York State Office of Children and Family Services lists the most recent visit on April 23, 2026, with 1 rule cited. It lists 12 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Harlem Children's Zone, Inc. Promise Academy 1 After School had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 33 rules across 10 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, Inc. Promise Academy 1 After School care for?

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

What are Harlem Children's Zone, Inc. Promise Academy 1 After School's hours?

Its hours are not listed. Call (646) 582-1200 to confirm.

How much does Harlem Children's Zone, Inc. Promise Academy 1 After School cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (646) 582-1200 to ask.

What is Harlem Children's Zone, Inc. Promise Academy 1 After School's phone number?

(646) 582-1200.

Where is Harlem Children's Zone, Inc. Promise Academy 1 After School?

245 West 129th Street, New York, NY 10027. The nearest other daycare we list is Utopia Children's Center, under 0.1 miles away.

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