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Harlem Dowling West Side Center A.S.P. @ P.S. 161

499 West 133rd Street, New York, NY 10027
licensed capacity
210
year first licensed
2000

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About Harlem Dowling West Side Center A.S.P. @ P.S. 161

Harlem Dowling West Side Center A.S.P. @ P.S. 161 is a school-age program in New York, New York. It is registered with the state (since November 9, 2000), for up to 210 children, serving school-age children.

New York State Office of Children and Family Services made 5 visits in the last 3 years and cited 11 rules across 3 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
210 children

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Programs

Programs and care

AgesSchool-age childrenFrom the state license
Licensed capacity210 childrenFrom the state license

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State record

Inspection reports for Harlem Dowling West Side Center A.S.P. @ P.S. 161

License

Status
Registered with the state and operating
License type
Registered School Age Child Care
Capacity
210 children
Ages
School-age children
First licensed
2000
License number
#74205
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Summary

5 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Oct 24, 2025: 1 rule cited

Rules cited on 3 of 5 visits · 11 rules in all

  • Records and paperwork 3
  • Staff training and qualifications 2
  • Supervision and ratios 2
  • Safety and hazards 2
  • Background checks 1
  • Building, equipment and play areas 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. Oct 24, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

      414.14(k) All child care programs must have at least one staff person who holds a valid certification in cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and first aid on the premises of the program during the program's operating hours.

  2. May 30, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  3. Nov 4, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  4. Sep 25, 2024Inspection8 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(l) CPR and first aid certifications must be appropriate to the ages of the children in care. All certifications in CPR and first aid must contain an in-person competency component.

    • 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.

    • Supervision and ratios

      414.8(k)(1)(i) for a child of school-age through the age of nine years old: there must be one teacher for every ten 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(w) Cleaning materials must be stored in their original containers unless the product's use or the program's health care plan indicates that the product be mixed with water before use. In this case, the container used for subsequent use of the mixed product must state the name of the cleaning material contained within. Cleaning materials must be used in such a way that they will not contaminate play surfaces, food or food preparation areas, or constitute a hazard to children. Such materials must be kept in a place inaccessible to children.

    • 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.

  5. Jan 9, 2024Inspection2 rules cited
    • Records and paperwork

      414.15(b)(11)(ii) In hiring a director subsequent to issuance of a registration, a program: must submit to the Office within 15 days of the written notification of the change in director the name of any new director and the supporting documentation needed to complete the approval process including:

    • Records and paperwork

      414.15(b)(11)(i) In hiring a director subsequent to issuance of a registration, a program: must notify the Office immediately in writing when there is any change in director;

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 Dowling West Side Center A.S.P. @ P.S. 161

Is Harlem Dowling West Side Center A.S.P. @ P.S. 161 licensed?

Yes. Harlem Dowling West Side Center A.S.P. @ P.S. 161 is registered with the state and operating, first licensed November 9, 2000. This is how New York authorizes this type of child care.

When was Harlem Dowling West Side Center A.S.P. @ P.S. 161 last inspected?

New York State Office of Children and Family Services lists the most recent visit on October 24, 2025, with 1 rule cited. It lists 5 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Harlem Dowling West Side Center A.S.P. @ P.S. 161 had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 11 rules across 3 of 5 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 Dowling West Side Center A.S.P. @ P.S. 161 care for?

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

What are Harlem Dowling West Side Center A.S.P. @ P.S. 161's hours?

Its hours are not listed. Call (212) 690-5945 to confirm.

How much does Harlem Dowling West Side Center A.S.P. @ P.S. 161 cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (212) 690-5945 to ask.

What is Harlem Dowling West Side Center A.S.P. @ P.S. 161's phone number?

(212) 690-5945.

Where is Harlem Dowling West Side Center A.S.P. @ P.S. 161?

499 West 133rd Street, New York, NY 10027. The nearest other daycare we list is Aspira of New York, under 0.1 miles away.

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