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The Children's Aid Society Fred Douglas Children's Center

885 Columbus Avenue, New York, NY 10025
licensed capacity
147
year first licensed
2000

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About The Children's Aid Society Fred Douglas Children's Center

The Children's Aid Society Fred Douglas Children's Center is a school-age program in New York, New York. It is registered with the state (since October 3, 2000), for up to 147 children, serving school-age children.

New York State Office of Children and Family Services made 7 visits in the last 3 years and cited 10 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
147 children

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Programs

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AgesSchool-age childrenFrom the state license
Licensed capacity147 childrenFrom the state license

Cost

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State record

Inspection reports for The Children's Aid Society Fred Douglas Children's Center

License

Status
Registered with the state and operating
License type
Registered School Age Child Care
Capacity
147 children
Ages
School-age children
First licensed
2000
License number
#73540
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Summary

7 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jun 8, 2026: no rules cited

Rules cited on 3 of 7 visits · 10 rules in all

  • Health, medication and illness 6
  • Background checks 3
  • Staff training and qualifications 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. Jun 8, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Jan 20, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  3. Sep 24, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  4. Jan 13, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  5. Jul 15, 2024Inspection5 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.

    • 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)(6) The initial medical statement for staff and volunteers must include the results of a Mantoux tuberculin test or other federally approved tuberculin test performed within the 12 months preceding the date of the application.

    • 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.

  6. Apr 23, 2024Inspection2 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      414.11(b)(6) The initial medical statement for staff and volunteers must include the results of a Mantoux tuberculin test or other federally approved tuberculin test performed within the 12 months preceding the date of the application.

    • 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.

  7. Mar 14, 2024Inspection3 rules cited
    • 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.

    • Health, medication and illness

      414.11(b)(6) The initial medical statement for staff and volunteers must include the results of a Mantoux tuberculin test or other federally approved tuberculin test performed within the 12 months preceding the date of the application.

    • 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.

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 The Children's Aid Society Fred Douglas Children's Center

Is The Children's Aid Society Fred Douglas Children's Center licensed?

Yes. The Children's Aid Society Fred Douglas Children's Center is registered with the state and operating, first licensed October 3, 2000. This is how New York authorizes this type of child care.

When was The Children's Aid Society Fred Douglas Children's Center last inspected?

New York State Office of Children and Family Services lists the most recent visit on June 8, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 7 visits in the last 3 years.

Has The Children's Aid Society Fred Douglas Children's Center had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 10 rules across 3 of 7 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 The Children's Aid Society Fred Douglas Children's Center care for?

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

What are The Children's Aid Society Fred Douglas Children's Center's hours?

Its hours are not listed. Call (212) 865-6337 to confirm.

How much does The Children's Aid Society Fred Douglas Children's Center cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (212) 865-6337 to ask.

What is The Children's Aid Society Fred Douglas Children's Center's phone number?

(212) 865-6337.

Where is The Children's Aid Society Fred Douglas Children's Center?

885 Columbus Avenue, New York, NY 10025. The nearest other daycare we list is Girls Incorporated of New York City, 0.2 miles away.

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