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The Children's Aid Society @Lexington Academy PS 72

131 East 104th Street, New York, NY 10029
licensed capacity
185
year first licensed
2017

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About The Children's Aid Society @Lexington Academy PS 72

The Children's Aid Society @Lexington Academy PS 72 is a school-age program in New York, New York. It is registered with the state (since June 28, 2017), for up to 185 children, serving school-age children.

New York State Office of Children and Family Services made 11 visits in the last 3 years and cited 33 rules across 11 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

School-age

Ages served: school-age children

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

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Licensed capacity185 childrenFrom the state license

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Inspection reports for The Children's Aid Society @Lexington Academy PS 72

License

Status
Registered with the state and operating
License type
Registered School Age Child Care
Capacity
185 children
Ages
School-age children
First licensed
2017
License number
#796436
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Summary

11 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit May 11, 2026: 1 rule cited

Rules cited on 11 of 11 visits · 33 rules in all

  • Background checks 9
  • Building, equipment and play areas 8
  • Staff training and qualifications 5
  • Health, medication and illness 5
  • Safety and hazards 5
  • Records and paperwork 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 11, 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. Mar 24, 2026Inspection8 rules cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

      414.14(c)(2) Each staff person and volunteer must complete a minimum of thirty (30) hours of training every two years. The required (30) hours of training every two years is subject to the following conditions: A minimum of five (5) hours of Office approved training must be obtained each year which addresses topics or subject matters set forth in 414.14(d).

    • 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.

    • Safety and hazards

      414.4(b)(1) Evacuation drills must be conducted at least monthly during various hours of operation of the school age child care program.

    • Background checks

      413.4(d)(2) Every licensee and registrant shall submit fingerprint images for each prospective director, employee, or volunteer, and any person age eighteen (18) or older prospectively living in a group family day care home or family day care home.

  3. Dec 10, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
    • 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. Oct 22, 2025Inspection3 rules cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

      414.14(h) The program must submit verification of completion of the training requirements to their program's designated registration office on forms provided by the Office or an approved equivalent.

    • Building, equipment and play areas

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

    • 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. Sep 9, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

      414.14(h) The program must submit verification of completion of the training requirements to their program's designated registration office on forms provided by the Office or an approved equivalent.

  6. May 21, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
    • Building, equipment and play areas

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

  7. Apr 10, 2025Inspection2 rules cited
    • Building, equipment and play areas

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

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      414.3(a)(2) Whenever change(s), addition(s) or expansion(s) are proposed which will affect, or reasonably may be expected to affect, those portions of the building designated for the care of children or for their egress in case of an emergency, the program must receive written approval from the Office prior to initiating such change(s), addition(s), or expansion(s).

  8. Feb 27, 2025Inspection2 rules cited
    • Building, equipment and play areas

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

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      414.3(a)(2) Whenever change(s), addition(s) or expansion(s) are proposed which will affect, or reasonably may be expected to affect, those portions of the building designated for the care of children or for their egress in case of an emergency, the program must receive written approval from the Office prior to initiating such change(s), addition(s), or expansion(s).

  9. Jan 15, 2025Inspection4 rules cited
    • Records and paperwork

      414.15(b)(12)(iv) The school age child care program must report to the Office: immediately upon learning of any other change that would place the school age child care program out of compliance with applicable regulations;

    • 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.

    • Safety and hazards

      414.4(b)(1) Evacuation drills must be conducted at least monthly during various hours of operation of the school age child care program.

    • 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.

  10. Nov 26, 2024Inspection7 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      414.15(c)(6) 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: children's individual health care plans; parental consents for emergency medical treatment; the name and dosage of any medications used by a child, the frequency of administration of such medications, and a record of their administration by program staff; daily health check documentation; a record of illnesses and injuries occurring while in care; and any indicators of child abuse or maltreatment;

    • 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.

    • 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.

    • Safety and hazards

      414.5(r) An operable flashlight or battery powered lantern must be kept in the child care area. Such equipment must be properly maintained for use in the event of a power failure.

    • Safety and hazards

      414.5(b)(2) The Emergency Evacuation Diagram, as approved by the Office, must be posted in a conspicuous place in every room used by the school age child care program.

    • 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.

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  1. May 7, 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.

    • 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;

    • Safety and hazards

      414.5(b)(4) Each program must hold two shelter-in-place drills annually during which procedures and supplies are reviewed. Parents must be made aware of this drill in advance.

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 @Lexington Academy PS 72

Is The Children's Aid Society @Lexington Academy PS 72 licensed?

Yes. The Children's Aid Society @Lexington Academy PS 72 is registered with the state and operating, first licensed June 28, 2017. This is how New York authorizes this type of child care.

When was The Children's Aid Society @Lexington Academy PS 72 last inspected?

New York State Office of Children and Family Services lists the most recent visit on May 11, 2026, with 1 rule cited. It lists 11 visits in the last 3 years.

Has The Children's Aid Society @Lexington Academy PS 72 had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 33 rules across 11 of 11 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 @Lexington Academy PS 72 care for?

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

What are The Children's Aid Society @Lexington Academy PS 72's hours?

Its hours are not listed. Call (212) 348-2343 to confirm.

How much does The Children's Aid Society @Lexington Academy PS 72 cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (212) 348-2343 to ask.

What is The Children's Aid Society @Lexington Academy PS 72's phone number?

(212) 348-2343.

Where is The Children's Aid Society @Lexington Academy PS 72?

131 East 104th Street, New York, NY 10029. The nearest other daycare we list is Friends and Family Day Care, 0.1 miles away.

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