University Settlement Society of New York
89 Catherine Street, New York, NY
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The Chinese Methodist Center is a school-age program in New York, New York. It is registered with the state (since October 16, 2000), for up to 141 children, serving school-age children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM. It describes its programs: after-school care.
New York State Office of Children and Family Services made 8 visits in the last 3 years and cited 10 rules across 4 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
Hours
| Monday | 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Thursday | 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Friday | 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| SundayToday | Not listed |
Programs
| Ages | School-age childrenFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Programs | After-school care |
| Transportation | Transportation (school pick-up at PS 1, PS 124, PS 126 & PS 184) |
| Licensed capacity | 141 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
The Chinese Methodist Center has not listed its tuition.
State record
8 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Aug 5, 2026: no rules cited
Rules cited on 4 of 8 visits · 10 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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414.11(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.
414.5(q) Windows above the first floor that are accessible to children and present a fall hazard must be protected by permanent barriers or restrictive locking devices to prevent a window from opening fully thus preventing children from falling out the windows.
414.4(f) Adequate means of egress must be provided. Children may be cared for only on such floors as are provided with readily accessible alternate means of egress to other floors, in the case of fire-resistant buildings, and to the outside in the case of non-fire-resistant buildings.
414.3(g) Peeling or damaged paint or plaster must be repaired.
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;
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).
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).
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).
Corrected during the visit
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;
414.5(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.
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FAQ
Yes. The Chinese Methodist Center is registered with the state and operating, first licensed October 16, 2000. 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 August 5, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 8 visits in the last 3 years.
Yes. Inspectors cited 10 rules across 4 of 8 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.
141, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve school-age children.
Monday to Friday, 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM. Holiday hours can differ.
It has not listed its tuition. Call (212) 349-2703 to ask.
(212) 349-2703.
69 Madison Street, New York, NY 10002. The nearest other daycare we list is Hamilton Madison House, under 0.1 miles away.