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The Chinese Methodist Center

69 Madison Street, New York, NY 10002
licensed capacity
141
open each week
5 days
year first licensed
2000

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About

About The Chinese Methodist Center

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.

Before- and after-schoolFaith-based

Ages served: school-age children

From the state license
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Type
School-age program
Ages
School-age children
Hours today
Closed today
Licensed capacity
141 children

Hours

Hours

Monday9:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Tuesday9:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Wednesday9:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Thursday9:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Friday9:00 AM to 6:00 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayTodayNot listed
Hours it lists: “Monday - Friday 2:30 PM - 6:00 PM”

Programs

Programs and care

AgesSchool-age childrenFrom the state license
ProgramsAfter-school care
TransportationTransportation (school pick-up at PS 1, PS 124, PS 126 & PS 184)
Licensed capacity141 childrenFrom the state license
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Cost

Tuition and costs

The Chinese Methodist Center has not listed its tuition.

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State record

Inspection reports for The Chinese Methodist Center

License

Status
Registered with the state and operating
License type
Registered School Age Child Care
Capacity
141 children
Ages
School-age children
First licensed
2000
License number
#73557
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Summary

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

  • Staff training and qualifications 3
  • Safety and hazards 2
  • Building, equipment and play areas 2
  • Health, medication and illness 1
  • Records and paperwork 1
  • Background checks 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. Aug 5, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Jun 29, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  3. Jun 17, 2026Inspection4 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.

    • Safety and hazards

      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.

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      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.

    • Building, equipment and play areas

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

  4. Feb 3, 2026Inspection2 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(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).

  5. Sep 22, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  6. Jun 25, 2025Inspection3 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).

    • 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).

      Corrected during the visit

    • 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;

  7. Jan 13, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  8. May 8, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
    • 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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FAQ

Questions about The Chinese Methodist Center

Is The Chinese Methodist Center licensed?

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.

When was The Chinese Methodist Center last inspected?

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.

Has The Chinese Methodist Center had rules cited by the state?

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.

How many children can The Chinese Methodist Center care for?

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

What are The Chinese Methodist Center's hours?

Monday to Friday, 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does The Chinese Methodist Center cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (212) 349-2703 to ask.

What is The Chinese Methodist Center's phone number?

(212) 349-2703.

Where is The Chinese Methodist Center?

69 Madison Street, New York, NY 10002. The nearest other daycare we list is Hamilton Madison House, under 0.1 miles away.

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