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The Downing Street Playgroup

32 Carmine Street, New York, NY 100145.0· 19 reviews
licensed capacity
15
open each week
5 days
monthly, posted tuition
$730

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Permitted by the NYC Health Department

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About The Downing Street Playgroup

The Downing Street Playgroup is a child care center in New York, New York. It is permitted by the nyc health department, for up to 15 children, serving toddlers and preschoolers.

It is open Monday to Friday, 9:00 AM to 2:00 PM. It describes its programs: part-time care and preschool. It lists monthly tuition from $730 to $2,185.

Posts tuition

Ages served: toddlers and preschoolers

From the state license. Ages it lists: 2 to 4-year olds
Ask when you call: current openings, staff-to-child ratio and whether it accepts child care subsidies.
Type
Child care center
Ages
Toddlers and preschoolers
Hours today
Closed today
Licensed capacity
15 children

Hours

Hours

Monday9:00 AM to 2:00 PM
Tuesday9:00 AM to 2:00 PM
Wednesday9:00 AM to 2:00 PM
Thursday9:00 AM to 2:00 PM
Friday9:00 AM to 2:00 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayTodayNot listed
Hours it lists: “9am to 2pm, five days a week”

Programs

Programs and care

AgesToddlers and preschoolersFrom the state license. It lists: 2 to 4-year olds
ProgramsPart-time care and preschool
StaffDirected by a certified teacher with a second certified teacher
Daily lifeSnacks provided
SafetyOutdoor playground
MoreFounded 1969
Licensed capacity15 childrenFrom the state license
A daycare without an item may still offer it; ask.

Cost

Tuition and costs

The Downing Street Playgroup lists monthly tuition from $730 to $2,185. For comparison, full-time toddler care at a child care center in New York County has a median price of $277 a week (U.S. Department of Labor, 2022).

Monthly · program, in its own wordsPrice
Threes/Fours: Mon THRU FRI 9am - 2pm$2,185
Threes/Fours: Mon Thru FRI 9am - 12pm$1,645
Threes/Fours: Mon, Wed, Fri 9am - 2pm$1,290
Threes/Fours: Mon, Wed, Fri 9am - 12pm$915
Twos/Threes: Mon, WED, FRI 9am - 2pm$1,290
Twos/Threes: Mon, WED, FRI 9am - 12pm$915
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Twos/Threes: Tues, Thurs 9am - 12pm$730
7 posted prices. Rates change, so confirm before you enroll.
New York County medians, full time, per week

Infant

Center$300
Home daycare$250

Toddler

Center$277
Home daycare$220

Preschool

Center$259
Home daycare$200

School age

Center$225
Home daycare$190

County median full-time prices at centers and home daycares, U.S. Department of Labor, National Database of Childcare Prices, 2022 (the latest year). Not this daycare's rates; prices have risen since.

State record

Inspection reports for The Downing Street Playgroup

The inspection records we copied from New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene do not include The Downing Street Playgroup, so this page has no inspection history for it. Use the link below to check the agency's own site.

License

Status
Permitted by the NYC Health Department and operating
License type
NYC Health Code group child care permit
Capacity
15 children
Ages
Toddlers and preschoolers
License number
#DC14240
See the state's record

Inspections

The inspection records we copied from New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene do not include The Downing Street Playgroup, so this page has no inspection history for it. Use the link below to check the agency's own site.

Copied from New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene 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 Downing Street Playgroup

Is The Downing Street Playgroup licensed?

Yes. The Downing Street Playgroup is permitted by the NYC Health Department and operating. This is how New York authorizes this type of child care.

Does The Downing Street Playgroup have inspection violations?

The inspection records we copied from New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene do not include The Downing Street Playgroup, so this page has no inspection history for it. Use the link below to check the agency's own site.

How many children can The Downing Street Playgroup care for?

15, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve toddlers and preschoolers.

What are The Downing Street Playgroup's hours?

Monday to Friday, 9:00 AM to 2:00 PM. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does The Downing Street Playgroup cost?

Monthly tuition from $730 to $2,185, as it lists it.

What is The Downing Street Playgroup's phone number?

(212) 924-2557.

Where is The Downing Street Playgroup?

32 Carmine Street, New York, NY 10014. The nearest other daycare we list is Hands In 4 Youth, under 0.1 miles away.

Sources: New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (license) · U.S. Department of Labor, 2022 (county prices).