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The Educational Alliance @ PS 188

442 East Houston Street, New York, NY 10002
licensed capacity
242
year first licensed
2013

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About The Educational Alliance @ PS 188

The Educational Alliance @ PS 188 is a school-age program in New York, New York. It is registered with the state (since December 13, 2013), for up to 242 children, serving school-age children.

New York State Office of Children and Family Services made 8 visits in the last 3 years and cited 19 rules across 5 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
242 children

Hours

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Programs

Programs and care

AgesSchool-age childrenFrom the state license
Licensed capacity242 childrenFrom the state license

Cost

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State record

Inspection reports for The Educational Alliance @ PS 188

License

Status
Registered with the state and operating
License type
Registered School Age Child Care
Capacity
242 children
Ages
School-age children
First licensed
2013
License number
#673663
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Summary

8 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit May 21, 2026: 5 rules cited

Rules cited on 5 of 8 visits · 19 rules in all

  • Staff training and qualifications 4
  • Building, equipment and play areas 4
  • Background checks 3
  • Health, medication and illness 2
  • Safety and hazards 2
  • Supervision and ratios 2
  • Records and paperwork 1
  • Other rules 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 21, 2026Inspection5 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).

      Corrected during the visit

    • 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. (not corrected)

    • 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)(4) The medical statement must give satisfactory evidence that the individual is physically fit to provide child day care and has no diagnosed psychiatric or emotional disorder which would preclude such individual from providing child day care.

    • 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. (not corrected)

  2. Jun 11, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  3. Mar 13, 2025Inspection2 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.

  4. Oct 9, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  5. Oct 7, 2024Inspection3 rules cited
    • Supervision and ratios

      414.8(j) When a school-age child care program is in operation, an adequate number of qualified staff must be on duty to protect the health and safety of the children in care.

      Corrected during the visit

    • Supervision and ratios

      414.8(a) Children cannot be left without competent direct supervision at any time. Competent supervision includes awareness of and responsibility for the ongoing activity of each child. It requires that all children be within a teacher's range of vision and that the teacher be near enough to respond when redirection or intervention strategies are needed. Competent supervision must take into account the child's age emotional, physical, and cognitive development.

      Corrected during the visit

    • Building, equipment and play areas

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

  6. May 1, 2024Inspection6 rules cited
    • Background checks

      414.13(b)(4) 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 determine whether the applicant is the subject of an indicated report of child abuse and maltreatment as required by section 414.10(b)(1)(i) of this Part;

    • 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(a) Suitable precautions must be taken to eliminate all conditions in areas accessible to children which pose a safety or health hazard.

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      414.3(l)(2) Buildings, systems and equipment must be kept in good repair and operate as designed.

    • 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.

    • Building, equipment and play areas

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

  7. Dec 29, 2023Inspection3 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      414.11(c)(1) The registrant must prepare a health care plan on forms furnished by the Office. Such plan must protect and promote the health of children. The health care plan must be on site, followed by all staff and available upon demand by a parent or the Office. In those instances in which the program will administer medications, the health care plan must also be approved by the program's health care consultant unless the only medications to be administered are:

    • Records and paperwork

      414.2(e)(12) Applicants for renewal of a registration must submit to the Office at least 60 days in advance of the expiration date of the registration the following: a copy of a certification of insurance from an insurance company showing general liability insurance is provided to the school age child care program and a copy of the insurance policy; and

    • Other rules

      414.2(e) Renewal. Applicants for renewal of a registration must submit to the Office at least 60 days in advance of the expiration date of the registration the following:

  8. Dec 11, 2023InspectionNo rules cited

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 Educational Alliance @ PS 188

Is The Educational Alliance @ PS 188 licensed?

Yes. The Educational Alliance @ PS 188 is registered with the state and operating, first licensed December 13, 2013. This is how New York authorizes this type of child care.

When was The Educational Alliance @ PS 188 last inspected?

New York State Office of Children and Family Services lists the most recent visit on May 21, 2026, with 5 rules cited. It lists 8 visits in the last 3 years.

Has The Educational Alliance @ PS 188 had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 19 rules across 5 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 Educational Alliance @ PS 188 care for?

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

What are The Educational Alliance @ PS 188's hours?

Its hours are not listed. Call (212) 677-5710 to confirm.

How much does The Educational Alliance @ PS 188 cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (212) 677-5710 to ask.

What is The Educational Alliance @ PS 188's phone number?

(212) 677-5710.

Where is The Educational Alliance @ PS 188?

442 East Houston Street, New York, NY 10002. The nearest other daycare we list is Henry Street Settlement, under 0.1 miles away.

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