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The Harlem-Dowling Children's Service@ W. Side Ctr. ASP 36

123 Morningside Drive, New York, NY 10027
licensed capacity
206
year first licensed
2014

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About The Harlem-Dowling Children's Service@ W. Side Ctr. ASP 36

The Harlem-Dowling Children's Service@ W. Side Ctr. ASP 36 is a school-age program in New York, New York. It is registered with the state (since April 21, 2014), for up to 206 children, serving preschoolers and school-age children.

New York State Office of Children and Family Services made 6 visits in the last 3 years and cited 8 rules across 3 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

School-age

Ages served: preschoolers and school-age children

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Type
School-age program
Ages
Preschoolers and school-age children
Hours today
Not listed
Licensed capacity
206 children

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Programs

Programs and care

AgesPreschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license
Licensed capacity206 childrenFrom the state license

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State record

Inspection reports for The Harlem-Dowling Children's Service@ W. Side Ctr. ASP 36

License

Status
Registered with the state and operating
License type
Registered School Age Child Care
Capacity
206 children
Ages
Preschoolers and school-age children
First licensed
2014
License number
#679417
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Summary

6 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Apr 1, 2026: no rules cited

Rules cited on 3 of 6 visits · 8 rules in all

  • Background checks 2
  • Discipline and child guidance 2
  • Health, medication and illness 2
  • Staff training and qualifications 1
  • Supervision and ratios 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. Apr 1, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Nov 13, 2025Inspection1 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;

  3. Jun 13, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  4. Dec 11, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  5. Oct 15, 2024Complaint investigation4 rules cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

      414.13(a)(1) Staff and volunteers must be mature, of good character and possess suitable personal qualifications.

      Corrected during the visit

    • Discipline and child guidance

      414.10(a) Any abuse or maltreatment of a child is prohibited. A school-age child care program must prohibit and may not tolerate or in any manner condone an act of abuse or maltreatment by a staff, volunteer or any other person. An abused child or maltreated child means a child defined as an abused child or maltreated child pursuant to section 412 of the Social Services Law.

    • Discipline and child guidance

      414.9(m) Methods of discipline or interaction which frighten, demean or humiliate a child are prohibited.

      Corrected during the visit

    • Supervision and ratios

      413.3(f)(4)(i)(b) a caregiver, employee or volunteer has failed to provide adequate and competent supervision as prescribed by OCFS regulation;

      Corrected during the visit

  6. Mar 12, 2024Inspection3 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;

    • 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.

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 Harlem-Dowling Children's Service@ W. Side Ctr. ASP 36

Is The Harlem-Dowling Children's Service@ W. Side Ctr. ASP 36 licensed?

Yes. The Harlem-Dowling Children's Service@ W. Side Ctr. ASP 36 is registered with the state and operating, first licensed April 21, 2014. This is how New York authorizes this type of child care.

When was The Harlem-Dowling Children's Service@ W. Side Ctr. ASP 36 last inspected?

New York State Office of Children and Family Services lists the most recent visit on April 1, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 6 visits in the last 3 years.

Has The Harlem-Dowling Children's Service@ W. Side Ctr. ASP 36 had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 8 rules across 3 of 6 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 Harlem-Dowling Children's Service@ W. Side Ctr. ASP 36 care for?

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

What are The Harlem-Dowling Children's Service@ W. Side Ctr. ASP 36's hours?

Its hours are not listed. Call (646) 409-1573 to confirm.

How much does The Harlem-Dowling Children's Service@ W. Side Ctr. ASP 36 cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (646) 409-1573 to ask.

What is The Harlem-Dowling Children's Service@ W. Side Ctr. ASP 36's phone number?

(646) 409-1573.

Where is The Harlem-Dowling Children's Service@ W. Side Ctr. ASP 36?

123 Morningside Drive, New York, NY 10027. The nearest other daycare we list is YM & YWHA of Washington Heights and Inwood, under 0.1 miles away.

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