Metrokids Cradle (South End) Inc.
Inspection history
Source: NYC Department of Health and Mental HygieneInspection records for New York City center-based programs come from the NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene, which permits them. The city notes that some violations may not be final: programs can challenge citations at a hearing, and adjudicated violations may be dismissed.
| Date | Kind | Outcome as recorded | Violations | Official record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2, 2026 | Initial Annual Inspection | Reinspection Not Required | 1 | Official report |
| Jan 13, 2026 | Initial Annual Inspection | Reinspection Not Required | 2 | Official report |
| Nov 20, 2025 | Initial Annual Inspection | Reinspection Not Required | 3 | Official report |
| Sep 17, 2025 | Monitoring Inspection Non-Routine | Reinspection Required; Fines pending | 4 | Official report |
| Jan 6, 2025 | Initial Annual Inspection | Reinspection Not Required | 2 | Official report |
| May 14, 2024 | Initial Annual Inspection | Reinspection Not Required | 1 | Official report |
| Feb 6, 2024 | Initial Annual Inspection | Reinspection Not Required | 4 | Official report |
| Dec 13, 2023 | Monitoring Inspection Non-Routine | Passed inspection with no violations | 0 | Official report |
Violations
Text reproduced verbatim · NYC Department of Health and Mental HygieneNearly every licensed provider accumulates some. A missing signature and an unlocked medicine cabinet are both “violations”, and they are not the same thing. Look at the class, the pattern over time and how quickly it was corrected — not the count alone.
Class is our grouping of the state’s own weights, reviewed per state. The agency’s own label is always shown beside it.
“Written Safety Plan does Not include safe sleep provisions”
“Permittee failed to submit permit renewal application at least 90 days prior to permit expiration date.”
“Staff and volunteers obtain documentation showing immunization with 2 doses measles/mumps, 1 dose rubella, 2 doses varicella and 1 dose Tdap. Medical exemptions only. History of measles, mumps or rubella shall Not replace MMR vaccine except in presence of MMR varicella antibodies.”
“Written Safety Plan does Not include safe sleep provisions”
“At time of inspection it was determined that child care service failed to maintain children's daily attendance records.”
“Child care service fails to conduct and document daily health assessment of incoming children. Individual Not trained to identify disease.”
“At time of inspection toxic substances observed improperly stored so as to result in the potential for exposure or contamination of facility surfaces.”
“Exits and other egress Not provided with required signage at time of inspection.”
“Required smoke and carbon monoxide detectors Not provided or maintained at time of inspection.”
“Children feeding bottles observed stored/used without being properly labeled with child's name and date of preparation at time of inspection.”
“Sufficient utility sinks Not provided; Not of adequate size; insufficient water provided in commercial buildings..”
“Written Safety Plan does Not include safe sleep provisions”
“Programs using video surveillance comply with all applicable laws”
“Enrolled children 6 months to 59 months have Not received FDA approved annual influenza immunization by December 31 of the year”
“All staff with potential for unsupervised contact with children including volunteers have Not been cleared”
“At time of inspection child care service unable to document that all children enrolled have had an age appropriate medical evaluation.”
“At time of inspection it was determined that child care service allows staff to perform their duties that are Not healthy or are incapable of carrying out their duties. Staff medical clearances are Not maintained by child care service.”
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