Inwood Community Services, Inc. @IS 52
650 ACADEMY STREET, NEW YORK, NY 10034Childery Rating: 5/5
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Quality Indicators
See Methodology →- Overall QualityCombines daily care quality (interactions, learning, environment) with structural features like staff-to-child ratios and teacher qualifications.5 / 5
- Process QualityThe quality of daily care — caregiver-child interactions, learning activities, and the emotional climate. Drawn from the state QRIS rating, accreditations, and Head Start CLASS observations.5 / 5
- Structural QualityMeasurable features like staff-to-child ratios, group sizes, license status, and teacher qualifications. Provider-level data when available; otherwise the state regulatory baseline.4 / 5
Why this rating
This daycare earned 5 out of 5 stars overall. Process quality reflects NAEYC accreditation. Structural quality reflects a 33% violation rate across 9 visits in the last 3 years (most recently inspected March 2026) and a license in good standing. The structural rating also includes New York's licensing baseline — what every licensed daycare in the state must meet. New York caps infant ratios at 1:4, toddler ratios at 1:5, and preschool ratios at 1:8. Lead teachers must hold a Child Development Associate (CDA). Teachers must complete 15 hours of annual training.
Quality Recognitions & Accreditations
- Accreditations
- National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC)Accredited
- National Accreditation Commission (NAC)Not Accredited
- National Early Childhood Program Accreditation (NECPA)Not Accredited
- National Association for Family Child Care (NAFCC)Not Accredited
Facility Info
- Facility type
- After School
- Age groups served
- School-Age
- Licensed capacity
- 167
- Teacher-child ratios & group sizesState Minimum Displayed
Age Max ratio Max group Infants 1:4 8 Toddlers 1:5 12 Preschool 1:8 21
Teacher Credentials
- Lead teacher credentialState Minimum Displayed
- Child Development Associate (CDA)
Inspection History
Across 3 inspections since 2024, the issues cited most often were Building & Premises Safety (2), Hazardous Materials Handling (2), and Licensing & Administrative Compliance (1). None of the 5 findings were critical.
See All 3 Inspection Visits
Mar 3, 20262 Findings2 Important
- Toilets Must Be in Private Stalls or Have Other Provisions That Ensure Privacy.414.3(j)(2)
- Adequate and Safe Water Supply and Sewage Facilities Must Be Provided and Must Comply with State and Local Laws414.3(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 an
Sep 25, 20252 Findings2 Important
- Suitable Precautions Must Be Taken to Eliminate All Conditions in Areas Accessible to Children Which Pose a Safety or Health Hazard.414.5(a)
✓ Corrected at visit
- Windows Above the First Floor That Are Accessible to Children and Present a Fall Hazard Must Be Protected by Permanent…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 t
✓ Corrected at visit
Jun 10, 20241 Finding1 Important
- Applicants for Renewal of a Registration May Not Be Issued a Registration Until an Inspection of the Program Has Been…414.2(f)
Applicants for renewal of a registration may not be issued a registration until an inspection of the program has been conducted showing compliance with the requ
✓ Corrected at visit
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