University Settlement Society of New York
611 EAST 13TH STREET, NEW YORK, NY 10009Childery Rating: 4/5
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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.4 / 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.4 / 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 4 out of 5 stars overall. Process quality reflects a QUALITYstarsNY rating of Level 4 (out of 5). Structural quality reflects a 13% violation rate across 60 visits in the last 3 years (most recently inspected February 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
- State Quality Rating
- QUALITYstarsNY Level 4 (Max 5) Learn more →
- Accreditations
- National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC)Not 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
- Infants, Toddlers, School-Age
- Licensed capacity
- 80
- Teacher-child ratios & group sizesState Minimum Displayed
Age Max ratio Max group Infants 1:4 8 Toddlers 1:5 12
Teacher Credentials
- Lead teacher credentialState Minimum Displayed
- Child Development Associate (CDA)
Inspection History
Across 2 inspections since 2026, the issues cited most often were Building & Premises Safety (2), Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (2), and Children's Records & Files (1). None of the 5 findings were critical.
See All 2 Inspection Visits
May 7, 20263 Findings3 Important
- School-age Child Care Programs Must Review and Evaluate the Backgrounds of All Applicants for Staff and Volunteer…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 mu
- Each Applicant For414.14(b)
Each applicant for, or individual in the position of director, teacher, or volunteer must complete Office- approved training that complies with federal minimum
- Peeling or Damaged Paint or Plaster Must Be Repaired.414.3(g)
Feb 11, 20262 Findings2 Important
- Staff and Volunteers Must Each Submit a Medical Statement on Forms Furnished by the Office or an Approved Equivalent…414.11(b)(1)
Staff and volunteers must each submit a medical statement on forms furnished by the Office or an approved equivalent from a health care provider:
✓ Corrected at visit
- Peeling or Damaged Paint or Plaster Must Be Repaired.414.3(g)
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