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Goddard Riverside Community Center, Inc.

250 West 65th Street, New York NY 10023 · License #817242 · School-Age Child Care

Registration
Capacity 96 childrenAges 5 yr – 13 yrLast inspected Apr 8, 2026
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Director
Tamika T. Gayle
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Address
250 West 65th Street, New York NY 10023 · Directions

Hours

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Care & schedule

When they operate

School-Age Child Care

Ages served

96 School-Aged Children
  • Licensed for 96 children
27
Violations, past 3 yrs
From inspections (not complaints)
0
High-risk violations
Serious / high-risk non-compliance
0
Substantiated complaints
Published by NYS OCFS
10
Inspections, past 3 yrs
Monitoring & assessments

How this facility compares

Violations per inspection, 3-yr
This facility
2.7
New York average
0.9

Inspection history & violations

Source: NYS Office of Children and Family Services
Apr 8, 2026 — Monitoring
No violations cited · view state record
Clean
Mar 3, 2026 — Annual Unannounced
3 violations cited · view state record
3 violations
  • Violation

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

    Corrected by Mar 3, 2026

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  • Violation

    414.4(f)(2) · All corridors, aisles, and approaches to exits must be kept unobstructed at all times.

    Corrected by Mar 3, 2026

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  • Violation

    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 to prevent a window from opening fully thus preventing children from falling out the windows.

    Corrected by Mar 3, 2026

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Dec 23, 2025 — Monitoring
2 violations cited · view state record
2 violations
  • Violation

    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;

    Corrected by Dec 23, 2025

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  • Violation

    414.13(b)(5) · 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 listed on the register of substantiated category one cases of abuse or neglect maintained by the Justice Center for the Protection of Persons with Special Needs, pursuant to Section 495 of the Social Services Law, as required by section 414.10(b)(1)(ii); and

    Corrected by Dec 23, 2025

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Nov 19, 2025 — Monitoring
5 violations cited · view state record
5 violations
  • Violation

    414.3(b) · Areas that will be used by the children must be well-lighted and well-ventilated. Heating, ventilation and lighting equipment must be adequate for the protection of the health of the children.

    Corrected by Nov 19, 2025

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  • Violation

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

    Corrected by Nov 19, 2025

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  • Violation

    414.5(d) · Whenever the heating system is in use, pipes and radiators accessible to children must have barriers or covers to protect children from injury, unless rooms are only used for sedentary activities such as homework, arts and crafts. Radiators and pipes accessible to children, located in rooms used for physical activity and active play must have barriers or covers to protect children from injury whenever the heating system is in use.

    Corrected by Nov 19, 2025

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  • Violation

    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;

    Corrected by Nov 19, 2025

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  • Violation

    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.

    Corrected by Nov 19, 2025

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May 15, 2025 — Monitoring
No violations cited · view state record
Clean
Apr 22, 2025 — Monitoring
1 violation cited · view state record
1 violation
  • Violation

    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.

    Corrected by Apr 22, 2025

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Mar 19, 2025 — Annual Unannounced
6 violations cited · view state record
6 violations
  • Violation

    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.

    Corrected by Mar 19, 2025

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  • Violation

    414.5(d) · Whenever the heating system is in use, pipes and radiators accessible to children must have barriers or covers to protect children from injury, unless rooms are only used for sedentary activities such as homework, arts and crafts. Radiators and pipes accessible to children, located in rooms used for physical activity and active play must have barriers or covers to protect children from injury whenever the heating system is in use.

    Corrected by Mar 19, 2025

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  • Violation

    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 by Mar 19, 2025

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  • Violation

    414.13(b)(1) · 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 statement or summary of each applicant's employment history including, but not limited to, any relevant child-caring experience;

    Corrected by Mar 19, 2025

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  • Violation

    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;

    Corrected by Mar 19, 2025

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  • Violation

    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.

    Corrected by Mar 19, 2025

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Apr 3, 2024 — Documentation Review
2 violations cited · view state record
2 violations
  • Violation

    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:

    Corrected by Apr 3, 2024

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  • Violation

    414.2(e)(11) · 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: documentation from an inspector for the New York State Department of Labor or an insurance company licensed to write boiler insurance in New York State showing that all steam or hot water boilers have been inspected and approved during the current registration period in accordance with the requirements of the New York State Department of Labor. For all other fuel burning heating systems and equipment and boilers not subject to the New York State Department of Labor requirements, documentation of service by a heating contractor performed within the 12 months preceding the date of the application for renewal; and

    Corrected by Apr 3, 2024

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Mar 6, 2024 — Annual Unannounced
No violations cited · view state record
Clean
Jan 24, 2024 — Application - Renewal
8 violations cited · view state record
8 violations
  • Violation

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

    Corrected by Jan 24, 2024

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  • Violation

    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.

    Corrected by Jan 24, 2024

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  • Violation

    414.4(c) · Fire detection, alarm and firefighting equipment appropriate to the type of building construction, size, height and occupancy must be provided maintained and operate as designed.

    Corrected by Jan 24, 2024

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  • Violation

    414.5(d) · Whenever the heating system is in use, pipes and radiators accessible to children must have barriers or covers to protect children from injury, unless rooms are only used for sedentary activities such as homework, arts and crafts. Radiators and pipes accessible to children, located in rooms used for physical activity and active play must have barriers or covers to protect children from injury whenever the heating system is in use.

    Corrected by Jan 24, 2024

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  • Violation

    414.5(n) · Materials and play equipment.

    Corrected by Jan 24, 2024

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  • Violation

    414.5(t) · Operating carbon monoxide detectors and alarms must be located in accordance with applicable laws.

    Corrected by Jan 24, 2024

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  • Violation

    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.

    Corrected by Jan 24, 2024

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  • Violation

    414.13(b)(1) · 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 statement or summary of each applicant's employment history including, but not limited to, any relevant child-caring experience;

    Corrected by Jan 24, 2024

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