Merricat's Castle School - New York NY Child Care - Pre School

316 EAST 88 STREET , NEW YORK NY 10128
(212) 534-3656

About the Provider

Description: Merricat’s Castle School’s three classes are filled with adventure, discovery, tenderness and joy and encourage children to reach their full potential intellectually, emotionally, socially and physically. Through carefully constructed goals, purposeful planning, age-appropriate resources and ongoing evaluation, Merricat’s curriculum has been thoughtfully designed to promote optimal growth.

Our preschoolers grow in a setting where the process of learning is an adventure. While our youngest children focus on the process of separation, our oldest children prepare for a successful and easy transition to primary school. In all class sessions, there are daily activities that anchor the schedule and include group meeting, outdoor time, classroom work, snack and story telling. Within this structure, children are encouraged to make their own choices. There is an easy balance of teacher-directed and child-initiated activities.

Merricat’s Castle’s dedicated staff includes skilled teachers and special education professionals. At Merricat’s, our preschoolers learn to meet challenges, appreciate differences and love learning. These achievements are reflected in the organization and routine of each classroom, the materials used, the activities engaged in, and most, of all, in the sensibilities of our devoted staff.

Additional Information: Years in Operation: 12 or more

Program and Licensing Details

  • License Number: 4186
  • Capacity: 110
  • Age Range: 2 - 5; 2 - 5
  • Enrolled in Subsidized Child Care Program: No
  • District Office: New York City Department of Health
  • District Office Phone: 311 or (212) NEW-YOR (Note: This is not the facility phone number.)

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Inspection/Report History

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Date Type Regulations Status
2021-06-08 Minor violations (General Violations) 47.35(b) CORRECTED
Brief Description: At time of inspection required hand wash signs were Not provided.
2021-06-08 Violations requiring correction within two weeks (Critical Violations) 47.49(c) CORRECTED
Brief Description: At time of inspection toxic substances observed improperly stored so as to result in the potential for exposure or contamination of facility surfaces.
2021-06-08 Violations requiring correction within two weeks (Critical Violations) 47.57(b) CORRECTED
Brief Description: At time of inspection it was determined that child care service failed to take any and all necessary action to eliminate potential hazards.
2021-06-08 Violations requiring immediate correction (Public Health Hazards) 47.41(e) CORRECTED
Brief Description: Windows excluding fire escape windows in a child care service observed without window guards in a child care service.
2019-09-13 Violations requiring correction within two weeks (Critical Violations) 47.59(a) CORRECTED
Brief Description: Exits and other egress Not provided with required signage at time of inspection.

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