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U.n. International Preschool
New York, NY
· New York County
2450 FDR Drive,
New York, NY 10010
Quick Facts
Capacity
200 children
Age range (listing information)
2 - 5; 4 - 16; 2 - 5
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Subsidized Program
Does not participate
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Contact Information
📞 (212) 584-3061
Licensed School Based Child Care
Active License
License Number
N/A
License Holder
UNITED NATIONS INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL
Issued By
New York State Office of Children and Family Services
District Office
New York City Department of Health
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About the Provider
The United Nations International School (UNIS) was established in 1947 by a group of United Nations Parents to provide an international education for their children, while preserving their diverse cultural heritages. What began as a nursery school for 20 children quickly grew, adding grades, students and faculty.
Today, UNIS has over 1550 students in two locations, serving the United Nations, International and New York communities. Our campus in Jamaica Estates, Queens is a K-8 school and our Manhattan campus, overlooking the East River, is K-12. UNIS was one of the founding schools of the International Baccalaureate (IB) and was among those awarding the first diplomas. The comprehensive K-12 curriculum prepares UNIS students for the IB, and the school’s internationally recognized academic standards enable our students and to go on to study in top colleges and universities in the United States and worldwide.
The main language of instruction is English and all students study French or Spanish, beginning in the elementary school; Arabic, Chinese, German, Italian, Japanese and Russian are also taught beginning in the seventh grade at our Manhattan campus. Additional mother tongues may be studied after school.
UNIS is chartered by the New York Board of Regents as an independent, not-for-profit school The school is a member of the College Board, the National Association of Independent Schools, the New York State Association of Independent Schools, the International Baccalaureate Organization, the European Council of International Schools and the Council of International Schools.
Today, UNIS has over 1550 students in two locations, serving the United Nations, International and New York communities. Our campus in Jamaica Estates, Queens is a K-8 school and our Manhattan campus, overlooking the East River, is K-12. UNIS was one of the founding schools of the International Baccalaureate (IB) and was among those awarding the first diplomas. The comprehensive K-12 curriculum prepares UNIS students for the IB, and the school’s internationally recognized academic standards enable our students and to go on to study in top colleges and universities in the United States and worldwide.
The main language of instruction is English and all students study French or Spanish, beginning in the elementary school; Arabic, Chinese, German, Italian, Japanese and Russian are also taught beginning in the seventh grade at our Manhattan campus. Additional mother tongues may be studied after school.
UNIS is chartered by the New York Board of Regents as an independent, not-for-profit school The school is a member of the College Board, the National Association of Independent Schools, the New York State Association of Independent Schools, the International Baccalaureate Organization, the European Council of International Schools and the Council of International Schools.
Additional Information:
Years in Operation: 2 or more
Hours of Operation
- HoursNot listed
Inspection/Report History
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| Date | Type | Regulations | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-10-27 | Initial Annual Inspection | Reinspection Required | NYC-68a70ee6335b83c241b8 |
| Brief Description: Initial Annual Inspection - Reinspection Required | |||
| 2026-10-27 | Violation | 43.13(c)(1) | OPEN |
| Brief Description: School operator arranges for fingerprinting [Public Health Hazards] | |||
| 2026-10-27 | Violation | 43.07(a) | OPEN |
| Brief Description: Written safety plan is available with established policies and procedures for safe operation including fire safety health care plan corrective action plans staff training and emergency evacuation plan. Plan reviewed annually and updated as needed. [Critical Violations] | |||
| 2026-10-27 | Violation | 43.22(c) | OPEN |
| Brief Description: Fire drills conducted monthly and logged. Drill log on site and available for inspection upon request of DOHMH and FDNY [Critical Violations] | |||
| 2026-10-27 | Violation | 43.11(b) | OPEN |
| Brief Description: School-based child care staff observed caring for children while unhealthy. Staff medical certificate of fitness Not provided. [General Violations] | |||
| 2026-10-27 | Violation | 43.14(a) | OPEN |
| Brief Description: Teaching and supervisory staff trained in abuse/maltreatment identification and reporting. 2 hours of training received every 24 months. Training provided by OCFS approved trainer. New staff trained within 3 months of hire [General Violations] | |||
| 2026-10-27 | Violation | 43.14(c) | OPEN |
| Brief Description: Within 3 months of hire all staff trained in emergency procedures in the Written Safety Plan. Training include loss of child response, lockdown, gas, electrical, sewer or water main break and extreme weather [General Violations] | |||
| 2025-11-24 | Compliance Inspection of Open Violations | Previously cited violations corrected | NYC-33f09f64c640acaa3a2d |
| Brief Description: Compliance Inspection of Open Violations - Previously cited violations corrected | |||
| 2025-10-16 | Initial Annual Inspection | Reinspection Required | NYC-6917ebb89f568edc94a8 |
| Brief Description: Initial Annual Inspection - Reinspection Required | |||
| 2025-10-16 | Violation | 131.09(b) | CORRECTED |
| Brief Description: Adequate natural or artificial ventilation Not provided; Commercial building Not free of harmful heat dust fumes vapors or gases [Critical Violations] | |||
| 2025-10-16 | Violation | 131.09(d)(2) | CORRECTED |
| Brief Description: Sufficient handwash sinks with hot and cold running water, liquid soap, drying devices Not provided in commercial buildings. [Critical Violations] | |||
| 2025-10-16 | Violation | 43.22(b) | CORRECTED |
| Brief Description: Approved fire extinguishers provided in good working order and inspected [Critical Violations] | |||
| 2025-02-25 | Compliance Inspection of Open Violations | Reinspection Required | NYC-8df909a200e0683d5585 |
| Brief Description: Compliance Inspection of Open Violations - Reinspection Required | |||
| 2025-02-25 | Violation | 43.13(c)(1) | CORRECTED |
| Brief Description: School operator arranges for fingerprinting [Public Health Hazards] | |||
| 2025-02-25 | Violation | 43.11(c)(1) | CORRECTED |
| Brief Description: Each staff member has documentation showing they received 2 doses measles/mumps vaccine, 1 dose rubella vaccine, 2 doses varicella vaccine and 1 dose Tdap [General Violations] | |||
| 2024-10-07 | Initial Annual Inspection | Reinspection Required | NYC-807db991d7e1a4d7286e |
| Brief Description: Initial Annual Inspection - Reinspection Required | |||
| 2024-10-07 | Violation | 43.13(c)(1) | CORRECTED |
| Brief Description: School operator arranges for fingerprinting [Public Health Hazards] | |||
| 2024-10-07 | Violation | 43.11(b) | CORRECTED |
| Brief Description: School-based child care staff observed caring for children while unhealthy. Staff medical certificate of fitness Not provided. [General Violations] | |||
| 2024-10-07 | Violation | 43.11(c)(1) | CORRECTED |
| Brief Description: Each staff member has documentation showing they received 2 doses measles/mumps vaccine, 1 dose rubella vaccine, 2 doses varicella vaccine and 1 dose Tdap [General Violations] | |||
| 2024-10-07 | Violation | 43.14(b) | CORRECTED |
| Brief Description: Teaching and supervisory staff trained in infection control, reporting of infectious diseases, administration of medication, handling/storage of hazardous materials, general safety, and transportation. New staff trained within 3 months of hire [General Violations] | |||
| 2024-10-07 | Violation | 43.20(b) | CORRECTED |
| Brief Description: Hand Wash signs conspicuously posted at every hand wash sink [General Violations] | |||
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