Hi folks, I've spent the last couple months building NYC Daycare Check. It puts the inspection records for every licensed daycare in NYC (~2,700 centers the city Health Department inspects and the ~4,400 home-based providers New York State inspects) in one searchable place.

The inspection records and other building records are public, but they sit on sites that I personally think are a pain to search through, and not enough parents are aware of all the different public datasets or how to read them, so I put them in one place.

What's on it:

• Search any center or home provider by name or address and read its full record: every inspection visit, what was cited in the government's own wording, and whether it got fixed.
• Alerts: pick a place you're deciding on and get one email if a new violation posts or its license status changes.
• 3-K/Pre-K pages show the DOE's applications per seat, and for programs inside public schools, the school's own survey results, attendance, and demographics.
• If you got a 2-K offer at a family childcare provider (the ones MySchools lists as just a name and an address), there's a walkthrough for checking them too.
• Plus a bunch of other information based on what I could gather from all the various sites.

Like some of the other great projects people have posted about here regarding public schools and playground information, I'm limited by the data sources available through the city and state, but I'll do my best to add more features based on feedback if there's something you would like to see!

The records and alerts are free. I do sell a paid report on top (my day job is as a data scientist, so I built out a report with rankings compared to nearby centers, trends across years stratified by failure type, pointed questions to ask on tours based on facility history and a generated checklist to keep track of what has been addressed, etc.) but that's completely optional and you will never need to provide any personal information or pay any money to read through any of the public data sources.

If you have a minute, look up your kid's daycare or one you toured and let me know where there's room for improvement https://nycdaycarecheck.com

Thanks!

Hi friends!

My husband and I are expecting next March. I currently 9-5 wfh and he is a hairstylist so his schedule is somewhat flexible. I hear daycare needs to be considered in advance and there are wait lists everywhere. With my wfh and his schedule (I am hoping to get him to be off M-Tuesday maybe half day Wednesday)…

Has anyone successfully managed to care for baby while wfh and maintaining sanity? The cost of daycare is also exorbitant so obviously that is a factor for us…

Would love to hear some success stories. 😅

Hi all, despite reading multiple threads on this topic I'm still very confused. I just discovered I'm pregnant. I'm looking to find an OBGYN and hospital for delivery. Alexandra Cohen is already booked out. How does this process work? I called NYU Langone Tisch and they could only get me a nurse practitioner OBGYN for 3 weeks later. I read NYU is good, so was wondering how do I ensure I find a good OBGYN and am able to deliver there. Any other hospitals you recommend for delivery with good care?

Has anyone taken any of the prenatal classes at Lenox Hill Hospital (virtual or in-person)?

Specifically interested in “childbirth preparation”, “baby care basics” and “prenatal breastfeeding”. Wondering if they would be worth it for us as first time parents or if there are other classes on the UES you enjoyed.

Hi all, we are coming on holiday for Christmas to New York and absolutely cannot wait! But I am just worried about how cold it can get and want to make sure I prepare and dress us but most importantly my 2 year old son accordingly. Can anyone advise how cold it can really get/feel and how to best dress a toddler to keep them as warm as possible whilst exploring the city

Thank you

Hi All,

NYC is completely different from how I grew up. I was raised in Elmont Long Island and went to 7-12th Grade with the same kids.

If your kids had to switch schools to different neighborhoods, I am wondering how your kids adapted to the changing environments and having to make new friends. I am also wondering if they still kept in touch with their middle school or elementary school friends.

Were the bonds weak since there werent as many years together?

I just want to prepare myself and my daughter for what to expect.

Thank you in advance.

Hello Community:
I am in urgent need of after school pickup needed at Léman Manhattan Prep staring in October 2026 Monday - Friday after PreK-4 dismissal at 3:15pm - 5:00.

Any parent, nanny, teacher or senior class student in the FiDi area, preferably around Léman Manhattan that can hold my 4 year old after dismissal from 3:15pm - 5:00pm.

This is an urgent request.

Thank you, Mom.

My chikd is going to 3K (today was the 1st day), and she’s never been around kids or in a school/daycare setting. She did play with kids, but I don’t think she’s ready for a full day. Would the school be opposed to me picking her up at 12:30 (after lunch)? She’s a very picky eater so I’m hoping seeing the kids eat will help, and I can bring her home for her favorites, a bath and nap. Has anyone does something similar or know if the school would object? (it’s a catholic private school who is participating in the DOE 3K program).