Description: The Harlem Children's Zone Beacon programs turn school buildings into community centers, offering programs during the afternoon, evening and weekend. They offer programs for youth and adults – from education to the arts to recreation. Each summer, they offer all-day camp so children have a safe, enriching place to spend their time instead of hanging out on the street. Like our Harlem Children's Zone Project, the Beacons also have a holistic "whatever it takes" approach to meeting the needs of the surrounding community. Services are provided free to the public.
The Booker T. Washington Beacon program is located in MS 54 on West 107th Street. In 2007 it served 1,500 residents, including 1,100 young people. It serves elementary- and middle-school students and brings the local community together through special events.
In addition to its wide range of education, arts and recreation programs, the program has been busy building out its Moving Forward program, which targets young men and women who are no longer in school, but not fully employed. Moving Forward works with young people so they can obtain a high-school equivalency degree and then go on to a vocational school or other higher-learning institutions.
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| Date | Type | Regulations | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-09-17 | Expansion | Expansion | 2025-I-NYCDOH-102536 |
| Brief Description: No violations cited for this Inspection | |||
| 2025-09-15 | Annual Unannounced | Annual Unannounced | 2025-I-NYCDOH-003628 |
| Brief Description: Violations Found | |||
| 2025-09-15 | Violation | 414.14(c)(2) | Corrected |
| Brief Description: Each staff person and volunteer must complete a minimum of thirty (30) hours of training every two years. The required (30) hours of training every two years is subject to the following conditions: A minimum of five (5) hours of Office approved training must be obtained each year which addresses topics or subject matters set forth in 414.14(d). | |||
| 2025-09-15 | Violation | 414.15(b)(29)(i) | Corrected |
| Brief Description: Mid-point requirements for four-year registration holders. At the two-year calendar date in a four year registration cycle, a program must be in compliance with the following mid-point requirements and be able to show proof of compliance to the Office when requested, as follows: proof of compliance with the training requirements of section 414.14; | |||
| 2025-05-14 | Mid-Point | Mid-Point | 2025-I-NYCDOH-027705 |
| Brief Description: Violations Found | |||
| 2025-05-14 | Violation | 414.3(g) | Corrected |
| Brief Description: Peeling or damaged paint or plaster must be repaired. | |||
| 2025-05-14 | Violation | 414.3(j)(2) | Corrected |
| Brief Description: Toilets must be in private stalls or have other provisions that ensure privacy. | |||
| 2025-05-14 | Violation | 414.3(l)(2) | Corrected |
| Brief Description: Buildings, systems and equipment must be kept in good repair and operate as designed. | |||
| 2025-05-14 | Violation | 414.5(a) | Corrected |
| Brief Description: Suitable precautions must be taken to eliminate all conditions in areas accessible to children which pose a safety or health hazard. | |||
| 2025-05-14 | Violation | 414.11(b)(1)(i) | Corrected |
| Brief Description: Staff and volunteers must each submit a medical statement on forms furnished by the Office or an approved equivalent from a health care provider: at the time of initial school age child care program application; | |||
| 2025-05-14 | Violation | 414.13(b)(6) | Corrected |
| Brief Description: 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 complete the criminal history review and background clearance requirements as outlined in this Part. This information must be submitted to the Office on forms provided by the Office. | |||
| 2025-05-14 | Violation | 414.15(b)(29)(i) | Corrected |
| Brief Description: Mid-point requirements for four-year registration holders. At the two-year calendar date in a four year registration cycle, a program must be in compliance with the following mid-point requirements and be able to show proof of compliance to the Office when requested, as follows: proof of compliance with the training requirements of section 414.14; | |||
| 2025-05-14 | Violation | 414.15(c)(11) | Corrected |
| Brief Description: The program must maintain on file at the program, available for inspection by the Office or its designees at any time, the following records in a current and accurate manner: personnel information including a list of all staff with job assignments and schedules; each staff and volunteer's final and, if applicable, provisional criminal history review and background check approval letter(s); staff resumes; medical statement; acceptable references and other information required by section 414.13 of this Part; | |||
| 2024-12-10 | Annual Unannounced | Annual Unannounced | 2024-I-NYCDOH-003329 |
| Brief Description: Violations Found | |||
| 2024-12-10 | Violation | 414.11(b)(1)(ii) | Corrected |
| Brief Description: 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. | |||
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