Group Family Day Care
Growing Little Minds
East Elmhurst, NY
· Queens County
93rd Street,
East Elmhurst, NY 11369
Quick Facts
Capacity
16 children
Age Range
12 children, ages 6 weeks to 12 years AND 4 additional school-aged children
Subsidized Program
Does not participate
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Group Family Day Care
Not found in current state licensing data
This provider appeared in previous licensing records but was not found in our most recent state data update.
Historical licensing information
Previous license status
Open
License Number
712198
Licensed Since
2014
License Issued
Nov 7, 2024
License Expiration
Nov 6, 2028
Issued By
New York State Office of Children and Family Services
District Office
New York City Dept. of Health - Regional Office
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About the Provider
Growing Little Minds is a Group Family Day Care in East Elmhurst NY, with a maximum capacity of 16 children. The home-based daycare service helps with children in the age range of 12 children, ages 6 weeks to 12 years AND 4 additional school-aged children. The provider does not participate in a subsidized child care program.
Additional Information:
There has been enforcement actions since 2003; This facility is authorized to administer medications;
Hours of Operation
- HoursNot listed
Inspection/Report History
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| Date | Type | Regulations | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-04-29 | Monitoring | Monitoring | 2026-I-NYCDOH-046675 |
| Brief Description: No violations cited for this Inspection | |||
| 2026-01-27 | Annual Unannounced | Annual Unannounced | 2026-I-NYCDOH-006902 |
| Brief Description: Violations Found | |||
| 2026-01-27 | Violation | 416.4(h)(4) | Corrected |
| Brief Description: All paths of egress on the interior and exterior of the home, including corridors, aisles and approaches must be kept free of obstructions, impediments and debris at all times. | |||
| 2025-11-20 | Monitoring | Monitoring | 2025-I-NYCDOH-116268 |
| Brief Description: No violations cited for this Inspection | |||
| 2025-08-12 | Monitoring | Monitoring | 2025-I-NYCDOH-058500 |
| Brief Description: No violations cited for this Inspection | |||
| 2025-05-23 | Monitoring | Monitoring | 2025-I-NYCDOH-041966 |
| Brief Description: Violations Found | |||
| 2025-05-23 | Violation | 413.3(g)(3)(i) | Corrected |
| Brief Description: The Office shall require the child day care program to immediately post upon receipt, in a prominent place at the program that is visible to parents, a copy of the most recent compliance history report issued to the program by the Office. | |||
| 2025-03-05 | Annual Unannounced | Annual Unannounced | 2025-I-NYCDOH-008141 |
| Brief Description: No violations cited for this Inspection | |||
| 2024-08-05 | Monitoring | Monitoring | 2024-I-NYCDOH-077870 |
| Brief Description: No violations cited for this Inspection | |||
| 2024-07-03 | Application - Renewal | Application - Renewal | 2024-I-NYCDOH-052806 |
| Brief Description: Violations Found | |||
| 2024-07-03 | Violation | 416.4(b)(1) | Corrected |
| Brief Description: Evacuation drills must be conducted at least monthly during the hours of operation of the group family day care home. | |||
| 2024-07-03 | Violation | 416.4(i) | Corrected |
| Brief Description: Trash, garbage and combustible materials must not be stored in the furnace room, or in rooms or outdoor areas adjacent to the home that are ordinarily occupied by or accessible to children. If there is not a separate, enclosed furnace room, trash, garbage and combustible materials must not be stored within four feet of the furnace. | |||
| 2024-07-03 | Violation | 416.5(k) | Corrected |
| Brief Description: Cleaning materials must be stored in their original containers unless the product's use or the program's health care plan indicates that the product be mixed with water before use. In this case, the container used for subsequent use of the mixed product must state the name of the cleaning material contained within. Cleaning materials must be used in such a way that they will not contaminate play surfaces, food or food preparation areas, or constitute a hazard to children. Such materials must be kept in a place inaccessible to children. | |||
| 2024-07-03 | Violation | 416.11(a)(1) | Corrected |
| Brief Description: No child may be accepted for care in a child care program unless the program has been furnished with a written statement signed by a health care provider verifying that the child is able to participate in child care and currently appears to be free from contagious or communicable diseases. A child's medical statement must have been completed within the 12 months preceding the date of enrollment. | |||
| 2024-07-03 | Violation | 416.11(a)(3) | Corrected |
| Brief Description: The program must keep documentation of immunizations the child has received to date, in accordance with New York State Public Health Law. | |||
| 2024-07-03 | Violation | 416.11(i)(27) | Corrected |
| Brief Description: Garbage receptacles must be covered, and cleaned as needed after emptying. | |||
| 2022-07-19 | Violation | 416.14(m) | Not Corrected |
| Brief Description: All child care programs must have at least one caregiver who holds a valid certification in cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and first aid on the premises of the child care program during the program's operating hours. | |||
| 2022-07-19 | Violation | 416.15(b)(12) | Not Corrected |
| Brief Description: The group family day care home must report to the Office: any change affecting, or which reasonably might be expected to affect, those portions of the building and property in which the program is operating or which are used for the children's egress in the case of emergency; any change in household members; and any other change that would place the home out of compliance with applicable regulations. | |||
| 2022-07-19 | Violation | 416.15(b)(14)(v) | Not Corrected |
| Brief Description: The caregiver must immediately notify the parent and Office upon learning of the following events involving a child which occurred while the child was in care at the program or was being transported by a caregiver: communicable disease, | |||
| 2022-07-18 | Violation | 416.8(e) | Not Corrected |
| Brief Description: The provider must be the primary caregiver of children in a group family day care home. | |||
| 2022-07-12 | Violation | 416.5(n)(5) | Not Corrected |
| Brief Description: There must be a cushioned surface under all outside play equipment that present a fall hazard. Surfacing may not include concrete, asphalt, grass or hard compacted dirt. | |||
| 2022-07-12 | Violation | 416.8(g)(1) | Not Corrected |
| Brief Description: When the provider is absent for 3 or fewer consecutive days, the Office does not need to be notified in advance; however the program must keep a written record of the caregiver present in place of the absent provider. | |||
| 2022-07-12 | Violation | 416.12(n) | Corrected |
| Brief Description: The program must obtain a written statement, from the parent of each infant in care, setting forth the breast milk, formula and feeding schedule instructions for the infant and must be updated as changes are made. | |||
| 2022-07-12 | Violation | 416.14(m) | Corrected |
| Brief Description: All child care programs must have at least one caregiver who holds a valid certification in cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and first aid on the premises of the child care program during the program's operating hours. | |||
| 2022-07-07 | Violation | 416.4(b)(1) | Corrected |
| Brief Description: Evacuation drills must be conducted at least monthly during the hours of operation of the group family day care home. | |||
| 2022-07-07 | Violation | 416.5(b)(5) | Corrected |
| Brief Description: The licensee must maintain on file a record of each shelter-in-place drill conducted, using forms provided by the Office or approved equivalents. | |||
| 2022-07-07 | Violation | 416.5(n)(5) | Not Corrected |
| Brief Description: There must be a cushioned surface under all outside play equipment that present a fall hazard. Surfacing may not include concrete, asphalt, grass or hard compacted dirt. | |||
| 2022-07-07 | Violation | 416.8(g)(1) | Not Corrected |
| Brief Description: When the provider is absent for 3 or fewer consecutive days, the Office does not need to be notified in advance; however the program must keep a written record of the caregiver present in place of the absent provider. | |||
| 2022-07-07 | Violation | 416.11(a)(7) | Not Corrected |
| Brief Description: With the exception of children meeting the criteria of section 416.11(a)(6), children enrolled in child day care must remain current with their immunizations in accordance with the current schedule for required immunizations established in the New York Public Health Law. | |||
| 2022-07-07 | Violation | 416.14(m) | Corrected |
| Brief Description: All child care programs must have at least one caregiver who holds a valid certification in cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and first aid on the premises of the child care program during the program's operating hours. | |||
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