Little Friends House Ii - Fresh Meadows NY Child Care - Infants/Toddlers

75-41 164 STREET , FRESH MEADOWS NY 11366
(718) 380-8800
3 Reviews

About the Provider

Description: Our Philosophy at Little Friends House is that all children have the right to grow and learn in a warm, safe, and loving environment. Our personalized attention and tender interaction throughout the day will encourage your child to learn, develop and grow in their own special way. Our program allows each child to explore new ways to promote hand eye coordination, fine and gross motor development, and problem solving skills. We understand that the first years of life is the most important. Each child is an in an individual, learning and developing at his or her own pace. Here at Little Friends House, we provide a safe, comfertable, and fun environment for hundreds of children. We take pride in our work and will provide your child with the same high standard of quality care that other parents have come to know and trust.

Additional Information: Years in Operation: 11 or more

Program and Licensing Details

  • License Number: 5761
  • Capacity: 54
  • Age Range: 2 YEARS - 5 YEARS; 0 YEARS - 2 YEARS
  • 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
2020-08-10 Violations requiring correction within two weeks (Critical Violations) 47.19(c)(3) OPEN
Brief Description: SCR clearances Not arranged for; clearance review Not conducted; SCR clearance Not repeated every two years
2020-08-10 Violations requiring correction within two weeks (Critical Violations) 47.23(c) OPEN
Brief Description: Education Director or equivalent was Not present at the time of inspection to supervise children/staff in an infant/toddler program.
2020-08-10 Violations requiring immediate correction (Public Health Hazards) 47.19(c)(1) OPEN
Brief Description: Fingerprint screening Not arranged for current and prospective personnel; Results Not satisfactory or CAP was Not approved
2020-08-10 Violations requiring immediate correction (Public Health Hazards) 47.19(h)(3) OPEN
Brief Description: Permittee failed to prohibit unsupervised contact with children by any individual for whom screening results have Not been received
2020-03-09 Violations requiring correction within two weeks (Critical Violations) 47.13(c)(1) OPEN
Brief Description: Qualified Group Teacher Not designated to cover for Education Director. Permittee failed to Notify Department of separation from service of Education Director
2020-01-23 Violations requiring correction within two weeks (Critical Violations) 47.13(c)(1) OPEN
Brief Description: Qualified Group Teacher Not designated to cover for Education Director. Permittee failed to Notify Department of separation from service of Education Director
2019-12-18 Violations requiring correction within two weeks (Critical Violations) 47.13(c)(1) OPEN
Brief Description: Qualified Group Teacher Not designated to cover for Education Director. Permittee failed to Notify Department of separation from service of Education Director
2019-11-19 Violations requiring correction within two weeks (Critical Violations) 47.13(c)(1) OPEN
Brief Description: Qualified Group Teacher Not designated to cover for Education Director. Permittee failed to Notify Department of separation from service of Education Director
2019-11-18 Violations requiring correction within two weeks (Critical Violations) 47.13(c)(1) OPEN
Brief Description: Qualified Group Teacher Not designated to cover for Education Director. Permittee failed to Notify Department of separation from service of Education Director
2019-10-23 Minor violations (General Violations) 47.33(c) CORRECTED
Brief Description: Staff failed to obtain proof of immunization; Except for exempt staff, required staff immunizations were not submitted to child care service; records not confidential.
2019-10-23 Violations requiring correction within two weeks (Critical Violations) 47.13(c)(1) OPEN
Brief Description: Qualified Group Teacher Not designated to cover for Education Director. Permittee failed to Notify Department of separation from service of Education Director
2019-09-24 Violations requiring correction within two weeks (Critical Violations) 47.67(a) CORRECTED
Brief Description: Appropriate child activity Not provided by child care service; unacceptable forms of discipline utilized by staff of child care service.
2019-08-15 Minor violations (General Violations) 47.33(b) CORRECTED
Brief Description: At time of inspection it was determined that child care service allows staff to perform their duties that are Not healthy or are incapable of carrying out their duties. Staff medical clearances are Not maintained by child care service.
2019-08-15 Minor violations (General Violations) 47.33(c) CORRECTED
Brief Description: Staff failed to obtain proof of immunization; Except for exempt staff, required staff immunizations were not submitted to child care service; records not confidential.
2019-08-15 Violations requiring correction within two weeks (Critical Violations) 47.13(c)(1) OPEN
Brief Description: Qualified Group Teacher Not designated to cover for Education Director. Permittee failed to Notify Department of separation from service of Education Director

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Reviews

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Aura Gomez Aug 24, 2022
I have used this provider for less than 6 months

This daycare is a big scam. They operate a facility without being licensed and lie to parents. After they are shutdown they refuse to refund parents the tuition for services not rendered. They change their phone number and do not answer phone calls. This center ruined my child’s summer and put my family in serious financial hardship as we were forced to find new childcare without receiving a refund. Do not use this center and do not pay via Zelle to the owner or manager. The manager Sheila Ziari is dishonest and does not operate in good faith. There is a one star because you cannot leave a review with zero stars.

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Lailah Aug 22, 2022
I have used this provider for less than 6 months

According to DOH records, this is an unlicensed daycare with numerous violations dating back several years. I picked my child up at their urging on the day the DOH shut them down; they then reopened three weeks later for two whole days and then the DOH shut them down again. They finally gave me 1K out of the 1,600.00 they owed me for August's tuition and here we are, almost a month after the initial closure, they (the owner and her daughter) are still ducking all of my calls and are only sporadically answering text messages. As a mother, please don't send your children here when and if (and that's a HUGE "if") they ever reopen and operate again. They may seem like nice people (and my child genuinely did enjoy his brief time here) but this ducking and dodging and alleging that they don't have my money is maddening.

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Mikki B. Mar 12, 2019
I have used this provider for more than 6 months

Everyone's experience is different with this facility. Be sure to read all reviews and take into consideration the reviews that do not appear. Be sure to view childcarecenter.us to review the inspection and report history.

The caregivers exercise much care but children may be in better hands with available loved ones.

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