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Group Family Day Care ✓ Licensed

Alexander-Charles, Benedicta

Staten Island, NY · Richmond County
★ ★ ½ ☆ ☆ 2.5 (6 reviews)
Portland Place, Staten Island, NY 10301
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Quick Facts

Capacity
16 children
Age range (listing information)
12 children, ages 6 weeks to 12 years AND 4 additional school-aged children
May not reflect the ages served today. Please confirm with the provider.
Subsidized Program
Does not participate

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Contact Information

📞 (718) 816-4883
Portland Place
Staten Island, NY 10301
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✓ Licensed Group Family Day Care
Active License
License Number
367975
Licensed Since
2008
License Issued
Sep 11, 2026
Active Through
Sep 10, 2030
Issued By
New York State Office of Children and Family Services
District Office
New York City Dept. of Health - Regional Office

Reviews

2.5
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6 reviews
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Falisha
2023-05-30 11:09:26
★ ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆
I am an employee

Just to let your parents know you should not bring your children to this daycare the owner of the home which is Hillary Charles has been arrested four times for harassment sexual abuse physical abuse pointing a gun at someone and yet this daycare still runs with this man in it but you guys need to see for yourselves

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Concern neighbor
2022-04-23 17:03:05
★ ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆
I have toured this provider's facility, but have not used its services

This facility is ran by a guy Hillary Charles he’s always fighting with all the neighborhood is a very violent individual who has charges against him for pointing a gun at people the last time before Easter he tried to hit a mother of two in the head with a steel rod cops were called three times in the last three weeks it’s a constant situation with him fighting with everybody it’s very unsafe for your kids to be there he has to be either mental or on drugs he just doesn’t act normal he’s terrible

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Falisha
2022-04-20 11:34:14
★ ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆
I have toured this provider's facility, but have not used its services

This daycare is unfit to have any children in it the owners of the house Hillary Charles has a gun charge Against him for brandishing a gun at a neighbor there's a restraining water on him the kids are left unattended hes constantly fighting with everybody on the block We also think hes a sexual predator so if you bring your children to one your children to 108 Portland and daycare you need to check them as far as the Wife she's OK but she's deadly afraid of her husband cause hes always beaten her up hes mental he needs help medication psychiatric help cause all he does is threatening elderly women elderly man steal from the neighbors hes a disgusting person and you guys need to check your children He goes down to Jersey street buys drugs pick up hookers screws them in his car then comes back this is all well hes supposed to be A-day care provider

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Cynthia Thomas
2021-11-14 02:04:30
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
I have used this provider for more than 6 months

This daycare is amazing place. Very clean with great staff and very welcoming. My children have been going here for 2 years and I couldn’t ask for a better daycare. Please keep on the great job.

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Alyssa Silver
2021-11-14 01:37:16
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
I have toured this provider's facility, but have not used its services

While you read the negative comments, please ask yourself, did this person, Alyssa, comment because of ongoing legal issues unassociated with the Child Day Care. This daycare has no history of child neglect or any violations about children or care of children. Thank you for the comments persons @ 106, 340, and 362. We continue to see your negativity and pray that you're answered soon.

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Alyssa Goldie
2021-11-01 16:46:57
★ ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆

I have observed this daycare and these children are being left unattended to run up and down the backyard down the driveway one almost got hit by a car there was a father yelling and screaming for his child he didn't know where the child was while at this home they are unfit to be child providers and they leave their kids unattended all the time

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About the Provider

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Alexander-Charles, Benedicta is a Group Family Day Care in Staten Island NY, with a maximum capacity of 16 children. The home-based daycare service's listing gives an age range of 12 children, ages 6 weeks to 12 years AND 4 additional school-aged children; please confirm current ages with the provider. It is open Monday - Friday, 07:30 AM - 06:30 PM. The provider does not participate in a subsidized child care program.
Additional Information: This facility is authorized to administer over-the-counter topical ointments only; Initial License Date: 9/11/2008; This facility is authorized to administer medications;

Hours of Operation

  • Monday07:30 AM - 06:30 PM
  • Tuesday07:30 AM - 06:30 PM
  • Wednesday07:30 AM - 06:30 PM
  • Thursday07:30 AM - 06:30 PM
  • Friday07:30 AM - 06:30 PM
  • Saturday Closed
  • Sunday Closed

Inspection/Report History

Where possible, ChildcareCenter provides inspection reports as a service to families. This information is deemed reliable but is not guaranteed. We encourage families to contact the daycare provider directly with any questions or concerns. Reports can also be verified with your local daycare licensing office.

Date Type Regulations Status
2026-05-14 Application - Renewal Application - Renewal 2026-I-NYCDOH-046181
Brief Description: No violations cited
2025-11-17 Monitoring Monitoring 2025-I-NYCDOH-096221
Brief Description: No violations cited
2025-04-14 Annual Unannounced Annual Unannounced 2025-I-NYCDOH-004965
Brief Description: No violations cited
2024-09-19 Mid-Point Mid-Point 2024-I-NYCDOH-085178
Brief Description: Violations found
2024-09-19 Violation 416.14(c) Corrected
Brief Description: Each employee 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:
2024-09-19 Violation 416.15(b)(25)(iii) Corrected
Brief Description: At the two-year calendar date in a four year licensing 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: proof of compliance with the training requirements of section 416.14.
2024-04-10 Annual Unannounced Annual Unannounced 2024-I-NYCDOH-004787
Brief Description: No violations cited
2023-10-18 Monitoring Monitoring 2023-I-NYCDOH-048386
Brief Description: No violations cited

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