Kidz World Early Childhood Center
217-21 Merrick Blvd., Queens, NY
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21st Century YMCA @ IS 59 is a school-age program in Queens, New York. It is registered with the state (since January 4, 2008), for up to 146 children, serving school-age children.
New York State Office of Children and Family Services made 7 visits in the last 3 years and cited 19 rules across 5 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
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| Ages | School-age childrenFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Licensed capacity | 146 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
21st Century YMCA @ IS 59 has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time school-age care at a child care center in Queens County has a median price of $225 a week (U.S. Department of Labor, 2022).
State record
7 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Apr 13, 2026: 1 rule cited
Rules cited on 5 of 7 visits · 19 rules in all
For comparison: 79% of New York daycares had at least one rule cited in the last 3 years; the typical daycare had 4.
A cited rule is what an inspector found on the day of a visit. It is not a rating of the daycare today.
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414.14(b) Each applicant for, or individual in the position of director, teacher, or volunteer must complete Office- approved training that complies with federal minimum health and safety pre-service or three-month orientation period requirements. This training must be obtained pre-service or within three months of starting such position.
414.4(h) The director or a designated qualified staff member must conduct monthly inspections of the premises to observe possible fire and safety hazards. Any such hazard must be corrected immediately.
414.13(b)(6) 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.
414.13(b)(5) 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 determine whether the applicant is listed on the register of substantiated category one cases of abuse or neglect maintained by the Justice Center for the Protection of Persons with Special Needs, pursuant to Section 495 of the Social Services Law, as required by section 414.10(b)(1)(ii); and
414.13(b)(4) 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 determine whether the applicant is the subject of an indicated report of child abuse and maltreatment as required by section 414.10(b)(1)(i) of this Part;
414.13(b)(3) 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: a sworn statement by the applicant indicating whether, to the best of the applicant's knowledge, such applicant has ever been convicted of a misdemeanor or felony in New York State or any other jurisdiction and fingerprint images as required to comply with the requirements of 413.4 of this Title;
414.13(b)(2) 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 names, addresses and day time telephone numbers of at least two acceptable references, other than relatives, at least one of whom can verify employment history, work record and qualifications, and at least one of whom can attest to the applicant's character, habits and personal qualifications to be a school-age child care program staff member;
414.11(b)(6) The initial medical statement for staff and volunteers must include the results of a Mantoux tuberculin test or other federally approved tuberculin test performed within the 12 months preceding the date of the application.
414.11(b)(1)(ii) 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.
414.15(b)(5) The submission of fraudulent or altered documents to the Office or its representatives is prohibited.
414.15(b)(4) The staff and volunteers must be in good health and be of good character and habits.
414.13(a)(1) Staff and volunteers must be mature, of good character and possess suitable personal qualifications.
414.15(c)(11) 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;
414.15(b)(12)(iv) The school age child care program must report to the Office: immediately upon learning of any other change that would place the school age child care program out of compliance with applicable regulations;
414.13(b)(5) 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 determine whether the applicant is listed on the register of substantiated category one cases of abuse or neglect maintained by the Justice Center for the Protection of Persons with Special Needs, pursuant to Section 495 of the Social Services Law, as required by section 414.10(b)(1)(ii); and
414.13(b)(4) 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 determine whether the applicant is the subject of an indicated report of child abuse and maltreatment as required by section 414.10(b)(1)(i) of this Part;
414.13(b)(3) 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: a sworn statement by the applicant indicating whether, to the best of the applicant's knowledge, such applicant has ever been convicted of a misdemeanor or felony in New York State or any other jurisdiction and fingerprint images as required to comply with the requirements of 413.4 of this Title;
414.11(b)(6) The initial medical statement for staff and volunteers must include the results of a Mantoux tuberculin test or other federally approved tuberculin test performed within the 12 months preceding the date of the application.
414.11(b)(1)(ii) 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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FAQ
Yes. 21st Century YMCA @ IS 59 is registered with the state and operating, first licensed January 4, 2008. This is how New York authorizes this type of child care.
New York State Office of Children and Family Services lists the most recent visit on April 13, 2026, with 1 rule cited. It lists 7 visits in the last 3 years.
Yes. Inspectors cited 19 rules across 5 of 7 visits in the last 3 years. For comparison: 79% of New York daycares had at least one rule cited in the last 3 years; the typical daycare had 4. A cited rule is what an inspector found on the day of a visit. It is not a rating of the daycare today.
146, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve school-age children.
Its hours are not listed. Call (212) 912-2212 to confirm.
It has not listed its tuition. Call (212) 912-2212 to ask.
(212) 912-2212.
132-55 Ridgedale Street, Queens, NY 11413. The nearest other daycare we list is Kidz World Early Childhood Center, 0.2 miles away.