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82nd Street Academics @ PS 280

34-20 94th Street, Jackson Heights, NY 11372
licensed capacity
112
a week, county median
$225
year first licensed
2015

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About 82nd Street Academics @ PS 280

82nd Street Academics @ PS 280 is a school-age program in Jackson Heights, New York. It is registered with the state (since November 24, 2015), for up to 112 children, serving school-age children.

New York State Office of Children and Family Services made 5 visits in the last 3 years and cited 17 rules across 4 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

School-age

Ages served: school-age children

From the state license
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Type
School-age program
Ages
School-age children
Hours today
Not listed
Licensed capacity
112 children

Hours

Hours

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Programs

Programs and care

AgesSchool-age childrenFrom the state license
Licensed capacity112 childrenFrom the state license

Cost

Tuition and costs

82nd Street Academics @ PS 280 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).

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Queens County medians, full time, per week

Infant

Center$300
Home daycare$250

Toddler

Center$277
Home daycare$220

Preschool

Center$259
Home daycare$200

School age

Center$225
Home daycare$190

County median full-time prices at centers and home daycares, U.S. Department of Labor, National Database of Childcare Prices, 2022 (the latest year). Not this daycare's rates; prices have risen since.

State record

Inspection reports for 82nd Street Academics @ PS 280

License

Status
Registered with the state and operating
License type
Registered School Age Child Care
Capacity
112 children
Ages
School-age children
First licensed
2015
License number
#742484
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Summary

5 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Nov 26, 2025: 3 rules cited

Rules cited on 4 of 5 visits · 17 rules in all

  • Background checks 8
  • Health, medication and illness 6
  • Staff training and qualifications 1
  • Supervision and ratios 1
  • Other rules 1

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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  1. Nov 26, 2025Inspection3 rules cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

      414.13(g)(1)(iii) To be qualified as a director, a person must possess either: a School-Age Child Care Credential or other Office-recognized credential specific to the school-age developmental period; and two years of direct experience working with children less than 13 years of age, including at least one year in a supervisory capacity in a child care program or related field of work; or

    • Health, medication and illness

      414.11(b)(3) Initial medical statements sent in with the application or as a result of a new hire must be dated within 12 months preceding the date of application or hiring date.

    • Other rules

      414.2(e) Renewal. Applicants for renewal of a registration must submit to the Office at least 60 days in advance of the expiration date of the registration the following:

  2. Sep 19, 2025Inspection6 rules cited
    • Background checks

      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

    • Background checks

      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;

    • Background checks

      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;

    • Background checks

      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;

    • Background checks

      414.13(b)(1) 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 statement or summary of each applicant's employment history including, but not limited to, any relevant child-caring experience;

    • Health, medication and illness

      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.

  3. Feb 14, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  4. Jan 31, 2024Inspection4 rules cited
    • Background checks

      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

    • Background checks

      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;

    • Health, medication and illness

      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.

    • Health, medication and illness

      414.11(b)(1) Staff and volunteers must each submit a medical statement on forms furnished by the Office or an approved equivalent from a health care provider:

  5. Nov 29, 2023Inspection4 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      414.15(c)(6) 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: children's individual health care plans; parental consents for emergency medical treatment; the name and dosage of any medications used by a child, the frequency of administration of such medications, and a record of their administration by program staff; daily health check documentation; a record of illnesses and injuries occurring while in care; and any indicators of child abuse or maltreatment;

    • Background checks

      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;

    • Health, medication and illness

      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.

    • Supervision and ratios

      414.8(k)(1)(i) for a child of school-age through the age of nine years old: there must be one teacher for every ten children;

  6. Oct 24, 2023Inspection9 rules cited
    • Records and paperwork

      414.15(c)(28) 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: a copy of a certificate of insurance from an insurance company showing the intent to provide general liability insurance to the program upon registration and a copy of the insurance policy issued after licensure;

    • Records and paperwork

      414.15(c)(23) 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: a description of specific procedures which will assure the safety of a child who is reported to the Statewide Central Register of Child Abuse and Maltreatment as well as other children provided care in the program;

    • Health, medication and illness

      414.15(c)(6) 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: children's individual health care plans; parental consents for emergency medical treatment; the name and dosage of any medications used by a child, the frequency of administration of such medications, and a record of their administration by program staff; daily health check documentation; a record of illnesses and injuries occurring while in care; and any indicators of child abuse or maltreatment;

    • Records and paperwork

      414.15(b)(12)(ii) The school age child care program must report to the Office: at least thirty days in advance of any proposed changes to the area used for child care;

    • Health, medication and illness

      414.11(c)(1) The registrant must prepare a health care plan on forms furnished by the Office. Such plan must protect and promote the health of children. The health care plan must be on site, followed by all staff and available upon demand by a parent or the Office. In those instances in which the program will administer medications, the health care plan must also be approved by the program's health care consultant unless the only medications to be administered are:

    • Health, medication and illness

      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.

    • Background checks

      414.10(b)(1)(ii) School-age child care programs must submit to the Office the information necessary to check the register of substantiated category one cases of abuse or neglect maintained by the Justice Center for the Protection of Persons with Special Needs per Section 495 of the Social Services Law before determining whether to hire or otherwise allow any person as a prospective operator, director, employee, or volunteer.

    • Safety and hazards

      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.

    • Safety and hazards

      414.4(b)(1) Evacuation drills must be conducted at least monthly during various hours of operation of the school age child care program.

Copied from New York State Office of Children and Family Services on October 2, 2026; the state's records start around Oct 2023. Rule wording, severity and dates are the state's.

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FAQ

Questions about 82nd Street Academics @ PS 280

Is 82nd Street Academics @ PS 280 licensed?

Yes. 82nd Street Academics @ PS 280 is registered with the state and operating, first licensed November 24, 2015. This is how New York authorizes this type of child care.

When was 82nd Street Academics @ PS 280 last inspected?

New York State Office of Children and Family Services lists the most recent visit on November 26, 2025, with 3 rules cited. It lists 5 visits in the last 3 years.

Has 82nd Street Academics @ PS 280 had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 17 rules across 4 of 5 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.

How many children can 82nd Street Academics @ PS 280 care for?

112, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve school-age children.

What are 82nd Street Academics @ PS 280's hours?

Its hours are not listed. Call (347) 680-2040 to confirm.

How much does 82nd Street Academics @ PS 280 cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (347) 680-2040 to ask.

What is 82nd Street Academics @ PS 280's phone number?

(347) 680-2040.

Where is 82nd Street Academics @ PS 280?

34-20 94th Street, Jackson Heights, NY 11372. The nearest other daycare we list is Queens Community House, under 0.1 miles away.

Sources: New York State Office of Children and Family Services (license and visits) · U.S. Department of Labor, 2022 (county prices).