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ABC Read to Me

East Elmhurst, NY 11369 · home daycare: the provider shares the address with families4.9· 17 reviews
licensed capacity
16
open each week
5 days
a week, county median
$250
year first licensed
2016

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About ABC Read to Me

ABC Read to Me is a licensed group home daycare in East Elmhurst, New York. The state has licensed it since July 19, 2016, for up to 16 children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM. As a home daycare, the provider shares the address with families when you call.

New York State Office of Children and Family Services made 11 visits in the last 3 years and cited 10 rules across 4 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

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Type
Group home daycare
Ages
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Hours today
7:30 AM to 5:30 PM
Licensed capacity
16 children

Hours

Hours

MondayToday7:30 AM to 5:30 PM
Tuesday7:30 AM to 5:30 PM
Wednesday7:30 AM to 5:30 PM
Thursday7:30 AM to 5:30 PM
Friday7:30 AM to 5:30 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayNot listed

Programs

Programs and care

SettingGroup child care homeFrom the state license
Licensed capacity16 childrenFrom the state license

Cost

Tuition and costs

ABC Read to Me has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a home daycare in Queens County has a median price of $250 a week (U.S. Department of Labor, 2022).

Ask the daycare for its ratesIt has not listed its tuition. The county medians below are a starting point.
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 ABC Read to Me

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Licensed Group Family Day Care
Capacity
16 children
First licensed
2016
License number
#768704
See the state's record

Summary

11 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Aug 25, 2026: no rules cited

Rules cited on 4 of 11 visits · 10 rules in all

  • Safety and hazards 3
  • Health, medication and illness 3
  • Records and paperwork 1
  • Supervision and ratios 1
  • Food and nutrition 1
  • Transportation 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. Aug 25, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  2. May 8, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  3. Mar 13, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  4. Nov 20, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
    • Safety and hazards

      416.4(h)(4) 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.

      Corrected during the visit

  5. Aug 7, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  6. May 14, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  7. Feb 21, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  8. Feb 20, 2025Inspection3 rules cited
    • Records and paperwork

      416.15(c)(5) The program must maintain on file at the group family day care home, available for inspection daily attendance records that are filled out at the time a child arrives and departs, and must include arrival and departure times;

    • Supervision and ratios

      416.15(a)(9) The provisions specified on the license are binding and the group family day care home must operate in compliance with the terms of the license. The number and age range of children specified thereon are the maximum number and age range of children who may be in the care of the group family day care home at any one time.

    • Safety and hazards

      416.5(v) Operating carbon monoxide detectors must be used in all group family day care homes when required, and located in areas of the home in accordance with applicable laws.

  9. Sep 13, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  10. Jun 18, 2024Inspection2 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      416.15(c)(6) The program must maintain on file at the group family day care home, available for inspection children's individual health care plans; parental consents for emergency medical treatment; child's medical statement, immunizations, and any available results of lead screening for children not yet enrolled in kindergarten or a higher grade only; 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 caregivers; daily health check documentation; a record of illnesses and injuries occurring while in care; and any indicators of child abuse or maltreatment;

    • Safety and hazards

      416.5(k) 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.

      Corrected during the visit

Show 1 earlier visit
  1. Feb 16, 2024Inspection4 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      416.15(c)(6) The program must maintain on file at the group family day care home, available for inspection children's individual health care plans; parental consents for emergency medical treatment; child's medical statement, immunizations, and any available results of lead screening for children not yet enrolled in kindergarten or a higher grade only; 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 caregivers; daily health check documentation; a record of illnesses and injuries occurring while in care; and any indicators of child abuse or maltreatment;

    • Food and nutrition

      416.12(n) 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.

    • Health, medication and illness

      416.11(a)(3) The program must keep documentation of immunizations the child has received to date, in accordance with New York State Public Health Law.

    • Transportation

      416.6(a) The Licensee must obtain written consent on forms furnished by the Office or approved equivalents from the parent of the child for any transportation of the children in care at the group family day care home provided or arranged for by a caregiver.

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 ABC Read to Me

Is ABC Read to Me licensed?

Yes. New York State Office of Children and Family Services lists it as licensed and operating, first licensed July 19, 2016.

When was ABC Read to Me last inspected?

New York State Office of Children and Family Services lists the most recent visit on August 25, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 11 visits in the last 3 years.

Has ABC Read to Me had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 10 rules across 4 of 11 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 ABC Read to Me care for?

16, the licensed capacity on the state record.

What are ABC Read to Me's hours?

Monday to Friday, 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does ABC Read to Me cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (347) 472-2194 to ask.

What is ABC Read to Me's phone number?

(347) 472-2194.

Where is ABC Read to Me?

East Elmhurst, NY 11369. It is a home daycare, so the provider shares the street address with families directly.

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