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Allan Mcdonald

Far Rockaway, NY 11691 · home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
licensed capacity
16
a week, county median
$250
year first licensed
2005
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About Allan Mcdonald

Allan Mcdonald is a licensed group home daycare in Far Rockaway, New York. The state has licensed it since February 2, 2005, for up to 16 children.

As a home daycare, the provider shares the address with families when you call.

New York State Office of Children and Family Services made 8 visits in the last 3 years and cited 3 rules across 2 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

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Group home daycare
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Licensed capacity
16 children

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Programs

Programs and care

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

Cost

Tuition and costs

Allan Mcdonald 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).

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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 Allan Mcdonald

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Licensed Group Family Day Care
Capacity
16 children
First licensed
2005
License number
#220873
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Summary

8 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Aug 20, 2026: no rules cited

Rules cited on 2 of 8 visits · 3 rules in all

  • Building, equipment and play areas 2
  • Staff training and qualifications 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 20, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Apr 9, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  3. Mar 31, 2026Inspection2 rules cited
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      416.3(n) Adequate and safe water supply and sewage facilities must be provided and must comply with State and local laws. Hot and cold running water must be available and accessible at all times.

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      416.3(l) A bathroom not more than one floor level away from the program area must be accessible to children.

  4. Dec 3, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  5. Aug 13, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  6. May 14, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

      416.14(m) All child care programs must have at least one caregiver who holds a valid certification in cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and first aid on the premises of the child care program during the program's operating hours.

  7. Dec 2, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  8. May 16, 2024InspectionNo rules cited

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 Allan Mcdonald

Is Allan Mcdonald licensed?

Yes. New York State Office of Children and Family Services lists it as licensed and operating, first licensed February 2, 2005.

When was Allan Mcdonald last inspected?

New York State Office of Children and Family Services lists the most recent visit on August 20, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 8 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Allan Mcdonald had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 3 rules across 2 of 8 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 Allan Mcdonald care for?

16, the licensed capacity on the state record.

What are Allan Mcdonald's hours?

Its hours are not listed. Call (718) 419-8287 to confirm.

How much does Allan Mcdonald cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (718) 419-8287 to ask.

What is Allan Mcdonald's phone number?

(718) 419-8287.

Where is Allan Mcdonald?

Far Rockaway, NY 11691. 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).