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Books & Rattles

75-02 51 Avenue, Queens, NY 113733.5· 38 reviews
licensed capacity
132
open each week
5 days
a week, county median
$300

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About Books & Rattles

Books & Rattles is a child care center in Queens, New York. It is permitted by the nyc health department, for up to 132 children, serving infants, toddlers and preschoolers.

It is open Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM.

Infants

Ages served: infants, toddlers and preschoolers

From the state license
Ask when you call: rates, current openings, staff-to-child ratio, teacher qualifications and whether it accepts child care subsidies.
Type
Child care center
Ages
Infants, toddlers and preschoolers
Hours today
7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Licensed capacity
132 children

Hours

Hours

MondayToday7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Tuesday7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Wednesday7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Thursday7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Friday7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayNot listed

Programs

Programs and care

AgesInfants, toddlers and preschoolersFrom the state license
Licensed capacity132 childrenFrom the state license
A daycare without an item may still offer it; ask.

Cost

Tuition and costs

Books & Rattles has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in Queens County has a median price of $300 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 Books & Rattles

The inspection records we copied from New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene do not include Books & Rattles, so this page has no inspection history for it. Use the link below to check the agency's own site.

License

Status
Permitted by the NYC Health Department and operating
License type
NYC Health Code group child care permit
Capacity
132 children
Ages
Infants, toddlers and preschoolers
License number
#DC1131
Also at this site
Facility #DC14158: Child care center
See the state's record

Inspections

The inspection records we copied from New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene do not include Books & Rattles, so this page has no inspection history for it. Use the link below to check the agency's own site.

Copied from New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene 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 Books & Rattles

Is Books & Rattles licensed?

Yes. Books & Rattles is permitted by the NYC Health Department and operating. This is how New York authorizes this type of child care.

Does Books & Rattles have inspection violations?

The inspection records we copied from New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene do not include Books & Rattles, so this page has no inspection history for it. Use the link below to check the agency's own site.

How many children can Books & Rattles care for?

132, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers and preschoolers.

What are Books & Rattles' hours?

Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Books & Rattles cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (718) 899-1532 to ask.

What is Books & Rattles' phone number?

(718) 899-1532.

Where is Books & Rattles?

75-02 51 Avenue, Queens, NY 11373. The nearest other daycare we list is Sunnyside Community Services, 0.1 miles away.

Sources: New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (license) · U.S. Department of Labor, 2022 (county prices).