Center of Excellence Springfield Gardens
127-08 Merrick Blvd., Queens, NY
4.6· 28 reviews
Building and Growing
- licensed capacity
- 28
- a week, county median
- $225
- year first licensed
- 2024
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About
About Building and Growing
Building and Growing is a school-age program in Springfield Gardens, New York. It is registered with the state (since July 18, 2024), for up to 28 children, serving school-age children.
New York State Office of Children and Family Services made 3 visits in the last 3 years and cited no rules in those visits. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
School-age
Ages served: school-age children
6 wk
6 mo
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12 yr
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- Type
- School-age program
- Ages
- School-age children
- Hours today
- Not listed
- Licensed capacity
- 28 children
Hours
Hours
Hours not listed. Call (516) 668-9591 to confirm.
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | School-age childrenFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Licensed capacity | 28 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Building and Growing 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).
Ask the daycare for its ratesIt has not listed its tuition. The county medians below are a starting point.
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
State record
Inspection reports for Building and Growing
License
- Status
- Registered with the state and operating
- License type
- Registered School Age Child Care
- Capacity
- 28 children
- Ages
- School-age children
- First licensed
- 2024
- License number
- #918616
Summary
3 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jun 3, 2026: no rules cited
No rules cited on any of 3 visits
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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- Jun 3, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
- Jun 16, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Sep 10, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
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FAQ
Questions about Building and Growing
Is Building and Growing licensed?
Yes. Building and Growing is registered with the state and operating, first licensed July 18, 2024. This is how New York authorizes this type of child care.
When was Building and Growing last inspected?
New York State Office of Children and Family Services lists the most recent visit on June 3, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 3 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Building and Growing had rules cited by the state?
No. New York State Office of Children and Family Services lists no cited rules in its 3 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 Building and Growing care for?
28, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve school-age children.
What are Building and Growing's hours?
Its hours are not listed. Call (516) 668-9591 to confirm.
How much does Building and Growing cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (516) 668-9591 to ask.
What is Building and Growing's phone number?
(516) 668-9591.
Where is Building and Growing?
121-15 Lucas St, Springfield Gardens, NY 11413. The nearest other daycare we list is The Child Center Of NY, under 0.1 miles away.