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ChiChi's DayCare

Richmond Hill, NY 11418 · home daycare: the provider shares the address with families5.0· 6 reviews
licensed capacity
16
open each week
5 days
a week, county median
$250
year first licensed
2008

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About ChiChi's DayCare

ChiChi's DayCare is a licensed group home daycare in Richmond Hill, New York. The state has licensed it since August 5, 2008, for up to 16 children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 8:30 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 22 visits in the last 3 years and cited 6 rules across 6 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

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Type
Group home daycare
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Hours today
Closed today
Licensed capacity
16 children

Hours

Hours

Monday8:30 AM to 5:30 PM
Tuesday8:30 AM to 5:30 PM
Wednesday8:30 AM to 5:30 PM
Thursday8:30 AM to 5:30 PM
Friday8:30 AM to 5:30 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayTodayNot listed

Programs

Programs and care

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

Tuition and costs

ChiChi's DayCare 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 ChiChi's DayCare

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Licensed Group Family Day Care
Capacity
16 children
First licensed
2008
License number
#349527
Also at this site
Facility #536822: Group child care home
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Summary

22 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Aug 27, 2026: 1 rule cited

Rules cited on 6 of 22 visits · 6 rules in all

  • Health, medication and illness 3
  • Safety and hazards 3

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 27, 2026InspectionFacility #3495271 rule 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;

  2. Aug 5, 2026InspectionFacility #536822No rules cited
  3. Jun 9, 2026InspectionFacility #349527No rules cited
  4. May 7, 2026InspectionFacility #5368221 rule cited
    • 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

  5. Mar 31, 2026InspectionFacility #349527No rules cited
  6. Feb 25, 2026InspectionFacility #5368221 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

  7. Dec 10, 2025InspectionFacility #536822No rules cited
  8. Dec 10, 2025InspectionFacility #349527No rules cited
  9. Jul 8, 2025InspectionFacility #536822No rules cited
  10. Jul 8, 2025InspectionFacility #349527No rules cited
Show 12 earlier visits
  1. Apr 4, 2025InspectionFacility #349527No rules cited
  2. Apr 4, 2025InspectionFacility #536822No rules cited
  3. Feb 13, 2025InspectionFacility #349527No rules cited
  4. Feb 13, 2025InspectionFacility #536822No rules cited
  5. Dec 13, 2024InspectionFacility #349527No rules cited
  6. Nov 1, 2024InspectionFacility #536822No rules cited
  7. Sep 26, 2024InspectionFacility #3495271 rule cited
    • 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.

  8. Jun 20, 2024InspectionFacility #3495271 rule 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;

  9. Jun 20, 2024InspectionFacility #536822No rules cited
  10. Mar 19, 2024InspectionFacility #536822No rules cited
  11. Mar 6, 2024InspectionFacility #349527No rules cited
  12. Mar 5, 2024InspectionFacility #5368221 rule cited
    • Safety and hazards

      416.5(e) Porches, decks or stairs with more than two steps must have railings with a barrier extending to the floor or ground to prevent children from falling. Acceptable types of barriers include, but are not limited to, balusters, intermediate rails, and heavy screening.

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 ChiChi's DayCare

Is ChiChi's DayCare licensed?

Yes. New York State Office of Children and Family Services lists it as licensed and operating, first licensed August 5, 2008.

When was ChiChi's DayCare last inspected?

New York State Office of Children and Family Services lists the most recent visit on August 27, 2026, with 1 rule cited. It lists 22 visits in the last 3 years.

Has ChiChi's DayCare had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 6 rules across 6 of 22 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 ChiChi's DayCare care for?

16, the licensed capacity on the state record.

What are ChiChi's DayCare's hours?

Monday to Friday, 8:30 AM to 5:30 PM. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does ChiChi's DayCare cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (718) 846-4006 to ask.

What is ChiChi's DayCare's phone number?

(718) 846-4006.

Where is ChiChi's DayCare?

Richmond Hill, NY 11418. 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).