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Francisca Mercedes

Richmond Hill, NY 11418 · home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
licensed capacity
16
a week, county median
$250
year first licensed
2011
Call (347) 644-5501

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About Francisca Mercedes

Francisca Mercedes is a licensed group home daycare in Richmond Hill, New York. The state has licensed it since November 22, 2011, 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 11 visits in the last 3 years and cited 9 rules across 6 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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SettingGroup child care homeFrom the state license
Licensed capacity16 childrenFrom the state license

Cost

Tuition and costs

Francisca Mercedes 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 Francisca Mercedes

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Licensed Group Family Day Care
Capacity
16 children
First licensed
2011
License number
#532760
See the state's record

Summary

11 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Aug 13, 2026: no rules cited

Rules cited on 6 of 11 visits · 9 rules in all

  • Safety and hazards 3
  • Building, equipment and play areas 2
  • Records and paperwork 2
  • Health, medication and illness 2

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 13, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Apr 16, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  3. Feb 13, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      416.3(h) Peeling or damaged paint or plaster must be repaired.

  4. Dec 12, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  5. Sep 3, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  6. Jun 10, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  7. Jan 28, 2025Inspection2 rules cited
    • 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.

      Corrected during the visit

    • Safety and hazards

      416.4(c) There must be an operational smoke detector on each floor of the home.

      Corrected during the visit

  8. Jan 7, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      416.3(h) Peeling or damaged paint or plaster must be repaired.

  9. Aug 13, 2024Inspection2 rules cited
    • Records and paperwork

      416.8(p)(1)(ii) Each group family day care home shall require visitors to the home to: indicate in writing the date of the visit and the time of entry to the home;

    • Records and paperwork

      416.8(g)(1) When the provider is absent for 3 or fewer consecutive days, the Office does not need to be notified in advance; however the program must keep a written record of the caregiver present in place of the absent provider.

  10. Jun 20, 2024Inspection2 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      416.11(a)(7) With the exception of children meeting the criteria of section 416.11(a)(6), children enrolled in child day care must remain current with their immunizations in accordance with the current schedule for required immunizations established in the New York Public Health Law.

    • Safety and hazards

      416.4(b)(1) Evacuation drills must be conducted at least monthly during the hours of operation of the group family day care home.

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  1. Mar 5, 2024Inspection1 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;

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 Francisca Mercedes

Is Francisca Mercedes licensed?

Yes. New York State Office of Children and Family Services lists it as licensed and operating, first licensed November 22, 2011.

When was Francisca Mercedes last inspected?

New York State Office of Children and Family Services lists the most recent visit on August 13, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 11 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Francisca Mercedes had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 9 rules across 6 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 Francisca Mercedes care for?

16, the licensed capacity on the state record.

What are Francisca Mercedes' hours?

Its hours are not listed. Call (347) 644-5501 to confirm.

How much does Francisca Mercedes cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (347) 644-5501 to ask.

What is Francisca Mercedes' phone number?

(347) 644-5501.

Where is Francisca Mercedes?

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).