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Girafas Play & Learn

Brooklyn, NY 11217 · home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
licensed capacity
16
year first licensed
2016
Call (347) 762-1703Website

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About Girafas Play & Learn

Girafas Play & Learn is a licensed group home daycare in Brooklyn, New York. The state has licensed it since September 22, 2016, for up to 16 children.

It describes a Bilingual / immersion and Montessori approach, with after-school care, full-time care, part-time care and preschool. As a home daycare, the provider shares the address with families when you call.

New York State Office of Children and Family Services made 6 visits in the last 3 years and cited 5 rules across 2 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

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Type
Group home daycare
Ages
0 to 12
Hours today
Not listed
Licensed capacity
16 children

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Hours

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Programs

Programs and care

Ages0 to 12
SettingGroup child care homeFrom the state license
ProgramsAfter-school care, full-time care, part-time care, preschool and summer camp
ApproachBilingual / immersion (Portuguese immersion), Montessori
Staff-to-child ratioUp to 12 students and two teachers (6:1 teacher ratio)
Class sizeSmall group size of up to 12 students
LanguagesPortuguese
Licensed capacity16 childrenFrom the state license
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State record

Inspection reports for Girafas Play & Learn

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Licensed Group Family Day Care
Capacity
16 children
First licensed
2016
License number
#759700
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Summary

6 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Sep 2, 2026: no rules cited

Rules cited on 2 of 6 visits · 5 rules in all

  • Health, medication and illness 2
  • Records and paperwork 1
  • Safe sleep 1
  • 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. Sep 2, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Apr 23, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  3. May 28, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  4. Jan 8, 2025Inspection2 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      416.11(h)(5)(i) A written Individual Health Care Plan must be developed for the child;

    • Records and paperwork

      416.5(b)(5) The licensee must maintain on file a record of each shelter-in-place drill conducted, using forms provided by the Office or approved equivalents.

  5. Oct 1, 2024Inspection3 rules cited
    • Safe sleep

      416.15(c)(18) The program must maintain on file at the group family day care home, available for inspection: the napping agreement for each child in care;

    • 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;

    • 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.

  6. Jul 15, 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 Girafas Play & Learn

Is Girafas Play & Learn licensed?

Yes. New York State Office of Children and Family Services lists it as licensed and operating, first licensed September 22, 2016.

When was Girafas Play & Learn last inspected?

New York State Office of Children and Family Services lists the most recent visit on September 2, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 6 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Girafas Play & Learn had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 5 rules across 2 of 6 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 Girafas Play & Learn care for?

16, the licensed capacity on the state record.

What are Girafas Play & Learn's hours?

Its hours are not listed. Call (347) 762-1703 to confirm.

How much does Girafas Play & Learn cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (347) 762-1703 to ask.

What is Girafas Play & Learn's phone number?

(347) 762-1703.

Where is Girafas Play & Learn?

Brooklyn, NY 11217. 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).