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Home Sweet Home Children's School

196-17 53rd Avenue, Fresh Meadows, NY 113655.0· 2 reviews
licensed capacity
20
open each week
5 days
a week, county median
$225
year first licensed
2000

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About

About Home Sweet Home Children's School

Home Sweet Home Children's School is a school-age program in Fresh Meadows, New York. It is registered with the state (since April 11, 2000), for up to 20 children, serving school-age children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM. It describes a Play-based approach, with after-school care, full-time care, pre-k and preschool.

New York State Office of Children and Family Services made 7 visits in the last 3 years and cited 16 rules across 4 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

Preschool / pre-KBefore- and after-schoolSummer campAccepts child care subsidy

Ages served: school-age children

From the state license
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Type
School-age program
Ages
School-age children
Hours today
8:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Licensed capacity
20 children

Hours

Hours

MondayToday8:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Tuesday8:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Wednesday8:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Thursday8:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Friday8:00 AM to 6:00 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayNot listed
Hours it lists: “08:00 am – 06:00 pm”

Programs

Programs and care

AgesSchool-age childrenFrom the state license
ProgramsAfter-school care, full-time care, pre-k, preschool, summer camp and toddler care
ApproachPlay-based
CurriculumBuilding Blocks
Assistance it acceptsACS Vouchers
Licensed capacity20 childrenFrom the state license
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Cost

Tuition and costs

Home Sweet Home Children's School 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.
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 Home Sweet Home Children's School

License

Status
Registered with the state and operating
License type
Registered School Age Child Care
Capacity
20 children
Ages
School-age children
First licensed
2000
License number
#73287
See the state's record

Summary

7 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Apr 22, 2026: no rules cited

Rules cited on 4 of 7 visits · 16 rules in all

  • Building, equipment and play areas 8
  • Safety and hazards 5
  • Supervision and ratios 2
  • Background checks 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. Apr 22, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Apr 2, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  3. Feb 20, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      414.3(g) Peeling or damaged paint or plaster must be repaired.

  4. May 29, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  5. Apr 16, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      414.3(n) Children must be accommodated in rooms having a minimum of 35 square feet for each child, unless the room is used solely for activities where children will be seated while working on a particular activity or skill, then the room shall have a minimum of 20 square feet for each child.

  6. Mar 26, 2024Inspection5 rules cited
    • Safety and hazards

      414.5(b)(4) Each program must hold two shelter-in-place drills annually during which procedures and supplies are reviewed. Parents must be made aware of this drill in advance.

    • Safety and hazards

      414.5(a) Suitable precautions must be taken to eliminate all conditions in areas accessible to children which pose a safety or health hazard.

    • Safety and hazards

      414.4(b)(1) Evacuation drills must be conducted at least monthly during various hours of operation of the school age child care program.

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      414.3(n) Children must be accommodated in rooms having a minimum of 35 square feet for each child, unless the room is used solely for activities where children will be seated while working on a particular activity or skill, then the room shall have a minimum of 20 square feet for each child.

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      414.3(g) Peeling or damaged paint or plaster must be repaired.

  7. Mar 12, 2024Inspection9 rules cited
    • Background checks

      414.13(b) School-age child care programs must review and evaluate the backgrounds of all applicants for staff and volunteer positions. All applicants whose backgrounds must be reviewed must be required to provide the following:

    • Supervision and ratios

      414.8(k)(1)(i) for a child of school-age through the age of nine years old: there must be one teacher for every ten children;

    • Supervision and ratios

      414.8(g) Whenever the school-age child care program is in operation and the director is away from the premises, there must be a staff person to act on behalf of the director, who is knowledgeable about the programs operation and policies.

    • Safety and hazards

      414.5(b)(4) Each program must hold two shelter-in-place drills annually during which procedures and supplies are reviewed. Parents must be made aware of this drill in advance.

    • Safety and hazards

      414.4(b)(4) The program must maintain on file a record of each evacuation drill conducted, using forms furnished by the Office or approved equivalents.

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      414.3(n) Children must be accommodated in rooms having a minimum of 35 square feet for each child, unless the room is used solely for activities where children will be seated while working on a particular activity or skill, then the room shall have a minimum of 20 square feet for each child.

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      414.3(l) All buildings used for school-age child care programs must remain in compliance with the applicable provisions of the Fire Code and Building Code of New York State or other applicable fire and building codes when the Fire Code and Building Code of New York State is not applicable.

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      414.3(j)(3) One sanitary toilet and one wash basin must be available for every group of 20 children, or part thereof.

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      414.3(j)(2) Toilets must be in private stalls or have other provisions that ensure privacy.

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 Home Sweet Home Children's School

Is Home Sweet Home Children's School licensed?

Yes. Home Sweet Home Children's School is registered with the state and operating, first licensed April 11, 2000. This is how New York authorizes this type of child care.

When was Home Sweet Home Children's School last inspected?

New York State Office of Children and Family Services lists the most recent visit on April 22, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 7 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Home Sweet Home Children's School had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 16 rules across 4 of 7 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 Home Sweet Home Children's School care for?

20, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve school-age children.

What are Home Sweet Home Children's School's hours?

Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Home Sweet Home Children's School cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (718) 357-9738 to ask.

What is Home Sweet Home Children's School's phone number?

(718) 357-9738.

Where is Home Sweet Home Children's School?

196-17 53rd Avenue, Fresh Meadows, NY 11365. The nearest other daycare we list is Home Sweet Home Children's School, under 0.1 miles away.

Sources: New York State Office of Children and Family Services (license and visits) · U.S. Department of Labor, 2022 (county prices).