Little Meadows Early Childhood Center
67-25 188 Street, Queens, NY
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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.
Hours
| MondayToday | 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Thursday | 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Friday | 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| Sunday | Not listed |
Programs
| Ages | School-age childrenFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Programs | After-school care, full-time care, pre-k, preschool, summer camp and toddler care |
| Approach | Play-based |
| Curriculum | Building Blocks |
| Assistance it accepts | ACS Vouchers |
| Licensed capacity | 20 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
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).
State record
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
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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414.3(g) Peeling or damaged paint or plaster must be repaired.
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.
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.
414.5(a) Suitable precautions must be taken to eliminate all conditions in areas accessible to children which pose a safety or health hazard.
414.4(b)(1) Evacuation drills must be conducted at least monthly during various hours of operation of the school age child care program.
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.
414.3(g) Peeling or damaged paint or plaster must be repaired.
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:
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;
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
414.3(j)(3) One sanitary toilet and one wash basin must be available for every group of 20 children, or part thereof.
414.3(j)(2) Toilets must be in private stalls or have other provisions that ensure privacy.
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FAQ
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.
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.
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.
20, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve school-age children.
Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM. Holiday hours can differ.
It has not listed its tuition. Call (718) 357-9738 to ask.
(718) 357-9738.
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.