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Karen Petre
- licensed capacity
- 16
- open each week
- 5 days
- a week, county median
- $250
- year first licensed
- 2009
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About
About Karen Petre
Karen Petre is a licensed group home daycare in Elmhurst, New York. The state has licensed it since November 27, 2009, for up to 16 children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 7:30 AM to 6:00 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 9 visits in the last 3 years and cited 6 rules across 2 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
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- Type
- Group home daycare
- Ages
- Ask the daycare
- Hours today
- 7:30 AM to 6:00 PM
- Licensed capacity
- 16 children
Hours
Hours
| MondayToday | 7:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 7:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 7:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Thursday | 7:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Friday | 7:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| Sunday | Not listed |
Programs
Programs and care
| Setting | Group child care homeFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Licensed capacity | 16 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Karen Petre 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.
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
State record
Inspection reports for Karen Petre
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Licensed Group Family Day Care
- Capacity
- 16 children
- First licensed
- 2009
- License number
- #416848
Summary
9 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Aug 21, 2026: no rules cited
Rules cited on 2 of 9 visits · 6 rules in all
- Supervision and ratios 4
- Records and paperwork 1
- Safety and hazards 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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- Aug 21, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
- Apr 2, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
- Oct 21, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Jul 30, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- May 14, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Feb 14, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Aug 27, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
Aug 23, 2024Inspection5 rules cited
416.8(j)(2) Two caregivers must be present when more than six children, none of whom are school age, are in care.
416.8(j)(1) One caregiver may care for a maximum of six children younger than school age, or eight children when at least two of the eight children are school aged.
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.
Corrected during the visit
416.8(e) The provider must be the primary caregiver of children in a group family day care home.
Corrected during the visit
416.8(a) Children cannot be left without competent supervision at any time. Competent supervision includes awareness of and responsibility for the ongoing activity of each child. It requires that all children be within a caregiver's range of vision except as provided in section 416.8(b) of this Part and that the caregiver be near enough to respond when redirection or intervention strategies are needed. Competent supervision must take into account the child's age, emotional, physical and cognitive development.
Apr 26, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
416.4(c) There must be an operational smoke detector on each floor of the home.
Corrected during the visit
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FAQ
Questions about Karen Petre
Is Karen Petre licensed?
Yes. New York State Office of Children and Family Services lists it as licensed and operating, first licensed November 27, 2009.
When was Karen Petre last inspected?
New York State Office of Children and Family Services lists the most recent visit on August 21, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 9 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Karen Petre had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 6 rules across 2 of 9 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 Karen Petre care for?
16, the licensed capacity on the state record.
What are Karen Petre's hours?
Monday to Friday, 7:30 AM to 6:00 PM. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does Karen Petre cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (347) 468-3140 to ask.
What is Karen Petre's phone number?
(347) 468-3140.
Where is Karen Petre?
Elmhurst, NY 11373. It is a home daycare, so the provider shares the street address with families directly.