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Far Rockaway, NY 11691 · takes infants · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
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Kettelie Smith is a licensed group home daycare in Far Rockaway, New York. The state has licensed it since July 22, 2008, 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 10 visits in the last 3 years and cited 16 rules across 6 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
Hours
Programs
| Setting | Group child care homeFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Licensed capacity | 16 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Kettelie Smith 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).
State record
10 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jul 27, 2026: 2 rules cited
Rules cited on 6 of 10 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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416.15(b)(25)(iii) At the two-year calendar date in a four year licensing cycle, a program must be in compliance with the following mid-point requirements and be able to show proof of compliance to the Office when requested: proof of compliance with the training requirements of section 416.14.
416.15(b)(25)(ii) At the two-year calendar date in a four year licensing cycle, a program must be in compliance with the following mid-point requirements and be able to show proof of compliance to the Office when requested: a report of inspection and approval performed by local authorities or an inspector qualified to approve fuel burning systems within the 12 months preceding the calendar date of the two-year mark in a four year license of any wood or coal burning stove, fireplace, pellet stoves or permanently installed gas space heater in use at the home; and
416.11(i)(27) Garbage receptacles must be covered, and cleaned as needed after emptying.
Corrected during the visit
416.11(a)(3) The program must keep documentation of immunizations the child has received to date, in accordance with New York State Public Health Law.
416.11(a)(1) No child may be accepted for care in a child care program unless the program has been furnished with a written statement signed by a health care provider verifying that the child is able to participate in child care and currently appears to be free from contagious or communicable diseases. A child's medical statement must have been completed within the 12 months preceding the date of enrollment.
416.15(c)(4) The program must maintain on file at the group family day care home, available for inspection the names and addresses of persons authorized to take the child(ren) from the group family day care home;
416.15(c)(3) The program must maintain on file at the group family day care home, available for inspection the name, address, gender, and date of birth of each child and each child's parents names, addresses, telephone numbers and place(s) at which parents or other persons responsible for the child can be reached in case of an emergency;
416.11(h)(1)(i) The caregivers also must: obtain written consent at the time of admission from the parent which authorizes the provider or other caregivers to obtain emergency health care for the child;
416.11(a)(3) The program must keep documentation of immunizations the child has received to date, in accordance with New York State Public Health Law.
416.11(a)(1) No child may be accepted for care in a child care program unless the program has been furnished with a written statement signed by a health care provider verifying that the child is able to participate in child care and currently appears to be free from contagious or communicable diseases. A child's medical statement must have been completed within the 12 months preceding the date of enrollment.
416.4(b)(1) Evacuation drills must be conducted at least monthly during the hours of operation of the group family day care home.
416.15(b)(11)(ii)(d) a sworn statement indicating whether, to the best of the applicant's knowledge, he or she has ever been convicted of a misdemeanor or felony in New York State or any other jurisdiction
416.15(b)(11)(ii)(c) fingerprint images necessary for the Office to conduct a criminal history review,
416.15(b)(11)(ii)(b) the forms necessary to check the register of substantiated category one cases of abuse or neglect maintained by the Justice Center for the Protection of Persons with Special Needs pursuant to Section 495 of the Social Services Law,
416.15(b)(11)(ii)(a) the forms necessary for the Office to inquire whether the applicant is the subject of an indicated report of child abuse or maltreatment on file with the Statewide Central Register of Child Abuse and Maltreatment,
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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Far Rockaway, NY 11691 · takes infants · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
310 Beach 20 Street, Queens, NY
8-21 Bay 25th Street, Far Rockaway, NY
Far Rockaway, NY 11691 · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
Far Rockaway, NY 11691 · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
Far Rockaway, NY 11691 · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
Far Rockaway, NY 11691 · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
Far Rockaway, NY 11691 · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
Far Rockaway, NY 11691 · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
FAQ
Yes. New York State Office of Children and Family Services lists it as licensed and operating, first licensed July 22, 2008.
New York State Office of Children and Family Services lists the most recent visit on July 27, 2026, with 2 rules cited. It lists 10 visits in the last 3 years.
Yes. Inspectors cited 16 rules across 6 of 10 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.
16, the licensed capacity on the state record.
Its hours are not listed. Call (347) 727-7175 to confirm.
It has not listed its tuition. Call (347) 727-7175 to ask.
(347) 727-7175.
Far Rockaway, NY 11691. It is a home daycare, so the provider shares the street address with families directly.