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Laurencia Alexander-Benn

Staten Island, NY 10303 · home daycare: the provider shares the address with families3.0· 2 reviews
licensed capacity
16
open each week
5 days
year first licensed
2013

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About Laurencia Alexander-Benn

Laurencia Alexander-Benn is a licensed group home daycare in Staten Island, New York. The state has licensed it since September 17, 2013, for up to 16 children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 6:30 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 6 visits in the last 3 years and cited 7 rules across 3 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

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Type
Group home daycare
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Hours today
Closed today
Licensed capacity
16 children

Hours

Hours

Monday7:00 AM to 6:30 PM
Tuesday7:00 AM to 6:30 PM
Wednesday7:00 AM to 6:30 PM
Thursday7:00 AM to 6:30 PM
Friday7:00 AM to 6:30 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayTodayNot listed

Programs

Programs and care

SettingGroup child care homeFrom the state license
Licensed capacity16 childrenFrom the state license

Cost

Tuition and costs

Laurencia Alexander-Benn has not listed its tuition.

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State record

Inspection reports for Laurencia Alexander-Benn

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Licensed Group Family Day Care
Capacity
16 children
First licensed
2013
License number
#656194
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Summary

6 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Apr 28, 2026: no rules cited

Rules cited on 3 of 6 visits · 7 rules in all

  • Staff training and qualifications 2
  • Safety and hazards 2
  • Background checks 1
  • Records and paperwork 1
  • Transportation 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 28, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Nov 13, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  3. Sep 15, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  4. May 15, 2025Inspection2 rules cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

      416.15(b)(11)(ii)(e) two acceptable references;

      Corrected during the visit

    • Background checks

      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,

  5. Oct 16, 2024Inspection2 rules cited
    • Records and paperwork

      416.15(c)(13) The program must maintain on file at the group family day care home, available for inspection: a daily schedule documenting the arrival and departure times of each caregiver, employees and volunteers;

      Corrected during the visit

    • Safety and hazards

      416.5(b)(7) Each program must have on site a variety of supplies including food, water, first aid and other safety equipment to allow for the protection of the health and safety of children in the event parents are unable to pick up children due to a local disaster. The plan must take into account a child's needs for an overnight stay. Food supplies must be non-perishable and of sufficient quantity for all children for an overnight stay.

      Corrected during the visit

  6. Sep 10, 2024Inspection3 rules cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

      416.14(b)(1) Each applicant must complete the Office-approved training that complies with the federal minimum health and safety pre-service training requirements or three-month orientation period training requirements. This training must be obtained pre-service or within three months of starting such position. Individuals who have completed Office approved training that complies with federal health and safety requirements may be left unsupervised with children. Any teacher, director, or volunteer who does not complete this training must not be left unsupervised with children in care until such times as the training has been completed.

    • Transportation

      416.6(a) The Licensee must obtain written consent on forms furnished by the Office or approved equivalents from the parent of the child for any transportation of the children in care at the group family day care home provided or arranged for by a caregiver.

    • Safety and hazards

      416.4(b)(1) Evacuation drills must be conducted at least monthly during the hours of operation of the group family day care home.

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 Laurencia Alexander-Benn

Is Laurencia Alexander-Benn licensed?

Yes. New York State Office of Children and Family Services lists it as licensed and operating, first licensed September 17, 2013.

When was Laurencia Alexander-Benn last inspected?

New York State Office of Children and Family Services lists the most recent visit on April 28, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 6 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Laurencia Alexander-Benn had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 7 rules across 3 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 Laurencia Alexander-Benn care for?

16, the licensed capacity on the state record.

What are Laurencia Alexander-Benn's hours?

Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 6:30 PM. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Laurencia Alexander-Benn cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (347) 858-4291 to ask.

What is Laurencia Alexander-Benn's phone number?

(347) 858-4291.

Where is Laurencia Alexander-Benn?

Staten Island, NY 10303. 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).