Little Explorers
Bayside, NY 11361 · takes infants · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
4.9· 33 reviews
Little Atelier of Young Children
- licensed capacity
- 16
- open each week
- 5 days
- monthly, posted tuition
- $1,400
- year first licensed
- 2015
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About
About Little Atelier of Young Children
Little Atelier of Young Children is a licensed group home daycare in Bayside, New York. The state has licensed it since October 7, 2015, for up to 16 children.
It is open Monday to Tuesday, 8:30 AM to 3:00 PM; Wednesday, 8:30 AM to 3:30 PM; Thursday to Friday, 8:30 AM to 3:00 PM. It describes a Reggio Emilia approach, with full-time care, part-time care, pre-k and preschool. It lists monthly tuition from $1,400 to $2,000. As a home daycare, the provider shares the address with families when you call.
New York State Office of Children and Family Services made 11 visits in the last 3 years and cited 8 rules across 4 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
Preschool / pre-KPosts tuition
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- Type
- Group home daycare
- Ages
- Ask the daycare
- Hours today
- Closed today
- Licensed capacity
- 16 children
Hours
Hours
| Monday | 8:30 AM to 3:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 8:30 AM to 3:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 8:30 AM to 3:30 PM |
| Thursday | 8:30 AM to 3:00 PM |
| Friday | 8:30 AM to 3:00 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| SundayToday | Not listed |
Programs
Programs and care
| Setting | Group child care homeFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Programs | Full-time care, part-time care, pre-k and preschool |
| Approach | Reggio Emilia |
| Daily life | Parents pack food; Snacks provided |
| Licensed capacity | 16 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Little Atelier of Young Children lists monthly tuition from $1,400 to $2,000. 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).
| Monthly · program, in its own words | Price |
|---|---|
| Full-Day Program (8:30 AM – 3:00 PM), 2 days (2026~2027) | $1,400 |
| Full-Day Program (8:30 AM – 3:00 PM), 3 days (2026~2027) | $1,600 |
| Full-Day Program (8:30 AM – 3:00 PM), 5 days (2026~2027) | $2,000 |
3 posted prices. Rates change, so confirm before you enroll.
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 Little Atelier of Young Children
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Licensed Group Family Day Care
- Capacity
- 16 children
- First licensed
- 2015
- License number
- #745853
Summary
11 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jul 16, 2026: no rules cited
Rules cited on 4 of 11 visits · 8 rules in all
- Health, medication and illness 3
- Safety and hazards 2
- Staff training and qualifications 1
- Safe sleep 1
- 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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- Jul 16, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
Apr 16, 2026Inspection2 rules cited
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.
416.5(i) Protective caps, covers or permanently installed obstructive devices must be used on all electrical outlets that are accessible to children.
Corrected during the visit
Jan 15, 2026Inspection2 rules cited
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.
416.5(a) Suitable precautions must be taken to eliminate all conditions in areas accessible to children which pose a safety or health hazard.
Corrected during the visit
- Oct 17, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Jul 10, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Apr 25, 2025Inspection2 rules cited
416.14(m) All child care programs must have at least one caregiver who holds a valid certification in cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and first aid on the premises of the child care program during the program's operating hours.
416.7(l) Other than for school age children, sleeping and napping arrangements must be made in writing between the parent and the program. Such arrangements shall include: the area of the home where the child will nap; whether the child will nap on a cot, mat, bed or a crib; and how the napping child will be supervised, consistent with the requirements of section 416.8 of this Part.
- Nov 21, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
- Sep 3, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
- Jun 12, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
- Feb 15, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
Show 2 earlier visits
Feb 7, 2024Inspection2 rules cited
416.13(f) A person is not approved to be a caregiver until the child care program receives written approval from the Office.
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.
- Oct 31, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
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FAQ
Questions about Little Atelier of Young Children
Is Little Atelier of Young Children licensed?
Yes. New York State Office of Children and Family Services lists it as licensed and operating, first licensed October 7, 2015.
When was Little Atelier of Young Children last inspected?
New York State Office of Children and Family Services lists the most recent visit on July 16, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 11 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Little Atelier of Young Children had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 8 rules across 4 of 11 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 Little Atelier of Young Children care for?
16, the licensed capacity on the state record.
What are Little Atelier of Young Children's hours?
Monday to Tuesday, 8:30 AM to 3:00 PM; Wednesday, 8:30 AM to 3:30 PM; Thursday to Friday, 8:30 AM to 3:00 PM. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does Little Atelier of Young Children cost?
Monthly tuition from $1,400 to $2,000, as it lists it.
What is Little Atelier of Young Children's phone number?
(917) 301-3130.
Where is Little Atelier of Young Children?
Bayside, NY 11361. It is a home daycare, so the provider shares the street address with families directly.