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Little Social Minds Group Family Daycare
- licensed capacity
- 16
- open each week
- 5 days
- a week, county median
- $250
- year first licensed
- 2023
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About
About Little Social Minds Group Family Daycare
Little Social Minds Group Family Daycare is a licensed group home daycare in Astoria, New York. The state has licensed it since January 19, 2023, for up to 16 children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM. It describes a Bilingual / immersion and Montessori approach, with infant care, preschool and toddler care. It says it provides meals. As a home daycare, the provider shares the address with families when you call.
New York State Office of Children and Family Services made 12 visits in the last 3 years and cited 9 rules across 5 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
InfantsMontessoriMeals providedBilingual program
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- Type
- Group home daycare
- Ages
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- Hours today
- Closed today
- Licensed capacity
- 16 children
Hours
Hours
| Monday | 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM |
| Thursday | 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM |
| Friday | 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| SundayToday | Not listed |
Programs
Programs and care
| Setting | Group child care homeFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Programs | Infant care, preschool and toddler care |
| Approach | Bilingual / immersion (Spanish and Basic Sign Language), Montessori |
| Staff | Founder/Director graduated with a Dual Master's degree in General & Special Education from birth to 2nd grade |
| Daily life | Meals provided |
| Licensed capacity | 16 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Little Social Minds Group Family Daycare 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 Little Social Minds Group Family Daycare
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Licensed Group Family Day Care
- Capacity
- 16 children
- First licensed
- 2023
- License number
- #893199
Summary
12 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jul 7, 2026: no rules cited
Rules cited on 5 of 12 visits · 9 rules in all
- Health, medication and illness 3
- Safety and hazards 3
- Transportation 1
- Records and paperwork 1
- Building, equipment and play areas 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 7, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
- Apr 16, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
Feb 26, 2026Inspection3 rules cited
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.
416.6(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.
- Dec 10, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Jul 29, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
May 6, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
416.4(b)(1) Evacuation drills must be conducted at least monthly during the hours of operation of the group family day care home.
Apr 1, 2025Complaint investigation1 rule cited
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;
- Oct 30, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
- Aug 13, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
- May 29, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
Show 2 earlier visits
Feb 28, 2024Inspection2 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.
416.4(b)(1) Evacuation drills must be conducted at least monthly during the hours of operation of the group family day care home.
Feb 1, 2024Inspection2 rules cited
416.4(b)(1) Evacuation drills must be conducted at least monthly during the hours of operation of the group family day care home.
416.3(h) Peeling or damaged paint or plaster must be repaired.
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FAQ
Questions about Little Social Minds Group Family Daycare
Is Little Social Minds Group Family Daycare licensed?
Yes. New York State Office of Children and Family Services lists it as licensed and operating, first licensed January 19, 2023.
When was Little Social Minds Group Family Daycare last inspected?
New York State Office of Children and Family Services lists the most recent visit on July 7, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 12 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Little Social Minds Group Family Daycare had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 9 rules across 5 of 12 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 Social Minds Group Family Daycare care for?
16, the licensed capacity on the state record.
What are Little Social Minds Group Family Daycare's hours?
Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does Little Social Minds Group Family Daycare cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (718) 415-4866 to ask.
What is Little Social Minds Group Family Daycare's phone number?
(718) 415-4866.
Where is Little Social Minds Group Family Daycare?
Astoria, NY 11105. It is a home daycare, so the provider shares the street address with families directly.