A Child's Place Too
32-20 108 St, Queens, NY
4.7· 51 reviews
Luz Cortes
- licensed capacity
- 8
- open each week
- 5 days
- a week, county median
- $250
- year first licensed
- 2011
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About
About Luz Cortes
Luz Cortes is a home daycare in East Elmhurst, New York. It is registered with the state (since September 7, 2011), for up to 8 children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 8:00 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 12 visits in the last 3 years and cited 11 rules across 5 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
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- Type
- Home daycare
- Ages
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- Hours today
- Closed today
- Licensed capacity
- 8 children
Hours
Hours
| Monday | 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Thursday | 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Friday | 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| SundayToday | Not listed |
Programs
Programs and care
| Setting | Family child care homeFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Licensed capacity | 8 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Luz Cortes 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 Luz Cortes
License
- Status
- Registered with the state and operating
- License type
- Registered Family Day Care
- Capacity
- 8 children
- First licensed
- 2011
- License number
- #547464
Summary
12 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Aug 19, 2026: no rules cited
Rules cited on 5 of 12 visits · 11 rules in all
- Records and paperwork 6
- Building, equipment and play areas 1
- Food and nutrition 1
- Safety and hazards 1
- Health, medication and illness 1
- Safe sleep 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 19, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
- May 13, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
- Mar 5, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
- Dec 12, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Sep 23, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
May 23, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
417.15(c)(13) The program must maintain on file at the family day care home, available for inspection by the Office or its designees at any time, the following records in a current and accurate manner: a daily schedule documenting the arrival and departure times of each caregiver, employees and volunteers;
Jan 15, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
417.15(c)(13) The program must maintain on file at the family day care home, available for inspection by the Office or its designees at any time, the following records in a current and accurate manner: a daily schedule documenting the arrival and departure times of each caregiver, employees and volunteers;
- Dec 11, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
Jul 16, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
417.4(i) Trash, garbage and combustible materials must not be stored in the furnace room, or in rooms or outdoor areas adjacent to the home that are ordinarily occupied by or accessible to children. If there is not a separate, enclosed furnace room, trash, garbage and combustible materials must not be stored within four feet of the furnace.
Corrected during the visit
Jun 27, 2024Inspection4 rules cited
417.15(c)(13) The program must maintain on file at the family day care home, available for inspection by the Office or its designees at any time, the following records in a current and accurate manner: a daily schedule documenting the arrival and departure times of each caregiver, employees and volunteers;
417.12(n) The program must obtain a written statement, from the parent of each infant in care, setting forth the breast milk, formula and feeding schedule instructions for the infant and must be updated as changes are made.
417.4(d) In addition to a smoke detector on each floor, there must be a smoke detector located either within rooms where children nap, or in adjoining rooms. In the case of rooms used for napping or sleeping which have doors, a smoke detector is required inside that room.
413.3(g)(3)(i) The Office shall require the child day care program to immediately post upon receipt, in a prominent place at the program that is visible to parents, a copy of the most recent compliance history report issued to the program by the Office.
Corrected during the visit
Show 2 earlier visits
- Mar 5, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
Dec 12, 2023Inspection4 rules cited
417.15(c)(6) The program must maintain on file at the family day care home, available for inspection by the Office or its designees at any time, the following records in a current and accurate manner: children's individual health care plans; parental consents for emergency medical treatment; child's medical statement, immunizations, and any available results of lead screening for children not yet enrolled in kindergarten or a higher grade only; the name and dosage of any medications used by a child, the frequency of administration of such medications, and a record of their administration by caregivers; daily health check documentation; a record of illnesses and injuries occurring while in care; and any indicators of child abuse or maltreatment;
417.15(c)(4) The program must maintain on file at the family day care home, available for inspection by the Office or its designees at any time, the following records in a current and accurate manner: the names and addresses of persons authorized to take the child(ren) from the family day care home;
417.15(c)(3) The program must maintain on file at the family day care home, available for inspection by the Office or its designees at any time, the following records in a current and accurate manner: 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;
417.7(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 417.8 of this Part.
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FAQ
Questions about Luz Cortes
Is Luz Cortes licensed?
Yes. Luz Cortes is registered with the state and operating, first licensed September 7, 2011. This is how New York authorizes this type of child care.
When was Luz Cortes last inspected?
New York State Office of Children and Family Services lists the most recent visit on August 19, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 12 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Luz Cortes had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 11 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 Luz Cortes care for?
8, the licensed capacity on the state record.
What are Luz Cortes' hours?
Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does Luz Cortes cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (347) 239-8677 to ask.
What is Luz Cortes' phone number?
(347) 239-8677.
Where is Luz Cortes?
East Elmhurst, NY 11369. It is a home daycare, so the provider shares the street address with families directly.