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Luz Cortes

East Elmhurst, NY 11369 · home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
licensed capacity
16
a week, county median
$250
year first licensed
2022

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About Luz Cortes

Luz Cortes is a licensed group home daycare in East Elmhurst, New York. The state has licensed it since December 2, 2022, 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 9 visits in the last 3 years and cited 3 rules across 3 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

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Group home daycare
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Licensed capacity
16 children

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Programs

Programs and care

SettingGroup child care homeFrom the state license
Licensed capacity16 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).

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Queens County medians, full time, per week

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

County median full-time prices at centers and home daycares, U.S. Department of Labor, National Database of Childcare Prices, 2022 (the latest year). Not this daycare's rates; prices have risen since.

State record

Inspection reports for Luz Cortes

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Licensed Group Family Day Care
Capacity
16 children
First licensed
2022
License number
#886284
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Summary

9 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Aug 26, 2026: 1 rule cited

Rules cited on 3 of 9 visits · 3 rules in all

  • Safe sleep 1
  • Records and paperwork 1
  • Safety and hazards 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. Aug 26, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
    • Safe sleep

      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.

  2. Jun 11, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  3. Dec 17, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  4. Aug 12, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  5. Jun 26, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  6. Mar 5, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  7. Sep 6, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  8. May 24, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
    • Records and paperwork

      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.

  9. Mar 6, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
    • Safety and hazards

      416.5(b)(4) Each program must hold two shelter-in-place drills annually during which procedures and supplies are reviewed. Parents must be made aware of this drill in advance.

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 Luz Cortes

Is Luz Cortes licensed?

Yes. New York State Office of Children and Family Services lists it as licensed and operating, first licensed December 2, 2022.

When was Luz Cortes last inspected?

New York State Office of Children and Family Services lists the most recent visit on August 26, 2026, with 1 rule cited. It lists 9 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Luz Cortes had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 3 rules across 3 of 9 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?

16, the licensed capacity on the state record.

What are Luz Cortes' hours?

Its hours are not listed.

Where is Luz Cortes?

East Elmhurst, NY 11369. 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) · U.S. Department of Labor, 2022 (county prices).