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Melissa Lopera

Brooklyn, NY 11207 · home daycare: the provider shares the address with families5.0· 2 reviews
licensed capacity
16
open each week
5 days
year first licensed
2014

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About Melissa Lopera

Melissa Lopera is a licensed group home daycare in Brooklyn, New York. The state has licensed it since September 9, 2014, for up to 16 children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM. It describes a Bilingual / immersion approach, with infant care, pre-k and toddler care. 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 18 rules across 8 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

InfantsPreschool / pre-KBilingual program
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Type
Group home daycare
Ages
Infancy to school age
Hours today
Closed today
Licensed capacity
16 children

Hours

Hours

Monday7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Tuesday7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Wednesday7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Thursday7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Friday7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayTodayNot listed
Hours it lists: “8:00 AM to 2:20 PM”

Programs

Programs and care

AgesInfancy to school age
SettingGroup child care homeFrom the state license
ProgramsInfant care, pre-k and toddler care
ApproachBilingual / immersion (bilingual care; languages listed: English and Spanish)
CurriculumLet’s Play! curriculum
LanguagesSpanish
Licensed capacity16 childrenFrom the state license
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Cost

Tuition and costs

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State record

Inspection reports for Melissa Lopera

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Licensed Group Family Day Care
Capacity
16 children
First licensed
2014
License number
#686467
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Summary

11 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jul 21, 2026: 1 rule cited

Rules cited on 8 of 11 visits · 18 rules in all

  • Records and paperwork 5
  • Background checks 4
  • Health, medication and illness 3
  • Safety and hazards 2
  • Supervision and ratios 2
  • Staff training and qualifications 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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  1. Jul 21, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
    • Background checks

      413.4(b)(1) all clearances required pursuant to subdivision (a) of this section; and (not corrected)

  2. May 28, 2026Inspection1 rule 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;

  3. Jan 13, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  4. Oct 22, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
    • 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.

  5. May 8, 2025Inspection3 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      416.15(c)(6) The program must maintain on file at the group family day care home, available for inspection 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;

    • Records and paperwork

      416.15(c)(4) The program must maintain on file at the group family day care home, available for inspection the names and addresses of persons authorized to take the child(ren) from the group family day care home;

    • Background checks

      416.13(b) All child day care providers, employees, volunteers and any person age eighteen (18) or older living or who begins to live in a group family day care home are required to comply with the criminal history review provisions of this Part and Part 413 of this Title.

  6. Jan 30, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  7. Sep 12, 2024Inspection3 rules cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

      416.2(d)(7) Applicants for renewal of a license must submit to the Office at least 60 days in advance of the expiration date of the license the following: proof of compliance with the training requirements of section 416.14 of this Part; and

    • Health, medication and illness

      416.2(a)(15) Applicants for a license must submit to the Office: a health care plan developed in accordance with requirements of section 416.11(c); and

    • Background checks

      416.2(a)(5) Applicants for a license must submit to the Office: sworn statements by the provider, assistant(s), substitutes and any person 18 years of age or older who resides in the proposed group family day care home indicating whether, to the best of their knowledge, they have ever been convicted of a misdemeanor or a felony in New York State or any other jurisdiction, and fingerprint images as required pursuant to section 413.4 of this Article;

  8. Aug 30, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
    • Background checks

      413.4(b)(1) all clearances required pursuant to subdivision (a) of this section; and

  9. May 22, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  10. Nov 21, 2023Inspection2 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      416.15(c)(6) The program must maintain on file at the group family day care home, available for inspection 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;

    • Records and paperwork

      416.15(c)(3) The program must maintain on file at the group family day care home, available for inspection 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;

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  1. Nov 15, 2023Inspection6 rules cited
    • Records and paperwork

      416.15(c)(4) The program must maintain on file at the group family day care home, available for inspection the names and addresses of persons authorized to take the child(ren) from the group family day care home;

    • Records and paperwork

      416.8(j)(3) When care is provided for children under the age of two years, there must be at least one caregiver present for every two children under the age of two years in attendance.

    • Supervision and ratios

      416.8(f) The assistant(s) must also be caring for children whenever the numbers and ages of children in care dictate that an assistant be present.

    • Supervision and ratios

      416.8(a) Children cannot be left without competent supervision at any time. Competent supervision includes awareness of and responsibility for the ongoing activity of each child. It requires that all children be within a caregiver's range of vision except as provided in section 416.8(b) of this Part and that the caregiver be near enough to respond when redirection or intervention strategies are needed. Competent supervision must take into account the child's age, emotional, physical and cognitive development.

    • 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.

    • 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 Melissa Lopera

Is Melissa Lopera licensed?

Yes. New York State Office of Children and Family Services lists it as licensed and operating, first licensed September 9, 2014.

When was Melissa Lopera last inspected?

New York State Office of Children and Family Services lists the most recent visit on July 21, 2026, with 1 rule cited. It lists 11 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Melissa Lopera had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 18 rules across 8 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 Melissa Lopera care for?

16, the licensed capacity on the state record.

What are Melissa Lopera's hours?

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

How much does Melissa Lopera cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (347) 553-3744 to ask.

What is Melissa Lopera's phone number?

(347) 553-3744.

Where is Melissa Lopera?

Brooklyn, NY 11207. 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).