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Niko's Day Care Centers

Ridgewood, NY 11385 · home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
licensed capacity
16
a week, county median
$250
year first licensed
2007

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About Niko's Day Care Centers

Niko's Day Care Centers is a licensed group home daycare in Ridgewood, New York. The state has licensed it since May 8, 2007, 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 10 visits in the last 3 years and cited 14 rules across 5 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

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Type
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

Niko's Day Care Centers 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 Niko's Day Care Centers

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Licensed Group Family Day Care
Capacity
16 children
First licensed
2007
License number
#274704
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Summary

10 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Aug 4, 2026: 1 rule cited

Rules cited on 5 of 10 visits · 14 rules in all

  • Health, medication and illness 5
  • Building, equipment and play areas 4
  • Records and paperwork 3
  • Safety and hazards 2

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 4, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      416.3(h) Peeling or damaged paint or plaster must be repaired. (not corrected)

  2. Apr 10, 2026Inspection4 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;

    • Health, medication and illness

      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;

    • Records and paperwork

      416.8(g)(1) When the provider is absent for 3 or fewer consecutive days, the Office does not need to be notified in advance; however the program must keep a written record of the caregiver present in place of the absent provider.

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      416.3(h) Peeling or damaged paint or plaster must be repaired. (not corrected)

  3. Jan 23, 2026Inspection4 rules cited
    • Records and paperwork

      416.8(g)(1) When the provider is absent for 3 or fewer consecutive days, the Office does not need to be notified in advance; however the program must keep a written record of the caregiver present in place of the absent provider.

    • Health, medication and illness

      416.5(l)(3) All required vaccinations must be kept current for all animals present at the program.

    • Safety and hazards

      416.5(l)(2) All animals present at the program that require a license must be licensed.

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      416.3(h) Peeling or damaged paint or plaster must be repaired.

  4. Aug 5, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  5. Jul 25, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  6. Jul 22, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  7. Apr 3, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  8. Dec 10, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  9. Aug 9, 2024Inspection2 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      416.11(a)(7) With the exception of children meeting the criteria of section 416.11(a)(6), children enrolled in child day care must remain current with their immunizations in accordance with the current schedule for required immunizations established in the New York Public Health Law.

    • Safety and hazards

      416.5(j) All matches, lighters, medicines, drugs, detergents, aerosol cans and other poisonous or toxic materials must be stored in their original containers, and must be used in such a way that they will not contaminate play surfaces, food or food preparation areas, or constitute a hazard to children. Such materials must be kept in a place inaccessible to children.

      Corrected during the visit

  10. Apr 19, 2024Inspection3 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      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.

    • Health, medication and illness

      416.11(a)(1) No child may be accepted for care in a child care program unless the program has been furnished with a written statement signed by a health care provider verifying that the child is able to participate in child care and currently appears to be free from contagious or communicable diseases. A child's medical statement must have been completed within the 12 months preceding the date of enrollment.

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      416.3(h) Peeling or damaged paint or plaster must be repaired.

      Corrected during the visit

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 Niko's Day Care Centers

Is Niko's Day Care Centers licensed?

Yes. New York State Office of Children and Family Services lists it as licensed and operating, first licensed May 8, 2007.

When was Niko's Day Care Centers last inspected?

New York State Office of Children and Family Services lists the most recent visit on August 4, 2026, with 1 rule cited. It lists 10 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Niko's Day Care Centers had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 14 rules across 5 of 10 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 Niko's Day Care Centers care for?

16, the licensed capacity on the state record.

What are Niko's Day Care Centers' hours?

Its hours are not listed. Call (347) 865-0845 to confirm.

How much does Niko's Day Care Centers cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (347) 865-0845 to ask.

What is Niko's Day Care Centers' phone number?

(347) 865-0845.

Where is Niko's Day Care Centers?

Ridgewood, NY 11385. 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).