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1368 Forest Avenue, Staten Island, NY
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Patrice Smith is a licensed group home daycare in Staten Island, New York. The state has licensed it since June 29, 2009, for up to 16 children.
It is open Monday, 8:30 AM to 5:45 PM; Tuesday to Friday, 8:30 AM to 5:30 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 9 visits in the last 3 years and cited 4 rules across 3 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
Hours
| Monday | 8:30 AM to 5:45 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 8:30 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 8:30 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Thursday | 8:30 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Friday | 8:30 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| SundayToday | Not listed |
Programs
| Setting | Group child care homeFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Licensed capacity | 16 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Patrice Smith has not listed its tuition.
State record
9 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Sep 10, 2026: no rules cited
Rules cited on 3 of 9 visits · 4 rules in all
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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416.3(h) Peeling or damaged paint or plaster must be repaired.
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;
416.14(c)(2) The required 30 hours of training every two years is subject to the following conditions: A minimum of five (5) hours of Office-approved training must be obtained each year which addresses topics or subject matters set forth in 416.14(f).
416.5(y) All window and door blind cords, ropes, wires and other strangulation hazards must be secured and inaccessible to children.
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Staten Island, NY 10302 · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
Staten Island, NY 10302 · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
Staten Island, NY 10302 · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
FAQ
Yes. New York State Office of Children and Family Services lists it as licensed and operating, first licensed June 29, 2009.
New York State Office of Children and Family Services lists the most recent visit on September 10, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 9 visits in the last 3 years.
Yes. Inspectors cited 4 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.
16, the licensed capacity on the state record.
Monday, 8:30 AM to 5:45 PM; Tuesday to Friday, 8:30 AM to 5:30 PM. Holiday hours can differ.
It has not listed its tuition. Call (718) 273-7375 to ask.
(718) 273-7375.
Staten Island, NY 10302. It is a home daycare, so the provider shares the street address with families directly.