VIP II Daycare Center
132-45 Crossbay Boulevard, Queens, NY
3.6· 29 reviews
Serena's Serenity Childcare
- licensed capacity
- 16
- open each week
- 5 days
- a week, county median
- $250
- year first licensed
- 2014
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About
About Serena's Serenity Childcare
Serena's Serenity Childcare is a licensed group home daycare in Howard Beach, New York. The state has licensed it since June 16, 2014, for up to 16 children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM. It describes its programs: infant care and summer camp. It says it provides meals. 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 1 rule across 1 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
InfantsSummer campMeals providedSecure entry
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- Type
- Group home daycare
- Ages
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- Hours today
- Closed today
- Licensed capacity
- 16 children
Hours
Hours
| Monday | 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Thursday | 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Friday | 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| SundayToday | Not listed |
Programs
Programs and care
| Setting | Group child care homeFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Programs | Infant care and summer camp |
| Staff | Certified DOE teachers for each group |
| Daily life | Meals provided |
| Safety | Buzz in Secure system upon entry |
| Discounts | Sibling discounts |
| Licensed capacity | 16 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Serena's Serenity Childcare 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 Serena's Serenity Childcare
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Licensed Group Family Day Care
- Capacity
- 16 children
- First licensed
- 2014
- License number
- #689088
Summary
10 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jun 12, 2026: no rules cited
Rules cited on 1 of 10 visits · 1 rule in all
- Building, equipment and play areas 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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See all 10 visits
- Jun 12, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
Feb 2, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
416.15(b)(12) The group family day care home must report to the Office: any change affecting, or which reasonably might be expected to affect, those portions of the building and property in which the program is operating or which are used for the children's egress in the case of emergency; any change in household members; and any other change that would place the home out of compliance with applicable regulations.
Corrected during the visit
- Nov 24, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Aug 14, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Apr 24, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Jan 23, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Oct 2, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
- Jul 2, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
- Mar 5, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
- Jan 31, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
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FAQ
Questions about Serena's Serenity Childcare
Is Serena's Serenity Childcare licensed?
Yes. New York State Office of Children and Family Services lists it as licensed and operating, first licensed June 16, 2014.
When was Serena's Serenity Childcare last inspected?
New York State Office of Children and Family Services lists the most recent visit on June 12, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 10 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Serena's Serenity Childcare had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 1 rule across 1 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 Serena's Serenity Childcare care for?
16, the licensed capacity on the state record.
What are Serena's Serenity Childcare's hours?
Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does Serena's Serenity Childcare cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (347) 386-0356 to ask.
What is Serena's Serenity Childcare's phone number?
(347) 386-0356.
Where is Serena's Serenity Childcare?
Howard Beach, NY 11414. It is a home daycare, so the provider shares the street address with families directly.