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YMCA of Greater New York @ PS 43

160 Beach 29th Street, Far Rockaway, NY 11691
licensed capacity
172
a week, county median
$225
year first licensed
2017

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About YMCA of Greater New York @ PS 43

YMCA of Greater New York @ PS 43 is a school-age program in Far Rockaway, New York. It is registered with the state (since December 14, 2017), for up to 172 children, serving school-age children.

New York State Office of Children and Family Services made 8 visits in the last 3 years and cited 10 rules across 7 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

School-age

Ages served: school-age children

From the state license
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Type
School-age program
Ages
School-age children
Hours today
Not listed
Licensed capacity
172 children

Hours

Hours

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Programs

Programs and care

AgesSchool-age childrenFrom the state license
Licensed capacity172 childrenFrom the state license

Cost

Tuition and costs

YMCA of Greater New York @ PS 43 has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time school-age care at a child care center in Queens County has a median price of $225 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 YMCA of Greater New York @ PS 43

License

Status
Registered with the state and operating
License type
Registered School Age Child Care
Capacity
172 children
Ages
School-age children
First licensed
2017
License number
#807591
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Summary

8 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Sep 24, 2026: 1 rule cited

Rules cited on 7 of 8 visits · 10 rules in all

  • Background checks 4
  • Health, medication and illness 2
  • Records and paperwork 2
  • Supervision and ratios 1
  • Staff training and qualifications 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. Sep 24, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
    • Supervision and ratios

      414.8(m) There must be a director, group teacher or assistant teacher supervising all applicants, volunteers and persons in the process of approval. (not corrected)

  2. Dec 16, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      414.11(b)(6) The initial medical statement for staff and volunteers must include the results of a Mantoux tuberculin test or other federally approved tuberculin test performed within the 12 months preceding the date of the application.

  3. Oct 7, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      414.11(b)(6) The initial medical statement for staff and volunteers must include the results of a Mantoux tuberculin test or other federally approved tuberculin test performed within the 12 months preceding the date of the application.

  4. Apr 17, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  5. Sep 24, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
    • Background checks

      414.13(b)(6) School-age child care programs must review and evaluate the backgrounds of all applicants for staff and volunteer positions. All applicants whose backgrounds must be reviewed must be required to provide the following: The information necessary to complete the criminal history review and background clearance requirements as outlined in this Part. This information must be submitted to the Office on forms provided by the Office.

  6. Jun 11, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
    • Background checks

      414.13(b)(6) School-age child care programs must review and evaluate the backgrounds of all applicants for staff and volunteer positions. All applicants whose backgrounds must be reviewed must be required to provide the following: The information necessary to complete the criminal history review and background clearance requirements as outlined in this Part. This information must be submitted to the Office on forms provided by the Office.

  7. Apr 18, 2024Inspection3 rules cited
    • Records and paperwork

      414.15(c)(11) The program must maintain on file at the program, available for inspection by the Office or its designees at any time, the following records in a current and accurate manner: personnel information including a list of all staff with job assignments and schedules; each staff and volunteer's final and, if applicable, provisional criminal history review and background check approval letter(s); staff resumes; medical statement; acceptable references and other information required by section 414.13 of this Part;

    • Staff training and qualifications

      414.14(k) All child care programs must have at least one staff person who holds a valid certification in cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and first aid on the premises of the program during the program's operating hours.

    • Background checks

      414.13(b)(6) School-age child care programs must review and evaluate the backgrounds of all applicants for staff and volunteer positions. All applicants whose backgrounds must be reviewed must be required to provide the following: The information necessary to complete the criminal history review and background clearance requirements as outlined in this Part. This information must be submitted to the Office on forms provided by the Office.

  8. Feb 22, 2024Inspection2 rules cited
    • Records and paperwork

      414.15(c)(11) The program must maintain on file at the program, available for inspection by the Office or its designees at any time, the following records in a current and accurate manner: personnel information including a list of all staff with job assignments and schedules; each staff and volunteer's final and, if applicable, provisional criminal history review and background check approval letter(s); staff resumes; medical statement; acceptable references and other information required by section 414.13 of this Part;

    • Background checks

      414.13(b)(6) School-age child care programs must review and evaluate the backgrounds of all applicants for staff and volunteer positions. All applicants whose backgrounds must be reviewed must be required to provide the following: The information necessary to complete the criminal history review and background clearance requirements as outlined in this Part. This information must be submitted to the Office on forms provided by the Office.

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 YMCA of Greater New York @ PS 43

Is YMCA of Greater New York @ PS 43 licensed?

Yes. YMCA of Greater New York @ PS 43 is registered with the state and operating, first licensed December 14, 2017. This is how New York authorizes this type of child care.

When was YMCA of Greater New York @ PS 43 last inspected?

New York State Office of Children and Family Services lists the most recent visit on September 24, 2026, with 1 rule cited. It lists 8 visits in the last 3 years.

Has YMCA of Greater New York @ PS 43 had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 10 rules across 7 of 8 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 YMCA of Greater New York @ PS 43 care for?

172, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve school-age children.

What are YMCA of Greater New York @ PS 43's hours?

Its hours are not listed. Call (718) 215-6957 to confirm.

How much does YMCA of Greater New York @ PS 43 cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (718) 215-6957 to ask.

What is YMCA of Greater New York @ PS 43's phone number?

(718) 215-6957.

Where is YMCA of Greater New York @ PS 43?

160 Beach 29th Street, Far Rockaway, NY 11691. The nearest other daycare we list is Bright Stars Daycare Center, 0.3 miles away.

Sources: New York State Office of Children and Family Services (license and visits) · U.S. Department of Labor, 2022 (county prices).