Updated Nov 6, 2026 · Data from state licensing records · Methodology
Queens, NY has 557 licensed child care centers and school-age programs with 31,359 licensed seats in Kinfield's index. 89 accept infants. 26 (5%) have no citations on record, and the typical program has 10.
What inspectors cite most in Queens
Largest programs with no citations on record
| Program | ZIP | Seats | Ages | Last inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Generation Kids LLC | 11379 | 163 | Toddler, Preschool | 2026-10-20 |
| Parsons Preschool | 11414 | 98 | Toddler, Preschool | 2026-08-07 |
| Rainbow Christian Preschool and Kindergarten | 11377 | 92 | Toddler, Preschool | 2026-10-16 |
| Church in the Gardens Community House | 11375 | 52 | Toddler, Preschool | 2026-03-09 |
| High Five Child Care Center INC. | 11105 | 46 | Toddler, Preschool | 2026-05-21 |
| Little Ones, LLC | 11109 | 45 | Toddler, Preschool | 2026-06-17 |
| Tong Hua Childcare INC. | 11374 | 31 | Toddler, Preschool | 2026-09-11 |
| The True Deliverance Church of Our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ | 11412 | 10 | Infant, Toddler | 2026-04-30 |
| High Five Child Care Center INC. | 11105 | 10 | Infant, Toddler | 2026-05-21 |
| Aim High Leadership Center Four, INC. | 11417 | 10 | Infant, Toddler | 2026-10-16 |
| B'above Worldwide Institute, INC | 11374 | 10 | Infant, Toddler | 2026-06-04 |
| Sholom Sholom, INC. | 11418 | 8 | Infant, Toddler | 2026-04-24 |
No citations is a good sign, not a guarantee: newer programs have had fewer visits. Check the inspection dates.
Programs with the most critical or hazard citations
| Program | ZIP | Seats | Citations | Critical or hazard |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ABC Ninos INC. | 11368 | 68 | 143 | 83 |
| Qsac | 11362 | 154 | 108 | 68 |
| Heartshare Human Services of New York | 11414 | 241 | 89 | 65 |
| Children of America Educational Childcare | 11372 | 133 | 84 | 45 |
| Books & Rattles, INC. | 11379 | 109 | 88 | 44 |
| Kon Gen Corporation | 11358 | 216 | 49 | 43 |
| Kog Industries, INC. | 11364 | 144 | 62 | 41 |
| All My Stars Day-Care. | 11367 | 28 | 60 | 41 |
| Renanim Manhattan INC. | 11435 | 39 | 79 | 40 |
| 82nd Street Academics | 11372 | 136 | 67 | 35 |
Large programs are inspected more and can carry more citations. Open each record for dates and corrections.
Neighborhoods by ZIP code
| ZIP | Programs | Licensed seats |
|---|---|---|
| 11101 | 34 | 1,987 |
| 11432 | 24 | 1,156 |
| 11375 | 22 | 1,326 |
| 11373 | 21 | 1,532 |
| 11377 | 20 | 977 |
| 11374 | 20 | 1,373 |
| 11354 | 20 | 1,608 |
| 11434 | 18 | 859 |
| 11355 | 16 | 1,236 |
| 11691 | 16 | 686 |
How to check a Queens daycare
Search any program on Kinfield or the official NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene site. Our New York guide explains what each finding means. Citation counts reflect how often inspectors visit and what each regulator records, so compare programs within the same state, not across states. A citation is a finding at one visit, not a rating. Check each program's page for dates and whether it was corrected.
Looking for the strongest records? See the top daycares in Queens.
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Frequently asked questions
How many daycares are in Queens, NY?
Kinfield lists 557 licensed child care centers and school-age programs in Queens, NY, with 31,359 licensed seats. Home-based providers are counted separately.
How many Queens daycares take infants?
89 licensed programs in Queens, NY are licensed to care for infants.
What is the most common daycare citation in Queens?
"Floors/walls ceilings were observed Not maintained; in disrepair or c… (§47.41(j))", cited at 299 programs in Queens.