1 / 4SAFARI FRIENDS DAY CARE CORP
LICENSE53-43 65th Place, Maspeth, NY 11378
Group Family Day Care (GFDC) in Queens County, New York
Group Family Day Care (GFDC) — care in a provider's home with an assistant, for a larger group than family day care.
- Hours
- 8 AM–6 PM
- Licensed for
- 16 children
The public record
- License number
- 858144
- License status
- LICENSE
- License type
- Group Family Day Care (GFDC)
- Licensed capacity
- 16 children
- Address
- 53-43 65th Place, Maspeth, NY 11378
- County
- Queens County
- Phone
- +13472095955
- Website
- Not listed
- License issued
- March 4, 2024
Hours
Listed on Google
- Mon
- 8 AM–6 PM
- Tue
- 8 AM–6 PM
- Wed
- 8 AM–6 PM
- Thu
- 8 AM–6 PM
- Fri
- 8 AM–6 PM
- Sat
- Closed
- Sun
- Closed
Hours change without the licence record changing. Call before you plan a drop-off around these times.
What New York licensed
The state describes SAFARI FRIENDS DAY CARE CORP’s capacity as “12 children, ages 6 weeks to 12 years AND 4 additional school-aged children”. Each figure is a ceiling OCFS set, not a count of children enrolled or places free.
- Ages licensed
- 6 weeks to 12 years
- Program opened
- March 4, 2020
- Registration through
- March 3, 2028
- School district
- Queens 24
- OCFS region
- New York City
Amenities and accessibility
From the business
- Identifies as Latino-owned
Service options
- Onsite services
Planning
- Appointment required
Reported on the provider's Google business listing, not verified by the state.
How the reviews split
The 5.0 average comes from 13 Google reviews. An average hides whether opinion is consistent or divided, so the spread is shown too.
- 5 star13
- 4 star0
- 3 star0
- 2 star0
- 1 star0
From Google
Recent parent reviews
Safari Friends is hands down the best daycare in the United States, and I want to share why. From our very first visit, we could feel the clean, tidy energy throughout every space they provide for the kids. Cristina and Majo bring a one of a kind warmth to everything they do not just for the children, but for us as parents too. That peace of mind means everything when you’re going about your day, and they give us that with honesty and trust. Our son loves going to daycare, and most days he doesn’t even want to leave you can tell how positive and warm the attachment is that he’s built with the Safari Friends family. Majo and Cristina go above and beyond for every special occasion Halloween, Christmas, birthdays, even cultural days which makes it so much fun as a parent to plan ahead for. They also make homemade meals for the kids, including breakfast, and the quality really shows. We are beyond grateful for Safari Friends and would recommend this incredible place to any family looking for a space that truly supports their child’s development and well being. Majo and Cristina, congratulations on building such an amazing program. We will forever be grateful to have been part of the Safari Friends family. Thank you, for everything
Juan DominguezJul 31, 2026We absolutely love Safari Friends! Cristina and majo are truly amazing! you can truly tell how much love, patience, and thought they put into everything they do. The activities are always so creative and engaging. My son genuinely loves going which gives us so much peace of mind. We also love the uniforms they add such a nice sense of organization and make the daycare feel even more special. I would highly recommend Safari Friends to any parent looking for a place where their child is happy, loved, and well cared for. We are so grateful for all the memories they have given our son. While we are excited for him to start Pre-K we are also so sad to leave such a wonderful place. Gracias majo y Cristina ♥️
Nicole UricocheaJul 28, 2026The best daycare in Maspeth (and Queens!). I would recommend to everyone. Maria and Cristina are so wonderful with the children. My daughter has been with them for 2 years, since she was 6 months. She loves going everyday & I trust them completely. They keep me updated of any issues or changes- so easy to communicate with. The daycare is clean and they provide all meals. If I could keep her here forever, I would. She has learned so much- Socialization, education, emotions, independence & potty training. They do so many activities- a party for each holiday along with other special days like culture day, safari day, sports day. They celebrated each child's nationality during the World Cup. So thoughtful & inclusive. We love them & I know my daughter will be sad to leave.
Jennifer HealyJul 8, 2026I can't recommend Safari Friends enough! The staff is caring, professional, and truly invested in the kids. The facility is clean, organized, and filled with engaging activities that foster both learning and fun. My child always comes home happy with new things to share, and the daily updates give me peace of mind. If you're looking for a daycare that feels like family, this is the place!
yovana pinedaNov 19, 2024Me encanta Safari daycare el cuidado de los niños es excelente hacen muchas actividades para los niños mi nieto es feliz en safari
Maricela RojasAug 28, 2023Es el mejor Daycare que pueda existir 🫶 amamos todas las actividades que hacen y cómo tratan a los niños , son las mejores 🧡🧡 somos muy felices !!! Muchas felicidades 🎈
Karen DelgadoAug 28, 2023
Reviews shown verbatim as published on Google Maps.
Questions parents ask about SAFARI FRIENDS DAY CARE CORP
Is SAFARI FRIENDS DAY CARE CORP a licensed child care provider in New York?
- Yes. SAFARI FRIENDS DAY CARE CORP holds New York registration 858144, listed as "LICENSE" by the Office of Children and Family Services, issued on March 4, 2024 and current through March 3, 2028. Confirm current standing with OCFS before enrolling.
What kind of child care is SAFARI FRIENDS DAY CARE CORP?
- New York licenses SAFARI FRIENDS DAY CARE CORP as a Group Family Day Care (GFDC), which is care in a provider's home with an assistant, for a larger group than family day care. The category comes from the state's own register, not from the provider.
What ages does SAFARI FRIENDS DAY CARE CORP care for?
- New York licenses SAFARI FRIENDS DAY CARE CORP for children 6 weeks to 12 years, up to 16 at one time. The age span is the state's, taken from its published capacity record.
Which school district is SAFARI FRIENDS DAY CARE CORP in?
- SAFARI FRIENDS DAY CARE CORP sits in the Queens 24 school district, in Queens County. New York records the district on the licence, which matters for school-age care and transport.
Does this page show inspection results for SAFARI FRIENDS DAY CARE CORP?
- No. New York's public child care roster carries no violation or inspection fields, and no separate statewide dataset of them was found, so nothing here reflects SAFARI FRIENDS DAY CARE CORP's inspection history either way. Look the provider up in the OCFS child care search to read its violations and whether they were corrected.
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About this record
This page republishes the public license record maintained by the Office of Children and Family Services (New York City center-based programs are permitted by NYC DOHMH and published separately; NYC family, group family and school-age programs are OCFS-overseen and included here). Fields marked "Not listed" are absent from the state's published data, not hidden. Verify current license status with the agency before enrolling.
Where this comes from
- Primary. New York Office of Children and Family Services child care roster cb42-qumz, facility 858144. It carries no violation or inspection fields.
- Context. Our explainer on how New York daycare licensing and inspections work, and on New York child care assistance.
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