Protective Hug Group Family Daycare Corp.
132 NORTH HAMILTON AVE., LINDENHURST, NY 11757Childery Rating: 2/5
Data last updated ·
Quality Indicators
See Methodology →- Overall QualityCombines daily care quality (interactions, learning, environment) with structural features like staff-to-child ratios and teacher qualifications.2 / 5
- Process QualityThe quality of daily care — caregiver-child interactions, learning activities, and the emotional climate. Drawn from the state QRIS rating, accreditations, and Head Start CLASS observations.2 / 5
- Structural QualityMeasurable features like staff-to-child ratios, group sizes, license status, and teacher qualifications. Provider-level data when available; otherwise the state regulatory baseline.4 / 5
Why this rating
This daycare earned 2 out of 5 stars overall. Structural quality reflects a 31% violation rate across 16 visits in the last 3 years (most recently inspected April 2026) and a license in good standing. The structural rating also includes New York's licensing baseline — what every licensed daycare in the state must meet. New York caps infant ratios at 1:4, toddler ratios at 1:5, and preschool ratios at 1:8. Lead teachers must hold a Child Development Associate (CDA). Teachers must complete 15 hours of annual training.
Quality Recognitions & Accreditations
- Accreditations
- National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC)Not Accredited
- National Accreditation Commission (NAC)Not Accredited
- National Early Childhood Program Accreditation (NECPA)Not Accredited
- National Association for Family Child Care (NAFCC)Not Accredited
Facility Info
- Facility type
- Group Child Care Home
- Age groups served
- School-Age
- Licensed capacity
- 16
- Teacher-child ratios & group sizesState Minimum Displayed
Age Max ratio Max group Infants 1:4 8 Toddlers 1:5 12 Preschool 1:8 21
Teacher Credentials
- Lead teacher credentialState Minimum Displayed
- Child Development Associate (CDA)
Inspection History
Across 4 inspections since 2025, the issues cited most often were Licensing & Administrative Compliance (1), Hazardous Materials Handling (1), and Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (1). None of the 5 findings were critical.
See All 4 Inspection Visits
Jan 5, 20261 Finding1 Important
- The Caregiver Must Immediately Notify the Parent and Office Upon Learning of the Following Events Involving a Child…416.15(b)(14)(vi)
The caregiver must immediately notify the parent and Office upon learning of the following events involving a child which occurred while the child was in care a
✓ Corrected at visit
Dec 3, 20251 Finding1 Important
- Suitable Precautions Must Be Taken to Eliminate All Conditions in Areas Accessible to Children Which Pose a Safety or Health Hazard.416.5(a)
✓ Corrected at visit
Aug 20, 20252 Findings2 Important
- A Prospective Director413.4(d)(5)
A prospective director, employee or volunteer may begin to work or volunteer at a child day care center, small day care center, school-age child care program, g
✓ Corrected at visit
- The Licensee Must Prepare a Health Care Plan on Forms Furnished by the Office416.11(c)(1)
The Licensee must prepare a health care plan on forms furnished by the Office. Such plan must protect and promote the health of children. The health care plan m
✓ Corrected at visit
Jan 6, 20251 Finding1 Important
- When Care Is Provided for Children Under the Age of Two Years416.8(j)(3)
When care is provided for children under the age of two years, there must be at least one caregiver present for every two children under the age of two years in
✓ Corrected at visit
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