
Lucille Rose Day Care Center
Lucille Rose Day Care Center
148 Beach 59th St, Far Rockaway, NY 11692
Phone: (718) 634-0331 | Fax :(718) 634-4553
Monday-Friday | 7:30am-6:00pm

Ms. Elaine Short, Interim Director of Lucille Rose Daycare Center
Ms. Elaine Short serves as the Interim Director of Lucille Rose Day Care Center, providing steady leadership and thoughtful guidance as the center navigates the process of selecting a new permanent director. In this role, she oversees all aspects of daily operations, manages staff scheduling and support, ensures that licensing and safety requirements are consistently met, and maintains a warm, nurturing environment where children can learn and grow.
Ms. Short partners closely with teachers to sustain high-quality classroom experiences, encourages strong communication throughout the center, and works with families to ensure they feel informed and connected during this period of transition. She manages administrative tasks, guides problem-solving, and supports the continuity of programs and routines, ensuring that children experience stability and care every day.
With a calm presence and a deep commitment to early childhood education, Ms. Short helps the Lucille Rose community move forward with confidence while preserving the values and spirit that make the center a trusted home for families.

Parent Advisory Council
The Parent Advisory Board at Lucille Rose Day Care serves as a space for families to stay connected and engaged in their child’s early learning experience. The board meets regularly to discuss updates within the daycare, identify and address parental needs, and foster a welcoming community of support for new parents. In addition, members participate in cultural and professional development activities that strengthen both family partnerships and the overall daycare community.








About Us
Our day care center Lucille Rose Day Care Center, located in Arverne, NY was founded in the mid 1970's by Ms. Lena Cook who was also a president of the Far Rockaway Branch of the NAACP. It is named after Lucille Rose, the first black female deputy commissioner of the Department of Education.

Areas of Service
​The Lucille Rose Day Care Center serves 15 communities in areas including Far Rockaway, Wavecrest, Edgemere, Arverne, Somerville, Hammels, Broad Channel, and Rockaway Beach.
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Programs
Our day care center addresses the childcare needs of a vast number of families with a diverse cultural, economic and racial difference. It exists in the Rockaway community to address a lack of services to families managing everyday stress of securing culturally competent care.

Contact Us
148 Beach 59th St,
Far Rockaway, NY 11692
Our phone number is (718) 634-0331 Fax: (718) 634-4553
Days of operation: Monday-Friday
Hours of operation 7:30am-6:00pm
