Splendid Inti Childcare opens in Elmont

Splendid Inti Childcare opened in Elmont celebrated its opening with Elmont Chamber of Commerce President Julie Marchesella, a staffer from Assemblywoman Michaelle Solages office, a staffer from County Legislator John Giuffrè and local business owners on July 19.

Margalyda Ferrando originally obtained her licenses to open a daycare in 2022 and is excited to open her business’ doors to the public on Clement Avenue.

““I’ve been dreaming this since I was little,” Ferrando said of the business. “I used to play with my two cousins and all of our dolls. We would take care of them like they were real people.”

The center will be open from 5:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Friday and has a capacity of 16 children. Interested guardians can learn more about the business by contacting splendidintichildcare@gmail.com or calling (212) 882-1854.

Ferrando worked in banks for 19 years but decided to make a career change in 2022.

“I feel like so many years I worked so hard to have this dream,” she said. “I promise I will do my best to take care of the kids that if parents trust me. They can trust me.”

Throughout her career her mother played a large role in taking care of her children. As they’ve grown up and prepare to enroll in college, Ferrando was inspired to embark on a new career path in childcare.

“I want to give them the best,” Ferrando said of the children enrolled at her daycare.