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Aspiring Minds DC

116 Dooley Street, Brooklyn, NY 112354.8· 59 reviews
licensed capacity
16
open each week
5 days
year first licensed
2024

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About Aspiring Minds DC

Aspiring Minds DC is a school-age program in Brooklyn, New York. It is registered with the state (since September 6, 2024), for up to 16 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 6:30 PM. It describes a Montessori approach.

New York State Office of Children and Family Services made 6 visits in the last 3 years and cited 6 rules across 3 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

InfantsMontessoriSchool-age

Ages served: infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children

From the state license
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Type
School-age program
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Hours today
Closed today
Licensed capacity
16 children

Hours

Hours

Monday7:00 AM to 6:30 PM
Tuesday7:00 AM to 6:30 PM
Wednesday7:00 AM to 6:30 PM
Thursday7:00 AM to 6:30 PM
Friday7:00 AM to 6:30 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayTodayNot listed

Programs

Programs and care

AgesInfants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license
ApproachMontessori
Licensed capacity16 childrenFrom the state license
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Cost

Tuition and costs

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State record

Inspection reports for Aspiring Minds DC

License

Status
Registered with the state and operating
License type
Registered School Age Child Care
Capacity
16 children
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
First licensed
2024
License number
#911813
Also at this site
Facility #DC37808: Child care center
Facility #DC37809: Child care center
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Summary

6 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Sep 17, 2026: 1 rule cited

Rules cited on 3 of 6 visits · 6 rules in all

  • Supervision and ratios 2
  • Staff training and qualifications 1
  • Background checks 1
  • Safety and hazards 1
  • Building, equipment and play areas 1

For comparison: 79% of New York daycares had at least one rule cited in the last 3 years; the typical daycare had 4.

A cited rule is what an inspector found on the day of a visit. It is not a rating of the daycare today.

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  1. Sep 17, 2026InspectionFacility #9118131 rule cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

      414.14(c) Each staff person and volunteer must complete a minimum of thirty (30) hours of training every two years. The required (30) hours of training every two years is subject to the following conditions: (not corrected)

  2. May 7, 2026InspectionFacility #9118134 rules cited
    • Background checks

      414.13(b)(4) School-age child care programs must review and evaluate the backgrounds of all applicants for staff and volunteer positions. All applicants whose backgrounds must be reviewed must be required to provide the following: the information necessary to determine whether the applicant is the subject of an indicated report of child abuse and maltreatment as required by section 414.10(b)(1)(i) of this Part;

    • Supervision and ratios

      414.8(j) When a school-age child care program is in operation, an adequate number of qualified staff must be on duty to protect the health and safety of the children in care.

    • Supervision and ratios

      414.8(a) Children cannot be left without competent direct supervision at any time. Competent supervision includes awareness of and responsibility for the ongoing activity of each child. It requires that all children be within a teacher's range of vision and that the teacher be near enough to respond when redirection or intervention strategies are needed. Competent supervision must take into account the child's age emotional, physical, and cognitive development.

    • Safety and hazards

      414.4(b)(1) Evacuation drills must be conducted at least monthly during various hours of operation of the school age child care program.

  3. Jan 29, 2026InspectionFacility #911813No rules cited
  4. Jun 26, 2025InspectionFacility #911813No rules cited
  5. Feb 6, 2025InspectionFacility #911813No rules cited
  6. Dec 6, 2024InspectionFacility #9118131 rule cited
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      414.3(k) Adequate and safe water supply and sewage facilities must be provided and must comply with State and local laws. Hot and cold running water must be available and accessible at all times.

Copied from New York State Office of Children and Family Services on October 2, 2026; the state's records start around Oct 2023. Rule wording, severity and dates are the state's.

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FAQ

Questions about Aspiring Minds DC

Is Aspiring Minds DC licensed?

Yes. Aspiring Minds DC is registered with the state and operating, first licensed September 6, 2024. This is how New York authorizes this type of child care.

When was Aspiring Minds DC last inspected?

New York State Office of Children and Family Services lists the most recent visit on September 17, 2026, with 1 rule cited. It lists 6 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Aspiring Minds DC had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 6 rules across 3 of 6 visits in the last 3 years. For comparison: 79% of New York daycares had at least one rule cited in the last 3 years; the typical daycare had 4. A cited rule is what an inspector found on the day of a visit. It is not a rating of the daycare today.

How many children can Aspiring Minds DC care for?

16, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

What are Aspiring Minds DC's hours?

Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 6:30 PM. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Aspiring Minds DC cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (347) 702-5358 to ask.

What is Aspiring Minds DC's phone number?

(347) 702-5358.

Where is Aspiring Minds DC?

116 Dooley Street, Brooklyn, NY 11235. The nearest other daycare we list is Good Place Daycare, 0.2 miles away.

Sources: New York State Office of Children and Family Services (license and visits).