Aspiring Minds DC
116 Dooley Street, Brooklyn, NY
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Bright Beginnings In Brooklyn is a licensed group home daycare in Brooklyn, New York. The state has licensed it since August 4, 2016, for up to 16 children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM. It describes its programs: after-school care, before-school care, pre-k and preschool. It says it provides meals. As a home daycare, the provider shares the address with families when you call.
New York State Office of Children and Family Services made 9 visits in the last 3 years and cited 11 rules across 4 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
Hours
| MondayToday | 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM |
| Thursday | 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM |
| Friday | 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| Sunday | Not listed |
Programs
| Ages | Children as young as six weeks to young adults |
|---|---|
| Setting | Group child care homeFrom the state license |
| Programs | After-school care, before-school care, pre-k and preschool |
| Daily life | Meals provided. Potty training: Assist in continued learning of self-help skills such as appropriate potty etiquette. Extended care: Snow days and extended school breaks |
| Licensed capacity | 16 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Bright Beginnings In Brooklyn has not listed its tuition.
State record
9 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jul 8, 2026: 3 rules cited
Rules cited on 4 of 9 visits · 11 rules in all
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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416.15(c)(6) The program must maintain on file at the group family day care home, available for inspection children's individual health care plans; parental consents for emergency medical treatment; child's medical statement, immunizations, and any available results of lead screening for children not yet enrolled in kindergarten or a higher grade only; the name and dosage of any medications used by a child, the frequency of administration of such medications, and a record of their administration by caregivers; daily health check documentation; a record of illnesses and injuries occurring while in care; and any indicators of child abuse or maltreatment;
416.15(c)(4) The program must maintain on file at the group family day care home, available for inspection the names and addresses of persons authorized to take the child(ren) from the group family day care home;
416.15(c)(3) The program must maintain on file at the group family day care home, available for inspection the name, address, gender, and date of birth of each child and each child's parents names, addresses, telephone numbers and place(s) at which parents or other persons responsible for the child can be reached in case of an emergency;
416.11(a)(3) The program must keep documentation of immunizations the child has received to date, in accordance with New York State Public Health Law.
416.6(a) The Licensee must obtain written consent on forms furnished by the Office or approved equivalents from the parent of the child for any transportation of the children in care at the group family day care home provided or arranged for by a caregiver.
416.5(b)(5) The licensee must maintain on file a record of each shelter-in-place drill conducted, using forms provided by the Office or approved equivalents.
416.5(q) Windows above the first floor, other than those identified for emergency evacuation, that are accessible to children and which present a fall hazard must be protected by permanent barriers or restrictive locking devices which prevent a window from opening fully and prevent children from falling out of the windows.
Corrected during the visit
416.5(p) Glass in outside windows less than 32 inches above the floor level must be of safety grade or otherwise protected by use of barriers to avoid accidental impact.
Corrected during the visit
416.5(a) Suitable precautions must be taken to eliminate all conditions in areas accessible to children which pose a safety or health hazard.
Corrected during the visit
416.3(h) Peeling or damaged paint or plaster must be repaired.
Corrected during the visit
416.11(a)(3) The program must keep documentation of immunizations the child has received to date, in accordance with New York State Public Health Law.
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116 Dooley Street, Brooklyn, NY
3070 Brighton 14th St, Brooklyn, NY
Brooklyn, NY 11235 · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
Brooklyn, NY 11235 · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
Brooklyn, NY 11235 · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
Brooklyn, NY 11235 · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
Brooklyn, NY 11235 · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
Brooklyn, NY 11235 · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
Brooklyn, NY 11235 · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
FAQ
Yes. New York State Office of Children and Family Services lists it as licensed and operating, first licensed August 4, 2016.
New York State Office of Children and Family Services lists the most recent visit on July 8, 2026, with 3 rules cited. It lists 9 visits in the last 3 years.
Yes. Inspectors cited 11 rules across 4 of 9 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.
16, the licensed capacity on the state record.
Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Holiday hours can differ.
It has not listed its tuition. Call (917) 477-8021 to ask.
(917) 477-8021.
Brooklyn, NY 11235. It is a home daycare, so the provider shares the street address with families directly.