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Bright Minds Academy

75 Skyline Drive, Staten Island, NY 10304
licensed capacity
21
year first licensed
2019

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About Bright Minds Academy

Bright Minds Academy is a school-age program in Staten Island, New York. It is registered with the state (since December 9, 2019), for up to 21 children, serving toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

New York State Office of Children and Family Services made 12 visits in the last 3 years and cited 15 rules across 7 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

School-age

Ages served: toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children

From the state license
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Type
School-age program
Ages
Toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Hours today
Not listed
Licensed capacity
21 children

Hours

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Programs

Programs and care

AgesToddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license
Licensed capacity21 childrenFrom the state license

Cost

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State record

Inspection reports for Bright Minds Academy

License

Status
Registered with the state and operating
License type
Registered School Age Child Care
Capacity
21 children
Ages
Toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
First licensed
2019
License number
#853445
Also at this site
Facility #DC37919: Child care center
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Summary

12 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Apr 15, 2026: 1 rule cited

Rules cited on 7 of 12 visits · 15 rules in all

  • Background checks 7
  • Staff training and qualifications 5
  • Health, medication and illness 2
  • 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. Apr 15, 2026InspectionFacility #8534451 rule cited
    • Background checks

      414.13(b)(2) 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 names, addresses and day time telephone numbers of at least two acceptable references, other than relatives, at least one of whom can verify employment history, work record and qualifications, and at least one of whom can attest to the applicant's character, habits and personal qualifications to be a school-age child care program staff member;

  2. Mar 17, 2026InspectionFacility #8534451 rule cited
    • Background checks

      414.13(b)(2) 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 names, addresses and day time telephone numbers of at least two acceptable references, other than relatives, at least one of whom can verify employment history, work record and qualifications, and at least one of whom can attest to the applicant's character, habits and personal qualifications to be a school-age child care program staff member;

  3. Feb 6, 2026InspectionFacility #8534454 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;

    • Background checks

      414.13(b)(2) 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 names, addresses and day time telephone numbers of at least two acceptable references, other than relatives, at least one of whom can verify employment history, work record and qualifications, and at least one of whom can attest to the applicant's character, habits and personal qualifications to be a school-age child care program staff member;

    • Staff training and qualifications

      414.13 Staff Qualifications

    • Health, medication and illness

      414.11(b)(1) Staff and volunteers must each submit a medical statement on forms furnished by the Office or an approved equivalent from a health care provider:

  4. Nov 13, 2025InspectionFacility #853445No rules cited
  5. Oct 31, 2025InspectionFacility #853445No rules cited
  6. Oct 17, 2025InspectionFacility #8534451 rule cited
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      414.8(l)(3) Groups of children may not be mixed together to use outdoor play areas, exercise areas, gym rooms or other common areas of the center unless, the space is large enough to accommodate multiple groups which must be kept separate.

  7. Jun 13, 2025InspectionFacility #8534451 rule cited
    • Background checks

      414.13(b) 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:

  8. Feb 13, 2025InspectionFacility #8534454 rules cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

      414.14(k) All child care programs must have at least one staff person who holds a valid certification in cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and first aid on the premises of the program during the program's operating hours.

    • Staff training and qualifications

      414.14(b) Each applicant for, or individual in the position of director, teacher, or volunteer must complete Office- approved training that complies with federal minimum health and safety pre-service or three-month orientation period requirements. This training must be obtained pre-service or within three months of starting such position.

    • Background checks

      414.13(b)(3) 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: a sworn statement by the applicant indicating whether, to the best of the applicant's knowledge, such applicant has ever been convicted of a misdemeanor or felony in New York State or any other jurisdiction and fingerprint images as required to comply with the requirements of 413.4 of this Title;

    • Background checks

      413.4(d)(4) The clearances required pursuant to this section, other than those for which on-going criminal history results are provided, shall be conducted for any existing operator, director, employee or volunteer at a child day care center, small day care center, school-age child care program, group family day care home or family day care home, as defined in section (2) of this part, and any person age eighteen (18) or older living in a group family day care home or family day care home at least once every five years in accordance with a schedule developed by the Office.

  9. Aug 30, 2024InspectionFacility #853445No rules cited
  10. Jun 11, 2024InspectionFacility #853445No rules cited
Show 2 earlier visits
  1. Feb 9, 2024InspectionFacility #853445No rules cited
  2. Dec 6, 2023InspectionFacility #8534453 rules 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:

    • Staff training and qualifications

      414.14(b) Each applicant for, or individual in the position of director, teacher, or volunteer must complete Office- approved training that complies with federal minimum health and safety pre-service or three-month orientation period requirements. This training must be obtained pre-service or within three months of starting such position.

    • Health, medication and illness

      414.11(b)(7) After the initial medical statement, tuberculin tests are only required at the discretion of the staff person's or volunteer's health care provider or at the start of new employment.

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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Questions about Bright Minds Academy

Is Bright Minds Academy licensed?

Yes. Bright Minds Academy is registered with the state and operating, first licensed December 9, 2019. This is how New York authorizes this type of child care.

When was Bright Minds Academy last inspected?

New York State Office of Children and Family Services lists the most recent visit on April 15, 2026, with 1 rule cited. It lists 12 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Bright Minds Academy had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 15 rules across 7 of 12 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 Bright Minds Academy care for?

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

What are Bright Minds Academy's hours?

Its hours are not listed. Call (877) 826-2060 to confirm.

How much does Bright Minds Academy cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (877) 826-2060 to ask.

What is Bright Minds Academy's phone number?

(877) 826-2060.

Where is Bright Minds Academy?

75 Skyline Drive, Staten Island, NY 10304. The nearest other daycare we list is Yeled V'Yalda Early Childhood Center, 0.1 miles away.

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