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Brilliant Minds Daycare

New City, NY 10956 · home daycare: the provider shares the address with families5.0· 10 reviews
licensed capacity
16
open each week
5 days
a week, county median
$300
year first licensed
2018

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About Brilliant Minds Daycare

Brilliant Minds Daycare is a licensed group home daycare in New City, New York. The state has licensed it since May 7, 2018, for up to 16 children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM. As a home daycare, the provider shares the address with families when you call.

New York State Office of Children and Family Services made 12 visits in the last 3 years and cited 19 rules across 7 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

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Type
Group home daycare
Ages
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Hours today
7:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Licensed capacity
16 children

Hours

Hours

MondayToday7:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Tuesday7:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Wednesday7:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Thursday7:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Friday7:00 AM to 5:00 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayNot listed

Programs

Programs and care

SettingGroup child care homeFrom the state license
Licensed capacity16 childrenFrom the state license
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Cost

Tuition and costs

Brilliant Minds Daycare has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a home daycare in Rockland County has a median price of $300 a week (U.S. Department of Labor, 2022).

Ask the daycare for its ratesIt has not listed its tuition. The county medians below are a starting point.
Rockland County medians, full time, per week

Infant

Center$325
Home daycare$300

Toddler

Center$300
Home daycare$290

Preschool

Center$293
Home daycare$275

School age

Center$250
Home daycare$250

County median full-time prices at centers and home daycares, U.S. Department of Labor, National Database of Childcare Prices, 2022 (the latest year). Not this daycare's rates; prices have risen since.

State record

Inspection reports for Brilliant Minds Daycare

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Licensed Group Family Day Care
Capacity
16 children
First licensed
2018
License number
#816974
See the state's record

Summary

12 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jul 16, 2026: 2 rules cited

Rules cited on 7 of 12 visits · 19 rules in all

  • Safety and hazards 8
  • Records and paperwork 5
  • Health, medication and illness 4
  • Staff training and qualifications 2

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. Jul 16, 2026Inspection2 rules cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

      416.15(b)(25)(iii) At the two-year calendar date in a four year licensing cycle, a program must be in compliance with the following mid-point requirements and be able to show proof of compliance to the Office when requested: proof of compliance with the training requirements of section 416.14. (not corrected)

    • Safety and hazards

      416.4(b)(4) The licensee must maintain on file a record of each evacuation drill conducted, using forms provided by the Office or approved equivalents. (not corrected)

  2. Apr 13, 2026Inspection7 rules cited
    • Records and paperwork

      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;

    • Health, medication and illness

      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. (not corrected)

    • Safety and hazards

      416.5(b)(7) Each program must have on site a variety of supplies including food, water, first aid and other safety equipment to allow for the protection of the health and safety of children in the event parents are unable to pick up children due to a local disaster. The plan must take into account a child's needs for an overnight stay. Food supplies must be non-perishable and of sufficient quantity for all children for an overnight stay. (not corrected)

    • Records and paperwork

      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.

    • Safety and hazards

      416.4(b)(2) When conducting evacuation drills, the exit route must be varied to ensure that all approved means of egress are practiced. If one of the exit routes leads to a window or fire escape, the drill must include taking the children to the window or fire escape and explaining what would be expected of them should an actual fire occur that requires they use this exit route. Exiting through the window or on to the fire escape during a drill is not required.

    • Safety and hazards

      416.4(b)(1) Evacuation drills must be conducted at least monthly during the hours of operation of the group family day care home.

    • Records and paperwork

      413.3(g)(3)(i) The Office shall require the child day care program to immediately post upon receipt, in a prominent place at the program that is visible to parents, a copy of the most recent compliance history report issued to the program by the Office.

  3. Feb 25, 2026Inspection3 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      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. (not corrected)

    • Records and paperwork

      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.

    • Safety and hazards

      416.4(b)(1) Evacuation drills must be conducted at least monthly during the hours of operation of the group family day care home.

  4. Dec 3, 2025Inspection4 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      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;

    • Health, medication and illness

      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. (not corrected)

    • Safety and hazards

      416.5(m)(5) 911 and the poison control phone number must be posted conspicuously on or next to the telephone.

    • Records and paperwork

      413.3(g)(3)(i) The Office shall require the child day care program to immediately post upon receipt, in a prominent place at the program that is visible to parents, a copy of the most recent compliance history report issued to the program by the Office.

  5. Sep 10, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

      416.14(b) Before the Office issues an initial license, the applicant must complete a health and safety training course approved by the Office relating to the protection of the health and safety of children and must demonstrate basic competency with regard to health and safety standards. Such training must comply with the federal minimum health and safety pre-service training requirements. Health and safety training received prior to issuance of the license, may be applied to the initial fifteen (15) hours of training required pursuant to section 416.14(c)(1) of this Part provided that such training was received within twelve (12) months of licensure. If an applicant does not become licensed or registered within two years of successfully completing the health and safety training, the coursework must be repeated.

  6. Apr 10, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  7. Jan 23, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  8. Oct 17, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  9. Jul 25, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
    • Safety and hazards

      416.4(b)(4) The licensee must maintain on file a record of each evacuation drill conducted, using forms provided by the Office or approved equivalents.

  10. Mar 22, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
Show 2 earlier visits
  1. Mar 13, 2024VisitNo rules cited
  2. Feb 12, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
    • Safety and hazards

      416.5(b)(4) Each program must hold two shelter-in-place drills annually during which procedures and supplies are reviewed. Parents must be made aware of this drill in advance.

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 Brilliant Minds Daycare

Is Brilliant Minds Daycare licensed?

Yes. New York State Office of Children and Family Services lists it as licensed and operating, first licensed May 7, 2018.

When was Brilliant Minds Daycare last inspected?

New York State Office of Children and Family Services lists the most recent visit on July 16, 2026, with 2 rules cited. It lists 12 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Brilliant Minds Daycare had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 19 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 Brilliant Minds Daycare care for?

16, the licensed capacity on the state record.

What are Brilliant Minds Daycare's hours?

Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Brilliant Minds Daycare cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (845) 535-9658 to ask.

What is Brilliant Minds Daycare's phone number?

(845) 535-9658.

Where is Brilliant Minds Daycare?

New City, NY 10956. It is a home daycare, so the provider shares the street address with families directly.

Sources: New York State Office of Children and Family Services (license and visits) · U.S. Department of Labor, 2022 (county prices).