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First Class Minds

2 Industrial Drive, Florida, NY 109214.9· 18 reviews
licensed capacity
79
open each week
5 days
a week, county median
$285
year first licensed
2016

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About First Class Minds

First Class Minds is a licensed child care center in Florida, New York. The state has licensed it since November 3, 2016, for up to 79 children, serving infants, toddlers and preschoolers.

It is open Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM. It describes a Play-based approach, with full-time care, infant care, preschool and summer camp. It says it provides meals.

New York State Office of Children and Family Services made 15 visits in the last 3 years and cited 16 rules across 7 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

InfantsSummer campMeals providedAccepts child care subsidy

Ages served: infants, toddlers and preschoolers

From the state license. Ages it lists: 6 weeks to 12 years old
Ask when you call: rates, current openings, staff-to-child ratio and teacher qualifications.
Type
Child care center
Ages
Infants, toddlers and preschoolers
Hours today
Closed today
Licensed capacity
79 children

Hours

Hours

Monday6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Tuesday6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Wednesday6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Thursday6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Friday6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayTodayNot listed
Hours it lists: “Monday - Friday 6:30am-6:00pm”

Programs

Programs and care

AgesInfants, toddlers and preschoolersFrom the state license. It lists: 6 weeks to 12 years old
ProgramsFull-time care, infant care, preschool, summer camp and toddler care
ApproachPlay-based
Daily lifeMeals provided; Snacks provided
Assistance it acceptsNew York State Childcare Assistance Program
Licensed capacity79 childrenFrom the state license
A daycare without an item may still offer it; ask.

Cost

Tuition and costs

First Class Minds has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in Orange County has a median price of $285 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.
Orange County medians, full time, per week

Infant

Center$285
Home daycare$230

Toddler

Center$275
Home daycare$211

Preschool

Center$254
Home daycare$200

School age

Center$225
Home daycare$200

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 First Class Minds

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Licensed Day Care Center
Capacity
79 children
Ages
Infants, toddlers and preschoolers
First licensed
2016
License number
#773971
See the state's record

Summary

15 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Aug 19, 2026: no rules cited

Rules cited on 7 of 15 visits · 16 rules in all

  • Health, medication and illness 3
  • Records and paperwork 3
  • Supervision and ratios 3
  • Safety and hazards 3
  • Background checks 2
  • Staff training and qualifications 1
  • Other rules 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. Aug 19, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Jun 29, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
    • Background checks

      413.4(d)(5) A prospective director, employee or volunteer may begin to work 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 after completing the check described in paragraphs (1) or (2) of subdivision (a) of this section.

  3. May 26, 2026Complaint investigation2 rules cited
    • Background checks

      418-1.15(c)(11) The program must maintain on file at the child day care center, available for inspection by the Office or its designees at any time, the following records in a current and accurate manner: personnel information including a list of all staff with job assignments and schedules; each staff and volunteer's final and, if applicable, provisional criminal history review and background check approval letter(s); staff resumes; medical statements; acceptable references and other information required by section 418-1.13 of this Subpart;

    • Health, medication and illness

      418-1.11(b)(1)(ii) Staff and volunteers must each submit a medical statement on forms furnished by the Office or an approved equivalent from a health care provider: before such person has any involvement in child care work.

  4. Apr 20, 2026Complaint investigation4 rules cited
    • Records and paperwork

      418-1.15(b)(14)(iii) The program must immediately notify the parent and Office upon learning of the following events involving a child which occurred while the child was in care at the program or was being transported by the program: serious injury, (not corrected)

    • Staff training and qualifications

      418-1.13(a)(1) Staff and volunteers must be mature, of good character and possess suitable personal qualifications. (not corrected)

    • Health, medication and illness

      418-1.11(c)(1) The licensee must prepare a health care plan on forms furnished by the Office. Such plan must protect and promote the health of children. The health care plan must be on site, followed by all staff and available upon demand by a parent or the Office. In those instances in which the program will administer medications, the health care plan must also be approved by the program's health care consultant unless the only medications to be administered are: (not corrected)

    • Supervision and ratios

      418-1.8(a) Children cannot be left without competent 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. (not corrected)

  5. Mar 19, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
    • Records and paperwork

      418-1.15(c)(5) The program must maintain on file at the child day care center, available for inspection by the Office or its designees at any time, the following records in a current and accurate manner: daily attendance records, which must be filled out at the time a child arrives and departs, and must include arrival and departure times;

      Corrected during the visit

  6. Dec 30, 2025Complaint investigation3 rules cited
    • Other rules

      418-1.15(b)(5) The submission of fraudulent or altered documents to the Office or its representatives is prohibited.

    • Supervision and ratios

      418-1.8(g) Whenever the child day care center is in operation and the director is away from the premises, there must be a staff person designated to act on behalf of the director, who is knowledgeable about the programs operation and policies.

    • Safety and hazards

      418-1.4(b)(1) Evacuation drills must be conducted at least monthly during various hours of operation of the child day care center.

  7. Dec 3, 2025Complaint investigation3 rules cited
    • Records and paperwork

      418-1.15(b)(23)(ii) Upon termination or resignation of the director: The appointment of the acting director must be shared with the Office by the next day of business.

    • Supervision and ratios

      418-1.15(b)(23)(i) Upon termination or resignation of the director: An acting director must be immediately named by the licensee.

    • Health, medication and illness

      418-1.15(b)(4) The staff and volunteers must be in good health and be of good character and habits.

  8. Sep 18, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  9. Jun 25, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  10. Apr 30, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Show 5 earlier visits
  1. Feb 4, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Nov 26, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  3. Sep 4, 2024Inspection2 rules cited
    • Safety and hazards

      418-1.5(ab)(2) A safety strap must be fastened around children who are seated in high chairs.

    • Safety and hazards

      418-1.5(a) Suitable precautions must be taken to eliminate all conditions in areas accessible to children which pose a safety or health hazard.

  4. May 21, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  5. Jan 22, 2024InspectionNo rules cited

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 First Class Minds

Is First Class Minds licensed?

Yes. New York State Office of Children and Family Services lists it as licensed and operating, first licensed November 3, 2016.

When was First Class Minds last inspected?

New York State Office of Children and Family Services lists the most recent visit on August 19, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 15 visits in the last 3 years.

Has First Class Minds had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 16 rules across 7 of 15 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 First Class Minds care for?

79, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers and preschoolers.

What are First Class Minds' hours?

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

How much does First Class Minds cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (845) 651-5200 to ask.

What is First Class Minds' phone number?

(845) 651-5200.

Where is First Class Minds?

2 Industrial Drive, Florida, NY 10921. The nearest other daycare we list is Agri-Business Child Development, 0.4 miles away.

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