Aspiring Minds DC
116 Dooley Street, Brooklyn, NY
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Theodor Mikhaylov is a licensed group home daycare in Brooklyn, New York. The state has licensed it since August 17, 2009, for up to 16 children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 7:30 AM to 6:30 PM. It describes a Bilingual / immersion and Montessori approach, with 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 11 visits in the last 3 years and cited 11 rules across 3 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
Hours
| Monday | 7:30 AM to 6:30 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 7:30 AM to 6:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 7:30 AM to 6:30 PM |
| Thursday | 7:30 AM to 6:30 PM |
| Friday | 7:30 AM to 6:30 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| SundayToday | Not listed |
Programs
| Setting | Group child care homeFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Programs | Preschool |
| Approach | Bilingual / immersion (English, Russian or Ukrainian), Montessori |
| Curriculum | Kumon (blended with Montessori and Vygotsky principles) |
| Enrichment | Yoga, karate, tennis, soccer, cooking, art, music, robotics, dance, chess, cultural studies |
| Class size | 6 kids in the group |
| Daily life | Meals provided. Extended care: Extended hours |
| Safety | Outdoor playground |
| More | Founded 2009 |
| Licensed capacity | 16 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Theodor Mikhaylov has not listed its tuition.
State record
11 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Aug 27, 2026: no rules cited
Rules cited on 3 of 11 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)(13) The program must maintain on file at the group family day care home, available for inspection: a daily schedule documenting the arrival and departure times of each caregiver, employees and volunteers;
416.13(f) A person is not approved to be a caregiver until the child care program receives written approval from the Office.
416.8(p)(1)(i) Each group family day care home shall require visitors to the home to: sign in upon entry to the premises;
416.3(h) Peeling or damaged paint or plaster must be repaired.
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;
416.14(b)(1) Each applicant must complete the Office-approved training that complies with the federal minimum health and safety pre-service training requirements or three-month orientation period training requirements. This training must be obtained pre-service or within three months of starting such position. Individuals who have completed Office approved training that complies with federal health and safety requirements may be left unsupervised with children. Any teacher, director, or volunteer who does not complete this training must not be left unsupervised with children in care until such times as the training has been completed.
416.11(h)(1)(i) The caregivers also must: obtain written consent at the time of admission from the parent which authorizes the provider or other caregivers to obtain emergency health care for the child;
416.7(l) Other than for school age children, sleeping and napping arrangements must be made in writing between the parent and the program. Such arrangements shall include: the area of the home where the child will nap; whether the child will nap on a cot, mat, bed or a crib; and how the napping child will be supervised, consistent with the requirements of section 416.8 of this Part.
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;
416.14(m) All child care programs must have at least one caregiver who holds a valid certification in cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and first aid on the premises of the child care program during the program's operating hours.
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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 17, 2009.
New York State Office of Children and Family Services lists the most recent visit on August 27, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 11 visits in the last 3 years.
Yes. Inspectors cited 11 rules across 3 of 11 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, 7:30 AM to 6:30 PM. Holiday hours can differ.
It has not listed its tuition. Call (646) 752-2858 to ask.
(646) 752-2858.
Brooklyn, NY 11235. It is a home daycare, so the provider shares the street address with families directly.