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Unique Minds Preschool

Staten Island, NY 10304 · home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
licensed capacity
16
year first licensed
2023

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About Unique Minds Preschool

Unique Minds Preschool is a licensed group home daycare in Staten Island, New York. The state has licensed it since December 26, 2023, for up to 16 children.

As a home daycare, the provider shares the address with families when you call.

New York State Office of Children and Family Services made 13 visits in the last 3 years and cited 13 rules across 8 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

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16 children

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Licensed capacity16 childrenFrom the state license

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Inspection reports for Unique Minds Preschool

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Licensed Group Family Day Care
Capacity
16 children
First licensed
2023
License number
#906849
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Summary

13 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Oct 1, 2026: no rules cited

Rules cited on 8 of 13 visits · 13 rules in all

  • Records and paperwork 3
  • Staff training and qualifications 3
  • Health, medication and illness 2
  • Safety and hazards 2
  • Building, equipment and play areas 2
  • Safe sleep 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. Oct 1, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Jul 30, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  3. Apr 23, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
    • Records and paperwork

      416.15(b)(11)(ii)(a) the forms necessary for the Office to inquire whether the applicant is the subject of an indicated report of child abuse or maltreatment on file with the Statewide Central Register of Child Abuse and Maltreatment,

  4. Mar 5, 2026Inspection3 rules cited
    • Records and paperwork

      416.15(b)(9)(i) The parents of all children receiving care in a group family day care home equipped with electronic monitoring devices or surveillance cameras installed for the purpose of allowing parents to view their children in the day care setting by means of the Internet must be informed that cameras will be used for this purpose. All assistants and employees of the group family day care home must also be informed if electronic monitoring devices or surveillance cameras will be used for this purpose.

      Corrected during the visit

    • Staff training and qualifications

      416.14(n) CPR and first aid certifications must be appropriate to the ages of the children in care. All certifications in CPR and first aid must contain an in-person competency component.

    • Safe sleep

      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.

      Corrected during the visit

  5. Jan 28, 2026Inspection1 rule 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.

  6. Oct 14, 2025Inspection2 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(i)(27) Garbage receptacles must be covered, and cleaned as needed after emptying.

      Corrected during the visit

  7. Jul 15, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  8. Jun 5, 2025Complaint investigation1 rule cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

      416.15(b)(11)(ii)(e) two acceptable references;

  9. May 13, 2025Inspection2 rules cited
    • Records and paperwork

      416.15(b)(11)(ii)(a) the forms necessary for the Office to inquire whether the applicant is the subject of an indicated report of child abuse or maltreatment on file with the Statewide Central Register of Child Abuse and Maltreatment,

    • 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.

  10. Apr 1, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      416.3(h) Peeling or damaged paint or plaster must be repaired.

Show 3 earlier visits
  1. Feb 18, 2025Inspection2 rules 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.

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      416.3(h) Peeling or damaged paint or plaster must be repaired.

  2. Oct 28, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  3. Oct 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 Unique Minds Preschool

Is Unique Minds Preschool licensed?

Yes. New York State Office of Children and Family Services lists it as licensed and operating, first licensed December 26, 2023.

When was Unique Minds Preschool last inspected?

New York State Office of Children and Family Services lists the most recent visit on October 1, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 13 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Unique Minds Preschool had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 13 rules across 8 of 13 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 Unique Minds Preschool care for?

16, the licensed capacity on the state record.

What are Unique Minds Preschool's hours?

Its hours are not listed.

Where is Unique Minds Preschool?

Staten Island, NY 10304. 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).