Inquisitive Minds
Inquisitive Minds
License/Registration ID: 687064
239 Montgomery Ave. Oceanside, NY 11572
Get Directions
This Checklist reflects a partial list of the regulatory requirements based on the inspection performed. Additional violations may have been cited that are not included in the inspection checklist.
To learn more about inspections
click or tap here.
Inspection ID:
2026-I-LIRO-006452
Date:
04/03/2026
Inspection Type:
Annual Unannounced
Inspection Result:
Violations found
Compliance Status:
Y-Compliant, N-Noncompliant, N/O-Not Observed, N/A-Not Applicable, P/V-Prior Violation
Reg
Compliance Status
413.3 Enforcement of Regulations
*
Posting of Compliance History Document
413.3(g)(3)(i)
Y
417.3 Building and Equipment
Accurate & Approved Floor Plan
417.3(a)
Y
417.4 Fire Protection
*
Paths of egress, both interior and exterior are free of obstructions and debris including ice/snow
417.4(h)(4)
Y
417.5 Safety
Adequate barriers to unsafe areas
417.5(f)(2)
Y
All cleaning materials must be used and stored such that they will not present a hazard
417.5(k)
Y
All required vaccines for pets are current
417.5(l)(3)
N/O
*
No pools/ponds/water hazards located on or adjacent to the program property; or if present, barriers exist to prevent access
417.5(f)(1)
Y
No portable heaters used in rooms accessible to children, regardless of type or fuel source
417.5(c)
Y
No strangulation hazards in areas accessible to children (window blind cords, ropes, etc)
417.5(y)
Y
Play equipment is used in a safe manner
417.5(n)(3)
N/O
Poisonous, toxic, flammable and dangerous items are inaccessible to children
417.5(j)
Y
Spa pools, hot tubs and fill and drain wading pools are not used
417.5(g)(1)
N/A
There must be a cushioned surface under outside play equipment that poses a fall hazard, regardless of height
417.5(n)(5)
Y
Windows above 1st floor have barriers to prevent children from falling out (unless egress window)
417.5(q)
N/A
Working phone in visible designated area
417.5(m)(2)
Y
417.7 Program Requirements
Children must be allowed freedom of movement.
417.7(f)
N/O
Children must be provided opportunity to choose between quiet and active play.
417.7(g)
N/O
Children who choose not to nap cannot be confined to a cot, crib, bed or mat
417.7(t)
N/O
Sleeping and napping arrangements are made in writing between the parent and the program
417.7(l)
Y
417.8 Supervision of Children
*
Approved provider is the primary caregiver
417.8(e)
Y
*
Competent supervision is maintained at all times with exceptions only as specified in regulation
417.8(a)
Y
*
One caregiver observed for either 6 children not yet in school or 8 when at least 2 are school age
417.8(j)(1)
Y
*
One caregiver present for every 2 children under 2 years in attendance
417.8(j)(2)
Y
417.11 Health and Infection Control
All rooms and surfaces are clean, sanitized and disinfected using an EPA registered product
417.11(i)(21)
N/O
Bathrooms stocked with paper or individual cloth towels
417.11(i)(19)
Y
Diapering area near sink not used for food prep
417.11(i)(10)
Y
Medication administration log completed documenting time & dosage
417.11(f)(9)(i)
N/O
Potty chairs are emptied and rinsed in accordance with regulations
417.11(i)(16)
N/A
417.14 Training
*
A caregiver certified in First Aid and CPR is present at all times children are in care
417.14(m)
Y
A minimum of five (5) hours of Office approved training must be obtained each year which addresses topics or subject matters set forth in 417.14(f).
417.14(c)(2)
Y
Each identified staff and volunteer completed Federal Health and Safety training within required timeframes
417.14(b)
Y
First Aid & CPR certificates must be appropriate to the ages of the children in care
417.14(n)
Y
Prior to becoming a Provider, the individual completed Federal Health and Safety training
417.14(b)
Y
Provider completed Federal Health and Safety training within required timeframes
417.14(b)
Y
417.15 Management and Administration
*
Numbers and ages of children present are within licensed or registered capacity
417.15(a)(9)
Y
*
Office notified of any change to the home or program
417.15(b)(12)
Y
Only approved caregivers have unsupervised contact with the day care children
417.15(b)(20)
Y
Summary of Violations
Date Cited
Regulation
Regulation Description
Compliance Status
Corrected on- Site?
04/03/2026
417.11(f)(20)
In the case of medication that needs to be given on an ongoing, long-term basis, the authorization and consent forms for children 5 years of age or older must be reauthorized at least once every 12 months. Any changes in the medication authorization related to dosage, time or frequency of administration shall require a program to obtain new instructions written by the licensed authorized prescriber. All other changes to the original medication authorization require a change in the prescription.
Corrected
N
Date Cited
04/03/2026
Regulation
417.11(f)(20)
Regulation Description
In the case of medication that needs to be given on an ongoing, long-term basis, the authorization and consent forms for children 5 years of age or older must be reauthorized at least once every 12 months. Any changes in the medication authorization related to dosage, time or frequency of administration shall require a program to obtain new instructions written by the licensed authorized prescriber. All other changes to the original medication authorization require a change in the prescription.
Compliance Status
Corrected
Corrected on- Site?
N
Inspections may be conducted outside of program operating hours and/or off-site (where inspector was not on premises where care is provided) for the following reasons:
For additional information on this program and compliance history, contact:
Office: Long Island Regional Office
Phone: (631) 240-2560