Bright Minds Academy
Bright Minds Academy
License/Registration ID: 853445
75 Skyline Drive Staten Island, NY 10304
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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.
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Inspection ID:
2024-I-NYCDOH-112528
Date:
10/17/2025
Inspection Type:
Monitoring
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
414.3 Building and Equipment
Adequate light, heat, and ventilation
414.3(b)
Y
Adequate, well ventilated and sanitary toilet facilities are accessible
414.3(j)(1)
Y
Chimneys, flues, and gas vents compliant with code requirements
414.3(l)(2)
N/A
Hydrants are accessible and free of obstructions.
414.3(l)
N/A
414.4 Fire Protection
*
Adequate means of egress must be provided, and children are only cared for on floors with accessible alternate means of egress
414.4(f)
Y
Corridors, aisles and approaches to exits are unobstructed
414.4(f)(2)
Y
414.5 Safety
Call ID or blocking is not used to block calls from parents, the Office or other government entities
414.5(m)(3)
N/A
Egress doors can be opened from the inside without a key
414.5(s)(3)
N/A
Emergency evacuation diagram is posted in every room used for child care
414.5(b)(2)
Y
Furniture, play equipment and other materials are sturdy, free of sharp edges and corners
414.5(n)(1)
Y
New or modified outside play equipment must be in accordance with CPSC guidelines
414.5(n)(5)
N/A
Pets are healthy and pose no threat
414.5(l)(1)
N/A
Play equipment is installed and used properly, in good repair, and placed in a safe location
414.5(n)(2)
N/A
Poisonous, toxic, flammable and dangerous items are inaccessible to children
414.5(v)
Y
Postings of emergency telephone numbers
414.5(m)(2)
N/A
*
Suitable precautions are taken to eliminate all safety and health hazards
414.5(a)
Y
Windows above the first floor that are accessible to children have barriers or locking devices to prevent falls
414.5(q)
N/A
414.7 Program Requirements
Children have a choice between quiet and active play
414.7(e)
N/A
Television and other electronic visual media must be turned off when not part of the program plan
414.7(h)(1)
Y
414.8 Supervision of Children
*
Competent direct supervision is maintained at all times
414.8(a)
Y
*
Number of staff is appropriate for number of children present
414.8(j)
Y
414.11 Health and Infection Control
All rooms and surfaces accessible to children are clean and disinfected or sanitized using an EPA registered product
414.11(i)(6)
N/A
Consumption of or being under the influence of an illegal drug is prohibited
414.11(b)(9)
N/A
Hand sanitizers may be used only in accordance with regulations
414.11(i)(4)
N/A
Medication(s) are stored appropriately and are inaccessible to children
414.11(f)(17)
N/A
Record of illnesses, injuries and signs of abuse maintained for each child
414.11(c)(1)
N/A
414.14 Training
*
At least one staff member certified in First Aid and CPR is present at all times children are in care
414.14(k)
Y
Each identified staff and volunteer completed Federal Health and Safety training within required timeframes
414.14(b)
Y
414.15 Management and administration
*
Numbers and ages of children present are within licensed or registered capacity
414.15(a)(4)
Y
Summary of Violations
Date Cited
Regulation
Regulation Description
Compliance Status
Corrected on- Site?
10/17/2025
414.8(l)(3)
Groups of children may not be mixed together to use outdoor play areas, exercise areas, gym rooms or other common areas of the center unless, the space is large enough to accommodate multiple groups which must be kept separate.
Corrected
N
Date Cited
10/17/2025
Regulation
414.8(l)(3)
Regulation Description
Groups of children may not be mixed together to use outdoor play areas, exercise areas, gym rooms or other common areas of the center unless, the space is large enough to accommodate multiple groups which must be kept separate.
Compliance Status
Corrected
Corrected on- Site?
N
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