Curious Minds Childcare LLC.
Curious Minds Childcare LLC.
License/Registration ID: 941584
12 Church Ave Ballston Spa, NY 12020
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Inspection ID:
2026-I-ARO-057208
Date:
06/15/2026
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
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Posting of Compliance History Document
413.3(g)(3)(i)
Y
418-1.3 Building and Equipment
Accurate floor plan
418-1.3(a)(1)
Y
All established fire lanes are unobstructed
418-1.3(o)
Y
Exit stairways are enclosed with fire-resistant walls, doors and doorframes that are consistent with applicable codes
418-1.3(o)
Y
For toddlers, 35 sq. ft. per child plus space for cribs, cots or mats for one third of the maximum capacity of the classroom
418-1.3(q)(2)
Y
No toxic paints or finishes
418-1.3(g)
Y
418-1.4 Fire Protection
*
Adequate means of egress must be provided, and children are only cared for on floors with accessible alternate means of egress
418-1.4(f)
Y
418-1.5 Safety
Closet doors accessible to children must be openable from the inside
418-1.5(s)(1)
Y
Evacuation crib or other assistive device must be available for children unable to evacuate on their own
418-1.5(b)(8)
Y
Poisonous, toxic, flammable and dangerous items are inaccessible to children
418-1.5(v)
Y
Second floor windows that are accessible to children have barriers or locking devices to prevent falls
418-1.5(q)
Y
Strings and cords from window coverings are inaccessible to children
418-1.5(z)
Y
*
Suitable precautions are taken to eliminate all safety and health hazards
418-1.5(a)
Y
The program must take suitable precautions to prevent serious injury of a child while in care at the program or being transported by the program
418-1.5(a)(1)(i)
Y
418-1.7 Program Requirements
Infants must not be exposed to television and other electronic visual media
418-1.7(z)
Y
Opportunities for learning and self-expression in small and large groups is provided
418-1.7(g)
Y
Pre-School children have appropriate books available
418-1.7(c)
Y
Staff who care for infants have interaction with and are responsive to infants
418-1.7(f)
Y
418-1.8 Supervision of Children
*
Competent supervision is maintained at all times
418-1.8(a)
Y
*
Number of staff is appropriate for number of children present
418-1.8(j)
Y
418-1.11 Health and Infection Control
Cribs, cots, beds, mats, and mattresses are cleaned between use by different children, and at least monthly
418-1.11(i)(16)
Y
Extensive cleaning done while children are not present
418-1.11(i)(11)
Y
No vermin on premises
418-1.11(i)(9)
Y
Parental consent for emergency medical treatment
418-1.11(h)(1)(i)
Y
Smoking is prohibited in areas in use by children or in vehicles when children are occupying the vehicle
418-1.11(b)(11)
Y
Universal blood precautions followed
418-1.11(i)(5)
Y
418-1.14 Training
*
At least one staff member certified in First Aid and CPR is present at all times children are in care
418-1.14(k)
Y
Each identified staff and volunteer completed Federal Health and Safety training within required timeframes
418-1.14(b)
Y
Each identified staff supervising children alone completed Federal Health and Safety training.
418-1.14(b)
Y
418-1.15 Management and Administration
*
Numbers and ages of children present are within licensed or registered capacity
418-1.15(a)(4)
Y
Summary of Violations
Date Cited
Regulation
Regulation Description
Compliance Status
Corrected on- Site?
06/15/2026
418-1.5(z)
All window and door blind cords, ropes, wires and other strangulation hazards must be secured and inaccessible to children.
Corrected
Y
Date Cited
06/15/2026
Regulation
418-1.5(z)
Regulation Description
All window and door blind cords, ropes, wires and other strangulation hazards must be secured and inaccessible to children.
Compliance Status
Corrected
Corrected on- Site?
Y
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: Albany Regional Office
Phone: (518) 402-3038