Bright Minds Academy
Data Freshness & Provenance
Inspection coverage
46 inspections on record
Active providers
License status: Permitted
Last refreshed
April 1, 2026
Latest inspection
March 17, 2026
Provenance
New York licensing inspections and DaycareCheck scoring
Quick Facts
These facts are normalized from the official record so they can be quoted directly.
Updated April 1, 2026
- Provider
- Bright Minds Academy
- License number
- 853445
- Location
- 75 SkyLine Drive, Staten Island, NY 10304
- Status
- Permitted
- Safety grade
- F (Poor), score 20.6/100
- Inspection record
- 46 inspections, last inspected March 17, 2026
- Provenance
- Official state licensing inspections and DaycareCheck scoring. Last refreshed April 1, 2026.
Safety Scorecard
Quality Rating
Rated by QUALITYstarsNY, the state quality rating and improvement system.
87
Total Violations
Mar 17, 2026
Last Inspection
99
Capacity
Violation Timeline
Violations by month over the last 3 years, colored by severity.
All Violations (115)
School-age child care programs must review and evaluate the backgrounds of all applicants for staff and volunteer positions. All applicants whose backgrounds must be reviewed must be required to provide the following: the names, addresses and day time telephone numbers of at least two acceptable references, other than relatives, at least one of whom can verify employment history, work record and qualifications, and at least one of whom can attest to the applicant's character, habits and personal qualifications to be a school-age child care program staff member;
Resolution: Not Corrected
School-age child care programs must review and evaluate the backgrounds of all applicants for staff and volunteer positions. All applicants whose backgrounds must be reviewed must be required to provide the following: the names, addresses and day time telephone numbers of at least two acceptable references, other than relatives, at least one of whom can verify employment history, work record and qualifications, and at least one of whom can attest to the applicant's character, habits and personal qualifications to be a school-age child care program staff member;
Resolution: Not Corrected
School-age child care programs must review and evaluate the backgrounds of all applicants for staff and volunteer positions. All applicants whose backgrounds must be reviewed must be required to provide the following: the names, addresses and day time telephone numbers of at least two acceptable references, other than relatives, at least one of whom can verify employment history, work record and qualifications, and at least one of whom can attest to the applicant's character, habits and personal qualifications to be a school-age child care program staff member;
Resolution: Not Corrected
Staff and volunteers must each submit a medical statement on forms furnished by the Office or an approved equivalent from a health care provider:
Resolution: Not Corrected
Staff Qualifications
Resolution: Not Corrected
School-age child care programs must review and evaluate the backgrounds of all applicants for staff and volunteer positions. All applicants whose backgrounds must be reviewed must be required to provide the following: the names, addresses and day time telephone numbers of at least two acceptable references, other than relatives, at least one of whom can verify employment history, work record and qualifications, and at least one of whom can attest to the applicant's character, habits and personal qualifications to be a school-age child care program staff member;
Resolution: Not Corrected
School-age child care programs must review and evaluate the backgrounds of all applicants for staff and volunteer positions. All applicants whose backgrounds must be reviewed must be required to provide the following: the information necessary to determine whether the applicant is the subject of an indicated report of child abuse and maltreatment as required by section 414.10(b)(1)(i) of this Part;
Resolution: Not Corrected
School-age child care programs must review and evaluate the backgrounds of all applicants for staff and volunteer positions. All applicants whose backgrounds must be reviewed must be required to provide the following: the names, addresses and day time telephone numbers of at least two acceptable references, other than relatives, at least one of whom can verify employment history, work record and qualifications, and at least one of whom can attest to the applicant's character, habits and personal qualifications to be a school-age child care program staff member;
Resolution: Not Corrected
School-age child care programs must review and evaluate the backgrounds of all applicants for staff and volunteer positions. All applicants whose backgrounds must be reviewed must be required to provide the following: the information necessary to determine whether the applicant is the subject of an indicated report of child abuse and maltreatment as required by section 414.10(b)(1)(i) of this Part;
Resolution: Corrected
Staff and volunteers must each submit a medical statement on forms furnished by the Office or an approved equivalent from a health care provider:
Resolution: Corrected
Staff Qualifications
Resolution: Corrected
School-age child care programs must review and evaluate the backgrounds of all applicants for staff and volunteer positions. All applicants whose backgrounds must be reviewed must be required to provide the following: the information necessary to determine whether the applicant is the subject of an indicated report of child abuse and maltreatment as required by section 414.10(b)(1)(i) of this Part;
Resolution: Corrected
School-age child care programs must review and evaluate the backgrounds of all applicants for staff and volunteer positions. All applicants whose backgrounds must be reviewed must be required to provide the following: the names, addresses and day time telephone numbers of at least two acceptable references, other than relatives, at least one of whom can verify employment history, work record and qualifications, and at least one of whom can attest to the applicant's character, habits and personal qualifications to be a school-age child care program staff member;
Resolution: Not Corrected
Staff and volunteers must each submit a medical statement on forms furnished by the Office or an approved equivalent from a health care provider:
Resolution: Corrected
Staff Qualifications
Resolution: Corrected
School-age child care programs must review and evaluate the backgrounds of all applicants for staff and volunteer positions. All applicants whose backgrounds must be reviewed must be required to provide the following: the names, addresses and day time telephone numbers of at least two acceptable references, other than relatives, at least one of whom can verify employment history, work record and qualifications, and at least one of whom can attest to the applicant's character, habits and personal qualifications to be a school-age child care program staff member;
Resolution: Not Corrected
School-age child care programs must review and evaluate the backgrounds of all applicants for staff and volunteer positions. All applicants whose backgrounds must be reviewed must be required to provide the following: the information necessary to determine whether the applicant is the subject of an indicated report of child abuse and maltreatment as required by section 414.10(b)(1)(i) of this Part;
Resolution: Corrected
Staff and volunteers must each submit a medical statement on forms furnished by the Office or an approved equivalent from a health care provider:
Resolution: Corrected
Staff Qualifications
Resolution: Corrected
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.
Resolution: Corrected
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.
Resolution: Corrected
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.
Resolution: Corrected
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.
Resolution: Corrected
School-age child care programs must review and evaluate the backgrounds of all applicants for staff and volunteer positions. All applicants whose backgrounds must be reviewed must be required to provide the following:
Resolution: Corrected
School-age child care programs must review and evaluate the backgrounds of all applicants for staff and volunteer positions. All applicants whose backgrounds must be reviewed must be required to provide the following:
Resolution: Corrected
School-age child care programs must review and evaluate the backgrounds of all applicants for staff and volunteer positions. All applicants whose backgrounds must be reviewed must be required to provide the following:
Resolution: Corrected
School-age child care programs must review and evaluate the backgrounds of all applicants for staff and volunteer positions. All applicants whose backgrounds must be reviewed must be required to provide the following:
Resolution: Corrected
All child care programs must have at least one staff person who holds a valid certification in cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and first aid on the premises of the program during the program's operating hours.
Resolution: Corrected
Each applicant for, or individual in the position of director, teacher, or volunteer must complete Office- approved training that complies with federal minimum health and safety pre-service or three-month orientation period requirements. This training must be obtained pre-service or within three months of starting such position.
Resolution: Corrected
School-age child care programs must review and evaluate the backgrounds of all applicants for staff and volunteer positions. All applicants whose backgrounds must be reviewed must be required to provide the following: a sworn statement by the applicant indicating whether, to the best of the applicant's knowledge, such applicant has ever been convicted of a misdemeanor or felony in New York State or any other jurisdiction and fingerprint images as required to comply with the requirements of 413.4 of this Title;
Resolution: Corrected
The clearances required pursuant to this section, other than those for which on-going criminal history results are provided, shall be conducted for any existing operator, director, employee or volunteer at a child day care center, small day care center, school-age child care program, group family day care home or family day care home, as defined in section (2) of this part, and any person age eighteen (18) or older living in a group family day care home or family day care home at least once every five years in accordance with a schedule developed by the Office.
Resolution: Corrected
All child care programs must have at least one staff person who holds a valid certification in cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and first aid on the premises of the program during the program's operating hours.
Resolution: Corrected
Each applicant for, or individual in the position of director, teacher, or volunteer must complete Office- approved training that complies with federal minimum health and safety pre-service or three-month orientation period requirements. This training must be obtained pre-service or within three months of starting such position.
Resolution: Corrected
School-age child care programs must review and evaluate the backgrounds of all applicants for staff and volunteer positions. All applicants whose backgrounds must be reviewed must be required to provide the following: a sworn statement by the applicant indicating whether, to the best of the applicant's knowledge, such applicant has ever been convicted of a misdemeanor or felony in New York State or any other jurisdiction and fingerprint images as required to comply with the requirements of 413.4 of this Title;
Resolution: Corrected
The clearances required pursuant to this section, other than those for which on-going criminal history results are provided, shall be conducted for any existing operator, director, employee or volunteer at a child day care center, small day care center, school-age child care program, group family day care home or family day care home, as defined in section (2) of this part, and any person age eighteen (18) or older living in a group family day care home or family day care home at least once every five years in accordance with a schedule developed by the Office.
Resolution: Corrected
School-age child care programs must review and evaluate the backgrounds of all applicants for staff and volunteer positions. All applicants whose backgrounds must be reviewed must be required to provide the following: a sworn statement by the applicant indicating whether, to the best of the applicant's knowledge, such applicant has ever been convicted of a misdemeanor or felony in New York State or any other jurisdiction and fingerprint images as required to comply with the requirements of 413.4 of this Title;
Resolution: Corrected
Each applicant for, or individual in the position of director, teacher, or volunteer must complete Office- approved training that complies with federal minimum health and safety pre-service or three-month orientation period requirements. This training must be obtained pre-service or within three months of starting such position.
Resolution: Corrected
All child care programs must have at least one staff person who holds a valid certification in cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and first aid on the premises of the program during the program's operating hours.
Resolution: Corrected
The clearances required pursuant to this section, other than those for which on-going criminal history results are provided, shall be conducted for any existing operator, director, employee or volunteer at a child day care center, small day care center, school-age child care program, group family day care home or family day care home, as defined in section (2) of this part, and any person age eighteen (18) or older living in a group family day care home or family day care home at least once every five years in accordance with a schedule developed by the Office.
Resolution: Corrected
School-age child care programs must review and evaluate the backgrounds of all applicants for staff and volunteer positions. All applicants whose backgrounds must be reviewed must be required to provide the following: a sworn statement by the applicant indicating whether, to the best of the applicant's knowledge, such applicant has ever been convicted of a misdemeanor or felony in New York State or any other jurisdiction and fingerprint images as required to comply with the requirements of 413.4 of this Title;
Resolution: Corrected
Each applicant for, or individual in the position of director, teacher, or volunteer must complete Office- approved training that complies with federal minimum health and safety pre-service or three-month orientation period requirements. This training must be obtained pre-service or within three months of starting such position.
Resolution: Corrected
All child care programs must have at least one staff person who holds a valid certification in cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and first aid on the premises of the program during the program's operating hours.
Resolution: Corrected
The clearances required pursuant to this section, other than those for which on-going criminal history results are provided, shall be conducted for any existing operator, director, employee or volunteer at a child day care center, small day care center, school-age child care program, group family day care home or family day care home, as defined in section (2) of this part, and any person age eighteen (18) or older living in a group family day care home or family day care home at least once every five years in accordance with a schedule developed by the Office.
Resolution: Corrected
Each staff person and volunteer must complete a minimum of thirty (30) hours of training every two years. The required (30) hours of training every two years is subject to the following conditions:
Resolution: Corrected
Each applicant for, or individual in the position of director, teacher, or volunteer must complete Office- approved training that complies with federal minimum health and safety pre-service or three-month orientation period requirements. This training must be obtained pre-service or within three months of starting such position.
Resolution: Corrected
After the initial medical statement, tuberculin tests are only required at the discretion of the staff person's or volunteer's health care provider or at the start of new employment.
Resolution: Corrected
After the initial medical statement, tuberculin tests are only required at the discretion of the staff person's or volunteer's health care provider or at the start of new employment.
Resolution: Corrected
Each applicant for, or individual in the position of director, teacher, or volunteer must complete Office- approved training that complies with federal minimum health and safety pre-service or three-month orientation period requirements. This training must be obtained pre-service or within three months of starting such position.
Resolution: Corrected
Each staff person and volunteer must complete a minimum of thirty (30) hours of training every two years. The required (30) hours of training every two years is subject to the following conditions:
Resolution: Corrected
After the initial medical statement, tuberculin tests are only required at the discretion of the staff person's or volunteer's health care provider or at the start of new employment.
Resolution: Corrected
Each applicant for, or individual in the position of director, teacher, or volunteer must complete Office- approved training that complies with federal minimum health and safety pre-service or three-month orientation period requirements. This training must be obtained pre-service or within three months of starting such position.
Resolution: Corrected
Each staff person and volunteer must complete a minimum of thirty (30) hours of training every two years. The required (30) hours of training every two years is subject to the following conditions:
Resolution: Corrected
After the initial medical statement, tuberculin tests are only required at the discretion of the staff person's or volunteer's health care provider or at the start of new employment.
Resolution: Corrected
Each applicant for, or individual in the position of director, teacher, or volunteer must complete Office- approved training that complies with federal minimum health and safety pre-service or three-month orientation period requirements. This training must be obtained pre-service or within three months of starting such position.
Resolution: Corrected
Each staff person and volunteer must complete a minimum of thirty (30) hours of training every two years. The required (30) hours of training every two years is subject to the following conditions:
Resolution: Corrected
There were no new violations observed at the time of this inspection/visit.
Resolution: N/A
There were no new violations observed at the time of this inspection/visit.
Resolution: N/A
There were no new violations observed at the time of this inspection/visit.
Resolution: N/A
There were no new violations observed at the time of this inspection/visit.
Resolution: N/A
Camp ensures adequate staff with CPR and First Aid present whenever campers are on site
Resolution: OPEN
Camp is supervised by a camp director. Camp Director present during operation
Resolution: OPEN
There were no new violations observed at the time of this inspection/visit.
Resolution: N/A
There were no new violations observed at the time of this inspection/visit.
Resolution: N/A
There were no new violations observed at the time of this inspection/visit.
Resolution: N/A
There were no new violations observed at the time of this inspection/visit.
Resolution: N/A
There were no new violations observed at the time of this inspection/visit.
Resolution: N/A
There were no new violations observed at the time of this inspection/visit.
Resolution: N/A
There were no new violations observed at the time of this inspection/visit.
Resolution: N/A
There were no new violations observed at the time of this inspection/visit.
Resolution: N/A
Sufficient trained staff Not provided; staff Not on site; training unsatisfactory.
Resolution: CORRECTED
Sufficient trained staff Not provided; staff Not on site; training unsatisfactory.
Resolution: CORRECTED
Sufficient trained staff Not provided; staff Not on site; training unsatisfactory.
Resolution: CORRECTED
Sufficient trained staff Not provided; staff Not on site; training unsatisfactory.
Resolution: CORRECTED
There were no new violations observed at the time of this inspection/visit.
Resolution: N/A
There were no new violations observed at the time of this inspection/visit.
Resolution: N/A
There were no new violations observed at the time of this inspection/visit.
Resolution: N/A
There were no new violations observed at the time of this inspection/visit.
Resolution: N/A
There were no new violations observed at the time of this inspection/visit.
Resolution: N/A
There were no new violations observed at the time of this inspection/visit.
Resolution: N/A
There were no new violations observed at the time of this inspection/visit.
Resolution: N/A
There were no new violations observed at the time of this inspection/visit.
Resolution: N/A
There were no new violations observed at the time of this inspection/visit.
Resolution: N/A
There were no new violations observed at the time of this inspection/visit.
Resolution: N/A
There were no new violations observed at the time of this inspection/visit.
Resolution: N/A
There were no new violations observed at the time of this inspection/visit.
Resolution: N/A
At time of inspection it was determined that child care service failed to ensure staff received required training within time frames and/or failed to maintain training records.
Resolution: CORRECTED
All staff with potential for unsupervised contact with children including volunteers have Not been cleared
Resolution: CORRECTED
All staff with potential for unsupervised contact with children including volunteers have Not been cleared
Resolution: CORRECTED
At time of inspection it was determined that child care service allows staff to perform their duties that are Not healthy or are incapable of carrying out their duties. Staff medical clearances are Not maintained by child care service.
Resolution: CORRECTED
At time of inspection it was determined that child care service allows staff to perform their duties that are Not healthy or are incapable of carrying out their duties. Staff medical clearances are Not maintained by child care service.
Resolution: CORRECTED
At time of inspection it was determined that child care service failed to ensure staff received required training within time frames and/or failed to maintain training records.
Resolution: CORRECTED
All staff with potential for unsupervised contact with children including volunteers have Not been cleared
Resolution: CORRECTED
All staff with potential for unsupervised contact with children including volunteers have Not been cleared
Resolution: CORRECTED
At time of inspection it was determined that child care service failed to ensure staff received required training within time frames and/or failed to maintain training records.
Resolution: CORRECTED
At time of inspection it was determined that child care service allows staff to perform their duties that are Not healthy or are incapable of carrying out their duties. Staff medical clearances are Not maintained by child care service.
Resolution: CORRECTED
All staff with potential for unsupervised contact with children including volunteers have Not been cleared
Resolution: CORRECTED
All staff with potential for unsupervised contact with children including volunteers have Not been cleared
Resolution: CORRECTED
At time of inspection it was determined that child care service failed to ensure staff received required training within time frames and/or failed to maintain training records.
Resolution: CORRECTED
At time of inspection it was determined that child care service allows staff to perform their duties that are Not healthy or are incapable of carrying out their duties. Staff medical clearances are Not maintained by child care service.
Resolution: CORRECTED
All staff with potential for unsupervised contact with children including volunteers have Not been cleared
Resolution: CORRECTED
All staff with potential for unsupervised contact with children including volunteers have Not been cleared
Resolution: CORRECTED
There were no new violations observed at the time of this inspection/visit.
Resolution: N/A
There were no new violations observed at the time of this inspection/visit.
Resolution: N/A
There were no new violations observed at the time of this inspection/visit.
Resolution: N/A
There were no new violations observed at the time of this inspection/visit.
Resolution: N/A
There were no new violations observed at the time of this inspection/visit.
Resolution: N/A
There were no new violations observed at the time of this inspection/visit.
Resolution: N/A
There were no new violations observed at the time of this inspection/visit.
Resolution: N/A
There were no new violations observed at the time of this inspection/visit.
Resolution: N/A
There were no new violations observed at the time of this inspection/visit.
Resolution: N/A
At time of inspection floors/walls ceilings were observed Not maintained; in disrepair or covered in a toxic finish.
Resolution: CORRECTED
At time of inspection floors/walls ceilings were observed Not maintained; in disrepair or covered in a toxic finish.
Resolution: CORRECTED
At time of inspection floors/walls ceilings were observed Not maintained; in disrepair or covered in a toxic finish.
Resolution: CORRECTED
At time of inspection floors/walls ceilings were observed Not maintained; in disrepair or covered in a toxic finish.
Resolution: CORRECTED
Camp operator fails to maintains staff records; application, qualifications, certifications not on file or available for inspection; employees education, experience training and references not verified
Resolution: CORRECTED
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Bright Minds Academy's safety grade?
Bright Minds Academy has a safety grade of F (Poor) based on state inspection data. The composite score is 20.6 out of 100.
How many violations does Bright Minds Academy have?
Bright Minds Academy has 87 total violations on record, including 4 critical, 41 serious, and 42 minor.
When was Bright Minds Academy last inspected?
Bright Minds Academy was last inspected on March 17, 2026.