Unique Minds Preschool
Data Freshness & Provenance
Inspection coverage
20 inspections on record
Active providers
License status: License
Last refreshed
April 1, 2026
Latest inspection
March 5, 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
- Unique Minds Preschool
- License number
- 906849
- Location
- 337 Vanderbilt Ave, Staten Island, NY 10304
- Status
- License
- Safety grade
- F (Poor), score 40.0/100
- Inspection record
- 20 inspections, last inspected March 5, 2026
- Provenance
- Official state licensing inspections and DaycareCheck scoring. Last refreshed April 1, 2026.
Safety Scorecard
34
Total Violations
Mar 5, 2026
Last Inspection
14
Capacity
Violation Timeline
Violations by month over the last 3 years, colored by severity.
All Violations (46)
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.
Resolution: Corrected
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.
Resolution: Not Corrected
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.
Resolution: Corrected
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.
Resolution: Not Corrected
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.
Resolution: Corrected
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.
Resolution: Corrected
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.
Resolution: Not Corrected
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.
Resolution: Corrected
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.
Resolution: Corrected
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.
Resolution: Corrected
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.
Resolution: Corrected
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.
Resolution: Corrected
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.
Resolution: Corrected
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.
Resolution: Corrected
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;
Resolution: Corrected
Garbage receptacles must be covered, and cleaned as needed after emptying.
Resolution: Corrected
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;
Resolution: Corrected
Garbage receptacles must be covered, and cleaned as needed after emptying.
Resolution: Corrected
Garbage receptacles must be covered, and cleaned as needed after emptying.
Resolution: Corrected
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;
Resolution: Corrected
Garbage receptacles must be covered, and cleaned as needed after emptying.
Resolution: Corrected
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;
Resolution: Corrected
two acceptable references;
Resolution: Corrected
two acceptable references;
Resolution: Corrected
two acceptable references;
Resolution: Corrected
two acceptable references;
Resolution: Corrected
Evacuation drills must be conducted at least monthly during the hours of operation of the group family day care home.
Resolution: Corrected
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,
Resolution: Corrected
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,
Resolution: Corrected
Evacuation drills must be conducted at least monthly during the hours of operation of the group family day care home.
Resolution: Corrected
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,
Resolution: Corrected
Evacuation drills must be conducted at least monthly during the hours of operation of the group family day care home.
Resolution: Corrected
Evacuation drills must be conducted at least monthly during the hours of operation of the group family day care home.
Resolution: Corrected
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,
Resolution: Corrected
Peeling or damaged paint or plaster must be repaired.
Resolution: Corrected
Peeling or damaged paint or plaster must be repaired.
Resolution: Corrected
Peeling or damaged paint or plaster must be repaired.
Resolution: Corrected
Peeling or damaged paint or plaster must be repaired.
Resolution: Corrected
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.
Resolution: Corrected
Peeling or damaged paint or plaster must be repaired.
Resolution: Corrected
Peeling or damaged paint or plaster must be repaired.
Resolution: Corrected
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.
Resolution: Corrected
Peeling or damaged paint or plaster must be repaired.
Resolution: Corrected
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.
Resolution: Corrected
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.
Resolution: Corrected
Peeling or damaged paint or plaster must be repaired.
Resolution: Corrected
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Unique Minds Preschool's safety grade?
Unique Minds Preschool has a safety grade of F (Poor) based on state inspection data. The composite score is 40.0 out of 100.
How many violations does Unique Minds Preschool have?
Unique Minds Preschool has 34 total violations on record, including 0 critical, 34 serious, and 0 minor.
When was Unique Minds Preschool last inspected?
Unique Minds Preschool was last inspected on March 5, 2026.