Unique Minds Preschool

337 Vanderbilt Ave, Staten Island, NY 10304License
F

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

F
Poor40.0 / 100
Health55/100
Safety0/100
Staffing70/100
Compliance40/100

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)

SERIOUSSAFETY416.15(b)(9)(i)Mar 5, 2026

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

SERIOUSSTAFFING416.14(n)Mar 5, 2026

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

SERIOUSSAFETY416.7(l)Mar 5, 2026

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

SERIOUSSTAFFING416.14(n)Mar 5, 2026

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

SERIOUSSAFETY416.15(b)(9)(i)Mar 5, 2026

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

SERIOUSSAFETY416.7(l)Mar 5, 2026

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

SERIOUSSTAFFING416.14(n)Mar 5, 2026

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

SERIOUSSAFETY416.7(l)Mar 5, 2026

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

SERIOUSSAFETY416.15(b)(9)(i)Mar 5, 2026

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

SERIOUSSAFETY416.15(b)(25)(iii)Jan 28, 2026

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

SERIOUSSAFETY416.15(b)(25)(iii)Jan 28, 2026

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

SERIOUSSAFETY416.15(b)(25)(iii)Jan 28, 2026

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

SERIOUSSAFETY416.15(b)(25)(iii)Jan 28, 2026

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

SERIOUSSAFETY416.15(b)(25)(iii)Jan 28, 2026

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

SERIOUSSAFETY416.15(c)(6)Oct 14, 2025

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

SERIOUSHEALTH416.11(i)(27)Oct 14, 2025

Garbage receptacles must be covered, and cleaned as needed after emptying.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY416.15(c)(6)Oct 14, 2025

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

SERIOUSHEALTH416.11(i)(27)Oct 14, 2025

Garbage receptacles must be covered, and cleaned as needed after emptying.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSHEALTH416.11(i)(27)Oct 14, 2025

Garbage receptacles must be covered, and cleaned as needed after emptying.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY416.15(c)(6)Oct 14, 2025

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

SERIOUSHEALTH416.11(i)(27)Oct 14, 2025

Garbage receptacles must be covered, and cleaned as needed after emptying.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY416.15(c)(6)Oct 14, 2025

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

SERIOUSSAFETY416.15(b)(11)(ii)(e)Jun 5, 2025

two acceptable references;

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY416.15(b)(11)(ii)(e)Jun 5, 2025

two acceptable references;

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY416.15(b)(11)(ii)(e)Jun 5, 2025

two acceptable references;

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY416.15(b)(11)(ii)(e)Jun 5, 2025

two acceptable references;

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY416.4(b)(1)May 13, 2025

Evacuation drills must be conducted at least monthly during the hours of operation of the group family day care home.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY416.15(b)(11)(ii)(a)May 13, 2025

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

SERIOUSSAFETY416.15(b)(11)(ii)(a)May 13, 2025

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

SERIOUSSAFETY416.4(b)(1)May 13, 2025

Evacuation drills must be conducted at least monthly during the hours of operation of the group family day care home.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY416.15(b)(11)(ii)(a)May 13, 2025

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

SERIOUSSAFETY416.4(b)(1)May 13, 2025

Evacuation drills must be conducted at least monthly during the hours of operation of the group family day care home.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY416.4(b)(1)May 13, 2025

Evacuation drills must be conducted at least monthly during the hours of operation of the group family day care home.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY416.15(b)(11)(ii)(a)May 13, 2025

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

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE416.3(h)Apr 1, 2025

Peeling or damaged paint or plaster must be repaired.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE416.3(h)Apr 1, 2025

Peeling or damaged paint or plaster must be repaired.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE416.3(h)Apr 1, 2025

Peeling or damaged paint or plaster must be repaired.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE416.3(h)Apr 1, 2025

Peeling or damaged paint or plaster must be repaired.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY416.5(b)(4)Feb 18, 2025

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

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE416.3(h)Feb 18, 2025

Peeling or damaged paint or plaster must be repaired.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE416.3(h)Feb 18, 2025

Peeling or damaged paint or plaster must be repaired.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY416.5(b)(4)Feb 18, 2025

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

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE416.3(h)Feb 18, 2025

Peeling or damaged paint or plaster must be repaired.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY416.5(b)(4)Feb 18, 2025

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

SERIOUSSAFETY416.5(b)(4)Feb 18, 2025

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

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE416.3(h)Feb 18, 2025

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.

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