Hetty's Brilliant Minds

310 23rd street, Watervliet, NY 12189License
F

Data Freshness & Provenance

Inspection coverage

29 inspections on record

Active providers

License status: License

Last refreshed

April 3, 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 3, 2026

Provider
Hetty's Brilliant Minds
License number
865601
Location
310 23rd street, Watervliet, NY 12189
Status
License
Safety grade
F (Poor), score 40.0/100
Inspection record
29 inspections, last inspected March 17, 2026
Provenance
Official state licensing inspections and DaycareCheck scoring. Last refreshed April 3, 2026.

Safety Scorecard

F
Poor40.0 / 100
Health0/100
Safety0/100
Staffing100/100
Compliance100/100

110

Total Violations

Mar 17, 2026

Last Inspection

69

Capacity

Violation Timeline

Violations by month over the last 3 years, colored by severity.

All Violations (110)

SERIOUSHEALTH418-1.11(c)(1)Oct 2, 2024

The licensee must prepare a health care plan on forms furnished by the Office. Such plan must protect and promote the health of children. The health care plan must be on site, followed by all staff and available upon demand by a parent or the Office. In those instances in which the program will administer medications, the health care plan must also be approved by the program's health care consultant unless the only medications to be administered are:

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSHEALTH418-1.11(f)(21)Oct 2, 2024

In the case of medication that needs to be given on an ongoing, long-term basis, the authorization and consent forms for children under the age of 5 years of age must be reauthorized at least once every six months. Any changes in the medication authorization related to dosage, time or frequency of administration shall require a program to obtain new instructions written by the licensed authorized prescriber. All other changes to the original medication authorization require a change in the prescription.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSHEALTH418-1.11(c)(1)Oct 2, 2024

The licensee must prepare a health care plan on forms furnished by the Office. Such plan must protect and promote the health of children. The health care plan must be on site, followed by all staff and available upon demand by a parent or the Office. In those instances in which the program will administer medications, the health care plan must also be approved by the program's health care consultant unless the only medications to be administered are:

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSHEALTH418-1.11(f)(21)Oct 2, 2024

In the case of medication that needs to be given on an ongoing, long-term basis, the authorization and consent forms for children under the age of 5 years of age must be reauthorized at least once every six months. Any changes in the medication authorization related to dosage, time or frequency of administration shall require a program to obtain new instructions written by the licensed authorized prescriber. All other changes to the original medication authorization require a change in the prescription.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSHEALTH418-1.11(c)(1)Oct 2, 2024

The licensee must prepare a health care plan on forms furnished by the Office. Such plan must protect and promote the health of children. The health care plan must be on site, followed by all staff and available upon demand by a parent or the Office. In those instances in which the program will administer medications, the health care plan must also be approved by the program's health care consultant unless the only medications to be administered are:

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSHEALTH418-1.11(f)(21)Oct 2, 2024

In the case of medication that needs to be given on an ongoing, long-term basis, the authorization and consent forms for children under the age of 5 years of age must be reauthorized at least once every six months. Any changes in the medication authorization related to dosage, time or frequency of administration shall require a program to obtain new instructions written by the licensed authorized prescriber. All other changes to the original medication authorization require a change in the prescription.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSHEALTH418-1.11(c)(1)Oct 2, 2024

The licensee must prepare a health care plan on forms furnished by the Office. Such plan must protect and promote the health of children. The health care plan must be on site, followed by all staff and available upon demand by a parent or the Office. In those instances in which the program will administer medications, the health care plan must also be approved by the program's health care consultant unless the only medications to be administered are:

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSHEALTH418-1.11(f)(21)Oct 2, 2024

In the case of medication that needs to be given on an ongoing, long-term basis, the authorization and consent forms for children under the age of 5 years of age must be reauthorized at least once every six months. Any changes in the medication authorization related to dosage, time or frequency of administration shall require a program to obtain new instructions written by the licensed authorized prescriber. All other changes to the original medication authorization require a change in the prescription.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSHEALTH418-1.11(f)(21)Oct 2, 2024

In the case of medication that needs to be given on an ongoing, long-term basis, the authorization and consent forms for children under the age of 5 years of age must be reauthorized at least once every six months. Any changes in the medication authorization related to dosage, time or frequency of administration shall require a program to obtain new instructions written by the licensed authorized prescriber. All other changes to the original medication authorization require a change in the prescription.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSHEALTH418-1.11(c)(1)Oct 2, 2024

The licensee must prepare a health care plan on forms furnished by the Office. Such plan must protect and promote the health of children. The health care plan must be on site, followed by all staff and available upon demand by a parent or the Office. In those instances in which the program will administer medications, the health care plan must also be approved by the program's health care consultant unless the only medications to be administered are:

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSHEALTH418-1.11(a)(1)Aug 15, 2024

No child may be accepted for care in a child care program unless the program has been furnished with a written statement signed by a health care provider verifying that the child is able to participate in child care and currently appears to be free from contagious or communicable diseases. A child's medical statement must have been completed within the 12 months preceding the date of enrollment.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSHEALTH418-1.11(a)(3)Aug 15, 2024

The program must keep documentation of immunizations the child has received to date, in accordance with New York State Public Health Law.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY418-1.15(a)(4)Aug 15, 2024

The provisions specified on the license are binding and the child day care center must operate in compliance with the terms of the license. The number and age range of children specified thereon are the maximum number and age range of children who may be in the care of the child day care center at any one time.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY418-1.15(c)(6)Aug 15, 2024

The program must maintain on file at the child day care center, available for inspection by the Office or its designees at any time, the following records in a current and accurate manner: 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 child care center staff; daily health check documentation; a record of illnesses and injuries occurring while in care; and any indicators of child abuse or maltreatment;

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY418-1.8(l)(7)Aug 15, 2024

Except for Office approved continuity of care classrooms, infants may never be mixed with other age groups.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSHEALTH418-1.11(a)(1)Aug 15, 2024

No child may be accepted for care in a child care program unless the program has been furnished with a written statement signed by a health care provider verifying that the child is able to participate in child care and currently appears to be free from contagious or communicable diseases. A child's medical statement must have been completed within the 12 months preceding the date of enrollment.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY418-1.8(l)(7)Aug 15, 2024

Except for Office approved continuity of care classrooms, infants may never be mixed with other age groups.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSHEALTH418-1.11(a)(1)Aug 15, 2024

No child may be accepted for care in a child care program unless the program has been furnished with a written statement signed by a health care provider verifying that the child is able to participate in child care and currently appears to be free from contagious or communicable diseases. A child's medical statement must have been completed within the 12 months preceding the date of enrollment.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSHEALTH418-1.11(a)(3)Aug 15, 2024

The program must keep documentation of immunizations the child has received to date, in accordance with New York State Public Health Law.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY418-1.15(a)(4)Aug 15, 2024

The provisions specified on the license are binding and the child day care center must operate in compliance with the terms of the license. The number and age range of children specified thereon are the maximum number and age range of children who may be in the care of the child day care center at any one time.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY418-1.15(c)(6)Aug 15, 2024

The program must maintain on file at the child day care center, available for inspection by the Office or its designees at any time, the following records in a current and accurate manner: 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 child care center staff; daily health check documentation; a record of illnesses and injuries occurring while in care; and any indicators of child abuse or maltreatment;

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSHEALTH418-1.11(a)(3)Aug 15, 2024

The program must keep documentation of immunizations the child has received to date, in accordance with New York State Public Health Law.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY418-1.8(l)(7)Aug 15, 2024

Except for Office approved continuity of care classrooms, infants may never be mixed with other age groups.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSHEALTH418-1.11(a)(1)Aug 15, 2024

No child may be accepted for care in a child care program unless the program has been furnished with a written statement signed by a health care provider verifying that the child is able to participate in child care and currently appears to be free from contagious or communicable diseases. A child's medical statement must have been completed within the 12 months preceding the date of enrollment.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY418-1.15(a)(4)Aug 15, 2024

The provisions specified on the license are binding and the child day care center must operate in compliance with the terms of the license. The number and age range of children specified thereon are the maximum number and age range of children who may be in the care of the child day care center at any one time.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY418-1.15(c)(6)Aug 15, 2024

The program must maintain on file at the child day care center, available for inspection by the Office or its designees at any time, the following records in a current and accurate manner: 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 child care center staff; daily health check documentation; a record of illnesses and injuries occurring while in care; and any indicators of child abuse or maltreatment;

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY418-1.8(l)(7)Aug 15, 2024

Except for Office approved continuity of care classrooms, infants may never be mixed with other age groups.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSHEALTH418-1.11(a)(3)Aug 15, 2024

The program must keep documentation of immunizations the child has received to date, in accordance with New York State Public Health Law.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY418-1.15(c)(6)Aug 15, 2024

The program must maintain on file at the child day care center, available for inspection by the Office or its designees at any time, the following records in a current and accurate manner: 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 child care center staff; daily health check documentation; a record of illnesses and injuries occurring while in care; and any indicators of child abuse or maltreatment;

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY418-1.15(a)(4)Aug 15, 2024

The provisions specified on the license are binding and the child day care center must operate in compliance with the terms of the license. The number and age range of children specified thereon are the maximum number and age range of children who may be in the care of the child day care center at any one time.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY418-1.8(l)(7)Aug 15, 2024

Except for Office approved continuity of care classrooms, infants may never be mixed with other age groups.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSHEALTH418-1.11(a)(1)Aug 15, 2024

No child may be accepted for care in a child care program unless the program has been furnished with a written statement signed by a health care provider verifying that the child is able to participate in child care and currently appears to be free from contagious or communicable diseases. A child's medical statement must have been completed within the 12 months preceding the date of enrollment.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSHEALTH418-1.11(a)(3)Aug 15, 2024

The program must keep documentation of immunizations the child has received to date, in accordance with New York State Public Health Law.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY418-1.15(a)(4)Aug 15, 2024

The provisions specified on the license are binding and the child day care center must operate in compliance with the terms of the license. The number and age range of children specified thereon are the maximum number and age range of children who may be in the care of the child day care center at any one time.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY418-1.15(c)(6)Aug 15, 2024

The program must maintain on file at the child day care center, available for inspection by the Office or its designees at any time, the following records in a current and accurate manner: 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 child care center staff; daily health check documentation; a record of illnesses and injuries occurring while in care; and any indicators of child abuse or maltreatment;

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY418-1.8(k)(2)(i)Aug 8, 2024

for children between ages 6 weeks old and 18 months old: there must be one teacher for every four children;

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY418-1.8(k)(2)(ii)Aug 8, 2024

for children between ages 6 weeks old and 18 months old: the maximum group size is eight children.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY418-1.8(l)(7)Aug 8, 2024

Except for Office approved continuity of care classrooms, infants may never be mixed with other age groups.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY418-1.15(b)(14)(ii)Aug 8, 2024

The program must immediately notify the parent and Office upon learning of the following events involving a child which occurred while the child was in care at the program or was being transported by the program: serious incident,

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSHEALTH418-1.10(c)(1)Aug 8, 2024

Child care center staff must personally make, or cause to be made, an immediate report to the Statewide Central Register of Child Abuse and Maltreatment by telephone, followed by a written report within 48 hours, in the form and manner prescribed by the Office, to the child protective service of the social services district in the county in which the child resides.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSHEALTH418-1.9(j)Aug 8, 2024

Corporal punishment is prohibited. For the purposes of this Subpart, the term corporal punishment means punishment inflicted directly on the body including, but not limited to, physical restraint, spanking, biting, shaking, slapping, twisting or squeezing; demanding excessive physical exercise, prolonged lack of movement or motion, or strenuous or bizarre postures; and compelling a child to eat or have in the child's mouth soap, foods, hot spices or irritants or the like.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSHEALTH418-1.10(c)(1)Aug 8, 2024

Child care center staff must personally make, or cause to be made, an immediate report to the Statewide Central Register of Child Abuse and Maltreatment by telephone, followed by a written report within 48 hours, in the form and manner prescribed by the Office, to the child protective service of the social services district in the county in which the child resides.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSHEALTH418-1.9(j)Aug 8, 2024

Corporal punishment is prohibited. For the purposes of this Subpart, the term corporal punishment means punishment inflicted directly on the body including, but not limited to, physical restraint, spanking, biting, shaking, slapping, twisting or squeezing; demanding excessive physical exercise, prolonged lack of movement or motion, or strenuous or bizarre postures; and compelling a child to eat or have in the child's mouth soap, foods, hot spices or irritants or the like.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY418-1.8(l)(7)Aug 8, 2024

Except for Office approved continuity of care classrooms, infants may never be mixed with other age groups.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY418-1.8(k)(2)(ii)Aug 8, 2024

for children between ages 6 weeks old and 18 months old: the maximum group size is eight children.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY418-1.8(k)(2)(i)Aug 8, 2024

for children between ages 6 weeks old and 18 months old: there must be one teacher for every four children;

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY418-1.15(b)(14)(ii)Aug 8, 2024

The program must immediately notify the parent and Office upon learning of the following events involving a child which occurred while the child was in care at the program or was being transported by the program: serious incident,

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY418-1.8(k)(2)(i)Aug 8, 2024

for children between ages 6 weeks old and 18 months old: there must be one teacher for every four children;

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY418-1.15(b)(14)(ii)Aug 8, 2024

The program must immediately notify the parent and Office upon learning of the following events involving a child which occurred while the child was in care at the program or was being transported by the program: serious incident,

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY418-1.8(k)(2)(ii)Aug 8, 2024

for children between ages 6 weeks old and 18 months old: the maximum group size is eight children.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY418-1.8(l)(7)Aug 8, 2024

Except for Office approved continuity of care classrooms, infants may never be mixed with other age groups.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY418-1.8(l)(7)Aug 8, 2024

Except for Office approved continuity of care classrooms, infants may never be mixed with other age groups.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSHEALTH418-1.9(j)Aug 8, 2024

Corporal punishment is prohibited. For the purposes of this Subpart, the term corporal punishment means punishment inflicted directly on the body including, but not limited to, physical restraint, spanking, biting, shaking, slapping, twisting or squeezing; demanding excessive physical exercise, prolonged lack of movement or motion, or strenuous or bizarre postures; and compelling a child to eat or have in the child's mouth soap, foods, hot spices or irritants or the like.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSHEALTH418-1.10(c)(1)Aug 8, 2024

Child care center staff must personally make, or cause to be made, an immediate report to the Statewide Central Register of Child Abuse and Maltreatment by telephone, followed by a written report within 48 hours, in the form and manner prescribed by the Office, to the child protective service of the social services district in the county in which the child resides.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY418-1.15(b)(14)(ii)Aug 8, 2024

The program must immediately notify the parent and Office upon learning of the following events involving a child which occurred while the child was in care at the program or was being transported by the program: serious incident,

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY418-1.8(k)(2)(i)Aug 8, 2024

for children between ages 6 weeks old and 18 months old: there must be one teacher for every four children;

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY418-1.8(k)(2)(ii)Aug 8, 2024

for children between ages 6 weeks old and 18 months old: the maximum group size is eight children.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSHEALTH418-1.9(j)Aug 8, 2024

Corporal punishment is prohibited. For the purposes of this Subpart, the term corporal punishment means punishment inflicted directly on the body including, but not limited to, physical restraint, spanking, biting, shaking, slapping, twisting or squeezing; demanding excessive physical exercise, prolonged lack of movement or motion, or strenuous or bizarre postures; and compelling a child to eat or have in the child's mouth soap, foods, hot spices or irritants or the like.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSHEALTH418-1.10(c)(1)Aug 8, 2024

Child care center staff must personally make, or cause to be made, an immediate report to the Statewide Central Register of Child Abuse and Maltreatment by telephone, followed by a written report within 48 hours, in the form and manner prescribed by the Office, to the child protective service of the social services district in the county in which the child resides.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY418-1.15(b)(14)(ii)Aug 8, 2024

The program must immediately notify the parent and Office upon learning of the following events involving a child which occurred while the child was in care at the program or was being transported by the program: serious incident,

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY418-1.8(k)(2)(i)Aug 8, 2024

for children between ages 6 weeks old and 18 months old: there must be one teacher for every four children;

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY418-1.8(k)(2)(ii)Aug 8, 2024

for children between ages 6 weeks old and 18 months old: the maximum group size is eight children.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY418-1.8(l)(7)Aug 8, 2024

Except for Office approved continuity of care classrooms, infants may never be mixed with other age groups.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSHEALTH418-1.9(j)Aug 8, 2024

Corporal punishment is prohibited. For the purposes of this Subpart, the term corporal punishment means punishment inflicted directly on the body including, but not limited to, physical restraint, spanking, biting, shaking, slapping, twisting or squeezing; demanding excessive physical exercise, prolonged lack of movement or motion, or strenuous or bizarre postures; and compelling a child to eat or have in the child's mouth soap, foods, hot spices or irritants or the like.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSHEALTH418-1.10(c)(1)Aug 8, 2024

Child care center staff must personally make, or cause to be made, an immediate report to the Statewide Central Register of Child Abuse and Maltreatment by telephone, followed by a written report within 48 hours, in the form and manner prescribed by the Office, to the child protective service of the social services district in the county in which the child resides.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY418-1.15(b)(14)(ii)Aug 8, 2024

The program must immediately notify the parent and Office upon learning of the following events involving a child which occurred while the child was in care at the program or was being transported by the program: serious incident,

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY418-1.8(k)(2)(i)Aug 8, 2024

for children between ages 6 weeks old and 18 months old: there must be one teacher for every four children;

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY418-1.8(k)(2)(ii)Aug 8, 2024

for children between ages 6 weeks old and 18 months old: the maximum group size is eight children.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY418-1.8(l)(7)Aug 8, 2024

Except for Office approved continuity of care classrooms, infants may never be mixed with other age groups.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSHEALTH418-1.9(j)Aug 8, 2024

Corporal punishment is prohibited. For the purposes of this Subpart, the term corporal punishment means punishment inflicted directly on the body including, but not limited to, physical restraint, spanking, biting, shaking, slapping, twisting or squeezing; demanding excessive physical exercise, prolonged lack of movement or motion, or strenuous or bizarre postures; and compelling a child to eat or have in the child's mouth soap, foods, hot spices or irritants or the like.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSHEALTH418-1.10(c)(1)Aug 8, 2024

Child care center staff must personally make, or cause to be made, an immediate report to the Statewide Central Register of Child Abuse and Maltreatment by telephone, followed by a written report within 48 hours, in the form and manner prescribed by the Office, to the child protective service of the social services district in the county in which the child resides.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY418-1.15(b)(14)(ii)Aug 8, 2024

The program must immediately notify the parent and Office upon learning of the following events involving a child which occurred while the child was in care at the program or was being transported by the program: serious incident,

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY418-1.8(k)(2)(i)Aug 8, 2024

for children between ages 6 weeks old and 18 months old: there must be one teacher for every four children;

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY418-1.8(k)(2)(ii)Aug 8, 2024

for children between ages 6 weeks old and 18 months old: the maximum group size is eight children.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY418-1.8(l)(7)Aug 8, 2024

Except for Office approved continuity of care classrooms, infants may never be mixed with other age groups.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSHEALTH418-1.9(j)Aug 8, 2024

Corporal punishment is prohibited. For the purposes of this Subpart, the term corporal punishment means punishment inflicted directly on the body including, but not limited to, physical restraint, spanking, biting, shaking, slapping, twisting or squeezing; demanding excessive physical exercise, prolonged lack of movement or motion, or strenuous or bizarre postures; and compelling a child to eat or have in the child's mouth soap, foods, hot spices or irritants or the like.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSHEALTH418-1.10(c)(1)Aug 8, 2024

Child care center staff must personally make, or cause to be made, an immediate report to the Statewide Central Register of Child Abuse and Maltreatment by telephone, followed by a written report within 48 hours, in the form and manner prescribed by the Office, to the child protective service of the social services district in the county in which the child resides.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY418-1.15(b)(14)(ii)Aug 8, 2024

The program must immediately notify the parent and Office upon learning of the following events involving a child which occurred while the child was in care at the program or was being transported by the program: serious incident,

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY418-1.8(k)(2)(i)Aug 8, 2024

for children between ages 6 weeks old and 18 months old: there must be one teacher for every four children;

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY418-1.8(k)(2)(ii)Aug 8, 2024

for children between ages 6 weeks old and 18 months old: the maximum group size is eight children.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY418-1.8(l)(7)Aug 8, 2024

Except for Office approved continuity of care classrooms, infants may never be mixed with other age groups.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSHEALTH418-1.9(j)Aug 8, 2024

Corporal punishment is prohibited. For the purposes of this Subpart, the term corporal punishment means punishment inflicted directly on the body including, but not limited to, physical restraint, spanking, biting, shaking, slapping, twisting or squeezing; demanding excessive physical exercise, prolonged lack of movement or motion, or strenuous or bizarre postures; and compelling a child to eat or have in the child's mouth soap, foods, hot spices or irritants or the like.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSHEALTH418-1.10(c)(1)Aug 8, 2024

Child care center staff must personally make, or cause to be made, an immediate report to the Statewide Central Register of Child Abuse and Maltreatment by telephone, followed by a written report within 48 hours, in the form and manner prescribed by the Office, to the child protective service of the social services district in the county in which the child resides.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY418-1.15(b)(14)(ii)Aug 8, 2024

The program must immediately notify the parent and Office upon learning of the following events involving a child which occurred while the child was in care at the program or was being transported by the program: serious incident,

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY418-1.8(k)(2)(i)Aug 8, 2024

for children between ages 6 weeks old and 18 months old: there must be one teacher for every four children;

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY418-1.8(k)(2)(ii)Aug 8, 2024

for children between ages 6 weeks old and 18 months old: the maximum group size is eight children.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY418-1.8(l)(7)Aug 8, 2024

Except for Office approved continuity of care classrooms, infants may never be mixed with other age groups.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSHEALTH418-1.9(j)Aug 8, 2024

Corporal punishment is prohibited. For the purposes of this Subpart, the term corporal punishment means punishment inflicted directly on the body including, but not limited to, physical restraint, spanking, biting, shaking, slapping, twisting or squeezing; demanding excessive physical exercise, prolonged lack of movement or motion, or strenuous or bizarre postures; and compelling a child to eat or have in the child's mouth soap, foods, hot spices or irritants or the like.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSHEALTH418-1.10(c)(1)Aug 8, 2024

Child care center staff must personally make, or cause to be made, an immediate report to the Statewide Central Register of Child Abuse and Maltreatment by telephone, followed by a written report within 48 hours, in the form and manner prescribed by the Office, to the child protective service of the social services district in the county in which the child resides.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY418-1.15(b)(14)(ii)Aug 8, 2024

The program must immediately notify the parent and Office upon learning of the following events involving a child which occurred while the child was in care at the program or was being transported by the program: serious incident,

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY418-1.8(k)(2)(i)Aug 8, 2024

for children between ages 6 weeks old and 18 months old: there must be one teacher for every four children;

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY418-1.8(k)(2)(ii)Aug 8, 2024

for children between ages 6 weeks old and 18 months old: the maximum group size is eight children.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY418-1.8(l)(7)Aug 8, 2024

Except for Office approved continuity of care classrooms, infants may never be mixed with other age groups.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSHEALTH418-1.9(j)Aug 8, 2024

Corporal punishment is prohibited. For the purposes of this Subpart, the term corporal punishment means punishment inflicted directly on the body including, but not limited to, physical restraint, spanking, biting, shaking, slapping, twisting or squeezing; demanding excessive physical exercise, prolonged lack of movement or motion, or strenuous or bizarre postures; and compelling a child to eat or have in the child's mouth soap, foods, hot spices or irritants or the like.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSHEALTH418-1.10(c)(1)Aug 8, 2024

Child care center staff must personally make, or cause to be made, an immediate report to the Statewide Central Register of Child Abuse and Maltreatment by telephone, followed by a written report within 48 hours, in the form and manner prescribed by the Office, to the child protective service of the social services district in the county in which the child resides.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY418-1.15(a)(4)Jun 24, 2024

The provisions specified on the license are binding and the child day care center must operate in compliance with the terms of the license. The number and age range of children specified thereon are the maximum number and age range of children who may be in the care of the child day care center at any one time.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY418-1.15(a)(4)Jun 24, 2024

The provisions specified on the license are binding and the child day care center must operate in compliance with the terms of the license. The number and age range of children specified thereon are the maximum number and age range of children who may be in the care of the child day care center at any one time.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY418-1.15(a)(4)Jun 24, 2024

The provisions specified on the license are binding and the child day care center must operate in compliance with the terms of the license. The number and age range of children specified thereon are the maximum number and age range of children who may be in the care of the child day care center at any one time.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY418-1.15(a)(4)Jun 24, 2024

The provisions specified on the license are binding and the child day care center must operate in compliance with the terms of the license. The number and age range of children specified thereon are the maximum number and age range of children who may be in the care of the child day care center at any one time.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY418-1.15(a)(4)Jun 24, 2024

The provisions specified on the license are binding and the child day care center must operate in compliance with the terms of the license. The number and age range of children specified thereon are the maximum number and age range of children who may be in the care of the child day care center at any one time.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSHEALTH418-1.12(ah)May 23, 2023

The propping of bottles is prohibited.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY418-1.7(m)May 23, 2023

Children may not sleep or nap in car seats, baby swings, strollers, infant seats or bouncy seats unless otherwise prescribed by a health care provider. Should a child fall asleep in one of these devices, he or she must be moved to a crib/cot or other approved sleeping surface.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY418-1.7(m)May 23, 2023

Children may not sleep or nap in car seats, baby swings, strollers, infant seats or bouncy seats unless otherwise prescribed by a health care provider. Should a child fall asleep in one of these devices, he or she must be moved to a crib/cot or other approved sleeping surface.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSHEALTH418-1.12(ah)May 23, 2023

The propping of bottles is prohibited.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSHEALTH418-1.12(ah)May 23, 2023

The propping of bottles is prohibited.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY418-1.7(m)May 23, 2023

Children may not sleep or nap in car seats, baby swings, strollers, infant seats or bouncy seats unless otherwise prescribed by a health care provider. Should a child fall asleep in one of these devices, he or she must be moved to a crib/cot or other approved sleeping surface.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSHEALTH418-1.12(ah)May 23, 2023

The propping of bottles is prohibited.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY418-1.7(m)May 23, 2023

Children may not sleep or nap in car seats, baby swings, strollers, infant seats or bouncy seats unless otherwise prescribed by a health care provider. Should a child fall asleep in one of these devices, he or she must be moved to a crib/cot or other approved sleeping surface.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY418-1.7(m)May 23, 2023

Children may not sleep or nap in car seats, baby swings, strollers, infant seats or bouncy seats unless otherwise prescribed by a health care provider. Should a child fall asleep in one of these devices, he or she must be moved to a crib/cot or other approved sleeping surface.

Resolution: Corrected

SERIOUSHEALTH418-1.12(ah)May 23, 2023

The propping of bottles is prohibited.

Resolution: Corrected

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Hetty's Brilliant Minds's safety grade?

Hetty's Brilliant Minds 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 Hetty's Brilliant Minds have?

Hetty's Brilliant Minds has 110 total violations on record, including 0 critical, 110 serious, and 0 minor.

When was Hetty's Brilliant Minds last inspected?

Hetty's Brilliant Minds was last inspected on March 17, 2026.

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