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Child Care - Pre School

CREATIVE MINDS

Creative Minds Daycare of NYC Corporation

900 EAST 233RD STREET

BRONX, NY 10466

917-999-8961

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Status	Permitted
Permit Number	103835
Expiration	10/18/2026
Age Range (Years)	2 - 5
Maximum Capacity	77
Site Type	Private
Certified to Administer Medication	No
Years in Operation	10

Drinking Water Testing

Water Lead Test Done	Yes
Water Lead Test Elevated	No

Performance History: (click on tabs below for additional information)

Some of the violations presented here may not be final. Child care programs are entitled to a hearing to challenge certain citations issued by the Department. Adjudicated violations may result in a dismissal of the cited violation.

Latest Inspection Results
Previous Inspection Results

Inspection Date: 4/21/26
Inspection Result: Compliance Inspection of Open Violations - Reinspection Required; Violations corrected at time of inspection

Violation Summary	Category	Code Sub-Section	Status
There were no new violations observed at the time of this inspection/visit.

Inspection Date : 4/13/26 Result : Monitoring Inspection Non-Routine - Reinspection Required; Fines pending

Violation Summary	Category	Code Sub-Section	Status
At time of inspection child care service facility observed Not maintained or in disrepair. Dry sweeping observed in areas occupied by children.	Violations requiring correction within two weeks (Critical Violations)	47.49(a)	CORRECTED
Child care service Not free of pests or maintains pest harborage conditions at time of inspection.	Violations requiring correction within two weeks (Critical Violations)	47.51(a)	CORRECTED
At time of inspection trash and garbage observed Not stored in appropriate containers with tight fitting lids.	Minor violations (General Violations)	47.49(b)	CORRECTED
At time of inspection it was determined that child care service failed to take appropriate action to keep facility free of pests or conditions conducive to pests. Child care service fails to maintain extermination service log.	Minor violations (General Violations)	47.51(b)	CORRECTED
Clean sheet Not provided for each child	Minor violations (General Violations)	47.55(b)(5)	CORRECTED

Inspection Date : 4/1/26 Result : Initial Annual Inspection - Reinspection Required; Fines pending

Violation Summary	Category	Code Sub-Section	Status
At time of inspection child care service facility observed Not maintained or in disrepair. Dry sweeping observed in areas occupied by children.	Violations requiring correction within two weeks (Critical Violations)	47.49(a)	CORRECTED

Inspection Date : 3/9/26 Result : Monitoring Inspection Non-Routine - Passed inspection with no violations

Inspection Date : 12/22/25 Result : Monitoring Inspection Non-Routine - Passed inspection with no violations

Inspection Date : 12/18/25 Result : Monitoring Inspection Non-Routine - Reinspection Required; Fines pending

Violation Summary	Category	Code Sub-Section	Status
Permittee/applicant failed to submit a written safety plan; written safety plan is Not approved; staff Not trained, drilled in plan; training, drills Not evaluated; plan Not maintained and updated.	Violations requiring correction within two weeks (Critical Violations)	47.11(a)	CORRECTED
Child care service staff identified/acting as group teachers do Not meet the required qualifications of the position.	Minor violations (General Violations)	47.13(d)	OPEN

Inspection Date : 11/26/25 Result : Monitoring Inspection Non-Routine - Reinspection Not Required

Violation Summary	Category	Code Sub-Section	Status
Incident injury log of accidents illness and epi auto injector use Not provided, Not maintained and Not available upon request	Minor violations (General Violations)	47.29(e)	CORRECTED

Inspection Date : 6/30/25 Result : Initial Annual Inspection - Reinspection Not Required

Violation Summary	Category	Code Sub-Section	Status
Child care service staff identified/acting as group teachers do Not meet the required qualifications of the position.	Minor violations (General Violations)	47.13(d)	OPEN
15 hours of training Not completed in 24 months. At least 5 hours of training Not conducted in each 12 month period. Required topics Not covered.	Minor violations (General Violations)	47.37(b)(6)(B)	CORRECTED

Inspection Date : 2/27/25 Result : Initial Annual Inspection - Reinspection Required; Fines pending

Violation Summary	Category	Code Sub-Section	Status
Required smoke and carbon monoxide detectors Not provided or maintained at time of inspection.	Violations requiring correction within two weeks (Critical Violations)	47.59(g)	CORRECTED

Inspection Date : 2/5/25 Result : Compliance Inspection of Open Violations - Reinspection Required

Inspection Date : 2/5/25 Result :

Inspection Date : 1/2/25 Result :

Violation Summary	Category	Code Sub-Section	Status
Enrolled children 6 months to 59 months have Not received FDA approved annual influenza immunization by December 31 of the year	Violations requiring correction within two weeks (Critical Violations)	47.25(a)(2)(B)	CORRECTED
At time of inspection child care service failed to provide soap and/or paper towels or sanitary dryers accessible to children at hand wash sinks.	Violations requiring correction within two weeks (Critical Violations)	47.43(g)	CORRECTED
At time of inspection it was determined that child care service failed to take any and all necessary action to eliminate potential hazards.	Violations requiring correction within two weeks (Critical Violations)	47.57(b)	CORRECTED

Inspection Date : 12/6/24 Result : Monitoring Inspection Non-Routine - Passed inspection with no violations

Inspection Date : 10/2/24 Result : Initial Annual Inspection - Reinspection Required; Fines pending

Violation Summary	Category	Code Sub-Section	Status
Fingerprint screening Not arranged for current and prospective personnel; Results Not satisfactory or CAP was Not approved	Violations requiring immediate correction (Public Health Hazards)	47.19(c)(1)	CORRECTED
Child care service staff identified/acting as group teachers do Not meet the required qualifications of the position.	Minor violations (General Violations)	47.13(d)	CORRECTED
Staff and volunteers obtain documentation showing immunization with 2 doses measles/mumps, 1 dose rubella, 2 doses varicella and 1 dose Tdap. Medical exemptions only. History of measles, mumps or rubella shall Not replace MMR vaccine except in presence of MMR varicella antibodies.	Minor violations (General Violations)	47.33(c)(1)	CORRECTED

Inspection Date : 4/5/24 Result : Compliance Inspection of Open Violations - Reinspection Required; Violations corrected at time of inspection

Inspection Date : 3/20/24 Result : Compliance Inspection of Open Violations - Reinspection Required; Fines pending

Violation Summary	Category	Code Sub-Section	Status
Required smoke and carbon monoxide detectors Not provided or maintained at time of inspection.	Violations requiring correction within two weeks (Critical Violations)	47.59(g)	CORRECTED

Inspection Date : 3/5/24 Result : Compliance Inspection of Open Violations - Reinspection Required

Inspection Date : 1/25/24 Result : Initial Annual Inspection - Reinspection Required; Fines pending

Inspection Date : 1/25/24 Result : Monitoring Inspection Non-Routine - Passed inspection with no violations

Inspection Date : 9/26/23 Result :

Violation Type (Over The Past 3 Years)	Percent	Citywide Average
% of annual inspections with violations requiring immediate correction (Public Health Hazards)	20%	6%
% of annual inspections with violations requiring correction within two weeks (Critical Violations)	60%	17%
% of annual inspections w/violations	80%	20%

Contact Information

Child Care - Pre School

CREATIVE MINDS

Creative Minds Daycare of NYC Corporation

900 EAST 233RD STREET

BRONX, NY 10466

917-999-8961

More information

Status

Permitted

Permit Number

103835

Expiration

10/18/2026

Age Range (Years)

2 - 5

Maximum Capacity

77

Site Type

Private

Certified to Administer Medication

No

Years in Operation

10

Drinking Water Testing

Water Lead Test Done

Yes

Water Lead Test Elevated

No

Performance History: (click on tabs below for additional information)