Bright Minds Center
341 West 50 Street, Manhattan, NY 10019 · (212) 379-6640
Ages 2 to 5 years · Up to 87 kids
Grade A: few violations on file
But 1 background-check violation. 9 inspections from May 8, 2024 to Apr 15, 2026. Violations: 0 public health hazard, 0 critical, 15 general. How we grade
What to check first
- 0Supervision or staff-to-child ratio violations
- 0Safe-sleep violations (SIDS training, cribs, nap rules)
- 1Staff background-check violations (fingerprints, SCR registry clearance)
- 0Violations listed as open when we last pulled the data
- 6Repeats: same Health Code rule cited at an earlier visit
Counts cover every inspection below. What the violation types mean
Inspection history
Apr 15, 2026Initial Annual Inspection - Reinspection Not Required
General (fix within 1 month)CorrectedRepeatHealth Code 47.41(h)At time of inspection it was observed that child care service failed to provide appropriate guards on designated structures/equipment to protect children from potential injury.
General (fix within 1 month)CorrectedRepeatHealth Code 47.47(a)Appropriate outdoor play area Not provided or maintained at the time of inspection.
Jan 21, 2026Initial Annual Inspection - Passed inspection with no violations
No violations written up.
Nov 13, 2025Monitoring Inspection Non-Routine - Reinspection Not Required
General (fix within 1 month)CorrectedRepeatHealth Code 131.09(c)Plumbing and plumbing fixtures Not properly connected, vented, drained; Not installed and maintained in commercial building
General (fix within 1 month)CorrectedHealth Code 151.02(c)Pest management plan generated and implemented when required by the Department
General (fix within 1 month)CorrectedRepeatHealth Code 47.47(a)Appropriate outdoor play area Not provided or maintained at the time of inspection.
Apr 30, 2025Compliance Inspection of Open Violations - Previously cited violations corrected
No violations written up.
Mar 6, 2025Initial Annual Inspection - Reinspection Not Required
General (fix within 1 month)CorrectedRepeatHealth Code 47..29(b)(1)(A)Consent to provide emergency medical care for child was Not obtained at time of admission
General (fix within 1 month)CorrectedHealth Code 47.41(j)At time of inspection floors/walls ceilings were observed Not maintained; in disrepair or covered in a toxic finish.
General (fix within 1 month)CorrectedRepeatHealth Code 47.47(a)Appropriate outdoor play area Not provided or maintained at the time of inspection.
Feb 10, 2025Initial Annual Inspection - Reinspection Not Required
General (fix within 1 month)CorrectedHealth Code 47.25(c)At time of inspection records of enrolled children's periodic medical examination were Not provided or maintained.
Sep 10, 2024Compliance Inspection of Open Violations - Previously cited violations corrected
No violations written up.
Jun 11, 2024Initial Annual Inspection - Reinspection Not Required
General (fix within 1 month)CorrectedHealth Code 131.09(c)Plumbing and plumbing fixtures Not properly connected, vented, drained; Not installed and maintained in commercial building
General (fix within 1 month)CorrectedHealth Code 47.41(h)At time of inspection it was observed that child care service failed to provide appropriate guards on designated structures/equipment to protect children from potential injury.
General (fix within 1 month)CorrectedHealth Code 47.47(a)Appropriate outdoor play area Not provided or maintained at the time of inspection.
May 8, 2024Initial Annual Inspection - Reinspection Not Required
General (fix within 1 month)CorrectedBackground checkHealth Code 47.33(b)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.
General (fix within 1 month)CorrectedHealth Code 47..29(b)(1)(A)Consent to provide emergency medical care for child was Not obtained at time of admission
General (fix within 1 month)CorrectedHealth Code 47.13(f)Child care service teaching staff acting as assistant teachers do Not meet age and educational requirements.
Violation text is the city's own wording, from NYC Child Care Connect (search permit #105416 or the name to see the city's page). We pulled this from the city on Oct 19, 2026. It covers the last 3 years. The city says some of these violations may not be final. Programs can challenge them at a hearing, and some get dismissed.
Nearby daycares
| Grade | Program | Distance | Ages |
|---|---|---|---|
| Some violations on file | Star America M Inc. | 0.2 mi | 0 to 2 years |
| Some violations on file | Star America M Inc. | 0.2 mi | 2 to 5 years |
| Open or repeated serious violations | La Maternelle West55 LLC | 0.3 mi | 2 to 5 years |
| Some violations on file | La Maternelle West55 LLC | 0.3 mi | 0 to 2 years |
| Few violations on file | Bright Horizons Children's Centers LLC | 0.3 mi | 0 to 2 years |