Brooklyn/Canarsie/11236

Big Minds, Tiny Hands

8810 Avenue J, Brooklyn, NY 11236 · (917) 450-1306

Ages 2 to 5 years · Up to 39 kids

Grade B: Some violations on file

Grade B: some violations on file

Including 2 background-check violations and 3 still open. 9 inspections from Dec 6, 2023 to Apr 6, 2026. Violations: 1 public health hazard, 0 critical, 4 general. How we grade

What to check first

  • 0Supervision or staff-to-child ratio violations
  • 0Safe-sleep violations (SIDS training, cribs, nap rules)
  • 2Staff background-check violations (fingerprints, SCR registry clearance)
  • 3Violations listed as open when we last pulled the data
  • 1Repeats: same Health Code rule cited at an earlier visit

Counts cover every inspection below. What the violation types mean

Inspection history

Apr 6, 2026Initial Annual Inspection - Reinspection Not Required
General (fix within 1 month)OpenBackground 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)OpenRepeatHealth Code 47.33(c)(1)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.
Apr 1, 2026Initial Annual Inspection - Passed inspection with no violations

No violations written up.

Jul 9, 2025Monitoring Inspection Non-Routine - Reinspection Required; Fines pending
Public health hazard (fix within 1 business day)CorrectedBackground checkHealth Code 47.19(c)(1)Fingerprint screening Not arranged for current and prospective personnel; Results Not satisfactory or CAP was Not approved
Jun 4, 2025Initial Annual Inspection - Reinspection Not Required
General (fix within 1 month)CorrectedHealth Code 47.33(c)(1)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.
General (fix within 1 month)OpenHealth Code 47.33(c)(1)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.
Mar 19, 2025Initial Annual Inspection - Passed inspection with no violations

No violations written up.

Nov 7, 2024Initial Annual Inspection - Passed inspection with no violations

No violations written up.

Jul 12, 2024Monitoring Inspection Non-Routine - Passed inspection with no violations

No violations written up.

Jan 10, 2024Initial Annual Inspection - Passed inspection with no violations

No violations written up.

Dec 6, 2023Initial Annual Inspection - Passed inspection with no violations

No violations written up.

Violation text is the city's own wording, from NYC Child Care Connect (search permit #105973 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

GradeProgramDistanceAges
Few violations on fileSolade Preschool0.2 mi2 to 5 years
Few violations on fileLittle Einsteins of Canarsie LLC0.2 mi2 to 5 years
Few violations on fileClarkson Early Childhood Center0.3 mi2 to 5 years
Few violations on fileRaven Learning Center, Inc. INF/TODDLER0.3 mi0 to 2 years
Open or repeated serious violationsRaven's Early Childhood Education Center Inc. Dba. Raven's Day Care0.3 mi3 to 5 years